September 2025
Connecting Project at the European Researchers’ Night 2025
The Connecting Project participated in the European Researchers’ Night 2025, held on 26 September 2025 at the State Fair in Nicosia. The event took place from 08:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and aimed to promote science, research, and innovation to the wider public. The Connecting Project was present at Hall B, Booth #37, where the team welcomed visitors, provided information on the project’s objectives and activities, and presented equipment. This presence offered an important opportunity to present the project to a...
Visit of Professors from Zhejiang University to CUT
On 25 September 2025, a delegation of professors from Zhejiang University visited the Strategic Research Infrastructure of the CONNECTING Project, hosted at the 2nd floor of the Dorothea Building, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Limassol. During the visit, the guests were welcomed by project members Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos, Dr. Apostolos Papakonstantinou, and the project coordinator Dr. Athos Agapiou. The program included: A presentation and demonstration of the research infrastructure acquired through the CONNECTING Project. A tour...
Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2024 by Stanford University
Prof. Phaedon Kyriakidis and Asst. Prof. Athos Agapiou have been included in the latest Stanford University report, which lists the top 2% of the most highly cited scientists globally. This ranking reflects their contributions to research and the impact of their work within their respective fields. Stanford University recently updated its comprehensive database, which identifies the top 2% of the most-cited scientists across various disciplines. The report was compiled by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis, a renowned...
CONNECTING added Research Infrastructures Platform of Cyprus
The CONNECTING project infrastructure has been added to the Republic of Cyprus Research Infrastructures Database, making it officially accessible through the national platform. This inclusion allows researchers and institutions to easily discover and connect with the resources offered by the CONNECTING project. You can find more information at this link: CONNECTING
CONNECTING project to the Research Night
The CONNECTING project is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming European Researchers’ Night 2025! 🎉 For the 19th consecutive year, the Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙδΕΚ) brings this major science communication event to the public, offering a unique opportunity to meet researchers and explore the fascinating world of research, innovation, and technology. 📅 Date: 26 September 2025 🕗 Time: 08:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 📍 Venue: State Fair, Nicosia Throughout the day, hundreds of researchers and scientists from across Cyprus will showcase experiments,...
ENGINEER Final Event – Connecting Project: Technical Equipment Demonstration
The Connecting Project was delighted to participate in the ENGINEER Final Event and to have the opportunity to showcase our technical equipment to a distinguished audience of cultural heritage and research professionals. We sincerely thank the ENGINEER project team for inviting us and for providing such an excellent platform to demonstrate how advanced tools can support heritage documentation, structural assessment, and digital modeling. It was a privilege to contribute to the event, share expertise, and engage with more than 30...August 2025
Promote CONNECTING project CIPA 2025 Symposium in Seoul
Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Cyprus University of Technology and member of the CONNECTING project, participated in the 30th CIPA 2025 Symposium in Seoul, Republic of Korea (25–29 August 2025). Through his role as session chair, Chair of AI sessions, and Executive Committee member as Commission Chair for Technologies for Cultural Heritage Geometric Documentation, he actively contributed to the event while also promoting the CONNECTING project and its innovative approach to cultural...July 2025
First Test & Evaluation of the ROV CHASING M2 PRO MAX
Today, we successfully carried out the first evaluation and test of the ROV CHASING M2 PRO MAX, led by Dr. Marino Vlachos and Giorgos Kafataris, members of our research team. This marks an important step in advancing the technical capabilities of the project through underwater exploration and data collection.