Faculty

Dr. Charalambides is the President of Ledra College in Nicosia as well as the Head of the Department of International Relations, Global Economy and Strategic Analysis.

He has received numerous international awards such as the Silver Medal of the Republic of Serbia (2013). He holds a Prof in European studies and International Relations from the University of Middlesex, a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the University of Indianapolis, a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the University of Nicosia and has graduated from Athens Law School (LLB Law).

Dr. Charalambides is the author of numerous scientific articles and books. He has attended and organised numerous seminars and participated in a variety of research programs for the past of 20 years. He worked as political advisor in the European Parliament and most of his articles have been published in the Cyprus, Greek and International Press (New Europe).

Dr. Ifestos has been a Professor at the University of Piraeus and the Panteion University. He has studied Law (BA, University of Athens), European Studies (MA, Manchester University), Political Science and International Relations (Ph.D, University of Brussels). An author of various books and articles, his academic interests include state theory, history of international relations, theory of international politics, political economy of international relations, geopolitics, geostrategy, European integration, USA’s foreign policy, Euroatlantic relations, regional politics, energy and international politics, Greco-Turkish relations. He is a member of Ledra College’s Faculty of International Relations, Global Economy and Strategy.

Dr. Christodoulos Pelaghias is the senior partner of a Cyprus-based international law practice. He is admitted to practice law in New York and Cyprus, and formerly worked as a corporate finance attorney in New York City. Dr. Pelaghias is a member of many professional associations, and serves on the Executive Committee of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.

He is currently the President of the Cyprus Council of the European Movement International (EMI), and a former member of the Board of Directors of the EMI. He is the Chairman of the European Rim Policy and Investment Council (ERPIC), a Cyprus-based think- tank that focuses on geopolitical, legal and energy issues in the Eastern Mediterranean. He is a member of the Cyprus Geostrategic Council that advises the President of the Republic of Cyprus. Dr. Pelaghias holds an M.A. in International Affairs, a Ph.D. in Political Science, and a J.D. in Law, all from Columbia University. He is the author of numerous articles on political science, international affairs and law and a member of Ledra College’s Faculty of International Relations, Global Economy and Strategy.

Professor Violaris has studied Economics and Management. He has been employed by various Colleges and Universities in Cyprus and has been the author of various books and journal articles. His academic interests include entrepreneurship, sustainability and governance. He is a member of Ledra College’s Faculty of International Relations, Global Economy and Strategy.

Demetrios C. Melides has studied Classics (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Computer Science (University of Central Lancashire), and
Digital Communications (University of Nicosia). He is a certified partner of Google, Microsoft and HubSpot and has been employed as
Digital Marketing Manager and Communications Consultant by several companies of various sizes; from ambitious startups to renowned
multinational corporations.

His academic interests include the impact of digital media on civic participation, the digitalization of political
communication and the social effects of computer-mediated communication.

Stelios Stavrou was born in Nicosia. In 2016 he obtained a Diploma in Digital Marketing from Ledra College, and in 2018 from the same college, he obtained a BSc Mobile and Web Applications Development degree. In 2019 he obtained an MSc Digital Marketing degree from the University of West London (University of West London – CIM). His master’s thesis was based in the Effectiveness of Higher Education Digital Marketing: Insights from the Cypriot Market. He also holds CISCO-CCNA surveillance certificates in Cyber Security. He speaks and writes fluent Greek and English. Since October 2019 he has been working at Ledra College.

Long and solid experience in teaching Business and English as a Second Language (TESOL) for over 16 years. Knowledge in all levels of the Cambridge exams as well as IELTS, Business English, and English Literature. Lecturer and Module Content Administrator of the Medical School Foundation Course- IMAT, BMAT, HPAT (Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning). Extra skills include Creative Writing, Editing and Proofreading. Strong education professional with a Master of Arts (MA) from an English University.

Dr Stephanie Tilliridou  an experienced lecturer with more than ten years of teaching experience, with a Bachelor in English Language and English Language Teaching, a Master degree in Education and Professional Studies and a PhD in Language and Communication.Currently she is planning and delivering English lessons to a range of classes and student levels using computer assisted educational resources.

Dr Andreas Siamaros brings together a 20 year experience in teaching, research, academic development quality assurance consulting, and R & I services in Higher Education. Dr Siamaros will be the designated technical consultancy services consultant for the Innovation Vouchers and the proposal. Dr Andreas Siamaros obtained a diploma in Technical Engineering from the Higher Technological Institute (ATI) Cyprus, in the field of Electrical Engineering. He continue his studies in the United Kingdom where he was awarded a BEng (Hons) Electronic and Communications Engineering (First Class), Mphil/PhD in Wireless telecommunications systems, Big Data transmission, 5th generation networks and beyond in 60 GHz frequency. He also holds a Masters in Management of Business (MBA) with specialization in Management from the University Nicosia. His greatest award and recognition as a scientist being awarded the First World Prize as result of pioneering measurements in 5th wireless networks generation and beyond, which find applications today in mobile and wireless internet, on HDTV, artificial intelligence, internet of things (IoT), smart education, smart hotel and smart agriculture and telemedicine. He has published more than 40 scientific articles in journals with judges and conferences. Dr Siamaros was awarded three consecutive awards by the Institute of Engineering and Technology of the United Kingdom, which is one of the largest and most important international professional bodies in engineering and technology industries with over 150,000 members. He got the first prize in the presentation of his undergraduate work in East Wales by the IET Young Members Section. He was awarded the first prize in a World Written competition that IET members under 35 years old. Representing the IET of Cyprus, he won the third prize in a Pan-European Competition Presentation of a research paper in Aachen, Germany. He is considered one of the top scientists around the world in the development of wideband networks especially in frequencies beyond 60 GHz. Dr. Siamaros during the period (1998-2001) published results of pioneering experiments and measurements in internal environments (picocells), with an assessment of the volume and wireless data transfer speed of the order of Gbits/s.

Anastasia Kalli is an experienced Lecturer with more than ten years of teaching experience, with a Bachelor in Computer Engineering and Communications and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. She is currently a full-time lecturer at Ledra College since 2017. She is a certified professional trainer HRDA (ANAD) and Member of the Cyprus Computer Society. Currently, she is studying Cyber-Security in Cisco Networking Academy. Her academic interests focus in the field of Networks, Cyber security and Information Systems Technology.

I am a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Trainee in Cyprus, with prior academic experience in the UK.

• BSc (Hons) Psychology from the University of Reading
• MSc Mental Health Studies from King’s College London
• MSc Psychological Therapies from London Metropolitan University

I have worked in a college in the UK with people with various learning difficulties (autism, dyslexia, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, hearing and visual impairments) with experience of teaching techniques and methods tailored to each student’s needs.

I have been teaching Psychology and Sociology since 2014 at the Cypf Institute and have students from the past who have pursued a degree in social sciences in good universities and have graduated now with honours. The courses I teach are theory-based, but have a person-centred humanistic approach where an understanding of the world from a psychological/sociological perspectives is achieved- a life skill for all.

Maria is a Fine Arts Tutor with an Undergraduate Degree of Fine Arts, from UCA Canterbury, in Kent. She majored in Painting, Sculpture and Installation Art. Her zeal for Arts drove her to her Masters Degree in Arts and Culture Management at the Rome Business School. Moving back to Cyprus in 2013, Maria begun working both as an Art Director and as an Art Tutor. Art Tutoring won her over as she hopes to plant a seed keeping future generations thinking creatively. Her teaching experience has spanned all age groups and covered the full range of art materials. She believes that art is a process of learning to create ourselves and experience the world in new ways.

I earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Edinburgh and following that I enrolled in a 4-year fully funded MRC DTP PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research at Warwick Medical School, which gave me the unique opportunity in year one to receive a fully-funded MSc degree in IBR, before progressing onto my 3-year PhD project.

During both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies, I have demonstrated a commitment in conducting interdisciplinary research. Each research experience has not only taught me new laboratory research skills and specialized knowledge, but it has reinforced my enthusiasm and passion for research. During this time, I was also active in the education sector, with students from all education stages.

In my free time, I like to read scientific articles in order to stay updated on many scientific topics.