Our Partners
CYENS Centre of Excellence (CoE) is a leading research institution in Cyprus specializing in Information and Communication Technologies, with a focus on Interactive Media, Smart Systems, and Emerging Technologies. It is a collaborative initiative between Cyprus’ three public universities – the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Open University of Cyprus – the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners: the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (Germany) and University College London (UK).
CYENS plays a key role in the HAMLET project as a research and technology partner, focusing on developing industry-specific enablers tailored to the performing arts and gaming sectors within the Cultural and Creative Industries. Its work includes creating advanced AI-driven tools that analyze and generate dance styles, translate music into movement, and integrate immersive designs for dance and theater. These innovations aim to enhance artistic expression and interactive storytelling, seamlessly blending physical and digital experiences. Additionally, CYENS provides technical expertise and support through the Collaborative Community Hub, ensuring the efficient use of AI enablers and facilitating resource sharing among partners. Furthermore, CYENS collaborates with project partners to transpose live performances into immersive XR/VR environments, enriching the virtual audience experience and expanding creative possibilities.
Meet the Team
Andreas Aristidou
PhD – Associate Professor
Dr. Andreas Aristidou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and Research Fellow at CYENS CoE. He was previously a Cambridge European Trust fellow at the University of Cambridge, where he earned his PhD. Andreas holds a BSc from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MSc (with honors) from King’s College London. His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly character animation, where he uses techniques like machine learning and generative models to create virtual humans. His work also extends to digital heritage, VR/AR/MR environments, and the application of Conformal Geometric Algebra in computer graphics.
Panayiotis Charalambous
PhD – Research Assistant Professor, PULSE MRG Team Leader
Dr. Panayiotis Charalambous is the team leader of the PULSE group at CYENS Centre of Excellence since June 2019. He was educated at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece (BSc and MSc) and has a PhD from the University of Cyprus. Panayiotis worked as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and as an Associate Research Scientist and a Computational Scientist at The Cyprus Institute. Previously he worked as post-doctoral fellow at INRIA Rennes, France. His research interests include Computer Animation, Virtual Humans, Collective Behavior/Crowds Simulation, Shared eXtended Reality Spaces, Real-Time Technologies for Digital Twins and Filming and Digital Cultural Heritage.
Funded by the European Union [GA 101178362]. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Follow Us
