In 2021 Dr. Ioannou received a “2nd Opportunity” grant from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation and a year later has been awarded a Marie S. Curie funding (Individual Fellowship) by the European Executive Agency. Since May 2022 Dr. Ioannou continues at CYENS as a group leader of the “Neurocognitive Management of Occupational Movement Disorders” (Neo-Move) research group. His research areas focus on cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology, motor control, chronic pain, work-related musculoskeletal disorders/diseases, motor rehabilitation, biofeedback systems and interactive technologies. Findings of his research have been published in several international scientific journals and presented at various universities and international conferences in the USA, Germany, Japan, Israel, Slovenia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, and Azerbaijan.

Argyro Zachou was born and raised in Kozani, Greece. She graduated from the Polykladik Lyceum of Kozani, specializing as a “Welfare Supervisor.” She continued her studies in “Early Childhood Education Activities of Creation and Expression” at IEK PASTER Thessaloniki. Argyro is certified in the Teacher Assistant Course “Introduction to the Theory and Practice of the Montessori Method of Education for Children 2½ – 6 Years” from MMI London and is currently pursuing studies in “Hellenic Culture” at the Open University of Cyprus.

In her professional career, Argyro has worked in Greece, the UK, and Cyprus in the fields of education and creative activities. She has served as a nursery teacher and has created, supervised, and presented educational programs in organizations, museums, and schools. Argyro is particularly passionate about developing and implementing educational programs, finding deep fulfillment in creating engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Athena Zannetti holds a BA in Classical Studies and Philosophy from the University of Cyprus and a MA in Educational Leadership and School Improvement from the University of Manchester. She joined CYENS in July 2022 after a rewarding career in the sectors of Education, Research and Innovation and having worked closely with both management, academic and research staff. In her current role at CYENS as Executive Assistant for the Research Director and the Research Department (RD), Athena aims to positively interact in a dynamic environment, achieving effective results.

Eleni Papanikolaou is the Senior HR Manager at CYENS, bringing 17 years of experience in Human Resources Management. Her expertise includes Talent Management, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and Change Management, with a focus on building effective and supportive workplaces.

Recognized for her high emotional intelligence and collaborative approach, Eleni is dedicated to fostering a culture of fairness, professionalism, and continuous learning. With a strong interest in advancing HR practices within the Research and Innovation sector, she works to ensure that people feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Born and raised in London. Studied Business and Administration at Enfield College. 30 years’ experience in Administration.

in order to support citizen’s initiatives and CSOs throughout Cyprus in her professional fields. Currently, she continues to Professional development by learning programme languages and datascience.

In her current role at CYENS, Hidayet aims to be a teamplayer and contribute to the developments and effectiveness of the Accounting Department towards the objectives of the Centre.

Louiza holds a BA in Business Administration degree from the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus, where she graduated with Upper Second-Class Honors and earned recognition as a high-achieving student. As part of her undergraduate journey, she also completed an Erasmus+ exchange at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Louiza is currently pursuing her ACCA qualification, further deepening her expertise in accounting and finance, alongside having completed a TQUK Level 6 Diploma in the same field. She has 5 years experience as an auditor, where she has gained extensive experience in audit procedures, financial reporting, risk assessments, and team coordination. Her background also includes internships at the Central Bank of Cyprus and CEDAR (Center of Entrepreneurship in UCLan Cyprus), as well as active participation in several EU- funded and intercultural training initiatives across Europe. In her current role at CYENS, Louiza seeks to continue developing her accounting skills and contribute to the effectiveness of the Accounting Department towards the objectives of the Centre.

With over 30 years of experience, Loulla serves as our Senior Administration Officer, providing expert support to both Operations and HR.  

She is highly skilled in coordinating administrative processes, managing communications, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.