Paschalis Kontopyrgos is a Research Associate at the CYENS Centre of Excellence, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on extended reality (XR) technologies and artificial intelligence in digital interventions and assessment methods for health and education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Kent and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Cyprus.

During his undergraduate studies, Paschalis was involved in research examining virtual reality immersiveness and user experience in digital environments. His Master’s research focused on the development and empirical evaluation of a brief virtual reality–based attention training intervention for school-aged children, grounded in cognitive psychology and experimental assessment frameworks.

He is a licensed School Psychologist in Cyprus, with professional experience in psychological assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams within school settings. This applied background informs his research approach, supporting the translation of psychological theory into evidence-based digital tools.