DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Qualifications

PhD in Telecommunications (University of Surrey, 2008)

MSc in Communication Networks and Software (University of Surrey, 2004)

MEng in Electronics with Mobile Communications (University of Surrey, 2003)

HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Higher Technical Institute, 2001)

Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Toolkit (UCLan, 2016)

Specialization

Telecommunications Engineering

Employment Track

Associate Professor, UCLan Cyprus, School of Sciences (2021-Present)

Assistant Professor, UCLan Cyprus, School of Sciences (2015-2021)

Adjunct Lecturer, Open University of Cyprus, (2013-2015)

Chief Technical Officer, Sigint Solutions Ltd. (2007-2015)

Research Associate, University of Surrey (2005-2007)

Memberships (Academic/Professional)

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member in the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber – ETEK
• Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – IEEE
• Member of the Indoor Positioning Indoor Navigation (IPIN) International Standards Committee (ISC)

Research Interests

Telecommunications – Mobile Communications-5G Communications, Electronic Positioning/Localization/Tracking of wireless devices, Design and Management of Wireless Telecommunication Systems and Networks, Radio Propagation/Radio Planning/ Wireless Channel Modelling, Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation, Information Systems Development, Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing/Internet of Things, Responsibility in Smart Environments/Technologies

Roles and Responsibilities (including past roles and responsibilities)

Teaching and Course Leadership 

• Course Leader, BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Module Leadership/Deliveries: Electronics and Instrumentation, Data Communications, Wireless and Mobile Communication, Network Design and Management, Professional Skills

Administrative Roles

• Chair of the University Innovation and Enterprise (I&E) Sub-committee of the Research and Innovation Committee (2019-Present)
• Member of the Teaching and Learning Sub-committee (2018 – 2020)
• School of Sciences Lead for Innovation and Enterprise, Research and Innovation Committee (2015-2018)

Selective Publications 

• L. Nisiotis, A. Anikina and M. Raspopoulos, “The Development of a VR Wireless Signal Propagation Simulator in Unreal Engine: A Device and Performance Testing,” in IT Professional, 2024. [In Press]
• I. Ioannou, A. Gregoriades, C. Christophorou, M. Raspopoulos, V. Vassiliou. “Implementing a Cell-Free 6G Distributed AI Network with the Use of Deep ML Under a Traditional Multi-Cell Mobile Network”. In: 5th IEEE Middle East & North Africa COMMunications Conference Breaking Boundaries: Pioneering the Next Era of Communication, 20-22 February 2025, Lebanese American University (LAU), Byblos, Lebanon / Virtual. (In Press)
• A. Sesyuk, S. Ioannou and M. Raspopoulos, “3D millimeter-Wave Sensing vs Ultra-Wideband Positioning,” 2024 14th International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation (IPIN), Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/IPIN62893.2024.10786158.
• L. Nisiotis, A. Anikina and M. Raspopoulos, “Exploring Gaming Technologies, Digital Twins, and VR to Visualise Wireless Propagation Simulations,” 2024 IEEE 48th Annual Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC), Osaka, Japan, 2024, pp. 656-661, doi: 10.1109/COMPSAC61105.2024.00094.
• I. Ioannou, M. Savva, M. Raspopoulos, C. Christophorou and V. Vassiliou, “Revolutionising IoT Network Security by Assessing ML Localisation Techniques Against Jamming Attacks,” 2024 22nd Mediterranean Communication and Computer Networking Conference (MedComNet), Nice, France, 2024, pp. 1-10, doi: 10.1109/MedComNet62012.2024.10578201.
• I. Ioannou; M. Raspopoulos; P. Nagaradjane; C. Christophorou,W. A. Aziz, V. Vasiliou, A. Pistillides, “DeepRISBeam: Deep Learning-based RIS Beam Management for Radio Channel Optimization,” in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 81646-81681, 2024, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3411929.
• A. Sesyuk, S. Ioannou and M. Raspopoulos, “Radar-Based Millimeter-Wave Sensing for Accurate 3-D Indoor Positioning: Potentials and Challenges,” in IEEE Journal of Indoor and Seamless Positioning and Navigation, vol. 2, pp. 61-75, 2024, doi: 10.1109/JISPIN.2024.3359151.
• A. Sesyuk, S. Ioannou and M. Raspopoulos, “3D millimeter-Wave Indoor Localization,” 2023 13th International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation (IPIN), Nuremberg, Germany, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/IPIN57070.2023.10332537.
• J. Ye, S. Ioannou, P. Nikolaou and M. Raspopoulos, “CNN based Real-time Forest Fire Detection System for Low-power Embedded Devices,” 2023 31st Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED), Limassol, Cyprus, 2023, pp. 137-143, doi: 10.1109/MED59994.2023.10185692.
• C. Laoudias, M. Raspopoulos, S. Christoforou and A. Kamilaris, “Privacy-Preserving Presence Tracing for Pandemics Via Machine-to-Machine Exposure Notifications,” 2022 23rd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Data Management (MDM), Paphos, Cyprus, 2022, pp. 355-360, doi: 10.1109/MDM55031.2022.00080
• Sesyuk, A.; Ioannou, S.; Raspopoulos, M. A Survey of 3D Indoor Localization Systems and Technologies. Sensors 2022, 22, 9380. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22239380
• M. Raspopoulos (2018), “Multidevice Map-Constrained Fingerprint-Based Indoor Positioning Using 3-D Ray Tracing,” in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 67, no. 2, pp. 466-476, Feb. 2018, doi: 10.1109/TIM.2017.2774181
• Paspallis, N., Raspopoulos, M. Barry, C., Lang, M., Linger, H., Schneider, C. (2018). Advances in Information Systems Development: Methods, Tools and Management, Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation/ Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-74817-7
• Raspopoulos, M. et. al (2012), “Location-Dependent Information Extraction for Positioning”. In Proceedings of International Conference on Localization and GNSS, pp 1-6, Starnberg, June 2012.
• Raspopoulos, M. et. al (2012). “3D Ray Tracing for device-independent fingerprint-based positioning”, In Proc. of 9th Workshop in Positioning Navigation and Communications 2012 (WPNC2012), pp.109-113, Dresden, Germany, 16 March 2012.
• Raspopoulos M; and Stavrou, S (2011). “Frequency Selective Buildings through Frequency Selective Surfaces” In IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 59, Issue 8, pp. 2998-3005, Aug. 2011.
• Raspopoulos M., and Stavrou S. (2007) “Frequency Selective Surfaces on Building Materials – Air gap Impact”, In: IET Electronic Letters, 43(13), 700-702.

Selective Conference and Seminar Presentations 

• 2nd IEEE International Workshops on Algorithms for Indoor Architectures and Systems (ALIAS2022) collocated with the 23rd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Data Management (MDM2022) – Publicity Chair
• 10th EAI International Conference on Game Theory and Networks – Workshop Chair

26th International Conference on Information Systems Development, Larnaca-Cyprus (ISD2017) – Programme Chair

Selective Research Funding/ Grant Capture

• Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation – EXCELLENCE/524/0218 – ERMIS AdvancemEnts in 3D IndooR Positioning Methods and ApplicatIons for Next-Gen Communication Systems – €249.930,32 (Share: €171,770), May 2025-April 2027 [Coordinator]
• Erasmus KA220-HED – PREVENT– Prevention of natural disasters using deep technology for advanced HEI curricula, €400,000 (UCLan share €46,340), January. 2024 – December 2025 [WP Leader]
• Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation – CONCEPT/0722 – THESIS: THree dimEnSIonal millimeter-wave positioning, €39,952, May 2023-January 2024 [Coordinator]
• Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation – CONCEPT/0722 – DEMETRA: 3D Precision Farming using Internet of Things and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Greenhouses, €39,902, April 2023-December 2023 [WP Leader]
• European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) – HEIght– Higher Education Innovation Growth and Training: heightening sustainable innovation in our HEIs and societies, 1.2M€ (UCLan Share: €172,000), June 2021-June2023 – [WP Leader]
• Erasmus+ KA2, IREEDER – Introducing Recent Electrical Engineering Developments in Undergraduate Curriculum, Work-Package Leader, €53,000, 2019-2022. – [WP Leader]
• Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Trade and Tourism Cyprus, Industrial Funding Schemes 2007-2013, TruNET – 3D Wireless Network Planning Simulator, Project Manager, €130,857, 2013-2014.
• EU FP7 ICT 2009- WHERE-2 – Wireless Hybrid Enhanced Radio Estimators 2, Task Leader, €271,125, 2010 – 2013.
• EU FP7-ICT-2009-4 -C2Power – Cognitive Radio and Cooperative strategies for power saving in multi-standard wireless devices, Work Package, €342,510, 2010 – 2012.
• EU FP7-ICT-2009-1.1- CogEU – COGnitive radio systems for efficient sharing of TV white spaces in EUropean context, Work Package Leader, €356,715, January 2010 – December 2012.
• ΤΠΕ/ΕΠΙΚΟΙ/0609(ΒΙΕ), Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation – LOCME – Localization of Mobile Terminals, €74,026, 2011 – 2013.
• EUREKA CELTIC/Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, MOBILIA – Mobility concepts for IMT-Advanced Networks, Project Coordinator of the Cypriot Consortium –€275,126, 2008–2010.
• EUREKA-EUROSTARS/Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, 4GOpen -Optimization and Convergence for Next Generation Networks, Researcher, €205,880, 2009 –2011.
• EU FP7-ICT-2007 – FUTON – Fibre Optic Networks for Distributed, Extensible Heterogeneous Radio Architectures and Service Provisioning, Work Package Leader, €349,120, 2008-2010.
• EU FP7 ICT 2007-1 WHERE – Wireless Hybrid Enhanced Radio Estimators, Task Leader, €179,630, 2008 –2010.
• Research for new Researchers/Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, ASPIDA – Security in Sensor Network, Project Coordinator, €115,458, 2006 –2010.

Supervision of Projects/PhDs

• T. P (PhD): Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and their Control Using Embedded Systems and Optimization Techniques for modern communication systems (2025 – present)
• A. S. (PhD): 3D Indoor Navigation and Tracking for IoT Applications (2020-2024).
• G. C. (MSc): Penetration Testing and Detection of Vulnerabilities in Wireless networks and IoT devices (2020-21)
• A. C. (MSc): Sleeping Posture Classification. (2015-16).
• T. K. (MSc): Design and Dimensioning of LTE Wireless Systems (2015-2016)

Scholarships/Awards

• Best Paper Award in the 25th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2016), Katowice, Poland for the paper: “An Open Platform for Studying and Testing Context-Aware Indoor Positioning Algorithms”, 2016
• Best Paper Award the 11th European Wireless Conference in Nicosia, Cyprus for the paper: “Effect of Frequency Selective Surfaces on radio wave propagation in indoor environments”, 2005.
• The Cable and Wireless Prize. Awarded by the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey, UK for the best overall performance from a full-time student graduating with an MSc in Satellite Communications Engineering or Communications Networks and Software, 2004.
• The MSc Advisory Board Prize. Awarded by the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey, UK for the best project by a full-time student graduating with an MSc (taught program), 2004.
• IEEE UK&RI Project Prize: Certificate of Merit awarded for the best final-year undergraduate project in the Telecommunications area by the IEEE United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland – Communications Chapter, 2002.
• Presidential Prize for the highest overall performance at the Higher Technical Institute. Awarded by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Glafkos Clerides, 2001.
• IEE Cyprus Prize: Certificate of Merit for the highest overall performance in all subjects studied in the Electrical Engineering course at the Higher Technical Institute. Awarded by the Institution of Electrical Engineers Cyprus (IEE Cyprus), 2001.
• ΣΕΠΑΗΚ Prize: Certificate of Merit for the best performance in Electrical Power subjects at the Higher Technical Institute. Awarded by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) Professional Employees Union, 2001
• ΕΠΟΕΤ Prize: Certificate of Merit for the best performance in Electronic Engineering subjects at the Higher Technical Institute. Awarded by the Free Pancyprian Organization of Telecommunication Employees, 2001.
• CyBC Prize: Certificate of Merit for the best project in Electronic Engineering at the Higher Technical Institute. Awarded by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation, 2001.

Other Scholarly and Outreach Activities

• Member of the Parallel Parliament for the Environment, Ecology-Sustainability and Health (2020-Present)
• Programme Co-Chair, 26th International Conference on Information Systems Development, Larnaca-Cyprus (ISD2017)
• Judge at the ACM ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Competition) Cyprus Competition, 2017
• Expert Evaluator for the EUROSTARS Program in the EUREKA Network
• Registered Expert in EC Research & Innovation Portal
• Member of the Indoor Positioning Indoor Navigation (IPIN) International Standards Committee (ISC)
• PhD Examiner, Firooz Bashshi Saghezchi, “Cooperative Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Multi-standard Wireless Devices”, University of Aveiro, Portugal, 2016
• Reviewer at various peer-reviewed journals