Charalambos A. Charalambous was born in Nicosia Cyprus in 1979. He holds an Associate Professor (tenured) position within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus as of January 2016. His academic qualifications include a first Class B.Eng. Degree in E.E.E from UMIST, U.K in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Manchester in 2006, which was sponsored by the prestigious O.R.S award scheme and Intertek CAPCIS. In 2005 and upon the submission of his PhD thesis, he was employed by the National Grid High Voltage Research Centre of The University of Manchester, until June 2010.
From June 2010 until December 2015 he was an Assistant Professor within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus.
He is a Member of the IEEE, IEΤ, and the Technical Chamber of Cyprus. His research activity is characterized by the robust links with industry, both locally and internationally: Alstom Grid Technology Centre (UK), National Grid (UK), Intertek CAPCIS (UK), ELEMKO SA (GR), Electricity Authority Cyprus (CY), Transmission System Operator (CY), Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CY) and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CY). He is currently leading the Power Systems Modeling Laboratory (PSM) at the University of Cyprus.
Academic Qualifications: M.Eng. (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Bristol, UK 2010. PhD, University of Cyprus, February 2016. Research Theme: Modelling for Assessing Large Scale Power System Infrastructure under AC/DC Interference
Academic Qualifications: M.Eng (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 2010, Democritus University of Thrace (GR). M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy, 2012, University of Cyprus. PhD, University of Cyprus, September 2017. Research Theme: Power Systems Planning, Flexibility & Risk Management
Academic Qualifications: BEng (Honours) in Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey, UK 2012. MSc in Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronic Devices, UK 2013. EngD in Micro- and NanoMaterials and Technologies, University of Surrey and the National Physical Laboratory, UK 2017. Research Project: Accelerated Corrosion Blind Spots Inherent to Photovoltaic Systems’ Operation and Undetected DC Faults – Pvrosion.
Academic Qualifications: B.Eng. (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2018.
Papadopoulos
Currently: B.Eng. (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus.
Former Associates
Dr Mathaios Panteli
Post-Doctoral Research Associate – Fall 2015 – Fall 2016. Academic Qualifications: BEng Degree, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, July 2009. PhD, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, March 2013
Mr. Konstantinos Metallinos
Research Assistant – Fall 2014 – Fall 2015. Academic Qualifications: B.Eng. (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus (CY) 2013. M.Sc in Electrical Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2014.
Alumni Postgraduate Students
Mr. Andreas Andreou
MSc Graduate – Fall 2012
Thesis: “Life Cycle Loss Evaluation of Transmission Lines”
Mr. Alexandros Nikolaidis
MSc Graduate – Fall 2012
Thesis: “Indices to Assess the Integration of Renewable Energy Resources in Transmission Systems”
Mr. Christos Kallonas
MSc Graduate – Fall 2013
Thesis: “Earthing Design Assessments for Large Scale Photovoltaic Systems”
Mr. George Frangou
MSc Graduate – Fall 2013
Final Year Project: “Lightning Protection Assessments of Large Scale Photovoltaic Systems”
Alumni Undergraduate Students
Mr. Andreas Papandreou
Spring 2010
Thesis: “Validation of SC and OC tests on Power Transformer ATP Models”
Mr. Panagiotis Philippou
Spring 2011
Thesis: “An IEEE 80 based G.U.I for Designing Earthing Systems for GIS substations”
Mr. Yiannis Ioannou
Spring 2012
Thesis: “On the Equivalence of the IEEE-Test Bus Systems on the Cyprus Transmission Network”
Mr. Constantinos Tilliros
Spring 2012
Thesis: “An IEC 62305-2 based G.U.I for Lightning Protection Risk Assessments”
Ms. Stylianou Christina
Fall 2013
Final Year Project: “A thorough Net-Metering Policy Analysis for the Electricity Market of Cyprus”
Mr. Andreas Georgiou
Spring 2011
Thesis: “Modeling and Validation of Ferroresonance Conditions in HV networks”
Mr. Panagiotis Papadopoulos
Spring 2012
Thesis: “An IEEE 80 based G.U.I for Designing Earthing Systems for GIS substations”
Mr. Antonis Geropapa
Spring 2012
Thesis: “An IEC 62305-2 based G.U.I for Lightning Protection Risk Assessments”
Mr. Natsikas Fotis
Spring 2012
Thesis: “Impact of Volumetric Retail Electricity Tariff Designs on PV Net-Metering Compensation Mechanisms”