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With great joy and pride, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Cyprus organized on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, an Awards Ceremony to honor students and graduates who distinguished themselves for their excellence, academic performance, multifaceted contributions, and the skills they demonstrated during their studies. In collaboration with its four departments – Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, and Civil and Environmental Engineering – and with the invaluable support of companies and organizations, the Faculty awarded monetary prizes and commendations this year totaling over €38,000.
At the start of the event, the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Marina Neophytou, extended a warm welcome, emphasizing the importance of the day:
“Tonight, we honor the persistence, dedication, and creativity of young people who never stopped dreaming, questioning, and building – both literally and symbolically – the world of tomorrow. Excellence is, of course, the reason for tonight’s gathering. But it is not the only value we celebrate. We also celebrate those who are not awarded tonight but gave their best. Who moved forward with effort, integrity, and collaboration. Because studies do not just cultivate excellence – they shape character and the consciousness of tomorrow’s citizens.”
The Rector of the University of Cyprus, Professor Tasos Christofides, warmly congratulated the awardees, emphasizing that the stories and journeys of the graduates are the best proof of the University’s excellence.
This year’s event also included an inspiring message from a 2019 graduate of the Faculty, Aristotelis Economides, who now works at Google DeepMind in California, contributing to the development of cutting-edge global artificial intelligence models such as Gemini and Veo. In his speech, Aristotelis conveyed powerful messages about life, initiative, and self-belief:
“No one is going to give you a ‘starting signal.’ Life has already started. Ask for what you want and let others decide whether you deserve it. The world is more malleable than you think. And very small – always act justly.”
Aristotelis’ journey is living proof that the knowledge cultivated at the University of Cyprus can transcend geographical boundaries and become a source of innovation, inspiration, and a driving force for global change.
During the ceremony, the Faculty warmly thanked all the sponsors who have consistently supported its mission and vision. The Dean noted:
“Tonight’s ceremony is indeed dedicated to our excellent students and graduates. But along with them, we also honor you – the people and organizations who stand by young individuals, enhancing their potential and opening paths where there may have been obstacles. With your support, excellence becomes experience. It becomes a scholarship, an opportunity, an inspiration. Your generosity is an act of trust and investment in the people of our country.”
As a token of appreciation, each sponsor received a commemorative gift – a student creation – a symbolic poster designed as part of a competition celebrating 20 years of academic life and student experience at the Faculty of Engineering. The poster captures, through the students’ eyes, the journey, evolution, and vision of the Faculty.
In conclusion, the Faculty's vision was highlighted – to fully leverage the unprecedented opportunities provided by its relocation to new, state-of-the-art and iconic facilities. The aim is to strengthen the transfer of knowledge, expertise, and innovation to Cyprus’s industrial and productive ecosystem, while forging a meaningful connection with society and the economy. In a milestone year, as the Faculty marks 25 years since its establishment and over two decades of academic activity, international recognitions affirm its upward trajectory: ranked first in Cyprus and Greece, and among the top 50 engineering faculties in Europe, according to ENGIRank 2024.
The following monetary awards and honorary distinctions were presented during the Awards Ceremony:
Dean’s Awards – Faculty of Engineering
KNAUF CYPRUS LTD Award to the graduating male undergraduate student with the highest academic performance from all departments (€1000): Panagiotis Michailidis (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering).
KNAUF CYPRUS LTD Award to the graduating female undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€1000): Nikoleta Vitti (Department of Architecture).
Faculty of Engineering Award to the graduating male postgraduate student with the highest academic performance (€1000): Markos Panos Othonos (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering).
Cybarco Contracting Ltd Award to the top-performing graduating female postgraduate student (€1000): Theodora Theodorou (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering).
Vassiliko Cement Works Public Co Ltd Award to the third-year male undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€1000): Fanourios Iliodorou (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering).
Vassiliko Cement Works Public Co Ltd Award to the top third-year female undergraduate student (€1000): Maria Savva (Department of Architecture).
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Cyprus (Offshore) Ltd Award to the top second-year male undergraduate student (€500, split due to tie): Giorgos Papapavlou (Architecture) and Andreas Panagi (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering).
ExxonMobil Award for top second-year female undergraduate student (€500): Anna Barbakantze (Architecture).
ExxonMobil Award to the top first-year male undergraduate student (€500): Loukas Mourouzis (Architecture).
ExxonMobil Award to the top first-year female undergraduate student (€500): Ioanna Michail (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering).
Photos Photiades Homes Award to the top undergraduate graduate in Civil and Environmental Engineering (€600): Michail Touloumis.
SEPAHK Awards (Scientific Staff Union of the Cyprus Electricity Authority) to the top graduates from Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (€800 total): Panagiotis Michailidis and Pantelia Themistocleous.
ETEK Honorary Diplomas to the top graduates of each of the four engineering fields: Nikoleta Vitti, Panagiotis Michailidis, Pantelia Themistocleous, Michail Touloumis.
Faculty of Engineering Awards to students of the Interdepartmental Master’s Program in "Energy Technologies and Sustainable Design" for the best group project (€900 total): Maria Chrysanthou, Aldebbeh Ward Omar Ahmad, Andrea Argyrou.
Department of Architecture Awards
Lampros & Thaleia David Award for best thesis (€1000): Nikoleta Vitti.
Commendation by Lampros & Thaleia David for excellence in architectural design (€100): Christos Anthimou.
Cyprus Organization of Freelance Architects and Civil Engineers Award to top undergraduate graduate (€500): Nikoleta Vitti.
Nice Day Development Ltd Award to top undergraduate graduate (€500): Nikoleta Vitti.
Cyprus Architects Association Award (€200 + architectural book worth €80): Nikoleta Vitti.
Architectural books (total €230 value) to top students per year: Loukas Mourouzis, Giorgos Papapavlou, Maria Savva, and Alkinos Ioannis Ioannidis.
Sotos Bros Ltd Award for top 4th-year student in design (€300): Alkinos Ioannis Ioannidis and Andreas Nikolaou.
PAEK Association Award for top first-year female student (€500): Kyriaki Vasiliou.
ICOMOS Cyprus Award to two students of the Master’s Program “Conservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites” with top academic performance (€160 total): Theodora Theodorou and Yiannis Sampson.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Awards (ECE)
- ECE Award for the undergraduate graduating student with the highest academic performance (€500): Panayiotis Michaelides
- ECE Award for the undergraduate graduating student with the highest academic performance in the field of Electrical Engineering (€300): Panayiotis Michaelides
- ECE “In memory of Ilias Kyriakides” Award for the undergraduate graduating student with the highest academic performance in the field of Electrical Energy (€200): Alexandra Solomou
- IEEE Cyprus Section Award “In memory of Ilias Kyriakides” for the undergraduate graduating student with the highest academic performance (€200): Panayiotis Michaelides
- ECE Award for the highest academic performance in the field of Computer Engineering (€300): George Kekkou
- Two ECE Awards for outstanding academic performance in the field of Computer Engineering (€200 total): Lazaros Lazarou and Andreas Vasiliou
- Two ECE Awards for the 2nd and 3rd highest academic performance in the field of Electrical Engineering (€200 total): Christoforos Theofanous and Elina Nikolaidou
- ECE Awards for the best undergraduate thesis in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering (€300 total): Viken Davitian and George Kekkou
- ECE Award for the third-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€200): Fanourios Heliodorou
- ECE Award for the third-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€100): Loukas Konstantinou
- ECE Award for the third-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€200): Marios Bou Mansour
- ECE Award for the third-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€100): Lefkios Mavroudis
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€200): Evangelia Ioannou
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€100): Kyriakos Christodoulides
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the 3rd highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€100): Andreas Mousoulides
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the 4th highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€100): Fotios Bekris
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€200): Kalomoira Kadi
- ECE Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€100): Maria Flouri Cleanthi
- ECE Award for the first-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€200): Kyriakos Demetriou
- ECE Award for the first-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Electrical Engineering (€100): Panayiotis Avgousti
- ECE Award for the first-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€200): Eleftherios Samouil
- ECE Award for the first-year undergraduate student with the 2nd highest academic performance in Computer Engineering (€100): Gerasimos Ioannides
- IET Cyprus Award for the undergraduate graduating student with the highest academic performance: Panayiotis Michaelides
- ECE Honorable Mentions for students who secured 2nd place in the Corporate Social Responsibility Video Challenge Competition by the MENA Business Schools Alliance for Sustainability (MEBAS): Andreas Vasiliou ,George Kekkou ,Phaedon Papageorgiou, Charikleia Georgiou
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Awards
- MME Award “In memory of Professor Andreas Alexandrou” for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€500): Pantelia Themistokleous
- “Women in Engineering” Award by CNE Technology Ltd for the top-performing graduating female student (€300): Pantelia Themistokleous
- Muskita Aluminium Industries Ltd Award for the top-performing graduating undergraduate student (€500): Apostolos Apostolou
- Columbia Shipmanagement Award for the top-performing graduating undergraduate student (€500): Nikolas Haris Toumagian
- Delorbis Pharmaceuticals Ltd Award for the second-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€500): Andreas Panayi
- Cyprus Engineering Stores (Nicosia) Ltd Award for the first-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€500): Raphael Asikkis
- C. Georgiou Lab Supplies Ltd Award for the top-performing first-year female undergraduate student (€300): Ioanna Michael
- KIMGAS Industrial and Medical Gases Ltd Award for the top-performing first-year male undergraduate student (€300): Costas Perikleous
- Association of Consulting Engineers of Electrical, Mechanical & Energy (ACEMME) Award for the best Undergraduate Thesis (€500): Nikolas Haris Toumagian
- Katsampas & Christoforou Ltd Award for the second-best Undergraduate Thesis (€300): Apostolos Apostolou
- “In memory of Stelios Nicolaides” Sponsorship (€1000): Awarded to a first-year undergraduate student with good academic performance and financial hardship
- Honorable Mentions from the MME Department to the following students: Stephanos Theodoros Aristodimou ,Ioannis Neophytou ,Andria Stavraki ,Christodoulos Negoglou ,Dimitrios Tzampazlis ,Panayiotis Markides ,Andreas Eleftheriou, Thalis Christofides
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Awards
- AGC Contractors Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€1000): Michail Touloumis
- AGC Contractors Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the second-highest academic performance (€1500): Panayiotis Cleanthous
- AGC Contractors Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the first-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€750): Vasileios Barbaris
- AGC Contractors Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the first-year undergraduate student with the second-highest academic performance (€500): Gabriella Evripidou
- AGC Contractors Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the first-year undergraduate student with the third-highest academic performance (€250): Nikolaos Karagiorgis
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€1000): Michail Touloumis
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest performance in Environmental Engineering courses (€500): Michail Touloumis
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the third-highest academic performance (€1000): Michaella Tserioti
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the second-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€750): Christos Georgiou
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the second-year undergraduate student with the second-highest academic performance (€500): Christina Parpouna
- A&A Apostolides Contractors & Developers Award and honorary diploma for the second-year undergraduate student with the third-highest academic performance (€250): Ioanna Melania Merkan
- Cyfield Group Award for the best group project in the “Capstone Design Project” course in the area of Civil Engineering (€1500 total): Michail Touloumis and Michaella Tserioti
- Cyfield Group Award for the best group project in the “Capstone Design Project” course in the area of Environmental Engineering (€1500 total): Eleni Loizou, Stavros Chatzisavva, and Ioanna Charalambous
- Cyfield Group Award and honorary diploma for the third-year undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€750): Evangelia Chintikou
- Cyfield Group Award and honorary diploma for the third-year undergraduate student with the second-highest academic performance (€500): Leontios Onoufriou
- Cyfield Group Award and honorary diploma for the third-year undergraduate student with the third-highest academic performance (€250): Savvakis Manousos
- EVEREST Construction & Development Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the second-highest academic performance in Environmental Engineering courses (€300): Stavros Groutidis
- Federation of Cyprus Building Contractors Associations Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the fourth-highest academic performance (€500): Eleni Loizou
- Atlas Pantou Co Ltd Award and honorary diploma for the graduating undergraduate student with the third-highest academic performance (€1000): Ioanna Charalambous
- Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers Award and a copy of the book “Civil Engineering Heritage in Europe 18th–21st Century” for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€250): Michail Touloumis
- Pan-Cyprian Association of Independent Consulting Architects and Civil Engineers (POEEM) Award for the graduating undergraduate student with the highest academic performance (€500): Michail Touloumis
Snapshots from this year’s Award Ceremony for Outstanding Students of the Polytechnic School of the University of Cyprus here.
