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2006-2007Invited by the Ministry of Labor to be a Consultant and active member of amultidisciplinary team that was awarded 350,000 Euros in order to guide individuals withdisabilities and other mental or adjustment issues towards a successful future.2007Invited to evaluate the feasibility of a European program on Humanities Research inBrussels, Belgium, by the Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) in Cyprus. The projectaims to introduce multilevel statistical analyses across all European countries in studies onsocial sciences and Humanities. Brussels, 2007.E.U. Travel Grants2013Travel Grant for attending and presenting a conference on Learning Disorders. March,2014.2012Awarded Grant (Fees, Food, Board & Travel) for attending and presenting at the tionTD1005Pain Assessment in Patients with Impaired Cognition, especially Dementia2011Awarded Grant (Fees, Food & Board, and Travel) for attending and presenting at themeeting: “Electronic Methods of Learning at Schools.” Continuing Education forProfessors. Avignon, France, June, 2011.2011Awarded Grant (Fees, Food & Board, and Travel) for attending and presenting at theconference “The Plastic Brain,” Basel, 9-10 June, 2011.2009Awarded Grant (Fees, Food & Board, and Travel) for attending and presenting at Detectingmalingering and faking bad in neurocognitive assessments. European Science Foundation(ESF)-COST Conference. LAW AND NEUROSCIENCE: OUR GROWING UNDERSTANDING OFTHE HUMAN BRAIN AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR LEGAL SYSTEM. Supri-Maratea, Italy,October 26-31, 20092007Awarded Grant (Fees, Food & Board, and Travel) for attending and presenting“Neurotrain” as a promising Young Scientist, E.U. Marie Curie Program, in Ofir, Porto,Spain, 2007.Research & Clinical Grants2013-2016Pain Associated Psychological Interventions. Co-Investigator. Cyprus-Greece CooperationEU Funding (Funded 300 000).2009-2011Desire to smoke during stressful cognitive tasks (Επιθυμία για κάπνισμα κατά τη διάρκειαγνωστικών έργων). Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation Thematic Action Grant.(Funded 79 997). Co-Investigator: Methodology, Statistical Analyses, & Data Collection2009-2011Psychosocial factors affecting asthma control: A cross cultural comparison. ProjectInvestigator, Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation Thematic Action Grant. (Funded 99 969). Co-Investigator: Methodology, Statistical Analyses, & Data Collection.6

2008-2009Psychosocial factors affecting asthma control: A cross cultural comparison Co-Investigator,as a Cyprus forensic specialist, in project funded by the European Commission( 1,000,000): Directed by Center for the Study of Democracy.2007Educational Programs to Active Police Officers-Drug Administration (ΥΚΑΝ). Funded by theCyprus Government (12,000 Euros).2007Education and support of prisoners: Reentering Society. Funded by the Cyprus Government(20,000 Euros).2006-2009Psychotherapy for Thalassemia Patients. Coordinated a Team of Young ClinicalPsychologists for the Treatment and Support for Thalassemia Patients in Cyprus (Nicosia,Limassol, Larnaca, Ammochostos, Paphos). Funded by Novartis (1500 CYP/Year).2006-2010“Epidimiology, Consequenses, and Related Factors of Anxiety Disorders in Cyprus(Επιδημιολογία, Συνέπειες, και Συσχετιζόμενοι παράγοντες των Διαταραχών του Άγχουςστην Κύπρο). Co-Investigator: Methodology, Statistical Analyses, & Data Collection.Funded by RPF (122,000 CYP).2006-2010“The psychophysiological effects of anxiety disorders. «Γνωστικές και ΦυσιολογικέςΑντιδράσεις στις Διαταραχές του Άγχους.» Funded by RPF (100,000 CYP). Co-Investigator:Methodology, Statistical Analyses, & Data Collection2006-2008“Η ψυχοκοινωνική σχέση Άθλησης και Καπνίσματος ανάμεσα σε έφηβους και νεαρούςενήλικες στην Κύπρο.” The Psychosocial Relationship Between Athletics and Smoking inAdolescents and Young Adults in Cyprus. Funded by RPF (20,000 CYP). Leading Investigator.2005-2007Investigating adolescent and young adult tobacco use in Cyprus. “Η Συνήθεια τουκαπνίσματος στους Έφηβους & Νεαρούς Ενήλικες στην Κύπρο.” Funded by RPF (40,000CYP). Co-Investigator: Methodology, Statistical Analyses, & Data CollectionProfessional Invitations2015-2018Invited as a Management Committee member of the European ScienceFoundation COST action «Ageism - a Multi-national, Interdisciplinary Perspective»European Cooperation in Science and Technology (Action ΙS1402).2012Guest Lecturer for 12 hours for teaching “Neuropsychology and Education:Neuropsychological Assessment and Cognitive Intervention” Invited by the course leaderof the Master’s Program in Educational Psychology: University of Florina, West MacedoniaRegion, Greece.2011-2015Invited as a Management Committee member of the European Science Foundation action“Pain in Impaired Cognition, Especially Dementia”: European Cooperation in Science andTechnology (Action TD 1005).2010Invited to be a formal reviewer for Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition by the editor ofthe journal.7

2010Invited and placed by the Cyprus Licensing Committee for Psychologists on the nationalcommittee for the determination of applied psychological specialties, which are licensableby the current law.2008Invited and Accepted to be full member of the Editorial Board for the APA journal“PsycCRITIQUES—Contemporary Psychology” offer extended by Danny Wedding, PhD,MPHEditor, PsycCRITIQUES—Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of BooksProfessor of Psychiatry and Director Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH)University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Saint Louis, MO 631392007Invited by the European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research(A25): European Small Arms and the Perpetuation of Violence to Chair the meeting on“Roundtable on Experience with Existing Research by Experts Working for the UnitedNations on Arms Trafficking. Antwerp, Belgium.2007Invited by the editor as a formal reviewer for the journal “Aging, Neuropsychology, andCognition.”2007Invited to become a Founding Member of the International Academy of InvestigativePsychology at the University of Liverpool.2006Invited by the editor in chief as a formal reviewer for the “Archives of ClinicalNeuropsychology” (ACN), the journal for the National Academy of Neuropsychology.2006Invited by PsycCritiques as an American Psychological Association formal book reviewer onissues of Brain Injury, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, and other related issues.2006Selected (and invited) among neuropsychologists around the world to offerNeuropsychological seminars on the Neurological Aspects of ADHD and LearningDisabilities at Xylokastro Greece in the summer of 2006. This is a part of the Vivian Smithfoundation that takes place every year in Greece and is attended by selected andpromising Ph.D. level and postdoc individuals around the world.2004-ongoingInvited as a formal Reviewer of articles for the Journal of the InternationalNeuropsychological Society (JINS).2004-2007Invited and placed by the Board of Ministers, after recommendation of the Minister ofHealth, as a full voting member of the Cyprus Psychological Licensing Board. Served as thetreasurer until January of 2007.2005-2008Invited to the COST, European Program. Representing Cyprus in the COST ACTION 25, “theperpetuation of small arms use in Europe.” Involved in the development of questionnairesand assessment instruments on the subject and consultation on the psychological factorsaffecting small arms use by adolescents and young people.Pre-Doctoral Distinctions, Awards, and Honors2004Graduating Distinction in year-long residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital, Schneider’sChildren’s Hospital, and Hillside Mental Hospital in New York City.8

2003Student Dissertation Grant (Euro American Studies Grant Committee) for students inPsychology ( 3000.00)2002Awarded the Graduate Student Association Grant for Research ( 1000.00).2001Awarded the Graduate Student Association Grant for Research ( 1600.00).1999-2004Awarded the Fulbright Scholarship by the American and Cypriot Governments 24000/year) for Graduate Studies beginning Fall 1999.1999Awarded Outstanding Graduating Student from the Psychology Department at ValdostaState University.(Nominator: Dr. Robert Bouer-Director of the Psychology Department at Valdosta StateUniversity)Awarded Research Fund Award for outstanding work on research(May) - Awarding Agency: Valdosta State University1998Awarded Research Fund Award for outstanding work on research(November)- Awarding Agency: Valdosta State University1998Awarded membership in Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society,achievement1998Awarded Whos Who Among Students in American Universities,(Nominator: Dr. Deborah Briihl, Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University)1998United States Achievement Academy Award(Nominator: International Studies at Valdosta State University)1998Dean's and President's Lists for High Academic Performance1998International Awareness Award for promoting diversity and international relations atVeldts State University (Nominator: International Programs at Valdosta State University)1998All American Scholar Award (United States Achievement Academy) -(Nominator: Dr.Robert Barnette, Director of Professional Ethics and Philosophy Department at ValdostaState University)1997Cyprus Children's Fund Undergraduate Award(Nominator: Cyprus Government for Academic and Research Excellence)1997Deans and Presidents List1996President’s First Year Student Award for maintaining high GPA1995-1999International Student's Scholarship Award for maintaining a GPA above 3.66 throughoutthe four year of undergraduate studies at Valdosta State University9for high academic

FORMAL CERTIFICATIONS Diversity IssuesChild AbusePatient AbuseIRB training for the protection of human participantsEthical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology and NeuropsychologyAutism in ChildrenfMRI researchMRI as a Research ToolFORMAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (LAST 2 YEARS)1. Are free standing symptom validity tests equivalent to embedded symptom validity measures? (3credits)-NAN 20102. The malingering factor and the validity of malingering assessment (1.5 credits)-NAN 20103. The Value of Single-Participant Designs (and n-of-1 trials) for Treating Patients with Acquired BrainImpairment in Clinical and Research Settings (5 credits)-INS 20114. Social Consequences of Early Brain Insult: Brain, Behavior and Treatment (5 credits)-INS 20115. Cultural Neuroscience: A Unifying Framework for Bridging the Cultural and Biological Sciences (1.5credits)-INS 20126. Social Cognition and Frontal Lobes: Amazing What Patients Can Teach you if you Just Listen, Observe,Think, and Measure (1.0 credit)-INS 20127. The Interdisciplinary Assessment and Treatment of Learning Disabilities: A Team’s Use ofNeurodevelopmental Models and Empirical Methods to Produce Successful Outcomes (2 Credits)-INS2012CLINICAL EXPERIENCEIndependent Clinical Experience2007-On GoingPrivate Practice at the Center forCognitive and Behavioral Psychology, co-directorClinical Child Psychology, Research, Supervision, Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychology2008-2009Cyprus Pediatric Neurology InstituteMultidisciplinary Group, Neuropsychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology2004-2007Center for Therapy, Training, and Research (KESY). Nicosia, Cyprus.Duties Activities: Private Practice in Neuropsychological and Psycho-educationalAssessments, & Therapy. Supervision of Graduate Students in Clinical Psychology, andResearch. Work with adults (50%) and children (50%).10

Supervised Doctoral Clinical Experience2003-2004Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital (2500 signedsupervised clinical hours).Duties and Activities: Neuropsychology Intern/Resident NeuropsychologicalAssessment, Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations, Supervision of Externs, ReportWriting, Research, and Therapy. Work with adults (50%) and children (50%).Supervisors:1. Kenneth Perrine, Ph.D., ABPP. Director of Clinical Neuropsychology. Licensed ClinicalPsychologist. Rotation: Neurology, Epilepsy Center.2. Kunsang Gyato, Ph.D., Director of Pediatric Neuropsychology Program. Rotation:Pediatric Neuropsychology3. Faith Gunning-Dixon, Ph.D. Rotation: Neuropsychiatry, Epilepsy Center4. Elihu Turkel, Psy.D. Rotation: Psychotherapy2003-2004New York Police Department and New York Justice System (800 supervised signedhours)Duties and Activities: Evaluation of the capacity of individuals in the police force tohandle a gun with safely. Forensic Evaluations. Ameliorating ProgramImplementations for Prisoners and Prison Guards. Competency assessments andtraining of the police-force for the best and most humane handling of prisoners andprisoners with special needs. Criminal Profiling. Defendants’ Assessmentsfor the determination of competency to withstand trial or understand sentence.Assessment of prisoners for potential early re-entry into the society or parole eligibility.Expert Witnessing and Custody Evaluations.2002-2003Psychological Services Center at the University at Albany. Volunteer Practicum (1040signed supervised clinical hours).Duties and Activities: Neuropsychological Assessments, Report Writing, Center-SchoolLiaison, Therapist, and Researcher. Worked with young adults, adolescents, andchildren. Invited as volunteer in order to cover the needs of the center for increasedneuropsychological evaluation cases for 9 months.Supervisor: George Litchford, Ph.D., ABPP, NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist, NYSSchool Psychologist.2002-2003Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center and Hospital and Ellis Hospital (Advanced 4th yearPracticum; 1040 signed supervised clinical hours)Duties and Activities: Neuropsychological Assessments and Evaluations, ReportWriting, Parent-School-Hospital Liaison, Multidisciplinary Consultation, Assessor, andTherapist. Mainly work with children and adolescents of all ages. Position carries 12,000 stipend for 20 hours of work per week for 9 months.11

Supervisor: Andrew Hess, Ph. D., Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology,Licensed Psychologist.2002-SummerSunnyview Rehabilitation Center and Hospital (Advanced 3rd year-summer practicum;400 signed supervised clinical hours)Duties and Activities: Adult/Adolescent Neuropsychological Assessments. Inpatientsand Outpatients with Neurological damage or impairments. Population consistedmainly of adolescents, adults, and, older adultsSupervisor: Dr. Robert Gillan, ABPP, Licensed Psychologist.2001-2002Hilltop Rehabilitation Center (Third Year Practicum; 1040 singed supervised clinicalhours)Duties and Activities: Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment,Therapy/Counseling, Report Writing, Member of Multidisciplinary Team, HospitalFamily-School Liaison, and Behavioral Intervention Planning and Implementation.Population mainly consisted of infants, children, and older adults.Supervisor: Dr. Albert Ortega, Director of Psychology and Programs at HilltopRehabilitation Center and Licensed Clinical Psychologist.2000-2001Psychological Services Center at the University at Albany (1040 signed supervisedclinical hours)Duties and Activities: Individual and Group Counseling/Therapy Implementation,Treatment Planning, Telephone Intakes, Intake Interviews (structured andunstructured), Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Testing. The center servesmostly under-privileged inner city population of all ages.Fall 2000 Supervisor: Dr. Allen Israel, Professor of Psychology at the University atAlbany and Licensed Clinical Psychologist.Spring 2001 Supervisor: Dr. Hazel Prelow, Professor of Psychology and LicensedPsychologist.Supervised Undergraduate Clinical Experience1998-1999The HAVEN - Shelter and Support for Abused Women and Children (400 signedsupervised clinical hours).Duties and Activities: Counseling/Support ofChildren. Individual and GroupCounseling. Educated on Legal Procedures Involved in Cases of Abuse.Supervisor: Dr. David Wasielesky, Chair of Graduate Studies in Psychology at ValdostaState University and Licensed Clinical Psychologist12

1998-1999HAVEN Hotline Services: Hotline Services for Abused (sexually/physically) CommunityPeople (250 supervised clinical hours).Duties and Activities: Interviewed Victims of Abuse and Offered SupportIndependent Study Supervised by: Dr. David Wasielesky, Chair of Graduate Studies inPsychology at Valdosta State University and Licensed Clinical Psychologist1998-1999Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS; 400 observation hours)Duties and Activities: Counseling of Underprivileged Community Individuals andGroups.Supervisor: Dr. David Wasielesky, Chair of Graduate Studies in Psychology at ValdostaState University and Licensed Clinical Psychologist1997-1998Family Connections: Teenager's Counseling and Support Center(350 observation hours)Duties and Activities: Individual Interviews for Identifying Troubled Teenagers.Individual and Group Counseling. Support Services for Teenagers Who Faced TroublesWith Drugs, Pregnancy, Anxiety, or Cultural Adjustment.Supervisor: Dr. David Wasielesky, Chair of Graduate Studies in Psychology at ValdostaState University and Licensed Clinical PsychologistTEACHING POSITIONSIndependent Teaching2004-OngoingProfessor at the University of Nicosia.Department of Psychology. Activities: Research,Undergraduate Courses, Psychotherapy Supervisor,Psychology Students in Research, & Publication Writing.Teaching Graduate andSupervision of Graduate2010-PresentPart time lecturing for the Cyprus Police Academy. Introduction to Psychology I,Introduction to Psychology II, Occupational Stress and Anxiety and Methods of Relief.2005-2008Part time-upon invitation. University of Cyprus, Department of Psychology.Psychometrics (Graduate), Diagnostic Methods (Undergraduate), Clinical Psychology(Undergraduate) and Childhood and Adolescence Assessment (Graduate).2006Summer. Invited as a Professor at the Vivian Smith foundation, of the InternationalNeuropsychological Society lectures series on neuropsychological issues atXylokastro. Topic: Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, and Neuropsychology of ADHDGreece. The selected students are Master’s, Ph.D. level, or postdoctoral individualsfrom around the world.13

2001-2003Part-time lecturing at the University at Albany (400 independent teaching hours)Supervised Teaching2000-2001Teaching Assistantship. Formal instructor (250 supervised hours). University at Albany2000-2001Supervised Instructor (60 hours) of PSY101 "Introduction to Psychology."- Taught the basic methods and points of view in the scientific study of humanbehavior. Topics included biological bases ofbehavior, personality organization, intelligence, motivation, emotions, learning, andsocial relations.- Supervised by: R. Rosellini, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Psychology,Distinguished Professor.1999Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Ethics and Social Sciences (90 supervised hours)Assisted Faculty Member: Dr. Robert Barnette, Professor and Director of ProfessionalEthics and Philosophy Department, at Valdosta State University.Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Psychology (30 supervisedhours)Assisted Faculty Member: Dr. Deborah Briihl, Assistant Professor of Psychology atValdosta State University.19991999Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Ethics and Technology/Medicine (33 supervisedhours)Assisted Faculty Member: Dr. Robert Barnette, Professor and Director of ProfessionalEthics and Philosophy Department, at Valdosta State University.Classes TaughtGraduate Courses: Clinical Child Neuropsychology, Pediatric Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, ChildPsychopathology, Childhood Assessment, Neuroanatomy, Developmental Neuroanatomy, DevelopmentalNeuropsychology, Psychometric Theory, Methodology, AdvancedStatistical Methods, Psychometricsin Education, Psychological School Interventions, Contemporary School Psychology and Neuropsychology,Physologocial Psychology &Biopsychology, WISC-III and WISC-IV, MMPI-II, NeuropsychologicalBatteries, Sensation and Perception, Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience of ADHD and Learning Disorders,Case Conceptualization, Practicum in Clinical Psychology, Systems Approach in School Psychology, ForensicNeuropsychology, Psycholo

4 2012-2016 University Council, Auditing Member 2012-2016 University Senate, Ex-Officio Member 2012-2016 Chair, Academic Affairs, Senate Committee 2012-2016 Ex- Officio Member, Cyprus Unicef Committee 2015-2018 Management Committee, ISCH COST Action IS1402 2011-2015 Management Committee, ISCH COST Action TD1005 Pain Assessment in Patients with Impaired Cognition, especially Dementia