Andreas Georgiou is currently a Senior Research Engineer at the KIOS CoE. He holds a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and an M.Sc. in Applied Geo-Informatics in Environmental and Risk Management, both from the University of the Aegean, Greece. He has worked as a Research Associate at several universities and NGOs, contributing to numerous European and national research projects in the fields of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analysis, and data analytics. His work focuses on the application of geo-spatial tools and methods to monitor, understand, and address complex real-world challenges. His expertise includes thematic cartography, spatial modeling, data management, and the development of GIS-based decision-support systems and tools. At KIOS, Andreas leads the GIS team, driving the development of digital geo-spatial solutions, tools, and ecosystems that foster collaboration with the public sector, such as GNOSIS, the Cyprus Transport Networks Digital Twin (CyNetTwin), School Network Planning (SNP), and CyNAP. His work supports the digital transformation of public authorities while ensuring alignment with local and EU policies and directives. He has also been actively involved in the promotion of GIS in education, delivering several presentations, workshops, and outreach activities to raise awareness and strengthen capacity in the field of geospatial technologies.
