Prof. Georghiou Honoured as “Distinguished Researcher” of the Year at 2024 Cyprus Research Awards by RIF

Professor George E. Georgiou, Founder of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, was among the RIF Honourees at the 2024 Cyprus Research Awards, recognised as Distinguished Researcher of the Year for his outstanding contribution to Natural Sciences and Engineering.

The Cyprus Research Awards were announced during a ceremony held on 26 March 2025 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, in tandem with the prestigious Cyprus Innovation Awards by OEB, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, HE Mr. Nikos Christodoulides. Taken together, the annual event once again celebrated Cypriot businesses and researchers, honouring their remarkable achievements in innovation, scientific research, and social impact.

Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher

The Cyprus Research Awards were established by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in 2007 to recognise and reward research excellence. The “Distinguished Researcher” Award is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who conduct research in Cyprus and demonstrate significant and internationally recognised research results. The Award aims to promote the work and personality of such distinguished scientists, who honour Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.