Professor Marinos Themistocleous

Prof. Marinos Themistocleous is currently the Associate Dean of the School of Business, Director at the Institute For the Future (IFF), and the scientific coordinator of the world-leading MSc program in Metaverse at the University of Nicosia. Prior to his tenure at the University of Nicosia, he worked at Brunel University in London and the University of Piraeus in Greece. He has also held visiting positions at Bocconi University in Milan and IE University in Madrid. From 2019 to 2021, he was a member of the Parallel Parliament of Cyprus and served as president of the Digital Economy and Digital Governance Committee. Marinos is a highly regarded advisor and consultant, collaborating with numerous organizations in the EU, UK, USA and UAE in fields like blockchain, Metaverse, digital transformation, information systems integration, e-health, e-business, e-government, and smart cities. His current work focuses on Metaverse applications, blockchain, and NFTs. Prof. Themistocleous is a highly productive writer, he has authored over 175 refereed journal and conference articles, 9 books, and has been recognized with citations and awards of excellence. His research has attracted funding from various sources. Marinos is an active member of the editorial boards of several academic journals and conferences. In the past, he served as the managing editor of the prestigious European Journal of Information Systems (EJIS). He has also co-chaired premium conferences in IS like the European Conference on Information Systems in 2024.