Triantafyllos Mavrovoltsos and Nikolaos Mitsiou with colleagues at LUT university

University of Cyprus Researchers Complete Secondment in Finland

As part of the Coalesce project, Triantafyllos Mavrovoltsos and Nikolaos Mitsiou from the University of Cyprus recently completed a research secondment at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) in Finland. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing collaborations, exchange ideas, and explore future research opportunities in wireless communications and next-generation networks. The researchers selected…

Dr. Mehar Ullah posing for photo with colleague in front of Cleanwatts Digital pull up banner

COALESCE Secondment Strengthens Research–Industry Collaboration in Portugal

As part of the COALESCE project, Dr. Mehar Ullah, a postdoctoral researcher and teacher from Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology (LUT University), recently completed a secondment at Cleanwatts Digital‘s Innovation Department in Coimbra, Portugal. During his time at Cleanwatts Digital, Dr. Ullah worked closely with the company’s researchers and technical teams, gaining valuable insight into the…

Mohammadali Norouzi posing for photo with colleagues in front of a Cleanwatts Digital pull up banner

Mohammadali Norouzi’s Secondment to Cleanwatts Digital

As part of the COALESCE project, Dr. Mohammadali Norouzi, a postdoctoral researcher from LUT University, completed a secondment at Cleanwatts Digital in Coimbra, Portugal. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry while exploring how advanced research in smart grids and energy flexibility can be translated into practical solutions for…

Group photo of Rabbaya Akhtar with colleagues at DHA Suffa University

Strengthening Global Collaboration: LUT Doctoral Researcher Completes Secondment at DHA Suffa University

Rabbaya Akhtar, a doctoral researcher from LUT University, recently completed a research secondment at DHA Suffa University (DSU) in Karachi, Pakistan. The visit formed part of the ongoing efforts within the COALESCE project to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of sustainable energy systems. Advancing Research in Emerging Energy Systems DSU was…

Photo of 3 people including Hossein at the IRIDA Centre in Cyprus.

Hossein Aghamohammadloo’s Research Secondment in Cyprus

As part of the ongoing knowledge exchange within the COALESCE Project, secondments offer researchers a unique opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, institutions, and countries. One such experience recently brought Hossein Aghamohammadloo, a Junior Researcher from LUT University, to Cyprus Research and Innovation Center (CyRIC) and the University of Cyprus. Expanding Expertise Across Disciplines With a…

Publication: Optimized topology control for large-scale IoT networks using graph-based localization

The rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT), featuring billions of heterogeneous devices across smart cities industrial automation and remote healthcare, faces unprecedented challenges in managing vast dynamic and resource constrained networks. As deployments grow in size and diversity, IoT networks must operate under strict energy limits while meeting application requirements on reliability data fidelity and…

Dr. Arun Narayanan standing at podium in front of screen presenting his work.

Bridging Power Systems and Communications: Arun Narayanan’s COALESCE Secondment Experience

As part of the COALESCE project’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and researcher mobility, Dr. Arun Narayanan, a Post-Doctoral Researcher from LUT University, recently undertook a secondment at the Cyprus Research & Innovation Center (CyRIC) and the University of Cyprus (UCY). His visit offered a valuable opportunity to explore the intersection of power systems and advanced…

COALESCE team posing for photo at Plenary and Training School in Cyprus

COALECE Plenary and Training School takes place in Cyprus

The latest COALESCE Plenary and Training School took place from 26 to 28 January 2026 at the University of Cyprus (UCY), Nicosia. The event combined interactive tutorials, poster sessions, lab visits, and strategic discussions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in advanced communication systems, energy-efficient networks, and complex system sciences. The programme included tutorials by Dr Konstantinos Ntougias (UCY)…

Group smiling in front of the CYRIC building in Cyprus

COALESCE Secondment Completed by MSc Research Student in Cyprus

A Master’s by Research student under the supervision of Dr Indrakshi Dey, Walton Institute, South East Technological University, completed her secondment and worked under the supervision of Antonis Hadjiantonis (CyRIC) with co-supervision from Ioannis Krikidis (University of Cyprus) at the CyRIC premises in Lefkosia, Cyprus, as part of the COALESCE project. Surya Jayakumar is working…

Headshot of Prof Ioannis Krikidis

Prof Ioannis Krikidis, University of Cyprus, visits VOLUE, Finland

Prof Ioannis Krikidis from the University of Cyprus recently spent time on secondment at VOLUE, Finland, as part of the COALESCE project. VOLUE is a leading supplier of technology offering software, insight and services that lead the European markets’ transition to robust and sustainable services critical for society. VOLUE’s focus on energy production services closely align…