Center Governance Framework

Governance Structure of the AUCY RC – Research Committee:
Director (Head of Research Center): Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis

Deputy Directors:

Dean of Faculty Business Administration & Economics: Dr. Marios Katsioloudes
Dean of Faculty Arts & Humanities: Dr. Ioannis Michaloudis
Dean of Faculty Science & Technology: Dr. Markos Markou
Director of the MBA Online: Dr. Yianna Vovides

The AUCY RC is led by the Head of the Research Center, who provides scientific direction and ensures the effective coordination of all research activities. Supporting this leadership the three Deans and the Director of the MBA online program. They are responsible for advancing high-quality teaching and fostering the production of impactful scholarly outputs.

Structurally, the AUCY RC comprises three divisions aligned with the three faculties noted above. Across these divisions, the Center coordinates interdisciplinary research initiatives, supports researcher development, and cultivates strategic external engagement and collaboration.

Strategic Priorities:

• Societal Engagement & Knowledge Exchange
  • Design and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan that bridges academic research with societal needs and stakeholders
• Global Research Standards
  • Cultivate an environment of research excellence and integrity.
  • Mobilize competitive funding for innovation and research activities
  • Provide targeted support enabling researchers to achieve high-value objectives
  • Promote cross-disciplinary collaboration across all fields of inquiry.
  • Increase the volume and impact of publications in high-quality scholarly outlets.
• Research Infrastructure & Data Ecosystems
  • Modernize administrative processes and research support services.
  • Leverage diverse funding streams to expand technological capacity.
  • Ensure timely access to large-scale datasets to accelerate discovery and innovation
  • Optimize digital infrastructures and research platforms.

Additional targets

• Organize high-quality scientific events and knowledge-exchange activities
• Build robust research foundations for students, strengthening their competencies and fostering positive spillovers to society
• Deepen collaborations with external organizations across Business Administration and Economics, Science and Technology, and Arts and Humanities.
• Maintain alignment with state-of-the-art methodological frameworks to deliver innovation with economic and social impact.
• Increase the number and value of grants and scholarships secured.
• Broaden the network of experts affiliated with the Research Center.
• Enhance the quality of research supervision, mentorship, and training.