The Cyprus Institute

Avgoustis Avgousti

Dr. Avgousti is an accomplished Senior Research and Technical Scientist specializing in Digital Humanities and Digital Cultural Heritage Informatics. His work centers on designing, developing, and applying advanced computational tools and methodologies to drive innovation in the Humanities and Heritage sectors.

He brings significant international experience, having studied and worked in the United States for several years, including completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During this time, he contributed to cutting-edge research at the intersection of software engineering and cultural heritage.

For over 13 years, Dr. Avgousti has been a key member of The Cyprus Institute's Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC), where he has led and supported major digital transformation initiatives in the field. In addition to his research and technical expertise, he has also served as a college lecturer, demonstrating a strong commitment to education, mentorship, and capacity building across diverse academic and cultural settings.

Dr. Avgousti’s career reflects a rare blend of technical excellence, cross-disciplinary vision, and international leadership in advancing the digital future of digital cultural heritage and software engineering.