Dr. Panayiotis Kyriakou holds a PhD in Digital Cultural Heritage (2020) from The Cyprus Institute, where his research focused on natural and social interaction in augmented reality systems to enhance museum experiences. His work spans virtual and augmented reality, human–computer interaction, 3D scanning, and immersive applications in cultural heritage and education. He has extensive experience in VR/AR development, interactive installations, and human motion analysis, and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at AUB Mediterraneo working on the ARMANIPULATOR project