Dr. Kyriakos Christodoulides is a data scientist with a research background in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, specialising in business analytics, applied machine learning, and scientific modelling. He earned his degree in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, completed his PhD in String Theory at the University of Liverpool, and undertook postdoctoral research in Applied Mathematics at the University of Debrecen, contributing to a European Commission FP7 project on unconventional computation.
Dr. Christodoulides has consistently combined academic research with industrial applications. He began his data science career developing nuclear imaging algorithms for a research and development startup, and at the University of Huddersfield he served as an Industrial Fellow at the Institute of Railway Research, where he developed predictive maintenance algorithms, supervised undergraduate final-year projects, and co-authored a successful Horizon 2020 proposal. He went on to build advanced statistical models for a leading AI organisation focused on procurement integrity solutions before transitioning into forensic data analytics, qualifying as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). As Forensic Data Analytics Manager at Grant Thornton UK LLP, he applied statistical and machine learning methods to detect and prevent financial irregularities. He also holds the CySEC Advanced Certification and authored the Information Security Policy for a major Cypriot financial institution.
Alongside his corporate and academic roles, Dr. Christodoulides is the founder of an AI consultancy delivering business and forensic data analytics services, as well as professional training programmes for corporate teams across industries. His current research interests lie at the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and business analytics, and he also writes on the societal implications of AI and digital transformation.
Dr. Christodoulides has presented his work internationally and publishes for scientific, professional and general audiences, contributing to the dialogue between academia, industry, and society.
