Dr. Byron Ioannou is a Professor of Urban Planning, Chair of the Department of Architecture, and Director of the Urban Planning and Development Unit (UPDU) at Frederick University. He studied Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning at the National Technical University of Athens, and Planning Law at Leeds Beckett University. He has extensive experience in spatial planning and built environment policies, and has received awards in international urban design competitions. His recent research focuses on climate change adaptation plans, socially resilient cities, and sustainable mobility.