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Maria Thalia Christou

name:

Maria Thalia Christou

title:

Mrs

organisation:

Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C)The Cyprus Institute

department:

Research and Innovation Support Operations (RISO)

website:

https://emme-care.cyi.ac.cy/

position in the organisation:

Project Officer

E-mail:

mth.christou@gmail.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-thalia-christou

Skype ID:

mthchristou

RMA role:

Research Administrator

short profile:

I hold a BA in International and European Studies from the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (2010), with specialization in International & European Law and an MSc in EU Politics and Government from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE; 2011). In addition, I have completed an International Master as a Policy Advisor and Project Consultant from the Institute of European Studies of the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL; 2013).

My experience includes being the coordinator for the Cyprus EU Presidency (2011-2012) within the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels and working at a GA consulting firm in Brussels (Grayling Brussels; 2013-2014) as well as at Enoros Consulting Ltd (2014 – 2018) as a Project Manager designing, drafting and coordinating and implementing several EU projects under Erasmus+, Interreg, AMIF, Justice and REC programmes, EEA Grants etc. My professional background also includes research experience (Panteion University; 2009-2010), public affairs advisory expertise, project financial management, EU Law and lobbying experience.

In September 2018, I was employed at the Cyprus Institute holding the position of Project Officer at the Energy, Environment and Water Research Centre (EEWRC), while since January 2020, I have been transferred at the Research Innovation Support Operations (RISO) at the Climate & Atmosphere Research Centre of Excellence (CARE-C) of the same Institute. Currently, I am the Financial Manager of the H2020-TEAMING project establishing the Center of Excellence responsible for Financial project oversight and management, preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and project reporting, Identification of research and innovation funding opportunities and in general coordination and support in the development of competitive project proposals.

Finally, I am a Member of PMI-Cyprus and EARMA, as well as of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Alumni Mentoring Network.

Fields of expertise:

1. Pre-award,
1.1.2. Pre-award – Before the proposal – Advising and training,
1.2.1. Pre award - Proposal - Supporting and facilitating/managing the submission process,
1.2.2. Pre award - Proposal - Support in framing the budget (identify relevant costs; Calculate cost items; Aggregate budget; etc.)Advise on and support of writing process,
2. Post-award,
2.1.1. Post-award – Grant preparation – Facilitating/managing the Grant preparation process,
2.1.2. Post award - Grant preparation - • Budget validation (Budget changes; External budget explanation; Internal budget explanation),
2.2.1. Post-award – Project management – Supporting reporting,
2.2.2. Post-award – Project management – Managing/providing support in project implementation,
2.2.3. Post award - Project management - • Managing/providing support in financial implementation of the project (Project setup; Accounting; Monitoring and control; Deviation management),

Areas of expertise:

project preparation,
project management,
financial issues, auditing,

previous projects / publications / references:

EMME-CARE: Eastern Mediterranean Middle East – Climate & Atmosphere Research Centre (H2020 Teaming)
EDIDP-LynkEUs: Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) Land Battlefield Missile Systems
AQ-SERVE: Air Quality Services for a cleaner air in Cyprus
INNOMED: Innovative options for Integrated Water Resources Management in the Mediterranean
ISOMED: Environmental Isotope Techniques for Water Flow Accounting
3PRO-TROODOS: Proactive Producer and Processor Networks for Troodos Mountains Agriculture
MAGNUM: Monitoring for Aerosol Particle Growth and Chemical Composition During New Particle Formation Events Using Miniaturized Lightweight Instruments
NANO2LAB: Nanoparticle/Nanomaterial Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory
Activities programme for residents of the Open Reception and Accommodation Center Applicants of International Protection at Kofinou;
Integration Programme by Local Authorities "Cultural Mosaic";
STEP4GBV: Support Training Exchange practices for GBV;
BLUES: BLUe growth connects European Seas;
COMPe4Mi: Tools for professionals to assess and develop migrants' competences;
CIRCLE OF CHANGE: Preventing and combating violence against women and girls through gender equality awareness;
ELMIP: Empowering Learning Models in Prisons;
FABUSS: Family Business Successful Succession;
Re-CVET: Reform of Continuing Vocational Education and Training Systems;
EDIPUS: European Digital Portfolio for University Students;
RECREATE: Counselling via Social Media;
WAKE: Working Along with Key Professionals; Building Healthy Relationships;
Development and Provision of Psychosocial Services at the Menogia Detention Centre;
Development of Rehabilitation Services to Children, Adolescents and Young Adults with CHD;
EmpAct: Empower Active Ageing;
T4TEMP - Tools 4 Trainers to Empower NEETs.