Dr Miltiadis Polidorou holds a BSc in Geology and Geoenvironment from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He completed his PhD in Coastal Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology at the same institution. His research focus on sea level fluctuations during the Holocene, with the use of geomorphological, archaeological and biological indicators. Also, he specializes in coastal palaeo-landscape and palaeoenvironmental reconstruction through the analysis of coastal geomorphological landforms and features (dunes, beachrocks, lagoons etc), Dr Polidorou has participated in various research projects related to Geology, Quaternary geology, Coastal geomorphology and Geoarchaeology and he has established collaborations with international Universities like Southampton University, Leicester University, New York University and University of Cyprus. Dr Polidorou is also a reviewer for peer-reviewed international journals (MDPI Journals). Dr Polidorou, is a member of the International Association of Geomorphology, Geological association of Greece and Cyprus.
University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Lefkosía, Cyprus
Archaeological Research Unit
Large Grant Award : Echoes of the Past: Unveiling the Holocene coastal landscape of Palaepaphos
Honor Frost
The “Echoes of the Past” project aims to explore and reveal the ancient coastal landscape of Palaepaphos, located in south-western Cyprus, with the primary objective of identifying the ancient harbour basin. This research project focuses on understanding how the region’s coastal landscape has evolved over the upper Holocene, which spans the last 5000 years.
Post Doctoral Researcher
University of Cyprus
01 Jan 2022 - present