Personal profile
Research interests
Dr Anna Efstathiou is Associate Professor and is the Interior Design Programme Coordinator. Her research interests concentrate on Cultural Heritage in relation to Design, on the Semiology of the Designed Environment, on the Intangible Values of Interior Space Experiences, on Hospitality Design and on Transdisciplinary Collaborations.
Education/Academic qualification
Dip. ARCH, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Master, Industrial Design, Birmingham Polytechnic,
Master, MBA/ Concentration HRM, University of Macedonia
External positions
Senior Lecturer, Course Leader in BA, MA Interior Design, University of Central Lancashire
2004 → 2012
Architect and Interior Architect, Archigraph
1 Nov 1996 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Harnessing Advanced Technologies: Benefits and Challenges in Hospitality Design, Both in Industry and Education
Efstathiou, A., Vergopoulou, M. & Vergopoulou, C., 2025, Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism - Creative Solutions and Digital Transformation Challenges—11th ICSIMAT, 2024. Kavoura, A., Briciu, V.-A. & Briciu, A. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 183-191 9 p. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Contemporary Social Context and New Trends in Hospitality Interior Design. Reference to a Semiotic Reading of the Interaction
Efstathiou, A. & Vergopoulou, C., 2024, Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism - Current Trends and Future Outlook—10th ICSIMAT, 2023. Kavoura, A., Borges-Tiago, T. & Tiago, F. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 249-257 9 p. (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Green Design Innovation: Regional Summer Art, Culture and Beauty Exhibition, FOC DESIGN in partnership with CEDARS PAVILLON, Limassol, Cyprus
Efstathiou, A. (Other), 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Spatial Interpretations on the traces of the past: referencing formerly functional abandoned structures
Efstathiou, A., 2023, Heritages Past and Present, Built and Social: A Conference on Culture, History, Art and Design : AMPS. p. 343-352 708 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Memories created, memories recalled; interpretations of sensory spatial design in exploring cultural identity and heritage
Efstathiou, A., 2022, p. 208.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper