Elena holds a MEng in Rural and Surveying Engineering and a MSc in Water Resources Science and Technology.
She specializes in Water Resources Management, Geographical Information Systems, Geography and Regional Planning and Coastal Zone Management. She has extensive working experience in the preparation of hydrological and hydraulic studies for various developments, as well as in flood risk assessment and prevention schemes.
She is an expert in the use of various applications of Geographical Information Systems (ArcGIS) in conjunction with the application of hydrological and hydraulic modelling (ArcHydro, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM), Coastal Modelling tools (Mike 21 DHI) and 2D design software (AutoCAD).
In addition to the above, she is involved in environmental impact assessments of projects and activities (EIA) and plans and programs (SEA). She is a Member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber and a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.