• Parasitology, European University Cyprus (January 2017 – )
• Mycology, European University Cyprus (September 2016 – )

• Agricultural Zoology and Nematology, Cyprus University of Technology (2009 - ).
• Weeds Science, Cyprus University of Technology (2012-2013).
• Agricultural Machinery and Livestock Equipment, Cyprus University of Technology (2013).

Laboratory Teaching Assistant at Cyprus University of Technology (2009-2012) in the following courses:

Undergraduate Student Supervision

• Supervisor of 1 BSc Final Year Project, European University Cyprus (2017-2018).
• Co-supervision of 15 BSc Final Year Projects, Cyprus University of Technology (2009-2015).
• Co-supervision of 1 MSc Final Year Projects, Cyprus University of Technology (2014-2016).

Publications in Scientific Journals

• Papoutsa, C., Kouhartsiouk, D., Themistocleous, K., Christoforou, M., Hadjimitsis, D., "Monitoring of Land Degradation from Overgrazing using Spaceborne Radar and Optical Imagery: case study in Randi Forest, Cyprus", SPIE, Edinburgh International Conference Centre Edinburgh, United Kingdom, September 26 – 29 (2016).
• Kanetis L., Tsimouris D. and Christoforou M. 2016. “Characterization of Rhizoctonia solani Associated with Black Scurf in Cyprus”. Plant Disease. (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-15-1238-RE).
• Themistocleous K., Agapiou A, Papadavid G., Christoforou, M., Hadjimitsis D. G. 2015. “The use of UAV to document sloping landscapes to produce digital elevation models to examine environmental degradation”. Proc. SPIE 9644, Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS Applications VI, 96440N (20 October 2015); doi: 10.1117/12.2195623
• Themistocleous K , Papadavid G., Christoforou, M., Agapiou A. ,  Andreou K.,  Tsaltas D., Hadjimitsis D. G.  " Use of remote sensing and UAV for the management of degraded ecosystems: the case study of overgrazing in Randi Forest, Cyprus ", Proc. SPIE 9229, Second International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2014), 92291V (August 12, 2014); doi:10.1117/12.2069515; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2069515.
• Christoforou, Μ.,  Pantelides I. S., Kanetis L., Ioannou N. and Tsaltas, D. 2014. “Rapid detection and quantification of viable potato cyst nematodes using qPCR in combination with propidium monoazide” Plant Pathology Doi: 10.1111/ppa.12193.
• Papayiannis, L.C., Christoforou, M., Markou, Y.M. and Tsaltas, D. 2013."Molecular typing of cyst-forming nematodes Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis, using real-time PCR and evaluation of five methods for template preparation". Journal of Phytopathology. doi: 10.1111/jph.12091.

Monographs (Dissertations & Thesis)

• Christoforou Μ., 2013. The Potato Cyst Nematodes: An holistic investigation for the molecular characterization, quantification and mapping of the plant parasitic nematodes populations, Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida, in Cyprus and their integrated management. Cyprus University of Technology, Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science. PhD Thesis (pp 240).

• Christoforou Μ., 2007. Evaluation of the tolerance of Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) to pre-emergence herbicides. The University of Reading­, UK, Faculty of Science and Life Sciences Department of Horticulture. MSc Thesis.
• Christoforou Μ., 2005. Environmental research: The effect of Rainbow Bleaching and Dyeing factory wastes on the underground irrigation water. Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. BSc Thesis.

Publications in Book Chapters

• Michalakis Christoforou, Michael Orford and Dimitris Tsaltas (2017). Molecular Diagnostic Tools for Nematodes, Nematology - Concepts, Diagnosis and Control, Dr. Mohammad Manjur Shah (Ed.), InTech, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.69075. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/nematology-concepts-diagnosis-and-control/molecular-diagnostic-tools-for-nematodes

Articles Local Journals

• Christoforou Μ., D. Tsaltas, L. Papayiannis, G. Ioannou, G. Neofytou, P. Fellas, and N. Ioannou, 2011. Identification and mapping of the potato cyst nematodes in Cyprus. Agrotis Journal. ISSN 0256-8519. Vol: 450.
• Christoforou Μ., G. Neofytou, D. Tsaltas, G. Ioannou, P. Fellas, and N. Ioannou, 2012. Identification and mapping of the potato cyst nematodes in Cyprus. Agrotis Journal. ISSN 0256-8519. Vol: 453.

• Researcher, “Life Green Grapes” LIFE16-ENV-IT-000566
• Researcher, “Sudden and catastrophic regime shifts in dryland ecosystems” FP7: CASCADE, FP7-ENV-2011-1. Agreem. No.283068 Budget: €5,6 mil.
• Researcher, “Exploitation of resistance as a tool for control of potato cyst nematodes in Cyprus”. Research Promotion Foundation – PENEK. Duration: 3 years, Budget: 90.000€.
• Researcher, “Sustainable Control of grapevine trunk diseases” COST ACTION: ECOST-STSM-FA1303-070416, Florence, Italy, Mini workshop, Budget: 2.500€.

• Parasitology Special Scientist, European University Cyprus (September 2016 - until present)
• Mycology Special Scientist, European University Cyprus (September 2016 - until present)
• Ζoology and Nematology Special Scientist, Cyprus University of Technology, (2011- until present).
• Research Fellow on FP7 EU project, Cyprus University of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering and Geoinformatics (2013- 2017)
• Research Fellow in Plant Pathology - Nematology, Cyprus University of Technology, Department of Agricultural Science, Biotechnology and Food Science, (2007 - until present).
• Consultant at MCA Agrilab LTD (2014 - until present).
• Consultant at Agriplant LTD 01/02/2016 – 30/06/2016). Agriplant LTD is a producing citrus, pomegranates and organic olive oil.
• Managing Director at Groexport LTD (29/09/2014- 30/01/2016). Groexport LTD is a producing and exporting citrus, pomegranates and organic olive oil.
• External collaborator at Agroblue Hellas LTD (2014). Study of the effectiveness of new nematicides produced by the Dupont for the control of Banana nematodes.
• External collaborator at Pioneer Italy (2014). Study the emergence of 28 corn hybrid seeds covert with fungicide and insecticide under Cyprus winter climatic conditions.
• Agricultural Consultant, Savvides Omnipatat, (2006- present)
• Smyrillis Agrochemicals (machinery) (2007 – present).
• Potato Inspector, Nicosia Potato Packing Factory, (2005-2014).