Panagiotis Bountouris is a Special Scientist at FOSS Research Centre of University of Cyprus. He received his BEng degree in Electrical Engineering from the Piraeus University of Applied Sciences in 2012 and his MSc in Wind Energy Systems from the University of Strathclyde in 2016. He is currently pursuing his PhD in fault management of smart distribution networks. Panagiotis’ interests lie in the optimal operation of active distribution networks and the integration of RES.