Prof. Achilles C. Emilianides is a practicing advocate, Professor of Law and Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia. He holds a PhD in Law from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has taught and practiced in all fields of civil, public and commercial law. He is a Founding Member and Secretary-General of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts. He has also been elected as an ordinary member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and is a member of ALLEA (All European Academies) representing the Cyprus Academy. He is also the President of the Royal Commonwealth Society Cyprus Branch, and of the Center of Scientific Dialogue and Research.