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|text=Soteris <font color="red">was</font> our FWC-pedia senior developer, trainer and administrator. | |||
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|period=Feb 2011 - | |period=Feb 2011 - 2012 | ||
|title=Programmer | |title=[[IT Expert]]<br>[[Programmer]]<br>[[Research Assistant]] | ||
|projects= | |projects=[[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]],<br />[[MobLang]],<br />[[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]],<br />[[Identifeye]],<br />[[From Local to Global]] | ||
|interests=HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development | |interests=HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development, Mobile Development | ||
|degrees= Diploma ( | |degrees= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom#Greece Diploma] (equivalent to British BSc + MSc(Engg)) | ||
|fields=Electrical and Computer Engineering | |fields=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineering Electrical] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_engineering Computer Engineering] | ||
|universities= | |universities=[http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en University of Patras], (Greece) {{SmallFlag|imagename=Greece_flag.jpg}} | ||
|specializations= | |specializations=Electronics & Computers | ||
|achievements= | |achievements=Fulbright Award | ||
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For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Soteris click: [[Vitae: Soteris Demetriou|Full CV]]. | |||
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Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus in 1985. | Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus {{SmallFlag|imagename=Cyprus flag.jpg}}, in 1985. He is a registered member of Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber ([http://www.etek.org.cy/ ETEK]). The Chamber of CSTC([http://www.etek.org.cy/ ETEK]) decided to include this person in the Register of Members of the following fields of the science of engineering: | ||
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==Biography== <!-- Second Level Heading --> | ==Biography== <!-- Second Level Heading --> | ||
Soteris has | Soteris has joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] and [[Ekkotek High-tech business incubator|Ekkotek]] after the consummation of his studies at [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en The University of Patras], Greece from where he attained his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom#Greece Diploma], a 5-year (10-semester) degree<ref name="ece_statute">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en/ek_kanonismos.php?type=propt ECE Statute] Statute of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the University of Patras</ref> equivalent to master's degrees (MEng). The talented novice is entitled by the [http://www.ece.upatras.gr Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering] of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en Patras University] as an Electrical and Computer Engineer, a title that enables him to use his skills and knowledge in a variety of fields. However his specialization in Electronics and Computers in parallel with his diploma thesis titled <b><i>Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for mobile devices</i></b><ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref><ref name="repository">[http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/dspace/handle/123456789/4048?locale=en UPatras Repository] Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository</ref><ref name="ic">[http://www.invisiblecity.gr/ Invisible City website] The game's website</ref><ref name="ic_cite">[http://www.webcitation.org/5xE2OsK8U Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies] IC web citation</ref>, which was conducted under the auspices of the [http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?lang=iso-8859-1 Human - Computer Interaction Group]<ref name="thesis">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices</ref> of [http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras], evinces his main focus on Human-Machine interaction, Software development, design and evaluation, Game Development and Educational Technology among others. His thesis led to a paper he co-authored titled "<b><i>Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</i></b>" <ref name="pub2011">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=112 HCI-UPatras] Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</ref> presented during the IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts | ||
in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy <ref name="pub2011Proc">[https://sites.google.com/site/workshopdeg/papers DEG] Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games</ref> and to a presentation with title "<b><i>Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</i></b>"<ref name="pres2011">[http://www.soterisdemetriou.com/files/HybridCities2011.pdf Presentation PDF] Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</ref> which was presented during the "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 <ref name="pres2011Proc">[http://estia.media.uoa.gr/hybridcity/?q=home Symposium website] The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011</ref>. | |||
While now an enthusiastic young engineer, Soteris has also completed a 25 month military compulsory service as a | While now an enthusiastic young engineer, Soteris has also completed a 25 month military compulsory service as a Reserves' Officer (INF), a stint during which he was training and managing people, while he was also responsible for ammunition and other military equipment . The experience and abilities acquired during this process, have equipped Soteris with the leadership skills needed in taking initiatives and managing people and critical situations. | ||
At present, taking advantage of the diverse and inspiring environment of [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]], Soteris's primary aim is to offer and expand his knowledge in technology-based areas and benefit from the dynamic milieu of the Organization. | |||
== | ==Soteris in [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute|CNTI]]== | ||
Soteris has a deep interest in innovative interactive applications that integrate technology in education and learning and he is concerned with Internet Security and Safety. He is working with [[Yiannis Laouris]] and [[Elena Aristodemou]] on [[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]]; He is also working with [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[Tatjana Taraszow]] and [[Melis Eroglu]] on [[MobLang]]; Soteris also collaborates with [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[Georgina Siitta Achilleos]] and [[Iliada Spyrou]] on [[Identifeye]] and [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center|Cyberethics]] among other projects. Moreover, Soteris helps the team with the design and application of future projects. | |||
Social impact and work plays a huge role in our organization's efforts. Soteris shares that interest and he is inextricably linked with peace building and media development goals. He works with [[Kerstin Wittig]], [[Nicolina Markidou]] on [[From Local to Global]] and [[Media MDGs]] among other projects. | |||
Furthermore he is engaged in web development cooperating with [[Andreas Drakos]] and software development for mobile devices. Soteris is also the administrator and senior developer of our FW-pedia while he and [[Andreas Drakos]] provide IT Support, Solutions and Consultancy to all the members of the Organization. | |||
Soteris was also a trainer during the [[FW-pedia Training - 9 Nov 2011|FW-pedia Training Event]] and the [[Internal FWC Training - 9 Dec 2011|Internal Future Worlds Center Training]]. His responsibility was to familiarize our associates with the structure, the basic features and possibilities and the usage of our [[Main Page|FW-pedia]]. The overall aim of his training course was to enable our colleagues to create and edit articles in our FW-pedia and thus contribute in our transparent online network. | |||
== | ==Publications & Presentations== | ||
=== | ===Publications=== | ||
* | * 2011. "<b><i>Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</i></b>" <ref name="pub2011">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=112 HCI-UPatras] Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games</ref>, | ||
Christos Sintoris, Dimitrios Raptis, Nikoleta Yiannoutsou, Sotirios Dimitriou and Nikolaos Avouris, | |||
Proceedings, IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts | |||
in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy <ref name="pub2011Proc">[https://sites.google.com/site/workshopdeg/papers DEG] Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games</ref> | |||
=== | ===Presentations=== | ||
* | * 2011. "<b><i>Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</i></b>"<ref name="pres2011">[http://www.soterisdemetriou.com/files/HybridCities2011.pdf Presentation PDF] Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</ref>, Christos Sintoris, Soterios Dimitriou, Nikoleta Yiannoutsou, Nikolaos Avouris. | ||
Presented in the context of "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 <ref name="pres2011Proc">[http://estia.media.uoa.gr/hybridcity/?q=home Symposium website] The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011</ref> | |||
== | ==Awards== | ||
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<li>2011, [http://www.fulbright.org.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1 Fulbright] Award</li> | |||
<li>2003, Julia Constantinou-Tsolakou Award</li> | |||
<li>2003, Award given by the Parents' Association of the Pallouriotissa Lyceum</li> | |||
<li>2003, Award of Excellence</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
== | ==Memberships== | ||
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<li>Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (abbreviation in greek:[http://www.etek.org.cy/ ETEK])</li> | |||
<li>[http://bni.com/ BNI] (Official Representation of [http://ekkotek.com EKKOTEK])</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos. | * [http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=57&lang=iso-8859-1 HCI-UPatras] Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos. | ||
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