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|interests=HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development, Mobile Development
|interests=HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development, Mobile Development
|degrees= Diploma (5year Engineering degree)  
|degrees= Diploma (5year Engineering degree)  
|fields=Electrical and Computer Engineering
|fields=Electrical and Computer Engineering<ref name="ece_upatras">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en_index.php ECE UPatras] Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering of UPatras</ref>
|universities=University of Patras (Greece)&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Greece_flag.jpg}}
|universities=University of Patras<ref name="upatras">[http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras] University of Patras</ref> (Greece)&nbsp;{{SmallFlag|imagename=Greece_flag.jpg}}
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|specializations=Electronics & Computers
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|achievements=Fulbright Award
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==Biography==            <!-- Second Level Heading -->
==Biography==            <!-- Second Level Heading -->
Soteris has recently joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] after the consummation of his studies at The University of Patras, Greece from where he attained his diploma ,a 5-year (10-semester) (diplom uni) (300E.C.T.S - I.S.C.E.D. 5A) degree . The talented novice is entitled by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of 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 Human Computer Interaction Group<ref name="hci_upatras">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?lang=iso-8859-1 HCI UPatras] Human Computer Interaction Group at UPatras</ref> (ECE<ref name="ece_upatras">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en_index.php ECE UPatras] Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering of UPatras</ref>, UP<ref name="upatras">[http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras] University of Patras</ref>), evinces his main focus on Human-Machine interaction, Software development, design and evaluation, Game Development and Educational Technology among others.
Soteris has recently joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] after the consummation of his studies at The University of Patras, Greece from where he attained his diploma ,a 5-year (10-semester) (diplom uni) (300E.C.T.S - I.S.C.E.D. 5A) degree . The talented novice is entitled by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of 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 Human Computer Interaction Group<ref name="hci_upatras">[http://hci.ece.upatras.gr/index.php?lang=iso-8859-1 HCI UPatras] Human Computer Interaction Group at UPatras</ref> (ECE<ref name="ece_upatras">[http://www.ece.upatras.gr/en_index.php ECE UPatras] Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering of UPatras</ref>, UP<ref name="upatras">[http://www.upatras.gr/index/index/lang/en UPatras] University of Patras</ref>), 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>[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> and to a presentation with title "<b><i>Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</i></b>"<ref>[http://www.soterisdemetriou.com/files/HybridCities2011.pdf Presentation PDF] Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies</ref> in "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 <ref>[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 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.
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.

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