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Soteris has recently joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] 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>[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 | Soteris has recently joined the efforts of [[Future Worlds Center]] 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>[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>[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>[http://estia.media.uoa.gr/hybridcity/?q=home Symposium website] The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011</ref>. | in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy <ref>[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 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. |