Elena Aristodemou

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Elena Aristodemou Title Research Scientist Key Project(s) InetRisks Coordinator SimSafety Coordinator Degree(s) MSc,BSc Filed(s) of study pcychological Research Methods, Psychology University(ies) Open University of UK, Monash University, Australia

Biography

Ms Aristodemou has earned a BSc in Psychology from Monash University, Australia and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University of UK. Employed as Research Scientist at the Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute, her interests focus in the fields of learning disabilities, cognitive neuroscience and dangers of the Internet. She currently coordinates two research projects, which investigate the dangers and the perceptions about dangers in Web 3.0 environments such as Second Life. Elena is also leading the research in the context of the Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center project.

Education and Training

Education

Date	Institution
1998-2003	University of La Verne Athens Greece Psychology Undergraduate student for the bachelor of science
2003-2005(transfer)	Monash University Melbourne Victoria Psychology Bachelor of science in Psychology
2007-2010	Open University United Kingdom Master of Science in Psychological Research Methods

Trainings

1. Training teachers in learning difficulties

2. Athena test (certificate for administering the test): Diagnosing Learning Difficulties in Children

Publications

• Aristodemou, E., Kasparis, N., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). Video game technology engaged in promoting a safer use of the internet. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
• Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). Young Cypriot internet users: A quantitative survey in the context of EU Kids Online. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
• Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). EU Kids Online, the pan-European Initiative that Explores and Compares Young Internet Users across Europe: Comparative Results. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
• Taraszow, T., Aristodemou, E., & Laouris, Y. (2008, May). E-learning adapted to the learning profiles of young learners. Paper presented at the Conference Child and Youth Research in the 21st Century: A Critical Appraisal, Nicosia. Cyprus.
• Papadopoulou, Y., Aristodemou, E., & Laouris, Y. (2008, Nov). The use of e-learning tools in adult learning: A comparative study between Cyprus and five other European countries. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on E-Learning, Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
• Aristodemou, E., Taraszow, T., Laouris, Y., Papadopoulos, T., & Makris, P. (2008, Nov). Prediction of reading performance using the MAPS (Mental Attributes Profiling System) multimodal interactive ICT application. Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on E-Learning, Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
• Taraszow, T., Aristodemou, E., Arsoy, A., Shitta, G. and Laouris, Y. (2009: in press) ‘Disclosure of personal and contact information by young people in social networking sites: an analysis using Facebook™ profiles as an example’, International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics.
• Laouris, Y, Aristodemou, E and Makris, P. (2009). Prediction of learning abilities based on a cross-modal evaluation of non-verbal mental attributes using video-game-like interfaces. In Esposito A., Bourbakis, N., Avouris, N., Hatzilygeroudis, I. (Eds): Cross-Modal Analysis of Speech, Gesture, Gaze and Facial Expressions. Berlin-Heidelberg: Springer.
• Wold, T., Aristodemou, E., Dunkels, E. & Laouris, Y. Inappropriate content. In Livingstone, S. & Haddon, L (eds.) Kids Online: Opportunities and risks for children: The Policy Press