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|interests=HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development, Mobile Development
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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 is a registered member of Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ). The Chamber of CSTC(ETEK) decided to include Soteris in the Register of Members of the following fields of the science of engineering:
Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus&nbsp;{{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 -->
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Soteris has recently joined the efforts of the Organization 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 diploma thesis with title <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 (ECE, UP), evinces his main focus on Human-Machine interaction, Software development, design and evaluation, and Software Engineering among others.
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 second lieutenant, a stint during which he was training and managing people, 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.


A tyro - at the present moment of writing - at 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.
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.
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==Work Experience==
==Soteris in [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute|CNTI]]==
===[[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]]===
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.
<u>Dates:</u> Feb 2011 - present<br /><br />
<u>Position:</u> Research Assistant/Programmer-Analyst<br /><br />
<u>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</u> Software Development, Web Development, IT Support/Solutions/Consultancy, Working on various research projects ([[Intercultural Dialogue & Linguistic Diversity via MobLang]], [[Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety]], [[CyberEthics GIII: Island-wide combined Safer Internet Awareness Node, Hotline, Helpline]], [[IdentifEYE]], [[TeachMDGs]])
<br /><br />


==Skills and Competences==
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. 
===Personal Skills and Competences===
* Mother tongue : Greek
* Other language : English


===Social Skills and Competences===
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.
* Team Spirit
* Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments
* Good communication skills


===Organisational Skills and Competences===
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.
* Leadership
* Good sense of organisation and team management


===Computer Skills and Competences===
* Programming Languages: Java, C, Fortran, Pascal, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, PHP, VHDL, Java Android, Assembly
* Operating Systems: Windows, Unix/Linux, Android
* Databases: MySQL
* IT:Adobe Dreamweaver™, Joomla, Modelsim, Eclipse, Dev-C, Microwind, Spice, Matlab
* Good command of Microsoft Office™ tools (Word™, Excel™ and PowerPoint™)
* Basic knowledge of graphic design applications (Adobe PhotoShop™)


===Artistic Skills and Competences===
==Publications & Presentations==
* Design
===Publications===
* Writing
* 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>


===Other Skills and Competences===
===Presentations===
* Proficient in football (player of Anorthosis Famagusta Football Club youth teams 1996-2003)
* 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>


==Interests==
==Awards==
===Academic===
<ul>
* Human - Computer Interaction
<li>2011, [http://www.fulbright.org.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1 Fulbright] Award</li>
* e - Learning
<li>2003, Julia Constantinou-Tsolakou Award</li>
* Educational Software
<li>2003, Award given by the Parents' Association of the Pallouriotissa Lyceum</li>
* Software Development/Evaluation
<li>2003, Award of Excellence</li>
* Web Development
</ul>


===Social===
==Memberships==
* Conflict Resolution
<ul>
* Structured Dialogue
<li>Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (abbreviation in greek:[http://www.etek.org.cy/ ETEK])</li>
* Citizen Journalism
<li>[http://bni.com/ BNI] (Official Representation of [http://ekkotek.com EKKOTEK])</li>
* Digital Storytelling
</ul>
* Internet Awareness


===Sports===
* Football
===Other===
* Traveling
* Documentary films
* Conspiracy Theories literature
==Additional Information==
* 25 month Military Service ( Grade: Second Lieutenant)<br />
* Research Project: <b><i>Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on 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>
==Publications==
* 2011. "<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>,
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>[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>


==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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Soteris was our FWC-pedia senior developer, trainer and administrator.


Soteris Demetriou
Soteris Demetriou
With FWC Feb 2011 - 2012
Title IT Expert
Programmer
Research Assistant
Key Project(s) Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety,
MobLang,
Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center,
Identifeye,
From Local to Global
Key Interests HCI,e-Learning,Educational Software, Software Development/Evaluation, Web Development, Mobile Development
Degree(s) Diploma (equivalent to British BSc + MSc(Engg))
Filed(s) of study Electrical and Computer Engineering
University(ies) University of Patras, (Greece) Greece flag.jpg

Specialization(s) Electronics & Computers
Notable Achievements Fulbright Award



For a detailed curriculum vitae of Mr. Soteris click: Full CV.


Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus Cyprus flag.jpg , in 1985. He is a registered member of Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK). The Chamber of CSTC(ETEK) decided to include this person in the Register of Members of the following fields of the science of engineering:

-Electronic Engineering including Information Technology engineering
-Electrical Engineering



Biography

Soteris has joined the efforts of Future Worlds Center and Ekkotek after the consummation of his studies at The University of Patras, Greece from where he attained his Diploma, a 5-year (10-semester) degree[1] equivalent to master's degrees (MEng). 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 Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for mobile devices[2][3][4][5], which was conducted under the auspices of the Human - Computer Interaction Group[2] of 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 "Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games" [6] presented during the IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy [7] and to a presentation with title "Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies"[8] which was presented during the "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 [9].

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 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 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 Event and the 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 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. "Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games" [6],

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 [7]

Presentations

  • 2011. "Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies"[8], Christos Sintoris, Soterios Dimitriou, Nikoleta Yiannoutsou, Nikolaos Avouris.

Presented in the context of "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 [9]

Awards

  • 2011, Fulbright Award
  • 2003, Julia Constantinou-Tsolakou Award
  • 2003, Award given by the Parents' Association of the Pallouriotissa Lyceum
  • 2003, Award of Excellence

Memberships

  • Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (abbreviation in greek:ETEK)
  • BNI (Official Representation of EKKOTEK)


References

  1. ↑ ECE Statute Statute of Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of the University of Patras
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 HCI-UPatras Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices
  3. ↑ UPatras Repository Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository
  4. ↑ Invisible City website The game's website
  5. ↑ Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies IC web citation
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 HCI-UPatras Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 DEG Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Presentation PDF Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Symposium website The Hybrid City Events, Athens 2011

External Links

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