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Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus 
, in 1985. He is a registered member of Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ). 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 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 Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for mobile devices[1][2][3][4], 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.
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.
Work Experience
Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
Dates: Feb 2011 - present
Position: Research Assistant - Programmer/Analyst
Main Activities and Responsibilities: Software Development(Web Development, Mobile Development among others), IT Support/Solutions/Consultancy, Working on various research projects (MobLang, Simsafety –Flight simulator for Internet safety, Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center, Identifeye, Local to Global), FWC-pedia senior developer and administrator
Education
- University of Patras (7.14/10)
- Diploma (5 year Engineering degree) - Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Core modules (computing): Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Advanced Computer Systems, Programming Languages & Their Principles, Advanced Programming Techniques, Special Topics on Internet-based Software Systems, Data and Knowledge Bases, Human - Machine Interaction and Design of Interactive Systems, Computer and Network Security, Cryptography, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microcomputers and Microsystems etc
- Research Project: Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for Mobile Devices 2005-2010
- Military (National {Cyprus} Guard’s Reserves Officer )
- Trained as a reserves infantry officer
- Storage Supervisor
- Office Mobility Officer
- Fuel Supervisor
- Head of Platoon
- Trainer e.t.c
2003-2005
- Palouriotissa Lyceum (19.25/20)
- Apolytirion – Sciences
- Core modules: Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Drawing
Workshops - Seminars
- Dialogue Workshop, October 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Conference on Millennium Development Goals, September 2011, Paphos, Cyprus
- Title: From Local to Global
- 3rd International Facilitators Training School, July 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Title: Structured Dialogic Design (SDD) Process
- 8 - Day Workshop Camp, June 2011, Cyprus
- Topics: Citizen Journalism and Media Literacy, Guerilla Activism, Social Networking and Viral Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Digital Storytelling
- INHOPE Training course, May 2011, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Title: Tracing Internet Content and IHRMS
- 1st European Workshop on HCI Design and Evaluation, April 2011, Limassol, Cyprus
- Title: The influence of domains
- Safer Internet Day Conference, February 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Title: It's more than a game it's your life
- 2nd National (Greece) Students Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering, April 2008, Athens, Greece
- Title: Technological Challenges of the future
Skills and Competences
Personal Skills and Competences
- Mother tongue : Greek
- Other language : English
Social Skills and Competences
- Team Spirit
- Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments
- Good communication skills
Organisational Skills and Competences
- 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
- Design
- Writing
Other Skills and Competences
- Proficient in football (player of Anorthosis Famagusta Football Club youth teams 1996-2003)
Interests
Academic
- Human - Computer Interaction
- e - Learning
- Educational Software
- Software Development/Evaluation
- Web Development
- Mobile Development
- Game Design
Social
- Conflict Resolution
- Structured Dialogue
- Citizen Journalism
- Digital Storytelling
- Internet Awareness
Sports
- Football (football player of Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. youth teams, 1996 - 2003)
Other
- Traveling
- Documentary films
- Conspiracy Theories literature
Additional Information
Publications
- 2011. "Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games" [5],
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 [6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 HCI-UPatras Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos, Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications on Mobile Devices
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 UPatras Repository Thesis is stored in UPatra's repository
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Invisible City website The game's website
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Invisible City: Rebels vs Spies IC web citation
- ↑ HCI-UPatras Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games
- ↑ DEG Papers presented during DEG, Involving End Users and Domain Experts in the Design of Educational Games
External Links
- Personal Website Soteris Demetriou.
- Page in CNTI Soteris Demetriou, CNTI.
- HCI-UPatras Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos.