Soteris Demetriou

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

Soteris Demetriou With FWC Feb 2011 - present Title IT Expert Programmer Research Assistant Analyst 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)  Specialization(s) Electronics & Computers Notable Achievements Fulbright Award

Soteris Demetriou was born in Nicosia Cyprus  , 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 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) degree 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, which was conducted under the auspices of the Human - Computer Interaction Group 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" presented during the IS-EUD 2011 Workshop Involving End Users and Domain Experts in Design of Educational Games, 2011, Torre Canne, Italy and to a presentation with title "Invisible cities: urban games mediated by mobile technologies" which was presented during the "The Hybrid City Events", Athens 2011 .

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.

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 with 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.

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, From Local to Global), FWC-pedia senior developer and administrator

Project Coordinator:From Local to Global

Education

University of Patras, Greece, 2005-2010

• Degree: Diploma(5 year Engineering degree equivalent to British BSc + MSc(Engg))
• Fields of study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Title earned: Electrical and Computer Engineer
• Major: ELECTRONICS & COMPUTERS
• Selected modules: 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, VLSI Design, Advanced Analogue Integrated, Technology of Advanced Digital Circuits and Systems, Multimedia Communications . . .
• Diploma Thesis: Development and Evaluation of Collaborative Applications for Mobile Devices

Military: National Guard, 2003-2005

• Title: Reserves Officer
• Trained as a reserves infantry officer
• Storage Supervisor
• Office Mobility Officer
• Fuel Supervisor
• Head of Platoon
• Trainer e.t.c

Palouriotissa Lyceum (19.25/20), 2000-2003

• Degree: Apolytirion – Sciences
• Core modules: Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, Drawing

Publications & Presentations

Publications

• 2011. "Content creation by end users for location-sensitive mobile educational games" ,

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

Presentations

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

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

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)

Workshops - Seminars

• Connecting Generations - Discover the digital world together…safely! (Nicosia Conference),17 November 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus 
• Παγκόσμια Μέρα Ευχρηστίας και Προσβασιμότητας, 10 Νοεμβρίου 2011, Λεμεσός, Κύπρος (Unofficial Translation: World Usability and Accessibility Day, 10 November 2011, Limassol, Cyprus)
• Τίτλος:Εκπαίδευση: σχεδιάζοντας για κοινωνική αλλαγή. (Unofficial Translation: Title:Education: Designing for Social Change.)
• DIALE Dialogue Workshop for FWC, October 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus 
• Conference on Millennium Development Goals,Paphos Gardens Resort, 24-26 September 2011, Paphos, Cyprus 
• Title:International Debate
• 3rd International SDDP Facilitators Training School, July 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus 
• Title: Structured Dialogic Design (SDD) Process
• Learners' Meeting - SteLLLa 2.0 project, July 2011, Athens, Greece 
• Title: The Stimulation of eLearning - web based learning and mobile learning - for Life Long Learning for adults
• 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 2011, 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 [TOEFL iBT(109/120): Reading(29/30), Listening(28/30), Speaking(22/30), Writing(30/30)]

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: Assembly, Pascal, Fortran, C, Java, Java Android, PHP, Javascript, HTML, XML, CSS, VHDL, (Basic Knowledge) Revolution
• Operating Systems: Windows, Unix/Linux, Android
• Databases: MySQL, SQLite
• Tools and Working Environments: Adobe Dreamweaver, Joomla, Modelsim, Eclipse, Dev-C, Microwind, Spice, Matlab
• Also worked with: MediaWiki, Open Simulator, SMS Express
• Other IT: Good command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Graphics: 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

• Networks
• Security
• 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

• Mother tongue: Greek
• Other language(s): English

External Links

• Personal Website Soteris Demetriou.
• Page in CNTI Soteris Demetriou, CNTI.
• HCI-UPatras Thesis Presentation Announcement and Photos.