RESEARCH AND BACKGROUND
Background
September 2012 - June 2017
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PhD in Technology Enhanced Learning, Collaboration Spaces and Interactive Technologies
Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology (Limassol, Cyprus) Thesis: A Distributed Cognition Perspective For Collaboration And Coordination: Artifact Ecologies in Design Studies Supervisor: Dr. Andri Ioannou |
September 2010 - September 2011
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MSc in Human Centred Interactive Technologies (with Distinction)
University of York (York, United Kingdom) Thesis: Evaluating human errors through video games Supervisor: Dr. Paul Cairns |
September 2006 - June 2010
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BSc in Computer Science
University of Cyprus (Cyprus) Thesis: Development of website and user interface for MEDSLIK model with 3D representation. Supervisor: Dr. Yiorgos Chrysanthou |
Work Experience
May 2023 - Present
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Lecturer (Assistant Professor)
University of York, York (UK) Description: Research & Teaching Lectureship. Member of the HCI Lab & Programme Leader for MSc in HCIT. |
September 2018 - May 2023
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Assistant Professor (Aug.2022)
Lecturer (Sept.2018) Northumbria University, Newcastle (UK) Description: Research and teaching lectureship. Member of the Northumbria Social Computing (NorSC) and NORTH Labs. |
July 2017 - August 2018
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Research Associate
Culture Lab - Newcastle University (UK) Description: Working on incorporating digital technologies into the design, production and post-production activities associated with theatrical productions. The project is a collaboration between Newcastle University and Northern Stage Ltd, a theatrical productions company, as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. |
January 2016 -
June 2017 |
Research Associate
Cyprus Interaction Lab - Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Conducting research studies, analysis, and preparing manuscripts for international journals and conferences. Assisting with proposal writing for local and European calls. Contributing to dissemination and publication of research team’s findings as appropriate as well as participate in public engagement activities (e.g. demos during Researchers Night) and tools (e.g. newsletter). |
October 2015 -
December 2015 |
Research Associate
Open Lab, Computing Science Department - Newcastle University (UK) Description: Planning and running experiments in the use of technology for collaboration, teacher development and reflection (Bootlegger.tv) |
June 2013 -
September 2015 |
Lab Equipment Manager
Cyprus Interaction Lab, Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Responsible for oversight, management, and accountability of all laboratory equipment including purchase, installation, qualification, compliance, maintenance, and calibration. |
July 2014 -
May 2015 |
Researcher & Platform Developer - WomenPower Platform
Cyprus Interaction Lab, Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Following the user-centred design process to develop and deliver the WomenPower platform (a platform connecting women mentors and mentees of all areas). |
October 2014 -
December 2014 |
Usability Expert - "Usability and Accessibility Evaluation of Cyprus University of Technology Website"
Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Primary Investigator for the project. Evaluate the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) Website based on international standards. Coordinating and communicating intentions and expectations clearly to the team, managing timeline and deliverables of the project. |
March 2012 -
May 2014 |
Research Assistant - Cyprus/Slovenia Bilateral Project
Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Working on the bilateral project “Creative multimodal information spaces for problem-based learning” funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation. The project offers practical exemplars on revolutionizing problem based learning practice in higher education to engage learners in the process of problem solving. |
November 2011 -
March 2012 |
Graduate Assistant - Programming Interactive Applications
Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus) Description: Worked collaboratively on the design and development of tabletop application for research in the areas of computer-supported collaboration and technology enhanced learning. Assisted with user studies, data collection and analysis, and preparation of manuscripts for publication. |
June 2008 -
September 2008 |
Web Designer (Summer Placement)
Larnaca District Development Agency, Larnaca (Cyprus) Description: Redesigned and populated the existing website of the company. |
June 2007 -
September 2007 |
IT Support (Summer Placement)
Larnaca District Development Agency, Larnaca (Cyprus) Description: Computerized the company’s documents (Word, Excel) and prepared presentations for projects. |