جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maira Kotsovoulouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Systems
• Databases
• Technology Enhanced Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maira Kotsovoulou serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Deree College and Graduate School, The American College of Greece, a position she has held since February 1, 1996. Her academic journey spans over 25 years of teaching and research in software systems and educational technology. Educational background includes: Doctorate in Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Lancaster (2011–2019) MSc in Human Computer Interaction, Heriot-Watt University (1994–1995) BSc in Computer Information Systems, The American College of Greece (1990–1994) Her research centers on the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, where she investigates visual programming applications for undergraduate education, automated assessment tools, and database optimization techniques. This work bridges theoretical computer science with practical pedagogy, focusing on how technology enhances student motivation and learning outcomes in programming courses. Her methodology combines empirical classroom studies with software development expertise gained through industry projects. Recent publications (2013–2018) reveal an evolving focus from collaborative resource tagging to sophisticated e-assessment systems, consistently addressing challenges in computer science education. The trajectory demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing instructor experiences and student perceptions while maintaining practical applicability in real classroom settings. Professional recognition includes: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) in Database Administration Her industry engagement as a freelance solution architect complements academic work, with notable projects including Greece's national e-prescription system (IDIKA), COSMOTE retail software, and medical decision support systems. This dual expertise creates unique opportunities for students to engage with both academic research and enterprise-scale development challenges. As leader of the Software Systems and Databases Research Group, she fosters collaboration between academic theory and industry practice, emphasizing agile methodologies and practical implementation of educational technologies in real-world software development contexts.

Michael Kalogerakisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• usability engineering
• human-machine interaction
• agile software development methods
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Michael Kalogerakis serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). He concurrently holds research positions at HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering and Institute of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and collaborates with IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group. His academic background includes: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Crete M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Clarkson University, USA (dissertation 'Linear Solvers on Multiprocessor Machines' archived by U.S. DOE) Research focuses on usability engineering , human-machine interaction , agile development , and wave propagation , with applied outcomes like the Hellenic Navy's underwater acoustic detection system for frigates/submarines. His work bridges theoretical computational methods and defense applications. Over 25 years, he participated in major programs (DAMOCLES-IP, ESPRIT, FP6, MAST, Archimedes), authored class notes for Patras/Crete/HMU courses, and supervised student projects in computational mathematics and software engineering. He actively contributes to HMU's Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering, the Institute of Energy/Environment/Climate Change, and IACM/FORTH's Wave Propagation Group, driving interdisciplinary research in energy systems and computational mathematics.

Konstantinos Barlasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Algebraic Specifications
• Formal Methods
• Formal Verification
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Konstantinos Barlas serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Information Engineering within the School of Engineering at the University of West Attica. His academic career spans both Greek and international institutions, bringing specialized expertise in formal methods and mathematical logic to his teaching and research activities. Education: Diploma and Integrated Master from the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences, National Technical University of Athens (2006) PhD from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2018) with research focus on algebraic pattern specification Dr. Barlas' research centers on formal methods in computer science, with particular emphasis on algebraic specifications, formal verification, and mathematical logic. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in systems design and open standards development. His scholarly approach integrates mathematical rigor with software engineering principles to address complex specification challenges in computing systems. He has published 10-12 papers in international scientific journals and conferences, including contributions to NASA's Innovations in Systems and Software Engineering. His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with formal methods communities and interdisciplinary applications of mathematical logic in computing. As an educator, Dr. Barlas teaches core mathematics courses for computer science students including Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Analysis I, and Linear Algebra. He serves as a scientific editor for the Greek publication 'Μαθηματικές Δομές για την Επιστήμη Υπολογιστών (Διακριτά μαθηματικά και εφαρμογές)'. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the foundational mathematical principles that underpin computer science education. Dr. Barlas maintains strong connections with open source software communities, utilizing Arch and Void Linux distributions with i3wm as his preferred tiling window manager. His technical interests extend to Raspberry Pi projects, and he has creative pursuits including a music project called 'A group of crows'. His intellectual interests span literary works exploring absurdism and circular reasoning, including 'Catch-22', 'The Dice Man', 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', and 'Gödel, Escher, Bach'.