Research interests & R&D projects

According to the ACM Computing Classification System, [http://www.acm.org/class/1998/], my research interests can be classified into the following categories:

H. Information Systems
    H.5 Information Interfaces and Presentation
       H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia (Architectures, Navigation, Theory, User issues)
K. Computing Milieux
    K.3 Computers and Education
        K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education (Collaborative learning, Computer-assisted instruction, Distance learning)

Main research achievements 

CADMOS: A web-based courseware development method for open instructional systems

Desing Patterns for E-Learning

Participation to R&D Projects

Ongoing

• ELEN: A European Network of Elearning Centers", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES Minerva programme.
• TELL: Towards effective networked collaborative learning", partially funded by the European Commission, under the e-learning programme, (1/1/03-1/12/2005)
• WebUsability: Usability Evaluation Techniques for Web Applications. Case study on Distance Learning, Cultural Inheritance and Medical Information Systems Joint collaboration project between Greece and Italy (2001-2004)
• PROLEARN: Professional Learning", funded by the European Commission, under the FP6 Network of Excellence (1/1/2004-31/12/2008)

Completed

• “UNIVERSAL” IST-2000 programme, IST-1999-11747 + 38750, (1/3/00 – 31/8/2003).
• “MENU: A Model for a European Networked University” partially funded by the European Commission, under the e-learning programme, (1/11/01 – 30/6/2003).
• “Time2 Learn” IST-2002 Thematic Network (1/9/02 – 30/11/2003).
• "SCOUT: School Collaboration in Theatre and Culture", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES ODL programme.
• "CLEAR: Creative Learning", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES ODL programme.
• "EONT: An Experiment in Open And Distance Learning Using New Technologies", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES ODL programme.
• "MECPOL: Model of Collaboration and Pedagogy in Open and Distance Learning", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES ODL programme.
• "SAME: Survey and Analysis of Models and Methods used in Extended Education in the Process- and Related Technologies", partially funded by the European Commission, under the LEONARDO DA VINCI programme.
• "SHARP: Shareable Representations of Practice", partially funded by the European Commission, under the SOCRATES ODL programme.
• "Intelligent Agents in Office automation", partially funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research, Development and Technology, under the PENED programme.
•  "D-LAB: Distance Learning Applications in Banking", partially funded by the General Secretariat for Research, Development and Technology, under the PEPER programme.