CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr Vasos Pavlika
B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc (King’s College, London), Ph.D (UNL),
PGCE (Inst. of Education, London), FIAP, MBCS, MIEE, MIET,
CSci, CPhys, MInstP, CMath, MIMA.
PERSONAL
Forename: Vasos.Surname: Pavlika.
Date of Birth: 19th March 1966.Sex: Male.
Place of Birth: London, Great Britain.Nationality: British.
Marital Status: Single.Dependants: None.
Title: Dr.Telephone: (01992) 710818. Mobile: 07947195902.
Address: 2 The Dale N.I Number:NH783717A.
Waltham Abbey, Essex
EN9 1SU.
Email: .k.
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EDUCATION
UNDER GRADUATE
The University of North London (1984–1987 Full Time).
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB.
Telephone: (020) 76072789.
Course: Bachelor of Science, Combined Science: Mathematics and
Physics.
Dissertation: Mathematical and Statistical Analysis of Snooker Ball
Dynamics.
Class B.Sc (Hons): Second Class.
POST GRADUATE: PRIMARY
King’s College, University of London (1987–1988 Full Time).
The Strand
London WC2R 2LS.
Telephone: (020) 78365454.
Course: Master of Science: Mathematics.
Dissertation: Solitary Wave Solutions to the KorteWeg-de Vries and the Sine-Gordon Equations.
Supervisor: Dr H. Rae.
Class M.Sc: Pass.
POSTGRADUATE: SECONADRY
The University of North London (1988–1990 Part Time).
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB.
Telephone: (020) 76072789.
Research Student: Magnetostatics.
Supervisor: Dr J. Caldwell (Principal Lecturer: CityUniversity of Hong Kong).
Course:Doctor of Philosophy.
The University of North London (1990–1995 Part Time).
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB.
Telephone: (020) 76072789.
Research Student: Hydrodynamics.
Supervisor: Dr D. Payne (Director: Oakbark Consultants Ltd).
Course:Doctor of Philosophy.
Thesis Title: Vector Field Methods and the Hydrodynamic Design of
Annular Ducts. Volume I and II.
Ph.D. Submitted 2nd July 1995, Examined/Awarded 5th February 1996.
TEACHING QUALIFICATION
The Institute of Education
University of London (1998–1999 Full Time).
20 Bedford Way
London WC1H 0AL.
Telephone: (020) 76126104.Fax: (020) 76126097.
Course: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Post–Compulsory).
Teaching Subjects: Mathematics and Physics.
Dissertations: Teaching Mathematics and Physics in the FE Sector.
Classroom Management in the FE Sector.
Project Supervisor: Mrs R. Bromley.
Class PGCE: Pass.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The University of North London (2nd October 1988–5th June 1998).
Research Student/Visiting Lecturer: Applied Mathematics.
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB.
Telephone: (020) 76072789.
Courses Taught:
Access Level 3: Mathematics and Physics.
HND H2: Advanced Mathematical Methods.
B.Sc (Hons), B.Eng (Hons) Level 1: Ancillary Mathematics.
B.Sc (Hons) Business Studies and Computing Level 1: Essential Mathematics.
B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics Level 2: Second Order Ordinary Differential Equations B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics Level 2: Mathematical Modelling.
B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics Level 2: Essential Mathematics (III).
B.Sc (Hons) Physics with Mathematics Level 2: Vector Methods for Physicists.
B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics Level 3: Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations.
B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics Project Level 3: Elliptic Partial Differential Equations
Applications of the Calculus of Variations
Applications of Conformal Mappings
The Numerical Solution of the Heat
Equation in a Rectangular Room
The Asymptotic Expansion of Integrals.
The Education Lecturing Services (February 2nd 1999–2nd July 1999).
Lecturer: NewhamSixthFormCollege.
Castle Quay
Castle Boulevard
Nottingham NG7 1FN.
Courses Taught:
GNVQ Advanced: Business Studies.
Science.
Advanced Level: Mathematics.
Newham Community Education and Youth Service
(16th August 1999–20th August 1999).
Summer School Lecturer: “Mathematics is Fun” (8 year olds–11 year olds).
Hamilton Road Centre
1 Hamilton Road
London E15 3AE.
Telephone: (020) 74730395.Fax: (020) 74760050.
NewhamSixthFormCollege (25th August 1999–14th July 00).
Lecturer: Computer Science, Information Technology and Mathematics.
Prince Regent Lane
London E13 8SG.
Telephone: (020) 74734110.Fax: (020) 75119463.
Courses Taught:
Computer Science: Advanced Level (Year 1 and 2). NEAB Modules:
CPO1: Software and System Development.
CPO2: The Computer, Data and Applications.
CPO3: Project I: Analysis, Design and Planning. Coding, Functionality and Testing.
CPO4: Software and System Development.
CPO5: The Computer, Data, Applications.
CPO6: Project II: Analysis, Design and Planning. Coding, Robustness, Testing,
Evaluation and Review.
Information Technology: GNVQ Advanced (Year 1 and 2)
Units Taught: Software.
Systems Analysis.
Computational Methods.
Mathematics: SMP Cambridge, Advanced Level
Units Taught: Problem Solving.
Newton’s Laws of Motion.
Data Collection and The Normal Distribution.
Calculus I & II.
Functions.
Mathematical Methods.
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
(17th July 00–31st December 01).
Course Team Leader HNC/HND Computing.
Lecturer: Computer Science and Information Technology.
Ardleigh Green Campus
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Essex RM11 2LL.
Telephone: (01708) 462801.Fax: (01708) 462736.
Courses Taught:
Further Education
AS/A2: Information Technology.
GNVQ Advanced: Integrated System Development using Turbo Pascal.
BTEC: Programming Practice/Concepts in C++.
BTEC: Computational Methods (Mathematics).
Higher Education/Adult
City and Guilds: C++ Level 2, Level 3.
HNC Level 3: Introductory Programming in Pascal.
HNC Level 3: Software Constructs and Tools.
HNC Level 3: Introductory Programming in Visual Basic 6.0.
HND Level 4: Data Structures and Algorithms in C++.
HND Level 4: Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Java.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: OOP in Java (Associate lecturer for AngliaPolytechnicUniversity).
M.Sc: Computing and Research Methods (Associate lecturer for The University of
Sunderland).
Additional Managerial Duties:To be responsible for the academic well being of the HNC/HND programmes. To maintain the accuracy and currency of all programme documentation available to staff and students, to liase with External Examiners, to advise students on programme related and pastoral matters, to take a leading role in recruitment activities, to take academic leadership of a staff team to include the chairing of relevant course meetings.
University of East London (25th September 00–5th June 01).
Visiting Lecturer: Business Information Systems, Information Technology and Computing.
EastLondonBusinessSchool
Longbridge Road
Dagenham
Essex RM8 2AS.
Telephone: (020) 82233000.Fax: (020) 88493599.
Courses Taught:
HND Level 4: Computing Fundamentals.
HND Level 4: Programming and Programming Methodology using C++.
University of Gloucestershire (1st January 02–1st January 03).
GloucestershireBusinessSchool
Field Chair: Computing and e-Commerce Systems.
Senior Lecturer/Module Leader: Computing Fundamentals.
PO Box 220
The Park
Cheltenham GL50 2QF.
Telephone: (01242) 544077.Fax: (01242) 543208.
Courses Taught:
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: Programming Fundamentals in Java.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: Computing Fundamentals.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Formal Specifications using Z.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Data Structures using Java.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Graphics Programming using Visual Basic 6.0.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Research Methods/Statistics.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Object Oriented Programming using Java.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 6: Computing Projects Supervision.
M.Sc: Formal Specifications using Z.
Additional Managerial Duties:To be responsible for the academic well being of the two fields. To maintain the accuracy and currency of all Field documentation available to staff and students, to liase with External Examiners, to advise students on Field related and pastoral matters, to liase with Academic Advice Co-ordinators, to take a leading role in recruitment activities, to be the departmental representative on the Faculty of Academic Standards Committee (FASC) a committee that ensures the integrity of academic standards within the University, to provide reports to Head of Departments and to take academic leadership of a staff team to include chairing the Field Board of Studies meeting. To be the chief verifier of final year student project proposals, such that specifications/suggestions meet prescribed University criteria.
CrossBows Optical Ltd (January 01–Present).
Consultant Mathematician.
Avenue Road
Lurgan
Craigavon
N.Ireland BT66 7BQ.
Telephone: (028) 3832 2301.Fax: (028) 3832 8923.
Duties: The development of CAD/CAM software for the production of progressive
power lenses using numerical analysis, programmes are written in C++.
LondonSchool of Economics and Political Science
(16th November 02–Present).
University of London
SaturdaySchool Lecturer.
Centre for Educational Research
LondonSchool of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE.
Telephone: (020) 7405 7686.
Courses Taught:
Advanced Level: Pure Mathematics: P2 and P3, P4 (Edexcel/AQA).
Applied Mathematics: Mechanics: M2 and M3 (Edexcel/AQA).
University of Westminster (2nd January 03–Present).
HarrowSchool of Computer Science
Senior Lecturer/Module Leader: OOP and Mathematics for Computer Scientists.
Course Leader M.Sc Computer Science.
Watford Road
NorthwickPark
Harrow
London HA1 3TP.
Telephone: (020) 7911 5000.
Courses Taught:
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: Introductory Programming in C++.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: Mathematics for Computer Scientists.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 4: Mathematics for Games Programmers.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 5: Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using Java.
B.Sc (Hons) Level 6: Computing Project: Asp Programming, Using C++ to code
Numerical Algorithms, Using Java to code a Store Application.
M.Sc: OOP using Java.
School of Oriental and African Studies. (26th May 03–Present).
University of London
The Centre for Financial & Management Studies (CeFiMS).
Distance Learning Tutor: Mathematical Economics.
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
LondonWC1H OXG.
Telephone: (020) 78984050.
Course Taught:
M.Sc: Quantitative Methods for Financial Management:
Unit 1: Financial Arithmetic and Valuation of Bonds and Stocks.
Unit 2: Statistical Concepts and Probability Theory.
Unit 3: Statistical Inference.
Unit 4: The Classical Linear Regression Model.
Unit 5: Statistical Inference in the Classical Linear Regression Model
Unit 6: The Multiple Linear Regression Model
Unit 7: Topics in The Multiple Linear Regression Model.
Unit 8: Risk Measurement and Investment Decisions.
M.Sc: Mathematics and Statistics for Economists:
Unit 1: Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics for Economists.
Unit 2: Mathematics of Growth.
Unit 3: Introduction to Calculus and Unconstrained Optimisation.
Unit 4: Partial Derivatives and Constrained Optimisation.
Unit 5: Descriptive Statistics.
Unit 6: Probability Theory.
Unit 7: Statistical Inference I: Sampling and Point Estimation.
Unit 8: Statistical Inference II: Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Tests.
M.Sc: Econometric Principles and Data Analysis:
Unit 1: Introduction to Econometrics.
Unit 2: The Classical Linear Regression Model.
Unit 3: Hypothesis Testing.
Unit 4: The Multiple Linear Regression Model
Unit 5: Heteroscedasticity.
Unit 6: Autocorrelation.
Unit 7: Non-Normal Disturbances.
Unit 8: Model Selection.
University of Oxford (October 2004-Present)
Department for Continuing Education, KelloggCollege
Rewley House
1 Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JA.
Telephone: (01865) 270369.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Computer Programming Fundamentals using Java.
Programming and Programming Methodology using C and C++.
School of Oriental and African Studies. (11th September 04–Present).
University of London
Visiting Lecturer IFCELS: Mathematical Economics
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
LondonWC1H OXG.
Telephone: (020) 78984050.
Course Taught:
Mathematics for Economics.
BuckinghamshireChilternsUniversityCollege (22nd June- Present)
External Examiner B.Sc/HND Computer Science
High Wycombe Campus
Queen Alexander Road
Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ
Telephone: (01494) 522141
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1996: Member of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers. (MIAP).
Membership No: 21253, 3rd April 1996.
1996: Associate Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Membership No: 17315, 30th July 1996. (AFIMA).
1996: Graduate Member of the Institute of Physics.
Membership No: 61387, November 1996. (GradInstP).
1998: Member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Membership No: 17315, 15th July 1998. (MIMA).
1998: Chartered Mathematician. (C.Math).
1998: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the Institute of Physics.
1999: Graduate Member of the British Computer Society.
Membership No: 09640144, 29th March 1999.
1999: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society.
1999: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the Institute of Physics.
1999: Appropriate Level of Achievement (CPD), the IMA.
2000: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society.
2000: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the Institute of Physics.
2000: Appropriate Level of Achievement (CPD), the IMA.
2001: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the Institute of Physics.
2001: Member of the Institute of Physics. (MInstP).
Membership No: 61387, January 2001.
2001: Chartered Physicist. (C.Phys).
2001: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society.
2001: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society for three
consecutive years of CPD.
2001: Appropriate Level of Achievement (CPD), the IMA.
2002: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society.
2002: Appropriate Level of Achievement (CPD), the IMA.
2003: Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. (MIEE).
Membership No: 39893966, 20th February 2003.
2003: Appropriate Level of Achievement (CPD), the IMA.
2003: Associate Member of the British Computer Society. (AMBCS).
Membership No: 09640144, April 9th 2003.
2003: Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.
Membership No: 018503, June 18th 2003.
2003: Member of the British Society for the History of Mathematics, October 03.
2003: Certificate of Achievement (CPD), the British Computer Society.
2004: Chartered Scientist. (CSci).
Membership No: 61387, 1st February 2004.
2004: Member of the British Computer Society. (MBCS).
Membership No: 09640144, 1st May 2004.
2004: Member of the British Astronomical Association.
Membership No: 09640144, 20th June 2004.
2004: Member of the British Society for the History of Mathematics.
2005: Member of the Royal Economic Society.
2006: Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. (MIET).
2006: Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers. (FIAP).
Membership No: 21253, 6th July 2006.
OTHER INFORMATION
1988: Full Driving Licence.
1988-Present: Tutor of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and IT. 1993: A Member of the British Mensa Society.
INTESRESTS AND ACTIVITIES
I am a keen historian of mathematics, physics and computer science, of its development and its developers (or inventors). This pursuit has led to the reading of the excellent publications of E.T. Bell, biographies of a selection of the great mathematicians/physicists of the past including: Johann Carl Freidrich Gauss, Albert Einstein, Sir William Rowan Hamilton and Max Born amongst others. From this reading, insight into the thinking, personality and genius of these great minds is available. I am a keen chess and golf player. I am also fluent in Greek. My research interest include: Applied Mathematics and the Theoretical/ Mathematical aspects of Computer Science, in particular: Boundary Value Problems, Complex Variable Theory, Non-Linear Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Formal Methods (Z), Floyd-Hoare Logic and Fuzzy Logic.
PUBLICATIONS
Shah, H. and Pavlika, V. (2005), 'Text-based Dialogical systems: gimmick or query?' accepted for presentation at International Conference on Speech and Computers (SPECOM 2005), October 17-19 2005, Patras, Greece.
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
(October 25th–October 27th 1999).
Material Number: 803bCP.
NewhamSixthFormCollege
Prince Regent Lane
London E13 8SG.
Telephone: (020) 74734110.
One-Day Teachers Inset Course. Advanced Level Computing (January 7th 00).
University of Westminster
Database Theory andPractice.
Regent Street
London W1R 8AL.
Telephone: (020) 7911 5907.
BirkbeckCollege
University of London (1999–00 Part Time).
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London WC1E 7HX.
Telephone: (020) 76316000.
Course:Master of Science: Computer Science
Lectures Attended: Programming in C++, Data Structures in C++, SSADM, Set Theory and Computer Ethics.
An Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0 (June 17th–June 18th 00).
University of Oxford
Department of Continuing Education
Rewley House
1 Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JA.
Telephone: (01865) 270369.
Further Programming in Visual Basic 6.0 (July 1st –July 2nd 00).
University of Oxford
Department of Continuing Education
Rewley House
1 Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JA.
Telephone: (01865) 2703969.
Havering College of Further and Higher Education (February 01).
City and Guilds: Programming and Coding in C++ Level II.
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Essex RM11 2LL.
Telephone: (01708) 462801.
Result: Pass.
Havering College of Further and Higher Education (February 02).
City and Guilds: Programming and Coding in Visual Basic 6.0. Level II.
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Essex RM11 2LL.
Telephone: (01708) 462801.
Result: Pass.
Teaching Mathematics in HE Institutions (18th-19th September 03)
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
Telephone: (0121) 414 3344
Symposium on the History of Mathematics (20th-21st September 03)
University of Oxford, Department of Continuing Education
Rewley House
1 Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JA.
Telephone: (01865) 2703969.
REFEREREES
Dr Q.H.Charatan (Principal Lecturer)
University of East London
Longbridge Road
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 2AS.
Telephone: (020) 82232142.
Dr D.Payne (Ph.D Supervisor)
(Director of Oakbark Consultants Ltd)
134 Tower Road North
Bristol
Warmley BS30 8XU.
Telephone: (0117) 9495610.
Ms Katy Redfern (SaturdaySchool Manager)
StudentRecruitmentOffice
LondonSchool of Economics and Political Science
Houghton St
London
WC2A 2AE.
Telephone: (020) 7955 7379.