T.E.I. of Piraeus
International Scientific Conference
eRA – 7
The SynEnergy Forum
The Conference for International Synergy in Energy,
Environment, Tourism and contribution of Information Technology in Science,
Economy, Society and Education
Hosted by:
T.E.I. of Piraeus (T.E.I.PIR)
Conference Center of T.E.I PIRAEUS
Under the auspices of:
Hellenic National Commission
for UNESCO
Co-organized by:
University of Athens (UoA)
European Association of Telematics Applications (EATA)
Georgian Technical University (GTU)
Georgian Academy of Natural Sciences (GANS)
University of Indianapolis-Athens Campus(UIndy)
Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OUAS)
Politehnica" University of Timisoara, Romania (PUT)
Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANS)
University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
University Transilvania of Brasov
Euro Mediterranean Academy of Arts and Sciences (EMAAS)
International Foundation for Sustainable Development (IFSD)
Hellenic Educational Society
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Piraeus, Greece
27- 30 September 2012
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Preliminary Program
Thursday 27/09/2012AMPHITHEATER
09:30-11:00 / Introduction Session /Plenary Session
11:15-14:00 / Reviewers Session
14:15-16:15 / Physics Session
16:30-18:30 / Economy Session
18:45-20:30 / Quality of Life Session
Friday 28/09/2012
AMPHITHEATER
09:15-11:30 / Control & Automation Session
11:45-13:45 / Information Technology Session
14:00-16:30 / Intelligent e-Learning Systems for Advanced Learning Scenarios
16:45-18:45 / Smart Electronic Systems in Sensing & Control Applications
19:00-21:00 / SENSERA
Saturday 29/09/2012
AMPHITHEATER
09:15-11:00 / Education Session -Ι
11:15-13:00 / Education Session -ΙI
13:15-15:00 / Education Session -ΙII
15:15-17:15 / Education Session -ΙV
17:15-20:00 / IET - day
Sunday 30/09/2012
AMPHITHEATER
09:00-15:00 / IEEE – day / Cultural Events
09:30-11:00
I. Introduction Session /Plenary Session
Chair: A. Antoniou – C. Kantzos – P. Kervalishvili
I.1. “Spectrum Allocations and New Technologies: A Look into the Future”, Christos Politis, Reader at Kingston University, London
I.2. “”, Themis Panayiotopoulos, Professor, Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus
I.3. “Pioneers of Control in Greece”, Savvas Vassiliadis, Professor, T.E.I. Piraeus
11:15-14:00
II. Reviewers Session
Chair: S. Patsikas - M. Rangoussi - D. Tseles
A.1. Physics Session, M. Pilakouta - N. Stathopoulos - C. Varsamis - K. Zachariadou
A.2. Economy Session, U. Aftakhova - V. Brinia - A. Vozikis - D. Yannacopoulos
A.3. Quality of Life Session, G. Boskou - D. Farima – G. Priniotakis - P. Yannakopoulos
B.1. Control & Automation Session, C. Alafodimos - D. Dimogianopoulos - S. Vassiliadis – D. Kalligeropoulos
B.2. Information Technology Session, G. Ioannidis - P. Papageorgas - S. Potirakis - C. Psomopoulos
B.3. Intelligent e-learning systems for advanced learning scenarios, C. Patrikakis - J. Psaromiligos - M. Rangoussi - A. Spyridakos
B.4. Smart electronic systems in sensing & control applications, A. Kokkosis - E. Kyriakis-Bitzaros - Kl. Prekas - G. Vokas
19:00 – 21:00
B.5. SENSERA, D. Cantzos - M. Papoutsidakis - G. Prezerakos - A. Zisos
C.1. Education I Session, A. Dounis - S. Malikouti – S. Savaidis - K. Spentzas
C.2. Education II Session, D. Chassapis- L. Gomatos - D. Fotinos
C.3. Education III Session, G. Baralis - C. Melissa-Chalikiopoulou - Α. Μixalopoulou.
C.4. Education IV Session, R. Kalouri - T. Tsilimeni - K. Argyris - S. Panetsos- P. Makrygiannis
C.5. IET – day, E. Dialynas - A. Kokkosis
Program of Sessions
Thursday 27/09/2012
14:15 – 16:15
A.1. Physics Session
Chair: M. Pilakouta - N. Stathopoulos - C. Varsamis - K. Zachariadou
A.1.1. “Videos of physics experiments A supplementary Educational tool for students and teachers” M. Pilakouta, K.Mitritsakis, E.Fragkedakis, C. Varsamis
A.1.2. “Preliminary examination of a failed anchor hoisting assembly”, S.Ventouris, D. Papageorgiou, C. Medrea
A.1.3. “A low-cost system of computer-based educational activities for teaching experimental data analysis”, K Zachariadou, K Yiasemides
A.1.4. “Feasibility study for the Localization of Radioactive Sources from a Portable Radiation Detector based on pixelated CdTe crystals”, K. Zachariadou, K. Karafasoulis, I. Kaissas, S. Seferlis, C. Lambropoulos, D. Loukas, C. Potiriadis
A.1.5. “Geiger Gun: a system to minimize the buildup effect in γ-ray attenuation measurements as a laboratory experiment”, E. Adamides, A. Kavadjiklis, S. Koutroubas, N. Moshonas, A. Tzedakis, K. Yiasemides
A.1.6. “Two problems of optical soliton interaction under varying dispersion: 1)Vector soliton evolution in a strong birefrigent fiber. 2)Nullification of frequency shift caused by DM-soliton collision”, N. Moshonas, K. Hizanidis
A.1.7. “Simulation of an externally pumped erbium-doped distributed bragg reflector”, N. Stathopoulos, S. Savaidis, H. Simos
A.1.8. “Fast MPP tracking in PV systems using a Cuk converter”, P. Kakosimos, N. Kimoulakis, A. Kladas
16:30 – 18:30
A.2. Economy Session
Chair: U. Aftakhova - V. Brinia - A. Vozikis - D. Yannacopoulos
A.2.1. “Study of employee satisfaction in the public sector: the case of tax offices”, E. Tountorake, D. Yannacopoulos
A.2.2. “Tourism cluster. Achieving competitive advantage through synergies. Case study: The Leading Tourism Cluster.”, N. Klada, N. Theocharis
A.2.3. “Evaluation of providing health services in patients in General Hospital of Piraeus “TZANEIO””, A. Stamatopoulou, D. Yannacopoulos
A.2.4. “Educational policy, second chance schools and social exclusion in a context of economic crisis”, V. Brinia , C. Tziafetas
A.2.5. “The business training in the automotive industry in Greece. The example of Opel”, V. Brinia, C. Pefanis
A.2.6. “Healthcare Systems Evaluation Criteria”, Z. Margaroni, A. Vozikis
A.2.7. “E-Government & it’s implementation in Greece” M.Sigala, D.Tseles
A.2.8. “Measuring T.E.I. Piraeus’ graduates employability”, M. Kaltsogianni , A. Sigalas, C. Tsitsis, E. Moulou, A. Alatsatianos, D. Tseles
A.2.9. “Definition and structure of economic and organizational controlling mechanism of regional industrial enterprises management”, U. Aftakhova
18:45 – 20:30
A.3. Quality of Life Session
Chair: G. Boskou - D. Farima – G. Priniotakis – P. Yannakopoulos
A.3.1. “Influence of zinc oxide treatment of polyester fabrics for police uniforms on the proprieties of their comfort”, G. Asavei, D. Farima, M Ciocoiu
A.3.2. “Knitted fabrics with variable geometry and controlable functionality with fixing purpose of dressings or compression”, D. Farimă , R. M. Aileni, M. Ciocoiu
A.3.3. “Surface analysis of cosmetotextiles with massaging effects”, M. Iorgoaea, S. Giraud, C. Campagne , N. Vrinceanu, D. Farima, L. Ciobanu, M. Ciocoiu
A.3.4. “Incidence of chemical risks in Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)”, A. Ntouraki, G. Grintzali, G. Boskou
A.3.5. “Benchmarking the hygiene of utencils in butcheries of retail stores”, A. Souliotis, G. Palisidis,G. Grintzali, G. Boskou
A.3.6 “Concentration of acrylamide in foods, methods analysis and estimation of risk exposure, a meta-analysis”, A. Skouteri , A. Souliotis, G. Boskou
A.3.7. “Social Scientists in action through the "bars" of the school. “School Social Service functions into the environment of Secondary Schools.””, K. Kindi, V. Chalvadaki, V. Tserpeli, N. Kimoulakis
A.3.8. “Reorienting University Curricula to Address Sustainability: A Framework for ICT-enabled ESD Course Modules Development”, V. Makrakis
A.3.9 “The Critical Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable Future: Implications for Teaching Methodology”, N. Kostoulas-Makrakis
Friday 28/09/2012
09:15 – 11:30
B.1. Control & Automation Session
Chair: C. Alafodimos – D. Dimogianopoulos - S. Vassiliadis – D. Kalligeropoulos
B.1.1. “Test-Rig for shape-shifting aircraft control surface”, C. Cabouris, N. Cabouris
B.1.2. “Aeronautics R&D on the ground: CAD & CAE tools facilitate the structural design of an experimentation platform”, C. Cabouris, N. Cabouris
B.1.3. “Energy Savings & Power Quality in dc Motor Drive Systems in the Hellenic Territory: Methodology & Early Results”, G. Ioannidis, C. Psomopoulos, S. Kaminaris, G. Vokas, P. Pachos, S. Tsiolis
B.1.4. “Simulation of magnetohydrodynamic stability control with high-frequency electromagnetic waves in nuclear fusion experiments”, I. Kakogiannos, C. Tsironis, I. Giannopoulos, D. Kalligeropoulos
B.1.5. “Acceleration of Finite Impulse Response Filter Algorithms with Hardware, to Embedded System in a Programmable Device”, I. Maltezos, V. Adrianoupolitou
B.1.6. “Programming the Solar Station in LabVIEW: A study in the Design and Development of a Complete Measurement System”, K. Argyris, M. Loukas, S. Panetsos, A. Vandoulakis
B.1.7. “Increasing the efficiency through optimize production parts enrolment”, G. Böhm, L. Doble, M. Pop
B.1.8. “Increasing production efficiency of garments industry using new automated systems”, L. Doble, G. Bohm , D. A. Cicarac - Muresan
11:45 – 13:45
B.2. Information Technology Session
Chair: G. Ioannidis - P. Papageorgas - S. Potirakis - C. Psomopoulos
B.2.1. “Reasons, detection and correction of inconsistencies in the AHP”, K. Antoniades, A. Ishizaka, A. Labib
B.2.2. “One model for two-hop relay Routing with limited Packet Lifetime”, I. Aslanishvili
B.2.3. “Information Technology – Ad hoc Networks”, C. Pappa, P. Angelidakis
B.2.4. “Identification of anomalies in the Earth’s electromagnetic field by spectral decomposition techniques”, S. Potirakis, A. Analytis, N.-A. Tatlas, S. Mitilineos
B.2.5. “QR Codes in Greek Education. Future Perspectives. A Case Study.”, K. Katsifis, E. Symeonaki, S, Chela
B.2.6. “Webcast, base key of e-Learning. The Greek case”, S. Panetsos, P. Angelopoulos
B.2.7. “Photographic archives and collections. Preservation and preventive conservation: the role of the digital technology” A. Antonopoulou
B.2.8. “Information System for Sustainable Development”, V. Kavvadias, C. Demakos, K. Alafodimos, D. Papachristos
B.2.9. “Wearable embedded electronic systems: A review”, D. Piromalis, A. Dagli-Kapoutsi, P. Papageorgas, D. Tseles
B.2.10. “Design and Implementation of a Car Pooling application for smart phones”, E. Chourouzidou, D. Κallergis, G. Prezerakos
14:00 – 16:30
B.3. Special Session on
Intelligent e-learning systems for advanced learning scenarios
Chair: C. Patrikakis - J. Psaromiligos - M. Rangoussi - A. Spyridakos
B.3.1. “From virtual laboratories to remote laboratories: an Analog Electronics Lab case study in Technological Education”, J. Kokkaliaris, St. Potirakis, M. Rangoussi
B.3.2. “Fuzzy cognitive maps as a tool for e-learning courses modeling, design and evaluation”, A. Charitopoulos, M. Rangoussi, D. Koulouriotis
B.3.3.“Philanagnosia: a generic web environment designed for educational collaboration”, A. Tziavas, M. Rangoussi, A. Papantoniou
B.3.4. “A generic, web based electronic course platform for distant learning and remote experimentation”, K. Prekas, S. Vassiliadis, M. Rangoussi, P. Kyrousis, G. Prekas
B.3.5. “Developing Collaboratively E-Learning Content with QuickLessons: An empirical evaluation study in Greece”, C. Kitagias et. al
B.3.6. “Motivating Students with Web2.0 Tools: A Case Study in Primary Education”, S. Kakkou et. al.
B.3.7. “Designing Learning Scenarios using ICT for Teaching English Language in A & B grade of Primary School”, C. Skorpidea et. al.
B.3.8. “Video tutorial creation for learning support. Software and operating systems. A key study of electronics engineering educators department”, O. Tigas, S. Panetsos, P. Psathopoulou
B.3.9. “Introducing interactivity into TV children shows”, A. Tsilikounas, C. Patrikakis
B.3.10. “Teaching technical courses to small children through the combination of traditional and modern (ICT supported) teaching methods”, L. Koutsikos, V. Holeva, C. Patrikakis
B.3.11. “Elementary and Secondary Teacher’s Blogging Activities in Greece”, T. Giakoumatou, A. Papantoniou
B.3.12. “Modern methods of communication in Greek Universities”, V. Koukis, A. Dagli-Kapoutsi
16:45 – 18:45
B.4. Special Session on
Smart electronic systems in sensing & control applications
Chair: A. Kokkosis - E. Kyriakis-Bitzaros - Kl. Prekas - G. Vokas
B.4.1. “Turning your smartphone into a car remote control”, K. Prekas, S. Vassiliadis, D. Cheimonas, C. Patrikakis
B.4.2. “Design and development of a robotic vehicle with advanced motion capabilities”, K. Prekas, S. Vassiliadis, A. Metaxas
B.4.3. “A wearable electronic system for monitoring of human physiological parameters”, K. Prekas, S. Vassiliadis, M. Erdogan, I. Mitropoulos
B.4.4. “Dual axis solar tracker for photovoltaics: design and construction”, Kl. Prekas, S. Vassiliadis, I. Mitropoulos, A. Metaxas
B.4.5. “A flexible hardware basis for sensor network nodes with wireless communication capabilities”, S. Despotopoulos, E. Kyriakis-Bitzaros, I. Liaperdos, D. Nicolaidis, I. Paraskevas, S. Potirakis, M. Rangoussi, N.-A. Tatlas
B.4.6. “Acoustic signal processing and pattern recognition for environmental monitoring”, S. Despotopoulos, E. Kyriakis-Bitzaros, I. Liaperdos, D. Nicolaidis, I. Paraskevas, S. Potirakis, M. Rangoussi, N.-A. Tatlas
B.4.7. “Non-linear methods applied in sensor networks for environmental monitoring”, M. Rangoussi, St. Potirakis, N.-A. Tatlas
B.4.8. “Arduino electronis prototyping platform: the use as an Open source wireless data logger for Museum Infrastructures”, C. Drosos , N. Maniatis, P. Kanellopoulos, D. Tseles
B.4.9. “Study for the implementation of a Microgrid powered by Photovoltaics” A. Kokkosis, A. Charitopoulos, M. Barbarosou, I. Paraskevas
19:00 – 21:00
B.5. SENSERA
Chair: D. Cantzos - M. Papoutsidakis - G. Prezerakos - A. Zisos
B.5.1. “Mobile Multi-Robot Systems Control Based on Evolutionary Algorithms”, B. Meparishvili, G. Janelidze, G. Goderdzishvili
B.5.2. “Multi-Agent Systems: Collective Behavior Modeling”, B. Meparishvili, G. Kervalishvili
B.5.3. “Non-linear methods applied in sensor networks for environmental monitoring”, M. Rangoussi, St. Potirakis, N.-A. Tatlas
B.5.4. “Environmental monitoring of soil radon in a very tectonic area in South West Greece”, E. Petraki, A. Fotopoulos, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Yannakopoulos, A. Zisos, C. Nomicos, A. Louizi , J. Stonham
B.5.5. “Similarities in the self-organised critical characteristics between soil radon and MHz electromagnetic disturbances during a very seismic period in Greece”, E. Petraki, A. Fotopoulos, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Yannakopoulos, A. Zisos, C. Nomicos, A. Louizi , J. Stonham
B.5.6. “Impact of detector's thickness on imaging characteristics of the Siemens Biograph DUO PET/CT with GATE”, X. Tsantilas, N. Chatzisavvas, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Yannakopoulos, S Kottou, A. Louizi
B.5.7. “Monte Carlo comparison study of the radiation absorption of candidate scintillators Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Applications”, E. Vlamakis, X. Argyriou, T. Sevvos, N. Chatzisavvas, A. Efdaimon, K. Vagenna, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Yannakopoulos, I. Valais, I. Kandarakis
B.5.8. “Semi-empirical Monte Carlo optical-gain modelling of Nuclear Imaging scintillators”, X. Argyriou, E. Vlamakis, T. Sevvos, N. Kalyvas, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Yannakopoulos, I. Valais, I. Kandarakis
B.5.9. “Study on the geometrical behaviour of the conductivity of gold coated textiles”, G. Priniotakis, A. Tzerachoglou, P. Yannakopoulos, D. Tseles
Saturday 29/09/2012
9:15-11:00
C.1. Education I Session
Chair: A. Dounis - S. Malikouti – S. Savaidis - K. Spentzas
C.1.1. “The systemic organization and management of education as a factor of attenuation of conflicts”, K. Spentzas
C.1.2. “New Technologies and Education in the Dept of Structural Engineering, T.E.I. of Piraeus, Greece”, G. Exarchakos, S. Malikouti
C.1.3. “A multi-method approach use in the satisfaction evaluation of simulation systems in marine education”, D. Papachristos, M. Lambrou, N. Nikitakos, K. Alafodimos