Research
The most important research fields in the Department are related to the following fields of studies (alphabetically):
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Aided Design/Engineering of Products and Systems
- Computer Cinematography
- Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality
- Data Bases
- Decision Support Systems
- Design Management
- Design Methodology
- Design Theory
- Distance education__
- Expert Systems
- Geometric Modeling
- History of Technology and Design
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Society
- Information Systems_
- Design of Information Infrastructures__
- Methodology of Human Perceptibility and Representation of Optical Information
- Multimedia Systems
- Painting, Engraving, Constructions, Mosaic
- Simulation_
- Software Development Environments
- The Color and its Psychological Perspectives
- Use of New Technologies and Materials by the Artist/Designer
The members of staff of the Department have significant experience in the design and the implementation of competitive research and developmental projects on an international scale. Relevant representative projects are the following:
International Competitive Research and Developmental Projects
1. “Archeoguide,” Augmented Reality Cultural Heritage On-Site Guide, Enhanced Tourist-Archaelogical Guide of ancient Olympia, IST. 2000-2002.
2. “GUARDIANS: Gateway for User Access to Remote Distributed Information and Network Services,” IST, IST-1999-20758, 2000. http://www.fdgroup.com/guardians/
3. “IRIS: Incorporating Requirements of People with Special Needs or Impairments to Internet-based Systems and Services,” IST, IST-1999-20758, 2000.
4. “Learning Centre Manager Qualification,” Leonardo, LeQMaQm 1999-2000.
5. “GESTALT: Getting Education Systems Talking across Leading Edge Technologies”, ACTS, AC367, 1998-2000.
6. “KEYSTONE: Public Key Infrastructure,” INFOSEC ETS II, DG XIII, 1998.
7. “Animbase: the on-line studio,” connection of three European 3d animation studios through telecommunication networks for collaborative production work, supported by the program Media2 / CARTOON, 1996-1999.
8. “GAIA: Generic Architecture for Information Availability,” ACTS, AC221, 1996- 1998.
9. “GEONICKEL,” BRITE-EURAM, European Commission, 1996-1997.
10. “SECURENET III: Implementing an Industrial Prototype - Definition Phase”, INNOVATION TTV, CEC DG XIII, 1996.
11. “RENAISSANCE: Integration of High Performance Services for Interactive Vocational Training,” ACTS, AC100, 1995-1997. http://www.syspace.co.uk/renaissance/AC100/INDEX.HTM
12. “SECURENET II: An Intelligent System for Detecting and Preventing Attacks in Open Networks,” RACE, CEC DG XIII, 1994-1995.
13. “AMODEUS: Assaying Means of Design Expressions for Users and Systems”, ESPRIT, BRA 7040, 1992-1995. http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/amodeus/
14. “SECURENET: Expert Systems and Neural Networks for Protecting Computer Networks,” RACE, CEC DG XIII, 1992.
15. “IDEAL: Interactive Dialogues for Explanation and Learning”, ESPRIT, Basic Research Action, BRA 3160, 1989-1992.
NATIONAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. “Security Study of the Ministry’s of Finance TAXIS Information System”, Ministry of Finance, 1999.
2. “Mosaic Scenery”, Virtual Sets Technology for the T.V. Station Mega Channel. PEPER Program of GSRT, 1997-2000.
3. “Techniques of Virtual Reality in Advertising”, in collaboration with Audiovisual Enterprises SA. Know-How transfer program PAFOS of GSRT. (General Secretariat for Research and Technology), 1997-2000.
4. “GU-NET: Design and Development of the Greek Universities Network”, Ministry of Education, 1996-2000. http://www.edet.gr/
5. “AEGEAN-NET: Development of the Aegean Wide Area Network”, Ministry of Education, 1996-2000. http://www.aegeanet.gr/
6. “Use of Telematics in the Development of the Less Favored Aegean Islands”, Ministry of the Aegean, 1996-1997.
7. “Tele-administration for the East Macedonia, Thrace and North Aegean Regions”, GSRT., 1995-1997.
8. “Development and Applications of Information Systems and Primary Health Care in Aegean Islands, Using Soft Systems Methodology”, National Organization of Pharmaceutics, 1989-1991.
9. “Development of Simulation Models and Applications of Decision Support Systems in Commercial Shipping”, Ministry of the Aegean, 1987-1990.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECTS
1. ΤRAM (Training and Research Actions in Multimedia), Professional Training Courses in Management on Interactive Multimedia, MEDIA 2, 1997-2000.
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