Eri Giannaka

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CONTACT DETAILS
Athens Information Technology
19.5 Km Markopoulo Avenue,
19002 Peania, Attiki, Greece
Phone: +302106682803
E-mail: elgi@ait.edu.gr

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Eri Giannaka is a researcher at AIT. She obtained her Diploma from the Informatics Department of the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and her Masters and PhD from the Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of Patras University. For more than 6 years she held the position of a Research & Developer Engineer at Research Unit 6 of Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, in Patras Greece, where she was the project manager in national and European projects. She has also been teaching at the Department of Telecommunication Systems and Networking and the Department of Applied Informatics in Management & Finance at the Technical University of Messolonghi. Her research focuses on Virtual Reality technologies and applications, algorithms and techniques for performance optimization of large-scale distributed systems as well as on methodologies, approaches, tools and services for eLearning and Training environments. Furthermore, part of her research and work is on policies, strategies, technologies and business models for broadband development and growth. To both research directions she has published papers in International Journals and in well-known refereed conferences, articles in Encyclopedias, chapters in Books and she is co-author in 1 book.
Finally, since 2003 she is a reviewer in well know journals and conferences.

PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Encyclopedias

“Networked Virtual Environments”, Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, IDEA Group Publishing, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2008, pp. 2789 - 2793

“e-Collaboration Concepts, Systems and Applications”, Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications, IDEA Group Publishing, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2008, pp. 165 - 171

Books

“Networked Virtual Environments”, E. Giannaka, V. Kapoulas, C. Bouras, T. Tsiatsos, Ellinika Grammata, 2005

Chapters in Books

“Exploiting Virtual Environments and Web2.0 Immersive Worlds to Support Collaborative e-Learning Communities”, Novel Approaches in Web - Based Learning Technologies: Tools for Modern Teaching, IGI Global, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2010

"Basic Aspects of LVEs and Guidelines for Supporting Learning Communities and e-Collaboration", T. Tsiatsos, E. Giannaka, e-Learning Methodologies and Computer Applications in Archaeology, Chapter II, IDEA GROUP PUBLISHING, 2008. (pp. 18-33).

“An Integrated Architecture for Supporting Vocational Training”, Architecture Solutions for e-Learning Systems, IDEA GROUP PUBLISHING, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2008, pp. 197 - 218

“An Integrated Platform for Educational Virtual Environments”, Web-Based Intelligent e - Learning Systems: Technologies and Applications, Chapter XV, IDEA GROUP PUBLISHING, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, M. Nani, A. Panagopoulos, T. Tsiatsos, 2006, pp. 291 - 320

International Journals

“A Dynamic Management Scheme for DVEs, Journal of Network and Computer Applications (JNCA), Elsevier Science, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, Volume 34, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 89-101

“Identifying Best Practices for Supporting Broadbnad Growth: Methodology and Analysis”, Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Elsevier Science, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2009, (to appear)

“A Unified Framework for Political Parties to Support e-Democracy Practices: the case of a Greek Party”, International Journal of Electronic Democracy (IJED), Interscience Publishers, Vol. 1, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Karounos, A. Priftis, V. Poulopoulos, T. Tsiatsos, 2008, pp. 98 - 117

“Exploiting Virtual Environments to Support Collaborative e-Learning Communities”, International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, IDEA GROUP PUBLISHING, Vol. 3, Issue 2, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 2008, pp. 1 - 22

“The Virtual Radiopharmacy Laboratory: A 3D Simulation for Distance Learning”, Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia – JEMH, AACE , A. Alexiou, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, V. Kapoulas, M. Nani, T. Tsiatsos, 2004, pp. 307 - 322

“A Platform for Virtual Collaboration Spaces and Educational Communities: The case of EVE”, Multimedia Systems Journal, Special Issue on Multimedia System Technologies for Educational Tools, Springer Verlang, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, A. Panagopoulos, T. Tsiatsos, 2006, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 290 - 303

International Conferences

“A Framework Model for DVEs using SIMUL8”, Second International Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques - SIMUTools 2009, Rome, Italy, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 3 - 6 March 2009

“Performance Evaluation of a Dynamic Approach for Networked Servers Distributed Virtual Environments”, 12th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS09), San Diego, CA, USA, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 22 - 27 March 2009

“Managing Objects in P2P DVEs”, International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications (PDPTA'09), Las Vegas, USA, Silvia Rueda , Eri Giannaka, Pedro Morillo, Christos Bouras, Juan M. Orduna, July 13-16, 2009

“Supporting Broadband Growth in an Interregional Level: The Case of Greece-Italy Partnership”, Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities: Practical Solutions and Policies, Athens, Greece, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, A. Gkamas, T. Tsiatsos, 15 - 16 May 2008, pp. 151 - 161

“Exploiting Virtual Objects Attributes and Avatars Behavior in DVEs Partitioning”, The 17th International Conference on Artificial Reality and Telexistence - ICAT 2007, Esbjerg, Denmark, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 28 - 30 November 2007, pp. 157 - 163

“An Object Driven Partitioning Approach for Distributed Virtual Environments”, The 8th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Applications and Technologies - PDCAT 2007, Adelaide, Australia, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 3 - 6 December 2007

“Partitioning of Distributed Virtual Environments Based on Objects' Attributes”, 11th IEEE International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications, Chania, Crete, Greece, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 22 - 24 October 2007, pp. 72 - 75

“Design and architecture of an online system for Vocational Education and Training”, 10th International Conference on Interactive Computer aided Learning (ICL 2007), Villach, Austria , C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 26 - 28 September 2007

“Best Practices Worldwide for Broadband Growth”, Broadband Europe 2006, Geneva, Switzerland, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 11 - 14 December 2006

“Sign Language Interpreters Training”, 10th International Conference on Interactive Computer aided Learning (ICL 2007), Villach, Austria , E. Andriakopoulou, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, 26 - 28 September 2007

“Distribution and Partitioning Techniques for NVEs: the case of EVE”, Challenges of Large Applications in Distributed Environments, Paris, France, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, A. Panagopoulos, T. Tsiatsos, 19 June 2006

“A Unified Framework for Political Support e - Democracy Practices”, IADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2005, Lisbon, Portugal, Volume II, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Karounos, A. Priftis, V. Poulopoulos, T. Tsiatsos, 19 - 22 October 2005, pp. 119 - 123

“Virtual Collaboration Spaces: The EVE Community”, The 2003 Symposium on Applications & the Internet- SAINT-2003, Orland, Florida, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 27 - 31 January 2003, pp. 48 - 55

“Issues for the Performance Monitoring on Networked Virtual Environments”, 7th ConTEL – International Conference on Telecommunications, Zagreb, Croatia, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 11 - 13 June 2003, pp. 725 - 728

“Building e – learning communities: The case of VirRAD”, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Athens, Greece, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, V. Kapoulas, M. Nani, T. Tsiatsos, 9-11 July 2003, pp. 452

“Virtual Learning Communities - Theory and Practice: The case of VirRAD”, E-Learn 2003, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, V. Kapoulas, M. Nani, T. Tsiatsos, 7 - 11 November 2003, pp. 495 - 498

“Performance Monitoring on Networked Virtual Environments”, 5th International Conference on Internet Computing (IC 04) Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, 21 - 24 June 2004, pp. 302 - 308

“Monitoring and Analyzing Performance of Networked Virtual Environments: the case of EVE”, 8th IEEE International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications, Budapest, Hungary, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, 21 - 23 October 2004, pp. 218 - 221

“Virtual Laboratories in Education: A cheap way for schools to obtain laboratories for all courses by using the Computer Laboratory”, 18th IFIP WCC - Workshop Tel ’04, Technology Enhanced Learning, Toulouse, France, A. Alexiou, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, 22 - 27 August 2004, pp. 19 - 28

“Using VR technology to Support e - Learning: The 3D Virtual Radiopharmacy Laboratory”, 6th International Workshop on Multimedia Network Systems and Applications (MNSA 2004), Tokyo, Japan, A. Alexiou, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, V. Kapoulas, M. Nani, T. Tsiatsos, 23 - 26 March 2004, pp. 268 - 273

“Designing Virtual Spaces to Support Learning Communities and e – Collaboration”, 5th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Koahsiung, Taiwan, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, T. Tsiatsos, 5 - 8 July 2005, pp. 328 - 332

“The Grid Framework as a Suitable Infrastructure for Supporting Large - Scale Desktop Networked Virtual Environments”, The 2005 International Conference on Grid Computing and Applications (GCA 05), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, C. Bouras, E. Giannaka, 20 - 23 June 2005, pp. 76 - 82