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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND


QUALIFICATIONS


  • B.A. in (Greek) Archaeology and (Western) History of Art, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete, Greece. “Excellent” [=First] 8.95 (out of 10.00) (1997).
  • M.A. in Mediterranean Archaeology (With Commendation), Department of Archaeology, University of Bristol, UK. (1998).
  • PhD. in Minoan Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, University of Bristol, UK. (2002).
  • City and Guilds Further and Adult Education Teachers’ Certificate 7407 – Stage 1, City of Bristol College, UK. (2004).

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND FUNDING

 

  • Archaeological research grants: Mediterranean Archaeological Trust Grant for museum work on the ‘Galatas Minoan Palace and City Publication’ project. Mediterranean Archaeological Trust, Oxford, UK. (2011); INSTAP Grant for the project entitled ‘Miniature Vessels in Minoan Crete’. Institute for Aegean Prehistory (INSTAP), USA. (2009); Research Scholarship for PhD research, University of Bristol, UK. (1998-2001);
  • Conference sponsorships: “Cycladic and Cycladicizing figurines from Crete Symposium” (Athens, 2-3 October 2015), Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and National Geographic (2015); Conference fee sponsorship, Durham University for the 31st Annual Conference of the Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG), Durham University, Durham, UK. (2009); Conference sponsorship at “Intercultural Contacts in the Ancient Mediterranean” (Cairo, 26-29 October 2008), Netherlands-Flemish Archaeological Institute in Cairo, Egypt (2008);
  • Visiting fellowship: Margo Tytus Long-Term Visiting Research Fellowship (Jan.-Mar.). Classics Department, University of Cincinnati, USA. (2009);
  • International Fellowship: International Research Fellow, 'Thronfolger/Replikenwissen' Project, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik, Tieranatomisches Theater, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany (2016-2017);
  • Excellence awards: BA Excellence Award, National Institute of Scholarships (IKY), Greece (1997); “Dretakis Award” for BA result, “Kritiki Estia” Institute of Athens, Greece (1997); “Polydoros Vardoulakis Award”, “Kritiki Estia” Institute of Athens, Greece (1997); Annual “Louis Robert Award”, for best undergraduate / postgraduate project in the Branch of Ancient History (Academic Year Α, 1993-1994), Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete, Rethymno, Crete, Greece (1994); Above and Beyond, University of Exeter, UK (2019).


LANGUAGES

 

  • Modern Greek: Native speaker, qualified to teach with BA, deep knowledge of multiple registers.
  • English: Fluent, “Cambridge First Certificate in English” (FCE, 1991), “Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English” (CPE, 1993), published author in international journals.
  • German: Intermediate, “Grundstufe für Deutsch als Fremdsprache” (1996).
  • Ancient Greek, Latin: Qualified to teach with BA.
  • Italian, French: Working knowledge.


COMPUTER LITERACY

 

  • Artefact databases: ARTIFACT© (co-created), MINOAN BODY (co-created), MIDAS (co-created), FileMaker.
  • Bibliographic databases: Forensic Archaeology Bibliographic Database (compiled), International Education Research Database (co-created), The Directory of International Education Practitioners and Researchers (co-created), EndNote.
  • Word Processing: Microsoft Word, Adobe PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Reader/Writer, English and Greek typing.
  • Image and Video Processing: Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, Stitcher, Easypano software, Microsoft Moviemaker, MatchMover.
  • Web Utilisation and Publishing: Internet Explorer, Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Skype, Sitescape, Microsoft FrontPage, PVCS, Dreamweaver.
  • Information Management and Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs): Moodle, OxCort, SAMIS, SDS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel.
  • Presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Questionnaire Design: SNAP, Questionmark Perception.


CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ATTENDED

 

  • Museum Sector: "Designing Ethics – Über das Richtige, das Falsche und das Dazwischen", Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Germany (2016).
  • Research and Funding Skills:“Public engagement for researchers - a researcher's perspective”, University of Bath, UK. (2013); “Managing People in a research environment”, University of Bath, UK. (2013); “Effective Communication for International Researchers”,University of Bath, UK. (2011); “Project Management: An Introduction”, University of Bath, UK. (2010); Professional Development seminar series, Right Management & the International Baccalaureate, UK. (2009); “Strategies for Research Success”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Writing Grant Proposals”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “The ‘Art’ of Proposal Writing”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Leading Research Teams”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Managing Research Relationships”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Project Management for Researchers”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Project management training”, International Baccalaureate, UK. (2007); “Research Methods in Education” Postgraduate Summer School unit, Centre for the Study of Education in an International Context, University of Bath, UK. (2005); “Introduction to Research Funding”, University of Bristol, UK. (2000).
  • Tuition and supervision: “PhD. Supervision: the Process”, University of Bath, UK. (2012); Professional Development, University of Oxford, UK. (2012, 2007); Professional Development, University of Reading, UK. (2007); Professional Development, University of Cambridge, UK. (2007); Professional Development, Bristol City Council Adult Learning Service, UK. (2007); “Communication Across Cultures”, University of Bath, UK. (2005); Professional Development, City of Bristol College, UK. (2005); “Planning, Learning and Teaching 1: individual”, University of Bath, UK. (2003); “Web-based learning and teaching”, Bournemouth University, UK. (2003).
  • Mentoring and pastoral support: “Counselling Skills”, University of Bath, UK. (2010).
  • Presentations and public speaking: “Communicating Assertively”, University of Bath, UK. (2013); “Presentation Skills”, University of Bath, UK. (2009); “Successful Presentations”, PTP & the International Baccalaureate, UK. (2007); “Assertiveness”, University of Bristol, UK. (2000).
  • Confidentiality and Intellectual Property: "Information Governance", University of Exeter (2018); "Information Security for Researchers", University of Exeter (2018); “Intellectual Property”, University of Bath, UK. (2008); “Data Protection Training”, Eversheds Solicitors & the International Baccalaureate, UK. (2008).
  • Equality and Diversity: "Equality and Diversity Introduction", University of Exeter (2018); "An Introduction to the Prevent Duty as it affects Higher Education", University of Exeter (2018); "Prevent for Employers", WEA (2017).
  • IT: “Snap7 Essentials Course”, Mercator & the International Baccalaureate, UK. (2005).
  • Recruitment: "Recruitment and Selection", University of Exeter (2018). 
  • Health and Safety: "Health and Safety Introduction", University of Exeter (2018).


ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT


ARCHAEOLOGY

 

  • Research: International Research Fellow, 'Thronfolger/Replikenwissen' Project, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik, Tieranatomisches Theater, Permanent Fellow, Cluster of Excellence 'Image Knowledge Gestaltung. An Interdisciplinary Laboratory', Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany (2016-2017); Margo Tytus Visiting Research Fellow (Archaeology), University of Cincinnati, Classics Department, USA. (2009); Research Assistant Grade A (Archaeology), Bournemouth University, School of Conservation Sciences, UK. (2002-3).
  • Curriculum development and delivery: Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, Greek History and Culture, Education and Scholarship, Department of Classics and Ancient History, College of Humanities, University of Exeter (2018-2019); Senior Teaching Fellow (Archaeology), Department of Classics, Bristol University, UK (2018); Lecturer in Greek History and Archaeology, School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (2017-2018); Tutor (Archaeology), University of Oxford, Institute of Archaeology and Keble College, U.K. (2013); Associate / Assistant Lecturer (Archaeology), University of Kent, Classical and Archaeological Studies, School of European Culture and Languages, U.K. (2010 - 2015); Tutor (Archaeology), University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education, UK. (2007 to date); Panel Tutor (Archaeology), University of Cambridge, The Institute of Continuing Education, UK. (2006 to date); Sessional Lecturer (Archaeology), University of Reading, School of Continuing Education, UK. (2007-10); Recognised Teacher in Lifelong Learning (Archaeology), University of Bristol, Part-time and Short Courses, Department of Archaeology  and Anthropology, UK. (2006-10).
  • Supervision: UG Independent Study, Dissertation etc., University of Kent, Cardiff University (2010 to date). PhD. supervision, Associate / Assistant Lecturer (Archaeology), University of Kent, Classical and Archaeological Studies, School of European Culture and Languages, U.K. (2011 - 2015).
  • External Examining: PhD external examining, Department of Archaeology, University of Durham, UK (2015-16).


LANGUAGES AND EDUCATION

 

  • Curriculum development and delivery: Teaching Fellow (Modern Greek), University of Bath, Foreign Languages Centre, Department of European Studies and Modern Languages, UK. (2005-6, 2009-2016); Tutor (Ancient and Modern Greek), Languages United and privately, Bath, UK. (2010 to date); Assistant Lecturer II (Modern Greek), City of Bristol College, Department of Skills for Life and Languages, UK. (2003-5).
  • Research: Research Fellow (Education), University of Bath, International Baccalaureate Research Team, Department of Education, UK. (2003-9).
  • External Examining: External Examiner (Modern Greek), University of Nottingham, Foreign Languages Centre, School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, UK. (2012-16).
  • Other: Translator (Modern Greek), World Archaeological Congress (2007-9).


RESEARCH MANAGEMENT


  • REF (Research Excellence Framework): REF Manager, Bath Spa University, Bath, UK (2020 onwards).

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