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Dr Andreas Vlachidis
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Department of Information Studies
Gower Street
London
WC1E6BT
Appointment
- Lecturer in Information Science
- Dept of Information Studies
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Biography
I am a Lecturer in Information Science teaching modules in Information Systems and use of technology in Information Organisations. I have previously taught modules in Advanced Databases and Development of Information Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies, UWE Bristol.
I have a long-term experience contributing to European and UK research projects, working as a Research Associate and a Research Fellow at the Department of Information Studies, UCL and the Hypermedia Research Unit, USW. I have also worked as a project manager and consortium member of the regional research projects CEWN and Re-DrAW in connection to the Digital Research and Development Fund for the Arts in Wales. I hold a PhD in Semantic Indexing of Archaeological Grey Literature, I am a certified text analyst, a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a member of the British Computing Society (BCS). My research on the semantic indexing of cultural heritage resources has received several awards including the outstanding paper award from the Emerald Literati Network.
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My main research interests are in Knowledge-Based Systems, Natural Language Processing and Text Mining, particularly in semantic annotation and metadata enrichment with respect to conceptual reference models, ontologies and knowledge base resources. I have contributed to the cultural heritage data modelling and semantic enrichment aims of the EU Horizon 2020 project CrossCult, whereas in the past I have contributed to the AHRC funded project STAR exploring the role of CIDOC-CRM in semantic annotation for the purposes of cross-searching and to the EU FP7 Ariadne Framework researching the multilingual application of Natural Language Processing in archaeological grey literature. I have also developed the Welsh Natural Language Processing Toolkit of the General Architecture for Text Engineering GATE.
Teaching Summary
Currently, I am the module leader of the postgraduate modules Fundamentals of Information Science and Using Technology in Information Organisations. In the past I have taught the postgraduate module Knowledge Organisation and the undergraduate modules; Development of Information Systems and Advanced Databases, in the University of the West of England, Bristol. I have also designed and delivered modules in the areas of Information Science and Web Development for the Faculty of Computing and Engineering (University of South Wales). I have supervised undergraduate projects and co-supervised post-graduate dissertations. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2011, I hold a MSc in E-Learning, and I have very good understanding of the modern teaching and learning technologies, pedagogical principles and theories. My teaching is designed to generate enthusiasm and appreciation for scientific inquiry and research. During lectures, I emphasise the importance of critical evaluation, academic rigour, and methodological approaches to knowledge acquisition.
Appointments
| 01-APR-2019 | Lecturer in Information Science | Department of Information Studies | University College London, United Kingdom |
| 01-APR-2018 – 31-MAR-2019 | Senior Lecturer | Computer Science and Creative Technologies | University of the West of England, United Kingdom |
| 01-JUN-2016 – 31-MAR-2018 | Research Associate | Information Studies | University College London, United Kingdom |
| 01-AUG-2015 – 31-MAY-2016 | Research Fellow | School of Computing and Mathematics | University of South Wales, United Kingdom |
| 01-SEP-2013 – 30-SEP-2014 | Senior Research Assistant | School of Computing and Mathematics | University of South Wales, United Kingdom |
| 01-OCT-2010 – 31-AUG-2013 | Research Assistant | School of Computing and Mathematics | University of South Wales, United Kingdom |
| 01-SEP-2007 – 31-AUG-2013 | Lecturer (Hourly Paid) | School of Computing and Mathematics | University of South Wales, United Kingdom |
| 01-DEC-2005 – 31-AUG-2007 | Lecturer - Division Leader of Computing Studies | Division of Computing Studies | North College Thessaloniki, United Kingdom |
Academic Background
| 2012 | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Glamorgan (Prifysgol Morgannwg) | |
| 2004 | Master of Science | University of Glamorgan (Prifysgol Morgannwg) | |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Science (Honours) | University of Glamorgan (Prifysgol Morgannwg) | |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Science | University of Glamorgan (Prifysgol Morgannwg) |
