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| Name: | Maria | Position: | Laboratory Teaching Staff |
| Surname: | Theodoropoulou | Subject: | Natural Sciences |
| Email: | mtheodo@upatras.gr | Phone: | 2610 969719 |
I was born in Athens, but I grew up in Patras and graduated from the 2nd General High School of Patras. I studied at the Department of Physics of the University of Cyprus and after receiving my degree I returned to Patras, where I completed postgraduate studies at the Department of Physics of the University of Patras specializing in “Materials Science and Technology”, under the supervision of professor Mr. Pizanias. During my postgraduate studies I received a scholarship from NCSR Demokritos-Institute of Microelectronics with program PENED 99 and scientific director Mr. Chr. Tsami. I received my PhD from the Department of Physics of the University of Patras in 2006. During my PhD, I received a HERACLITUS scholarship from the University of Patras and I offered auxiliary work in the laboratories of the Department of Physics as well as in the Laboratory of Sciences of the Department of Primary Education with Mr. Ioannidis as the responsible faculty member. I also worked as a Laboratory Associate at the TEI of Western Greece, in the Department of Electrical Engineering, based in Patras. After receiving my PhD, I worked for two years as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Microelectronics of NCSR Demokritos. Then, and specifically in 2008, I was appointed as a physics teacher in Secondary Education where I remained until 2017. This was followed by my transfer as a Laboratory Teaching Staff (E.DI.P.) to the Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work where I am until today. My research work has yielded several publications in international and Greek journals as well as in proceedings of international and Greek conferences. My willingness for continuous learning has led me to receive and participate in several ERASMUS+ training programs. My main research interest is now the use of New Technology in Science Teaching. I consider it a milestone in my career so far to be awarded with the Bronze award in the category Investment per field of Education / Science, in the Education Leaders Awards 2020 Competition.
| Short CV: | Education: • First Degree in “Physics” from the Department of Physics of the University of Cyprus in 2000. • Master Degree in “Material Science” from the Department of Physics of the University of Patras in 2002. • PhD Degree from the Department of Physics of the University of Patras in 2006. Post-Doctoral Research: Collaborating Researcher at the Institute of Microelectronics of NCSR “Demokritos” from 2006 to 2008. Skills: • A and B Level Certification at the Program “Technologies in Information and Communications at Education”. Languages:• Certificate of Proficiency in English Scientific and Educational Experience: • Fellow of PENED 99 at the NCSR “Demokritos” • Fellow of “IRAKLITOS” at the University of Patras. • Ten year of teaching experience in several schools of the Secondary Education. • Laboratory Assistant at the Electrical Engineering Department of the Higher Technological Institution of Patras. • Member of the research team of the European ERASMUS+ KA2 Program entitled “E-Learning Interactive Open School” (E-LIOS), program code 2015-1-EL01-KA201-014029 under the Scientific Supervision of Professor Eugenia Koleza. • Member of the research team and Contact Person of the European ERASMUS+ KA2 Program entitled “Study the Science of Art. Study the Art of Science”. Scientific Distinctions: • National Winner of the “Odysseus” Contest for Greece in the category Solar System. • The EDEN (European distance and e-learning Network) 2015 best practice award, for the conference paper on “Implementing innovative learning methods: A two schools example” |
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I have published in more than 20 PanHellenic and International Scientific Journals. Indicative I quote:
- M. Theodoropoulou, D.N. Pagonis, A. G. Nassiopoulou, C. A. Krontiras and S. N. Georga, “Dielectric characterization of macroporous thick porous silicon films in the frequency range 1Hz-1MHz”, Phys. Stat. Sol. (c), 5, 12, 3597-3600 (2008).
- M. Theodoropoulou and A.G. Nassiopoulou, “Multilevel charge storage in Si nanocrystals arranged in double-dot-layers within SiO2” , Microelectronic Eng., 85, 12, 2362 (2008).
- E. Hourdakis, M. Theodoropoulou, A. G. Nassiopoulou, A. Parisini, M. A. Reading, J. Van den Berg, T. Conard and S. Degendt, “Comparison of Electrical Measurements with Structural Analysis of Thin High-k Hf-Based Dielectric Films on Si”, ECS Trans., 25, 3, 363 (2009).
- P. Petrik, S. Milita, G. Pucker, A. G. Nassiopoulou, J. A. van den Berg, M. A. Reading , M. Fried, and T. Lohner, M. Theodoropoulou, S. Gardelis, M. Barozzi, M. Ghulinyan, A. Lui, L. Vanzetti, A. Picciotto, “Preparation and characterization of nanocrystals using ellipsometry and X-ray diffraction”, ECS Trans. , 25, 3, 373 (2009).
- S. Gardelis, A. G. Nassiopoulou, V. Gianneta and M. Theodoropoulou “Photoluminescence-induced oscillations in porous anodic aluminum oxide films grown on Si: Effect of the interface and porosity” J. Appl. Phys. 107 art. No 113104 (2010).
- Maria Argyropoulou, Ioannis Chiotelis, Maria Theodoropoulou, George Birbas, Implementing innovative learning methods: a two Schools example, Transforming Schools into Innovative Learning Organizations Proceedings of the European Distance and E-Learning Network 2015 Open Classroom Conference, ISBN 978-615-5511-06-6.
- Chiotelis Ioannis, Theodoropoulou Maria, and Birbas George, “CERN, Remote Telescopes, IceCube: The three Major Virtual Visits”, Inspiring Science Education Conference 2016, ISBN: 978-960-473-696-6.
- Chiotelis Ioannis, Theodoropoulou Maria, Birbas George, “How a Rural School Reforms itseIf and Develops” International Journal of Secondary Education vol. 6 (1), p.1-4 (2018).