• 3D protein-protein docking using shape complementarity and fast alignment 

      Axenopoulos, A.; Daras, P.; Papadopoulos, G.; Houstis, E. (2011)
      In this paper, a novel approach for fast protein-protein docking based on geometric complementarity is introduced. Complementarity matching is achieved using a rotation-invariant 3D shape descriptor, the Shape Impact ...
    • Agent-based simulation of data-driven fire propagation dynamics 

      Michopoulos, J.; Tsompanopoulou, P.; Houstis, E.; Joshi, A. (2004)
      Real world problems such as fire propagation prediction, can often be considered as a compositional combination of multiple, simple but coupled subproblems corresponding to analytical and computational behavior models of ...
    • An autodidactic programming curriculum application for early education: Pilot studies and improvement suggestions 

      Florou, C.; Bagiati, A.; Kosmopoulou, I.; Houstis, E. (2012)
      Informal learning is a research area not fully explored yet [1], but interest in out of classroom learning methods and settings is currently increasing [2], [3]. In parallel to that, the advent of Internet, which allows ...
    • DDEMA: A data driven environment for multiphysics applications 

      Michopoulos, J.; Tsompanopoulou, P.; Houstis, E.; Rice, J.; Farhat, C.; Lesoinne, M.; Lechenault, F. (2003)
      In this paper we present the design of a multidisciplined problem solving environment (MPSE) for supporting an efficient prediction capability for the response of multiscale interdisciplinary continuous interacting systems. ...
    • Design architecture of a data driven environment for multiphysics applications 

      Michopoulos, J.; Tsompanopoulou, P.; Houstis, E.; Rice, J.; Farhat, C.; Lesoinne, M.; Lechenault, F. (2003)
      The design architecture of a multidisciplinary problem-solving environment (MPSE) for supporting an efficient prediction capability for the response of continuous interacting systems under multiphysics conditions is ...
    • Design based learning: Comparative effects on high school student's interest in engineering 

      Bagiati, A.; Raidis, D.; Papaioannou, N.; Houstis, E. (2010)
      Discussion regarding the introduction of engineering into the pre-college classrooms has been advancing and several countries have already started integrated engineering related material, usually through technology, science ...
    • Dynamic data driven methodologies for multiphysics system modeling and simulation 

      Michopoulos, J.; Farhat, C.; Houstis, E.; Tsompanopoulou, P.; Zhang, H.; Gullaud, T. (2005)
      We are presenting a progress overview associated with our work on a data-driven environment for multiphysics applications (DDEMA). In this paper, we emphasize the dynamic-data-driven adaptive modeling and simulation aspects. ...
    • Dynamic-data-driven real-time computational mechanics environment 

      Michopoulos, J.; Farhat, C.; Houstis, E. (2004)
      The proliferation of sensor networks in various areas of technology has enabled real-time behavioral monitoring of various physical systems in various length and time scales. The opportunity to use these data dynamically ...
    • Immune inspired information filtering in a high dimensional space 

      Nanas, N.; Kodovas, S.; Vavalis, M.; Houstis, E. (2010)
      Adaptive Information Filtering is a challenging computational problem that requires a high dimensional feature space. However, theoretical issues arise when vector-based representations are adopted in such a space. In this ...
    • Introducing a new hall effect sensor - Novel dynamic offset reduction method 

      Petoussis, V. N.; Dimitropoulos, P.; Stamoulis, G.; Houstis, E. (2011)
      Silicon Hall plates show an offset of a few millitesla. A large portion of this offset is caused by mechanical stress in the device. The offset can be reduced when the spinning-current principle is applied. In this paper ...
    • A multiple representational environment for learning programming and C 

      Zikouli, K.; Kordaki, M.; Houstis, E. (2003)
      We present the design and the basic features of a computer learning environment for programming and C using geometrical objects (L.E.C.G.O.). The design of this environment was the result of modeling. Basic aspects of ...
    • On a data-driven environment for multiphysics applications 

      Michopoulos, J.; Tsompanopoulou, P.; Houstis, E.; Farhat, C.; Lesoinne, M.; Rice, J.; Joshi, A. (2005)
      The combination of the recent advances in computational and distributed sensor network technologies provide a unique opportunity for focused efforts on high confidence modelling and simulation of multiphysics systems. ...
    • Personalised news and scientific literature aggregation 

      Nanas, N.; Vavalis, M.; Houstis, E. (2010)
      Content-based filtering can be deployed for personalised information dissemination on the web, but this is a possibility that has been largely ignored. Nowadays, there are no successful content-based filtering applications ...
    • Serious game design for vehicular language learning addressing work needs 

      Tsalapatas, H.; Heidmann, O.; Alimisi, R.; Tsalapatas, S.; Kourias, S.; Sillaots, M.; Hourmat, B.; Tramonti, M.; Oie, S.; Houstis, E. (2014)
      In today’s open business environment peer communication across borders is the norm. It is commonplace in face-to-face interaction as well as on-line communities that facilitate work related collaboration of cross-border ...
    • A shape descriptor for fast complementarity matching in molecular docking 

      Axenopoulos, A.; Daras, P.; Papadopoulos, G.; Houstis, E. (2011)
      This paper presents a novel approach for fast rigid docking of proteins based on geometric complementarity. After extraction of the 3D molecular surface, a set of local surface patches is generated based on the local surface ...
    • SiLang: Culturally oriented language skill development in line with workplace needs 

      Tsalapatas, H.; Heidmann, O.; Alimisi, R.; Houstis, E. (2013)
      This paper introduces siLang, a serious gaming approach for situated learning of vehicular languages. Otherwise referred to as lingua franca, these languages are commonly understood and used across communities. They ...
    • Topic 16 - Integrated problem solving environments 

      di Serafino, D.; Houstis, E.; Sloot, P.; Talia, D. (2004)
    • Towards next generation intelligent energy systems: Design and simulations engines 

      Tsoukalas, E.; Vavalis, M.; Nasiakou, A.; Fainti, R.; Houstis, E.; Papavasilopoulos, G.; Sarri, E.; Nikolaou, C.; Koutras, G. (2014)
      The aim of this paper is to briefly present the overall objectives and the expected outcome of an on-going effort concerning the design the implementation and the analysis of next generation intelligent energy systems based ...