Angeliki Paraskevopoulou

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1 Angeliki Paraskevopoulou Curriculum Vitae NAME: YEAR OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: TEL (work): (home): (mob): Angeliki Paraskevopoulou 1970 Agricultural University of Athens Laboratory of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture Iera Odos 75 Athens Hellas (0030) (0030) (0030) PLACE OF BIRTH: Athens, Hellas (Greece) MARITAL STATUS: NATIONALITY: SECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED: INSTITUTION: ADDRESS: QUALIFICATIONS: DEGREE GRANTED AND DATE: Married/ two children (9 & 6 years old) Hellenic (Greek) Lyceum of Vrilissia, (Hellas) High School of Vrilissia, (Hellas) University of Sheffield, Department of Landscape September th January 2002 September th May 2000 Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science 21st September th July 1994 University of Sheffield Agricultural University of Athens Department of Landscape Department of Crop Science Floor 13, The Arts Tower Iera Odos 75 Western Bank Athens, Sheffield, S10 2TN Hellas England MA in Landscape Design PhD in the Department of Landscape MSc in Agriculture, Vegetal Production - graduated with excellence (9.08) MA in Landscape Design, 17th January 2002 Dissertation: Effect of grass competition and sand mulching on the establishment of native exotic dry meadows. Special Design Project: Parko Hellinikon Proposal for the Metropolitan Park at the site of the former airport at Helliniko and corresponding coastal area (approximate surface area 5,800,000 m 2 ). 1/9

2 PhD, 13th May 2000 Thesis: An investigation into the copper and lead tolerance of populations of Buddleia davidii, and Chamaenerion angustifolium. MSc, 19th July Dissertation: The influence of spraying between leaves with seaweed extract on the level of inorganic elements on the leaves of tomato, pepper, aubergine, and bean tree. Assessed and marked by a three member committee of professors of the university with ten (excellent). PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: 30 April present Assistant Professor 7 May April 2013 Lecturer Agricultural University of Athens Department of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture Iera Odos 75 Athens Hellas 1st December th May 2008 Agriculturist / Landscape Architect Municipality of Athens - National Gardens Leoforos Amalias 1 Athens Hellas January th November 2003 Freelance work, as Landscape Architect Designed a Hellenic Mediterranean garden for the Hellenic Pavilion at the World exhibition of horticulture at Horti-EXPO IGA 2003 in Rostock, Germany and was awarded the Bronze metal (third place). 16 July October 2001 Landscape Architect Groundwork Dearne Valley Elsecar Workshops Wath Road, Elsecar Barnsley S74 8HJ UK ACADEMIC BACKGOUND: Acad. Years / / / 00-01: Contributed teaching statistics and information technology in the Research Methods module of the Dept. of Landscape, at the University of Sheffield. Acad. years / / : Lecturer (binding contract ΠΔ 407/80) Laboratory of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens 7th May th April 2013 Lecturer Laboratory of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens 2/9

3 29th April 2013 to date Assistant Professor Laboratory of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens Duties include: Teaching undergraduate modules, 2008 to date (theory and laboratory): Ornamental Plants 8th semester (4th year of study, Department of Crop Science) Landscape Architecture and Garden Structures 9th semester (5th year of study, Department of Crop Science) Principles of Planting Design Floriculture Basics 7th semester (4th year of study, Department of Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering) Teaching postgraduate modules, : Landscape Construction 1st semester Landscape Design 2nd semester Teaching postgraduate modules, to date (MLA IFLA accredited course): Landscape Architecture Studio I 1st semester Landscape Digital Media 1 st semester Landscape Architecture Studio II 2nd semester Landscape Construction 2nd semester Methods of Landscape projects Representation 2nd semester Advanced Studio Landscape Architecture 3rd semester Cultural and Social Aspects of Landscape Architecture 3rd semester Landscape Assessment 3rd semester Environmental Impact Studies 4th semester Supervision and/or examination of student thesis work: Undergraduate level: Supervised the work of undergraduate students in 17 completed and 8 in progress theses. Participated in 3 member examining board of 53 undergraduate theses. Postgraduate level: Supervised the work of postgraduate students in 7 completed and 2 in progress Master theses. Participated in 3 member examining board of 27 Master theses and in 7 member examining board of 2 PhD theses. Supervision in progress of 1 PhD student studying the Psychophysiological - psychophysical approach of the design principles of therapeutic gardens. Assessment of students (exams) Invigilation Research (conduct) Publication of research papers Attendance of Conferences/Seminars Head of Committee for the assessment of candidates applied for the position of Lecturer at the Laboratory of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens (assigned by the Department of Crop Science, 2009) Member of the Internal Evaluation Group for the Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens Deputy member of Commission of consultants for the studies of disabled students or students with learning difficulties, of the Agricultural University of Athens Administration work / Filling in Reports Application for funding programmes Organisation/ Participation in field trips Acted as one of the Conveners of the 6th International Conference on Landscape & Urban Horticulture, held in Athens, June 20-25, 2016 under the auspices of the 3/9

4 International Society for Horticultural Science and the Laboratory of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture of the Agricultural University of Athens, Greece. FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS: Participated in the following Research Projects as a Collaborator: 2nd Feb st May 2016 Planting design to regenerate the Provlita I - Sempo section of the Port of Piraeus 1st Aug th Sept 2014, 1June July 2015 Funding for the Student Practice in Departments of the Agricultural University of Athens 25th Sept th Oct 2014, Nov 2015 Dec 2015, June 2016 Anhydrous Gardens and Green Roofs of Agrotourist Units 1st March st Dec 2014, 1st Jan th June 2015 Urban Greening Systems for the Mediterranean Region 1st June st Dec 2013, 1st Feb Dec 2014 Urban BioRoof 1st Sept st Aug 2013, 1st Sept st Aug 2014, 25th Sept st July 2015 Integrated vegetation management of archaeological sites that protects the monuments and enhances the historic landscape 1st March th April 2010 Regeneration of the urban and suburban landscape of the Municipality of Neapoli, Lasithi, Crete, Hellas 1st April st October 2009 Management Plan of Pedion Areos and Attiko Alsos 1st March th November 2008 Planting design of the Port of Piraeus of the Piraeus Port Authority SA 1st January st March 2006 Investigating the potential of establishing green roofs in schools 1st May st July 2004 Investigating the planting design of the surrounding area of the Hellenic Parliament 14th July th December 2002 Investigating the substrates for planting on the roof of the Athens Concert Hall MEMBER: Geotechnical Chamber of Greece Panhellenic Association of Landscape Architects (PHALA), (board member in 2016) International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA) Landscape Institute, UK International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Sheffield Alumni, UK Alumni Association Agricultural University of Athens AWARDS: Scholarship awarded by the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation, for achieving the greatest grade in the Department of Vegetal Production of the Agricultural University of Athens at each acad. yr. of study Chrysoherios Donation Award for achieving the greatest average mark in the modules of the Laboratory of Arboriculture during the acad. yrs and Scholarship awarded by the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation (donation of I. Meligopoulos) for achieving the greatest grade in the Department of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens in the year Scholarship awarded by the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation for succeeding in the exams for postgraduate studies abroad in the field of Landscape Architecture. 4/9

5 Furthermore I was awarded scholarships from both the Fulbright Foundation (1995) and Onasis Foundation (1996) declining the financial support due to my pursue of studies in the UK and acceptance of the scholarship awarded by the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation Bronze Prize awarded to the Hellenic Mediterranean Garden (I designed) of the Hellenic Pavilion at the World exhibition of horticulture at HortiEXPO IGA 2003 in Rostock, Germany (25/4-12/10/2003) Scholarship awarded by the Hellenic Republic Scholarship Foundation SIEMENS Research Programme in support of the research of a PHD student I supervise. PUBLICATIONS: Only papers in peer reviewed, journals and conference proceedings, are included below. PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS: 1. Hitchmough J, Kendle AD, and Paraskevopoulou AT, Seedling emergence, survival, and initial growth of forbs and grasses native to Britain and central / southern Europe in low productivity urban waste substrates. Urban Ecosystems, 5(4): Hitchmough J, Kendle AD, and Paraskevopoulou AT, Emergence, survival, and initial growth of North American prairie forbs, and British meadow forbs in low productivity urban waste soils. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 72(1): Hitchmough J, Paraskevopoulou AT, and Dunnett N, Influence of grass suppression and sowing rate on the establishment and persistence of forb dominated urban meadows. Urban Ecosystems, 11(1): Kotsiris G, Nektarios PA, and Paraskevopoulou AT, Lavandula angustifolia growth and physiology is affected by substrate type and depth when grown under Mediterranean semi-intensive green roof conditions. HortScience, 47: Londra P, Paraskevopoulou AT, and Psychoyou M, Evaluation of waterair balance of various substrates on Begonia growth. HortScience (accepted with revision). 6. Nektarios PA, Ntoulas N, Paraskevopoulou AT, Zacharopoulou A, and Chronopoulos I, Substrate and drainage system selection, and slope stabilization in an intensive type roof garden park: The case study of Athens Concert Hall. Landscape and Ecological Engineering, 10: Tampoukou A, Papafotiou M, Koutsouris A, and Paraskevopoulou AT, Teachers Perceptions οn the Use of Botanic Gardens as a Means of Environmental Education in Schools and the Enhancement of School Student Benefits from Botanic Garden Visits. Landscape Research, 40(5): Apostolides E, Papafotiou M, Vissilia AM, and Paraskevopoulou A, Gardens and orchards of Kampos historical country mansions in Chios: an early trace of landscape architecture in Greece. Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes, 35(4): Paraskevopoulou A, Mitsios I, Fragkakis I, Nektarios P, Ntoulas N, Londra, and Papafotiou M, The growth of Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Halimione portulacoides in an extensive green roof system under two watering regimes. Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia, 4: Baltzoi P, Fotia K, Kyrkas D, Nikolaou K, Paraskevopoulou AT, Accogli AR, and Karras G, Low water demand plants for landscaping and agricultural cultivations - a review regarding local species of Epirus/Greece and Apulia/Italy. Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia, 4: Akoumianaki Ioannidou A., Paraskevopoulou A, and Tachou V., School grounds as a resource of green space to increase child-plant contact. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (accepted for publication). CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS: 5/9

6 1. Paraskevopoulou AT and Hitchmough JD, Investigating Pb and Cu Tolerance of Two Plant Populations. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Protection and Restoration of the Environment IV, Vol. II, Halkidiki 1-4 July Paraskevopoulou Gibbins AT, 2005.The Substantial Effect of Landscape Management on Urban Park Regeneration. 42nd IFLA World Congress, Landscape Leading the Way, Edinburgh Scotland 26th-29th June, Paraskevopoulou Gibbins AT and Hitchmough JD, Copper and lead tolerance of Chamaenerion angustifolium. 1ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο για την Πολιτική, τη Διαχείριση και την Τεχνολογία Περιβάλλοντος Eco Forum, Λευκωσία Κύπρου Ιουνίου Παρασκευοπούλου Γκίμπινς ΑΤ, Η εσφαλμένη επιλογή φυτών σε υπαίθριους χώρους. Unsuccessful use of plants in public places. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας ΕπιστήμηςΟπωροκηπευτικών, 22ο Πανελλήνιο Επιστημονικό Συνέδριο, Τόμος 12, Τεύχος Α, Πάτρα Οκτωβρίου Chronopoulos J, and Paraskevopoulou Gibbins ΑT, Establishing vegetation for slope stabilisation in Hellas. Conference, Soil-Bioengineering: Ecological Restoration with Native Plant and Seed Material, Research and Education Centre for Agricultural (HBLFA) Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Irdning, Austria, 5-7 September Παρασκευοπούλου ΑΤ και Αγοραστού Κ, Καταγραφή υφιστάμενης κατάστασης και αρχικά έργα ανάπλασης του Εθνικού Κήπου. Site analysis and initial works of the regeneration of the National Gardens, Athens, Greece. 23ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Χανιά Οκτωβρίου Akoumianaki-Ioannidou A, Paraskevopoulou AT and Tachou V, The Significance of Plants in School Grounds and Environmental Education of Secondary Schools in Trikala, Hellas. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 881: Paraskevopoulou AT, Nektarios PA, Photinopoulou P, Nydrioti E, Stergiopoulos G and Labropoulos P, The Restoration of the Fire Affected Area of the Medieval Castle Ruins at the Traditional Village of Leontari, Arcadia, Hellas. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 881: Paraskevopoulou AT, Papafotiou M and Massas J, Suitable Plant Species to Meet the Environmental Conditions of the Piraeus Port. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 881: Παπαφωτίου Μ και Παρασκευοπούλου ΑΤ, Αξιολόγηση υφιστάμενης φύτευσης και προτάσεις ανάδειξης και ανάπλασης χώρων πρασίνου του Λιμένα Πειραιώς. Planting assessment and proposals for regeneration of Port Piraeus. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας ΕπιστήμηςΟπωροκηπευτικών, 24ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Βέροια Οκτωβρίου Παρασκευοπούλου ΑT, Νεκτάριος ΠΑ, Αντωνίου Ι, Βενέτη Ε, Δήμα Ζ, Ευταξιάδου Α, Ζαφειροπούλου Α και Καψάλη ΘΕ, Διερεύνηση της άποψης των επισκεπτών και των κατοίκων της Νεάπολης Λασιθίου Κρήτης σχετικά με την ανάπλαση του ιστορικού κέντρου. Investigating attitudes for the regeneration of the historical centre of Neapoli, Crete, Greece. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 25ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Λεμεσό, Κύπρου 31 Οκτωβρίου 4 Νοεμβρίου 2011, Τόμος 15, Τεύχος Β, σελ Παρασκευοπούλου ΑΤ, Νεκτάριος ΠA, Φωτεινοπούλου Π, Νυδριώτη Ε, Στεργιόπουλος Γ και Λαμπρόπουλος Π, Διερεύνηση απόψεων σχετικά με την ανάπλαση του παραδοσιακού χωριού Λεονταρίου στην Αρκαδία. Investigating attitudes for the regeneration of the traditional village of Leontari, Arcadia, Greece. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 25ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Λεμεσό, Κύπρου 31 Οκτωβρίου 4 Νοεμβρίου 2011, Τόμος 15, Τεύχος Β, σελ Ζωνζήλου Γ και Παρασκευοπούλου ΑΤ, Η άποψη των επισκεπτών για το Άλσος Βεϊκου. Investigating attitudes for Alsos Veikou Park. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 25ου Συνεδρίου της 6/9

7 Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Λεμεσό, Κύπρου 31 Οκτωβρίου 4 Νοεμβρίου 2011, Τόμος 15, Τεύχος Β, σελ Tampoukou A, Paraskevopoulou A, Papafotiou M, and Koutsouris Α, Investigating the infrastructure of botanic gardens in supporting a joint action with environmental education centres. Sixth European Botanic Gardens Congress, Chios Island, Greece, 28 May-2 June European Botanic Gardens in a Changing World: Insights into Eurogard VI, Tampoukou A, Papafotiou M, Koutsouris A and Paraskevopoulou A, Botanic Gardens as a tool for environmental education of primary and secondary school students. Sixth European Botanic Gardens Congress, Chios Island, Greece, 28 May-2 June European Botanic Gardens in a Changing World: Insights into Eurogard VI, Tampoukou A, Papafotiou M, Koutsouris A and Paraskevopoulou A, Investigating differences in opinions and perceptions of teaching staff of environmental education centres in utilising botanic gardens. Sixth European Botanic Gardens Congress, Chios Island, Greece, 28 May-2 June European Botanic Gardens in a Changing World: Insights into Eurogard VI, Agorastou K, Paraskevopoulou A, Gkinis G, and Bargianni E, Management of the National Garden Strengthening the relationship between people, history and environment. Sixth European Botanic Gardens Congress, Chios Island, Greece, 28 May-2 June European Botanic Gardens in a Changing World: Insights into Eurogard VI, Αθανασίου Σ και Παρασκευοπούλου Α, Η διερεύνηση των απόψεων παιδιών πρωτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης για τις παιδικές χαρές. An investigation into primary school children s view on playgrounds. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 26ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Καλαμάτα Οκτωβρίου 2013, Τόμος Β, σελ Καμπέρη Ε και Παρασκευοπούλου Α, Σχεδιαστική πρόταση δημιουργίας θεραπευτικού κήπου στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Νοσημάτων Θώρακος Αθηνών «Η Σωτηρία». Design proposal for the development of a healing garden at the Thoracic Diseases General Hospital, Sotiria. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 26ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Καλαμάτα Οκτωβρίου 2013, Τόμος Β, σελ Παπαδοπούλου Α και Παρασκευοπούλου Α, Σχεδιαστική πρόταση δημιουργίας θεραπευτικού κήπου της Κλινικής «Άγιος Λουκάς» στο Πανόραμα Θεσσαλονίκης. Design proposal for the development of a healing garden at St. Luke s Hospital at Panorama, Thessaloniki. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 26ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Καλαμάτα Οκτωβρίου 2013, Τόμος Β, σελ Αποστολίδης Ε, Παπαφωτίου Μ, Παρασκευοπούλου Α και Βισίλια ΑΜ, Τα περιβόλια των αρχοντικών στον κάμπο της Χίου. The gardens of the mansions of Kampos, Chios. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 26ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Καλαμάτα Οκτωβρίου 2013, Τόμος Β, σελ Κανέλλου Η, Παπαφωτίου Μ, Οικονόμοθ Φ, Λύρα Δ, Knezevic S, Κάρτσωνας Ε, Ντούλας Ν, Παρασκευοπούλου Α, Νεκτάριος Π, Αλεξόπουλος Α, Μουρούτογλου Χ, Νηφάκης Κ και Καρράς Σ Εναλλακτικές μέθοδοι διαχείρισης της βλάστησης σε αρχαιολογικούς χώρους: χρήση φλογίστρου χλοοτάπητες αυτοφυών ποωδών. Alternative methods of managing vegetation on archaeological sites: use of flame and groundcover with native herbaceous plant species. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 26ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Καλαμάτα Οκτωβρίου 2013, Τόμος Β, σελ Papafotiou M, Kanellou E, Economou F, Paraskevopoulou A and Kartsonas E, Establishing wildflower meadows as groundcover for use in 7/9

8 archaeological sites. Proceedings of the International Conference on Changing Cities 2, Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece June 2015, pp Paraskevopoulou AT, and Dasenaki I, Investigating visitor perceptions at Alsos Veikou urban park. Proceedings of the International Conference on Changing Cities 2, Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece June 2015, pp Καμπέρη Ε., και Παρασκευοπούλου Α, Σχεδιαστική πρόταση ανάπλασης τμήματος της παραλίας της Γλυφάδας. Design proposal to regenerate Glyphada beach. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 27ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Βόλος Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 (under review). 26. Παρασκευοπούλου Α και Τριανταφύλλου Α, Το Αττικό Άλσος σε σχέση με την ικανοποίηση των αναγκών των επισκεπτών του. Attiko Alsos meeting the needs of its visitors. Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 27ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Βόλος Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 (under review). 27. Παρασκευοπούλου Α και Κεχρή ΠΕ, Η διερεύνηση του Κτήματος Συγγρού ως χώρου πρασίνου που να ικανοποιεί τις ανάγκες των επισκεπτών του. An investigation into Ktima Syggrou as a green space meeting the needs of its visitors, Πρακτικά Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, 27ου Συνεδρίου της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Επιστήμης Οπωροκηπευτικών, Βόλος Σεπτεμβρίου 2015 (under review). 28. Zilemenos C., and Paraskevopoulou A., An integrated design approach of a contemporary urban development. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 29. Paraskevopoulou A., Spentzas A., Lahaniotis K., Karapanos I., Perdikis D., and Londra P., The establishment of a wildflower meadow designed for people to harvest. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 30. Marougka E, and Paraskevopoulou A., The design of the surroundings of Rizarios Ecclesiastical School and a proposal for its regeneration. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 31. Katsika E, Paraskevopoulou A., and Trigas P., A design approach to protect and enhance a natural wetland in Attica (Greece). Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 32. Paraskevopoulou A., and Athanasiou S., Children s perception on the design of their playground. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 33. Fotia K, Paraskevopoulou A., Baltzoi P., Lykas C., Patakioutas G., Gizas G., and Karras G., Effects of recycled and grey water on the growth of ornamental shrubs used in urban green spaces of north-western Greece. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 34. Alevizos I, Paraskevopoulou A., Kamoutsis A., Psychogiou M., and Londra P., The impact of design on the environmental contribution of street trees in Kallithea, Athens. Under review for publication in Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). RESEARCH INTERESTS: Use of native plant species for creating sustainable landscapes including green roofs Substrate composition suitable for plant growth and green roofs Social attitudes and perceptions (questionnaire surveys) Historical sites Rural tourism SKILLS: Use of various types of computer software, e.g. Word 2010, Excel 2010, Powerpoint 2010, SPSS 17.0, Autocad 2011, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3 etc. Developed laboratory techniques and skilful use of laboratory materials and instruments. 8/9

9 Resourceful research for information on various subjects using various search engines and databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, Cab Abstracts, etc. and contacting people involved with issues under research. Commitment and enthusiasm in work. Highly motivated when faced by challenges. CERTIFICATES: First Certificate in English Certificate of Proficiency in English 9/9