CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Individual Information Full name: Michalis Nistikakis Father's name: George Date / Place of Birth: Polythea, Work address: UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA DEPARTMENT OF MUSICAL SCIENCE AND ART Egnatia 156, 54636 . Phone: 2310-891553, 6944323286 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] 2. Studies - Education 2007 Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Program in Advanced Computer and Communication Systems, (Direction: ICT & Education for Education & Production), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1990 Diploma in Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

3. Languages Greek,English, Italian, French.

4. Professional Activity 2014-Today Member of the Special Educational Staff (EEP) at the Department of Music Science and Art of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki. 2009-2013: Member of the Special Laboratory Teaching Staff (EEDIP I) at the Department of Music Science and Art of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, 2002-2008: Member of the Special Technical Laboratory Staff (ETEP-PE) at the Department of Music Science and Art of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki. 2002-Nowadays it is included in the lists of experts of the Thessaloniki Court of First Instance in the field of acoustic, electroacoustic, ambient noise and working noise. 1995-Today expert of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) in the field of acoustic, electroacoustic, ambient noise, and working noise. 1994-Today: Member of "HELLENIC ACOUSTICS INSTITUTE (EL.IN.A)", of the "European Acoustics Association (E.A.A) European Acoustics Association", 1993-2001: He collaborated with F.NAKAS SA as an acoustic and electroacoustic consultant in studies and arrangements of audio installations, music venues, and recording studios. 1991-Today: Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece. 1992-2001 Creation of a study office for the following activities: Technical Studies in Space Acoustics: Auditorium Acoustics - Soundproofing - Sound Protection of Buildings - Mechanical Noise and Vibration Studies - Industry Noise - Environmental - Transportation Noise Studies - Transportation Vibration Studies Constructions: Soundproofing of high demand professional spaces (recording studio - production, radio stations, entertainment centers) - home studio - home theater (soundproofing, acoustics, system interconnection, measurements, adjustment). Special constructions of acoustic space correction systems (eg 102FM Radio Station Macedonia studios, ERT3.). Custom (built) speakers for studios (monitors), special speakers for concert- venues, hi-end listening systems. Environmental, Industrial - Mechanical Noise and Vibration Measurements in accordance with all Greek and International Regulations - Resonance Time Measurements - Soundproofing of Constructions - Occupancy Indicators (RASTI, ALcons etc.) - Sound Quality Assessment Systems Preparation of technical studies of audiovisual systems for permanent installations. Writing and submitting technical specifications, specifications, calculations and drawings for all audiovisual systems, namely: Enhanced audio systems - Projection systems - Video and audio recording and broadcasting systems - Announcements - Conference and translation systems - Television systems - Television systems audiovisual systems. Special space construction (recording studio-production, home cinema - home theater). Collaboration with various companies and consulting firms as a specialist consultant on acoustic, electroacoustic, and sound protection studies. He has carried out a large number of studies of acoustic, electroacoustic, sound insulation, electromechanical installations, and has supervised the following works: 1990-2001: He worked with EUROSOUND SA as a specialist consultant in the field of electroacoustic, acoustic and noise studies. 1994-1995: He worked at Bon Studio SA as a studio-installer, in the department of professional audio systems, radio studio, recording studio. 1989-1991: He collaborated as a sound engineer with renowned artists (A. Protopsalti, “Avenue B” performances, at Chorus Live Thessaloniki, etc.). 1988-1989: Worked as a sound engineer and music producer at the Production and Broadcasting Studios (ON AIR) of A-103 Radio Station (Thessaloniki Independent Radio). Indicative projects: Study-design and supervision of shaping-acoustic correction work of the "Center for Research, Evolution and Observation of Musical Practice, Interpretation and Behavior" space and percussion room as a research extension of the Department of Sound and Music Technology of the Faculty of Music Science. Design-supervision of construction, studio spaces of the Music Technology Lab of TMET Technical support of the ceremony hall of U.O.M. in the areas of improving acoustics, sound insulation and electroacoustics. Sound Design and Sound At the Anniversary Concert "60 Years University of Macedonia (1957-2017)", "20 Years Department of Music Science and Art (1998-2018)" Tribute to the honorary doctor of the Department of Medicine MIKI THEODORAKI and his work (13/1/2018) at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Audio coverage of music, dance and theater events of TMET in the ceremonial hall as well as in other areas of U.O.M. Acoustic - electroacoustic study for the reconstruction of the theater "ANETON" Municipality of Thessaloniki (competition) Cultural Capital Organization of Thessaloniki. Acoustic-electro-acoustic study for the reconstruction of the theater "AVLAIA" (competition), Cultural Capital Organization of Thessaloniki. Acoustic-electro-acoustic study for the construction of the multipurpose conference-space of the Municipality of Langadas. Electroacoustic study for the construction of the cultural conference center of the Municipality of Sykes, Thessaloniki. Study-installation, conference center of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Study of the electroacoustic system of the multipurpose space of the Municipality of . Study of electroacoustic installation at the seat of the Organization of the European Capital of Culture Thessaloniki 1997. Study of electroacoustic, multipurpose hall of former cinema theater "ASTERIA", Municipality of Serres. Acoustic-electro-acoustic study for the construction of the new sports museum in Thessaloniki. Electroacoustic study for the upgrading of the Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki.

5. Publications 1. Papanikolaou, G., Psaroudakis, P.S. & Nistikakis, M. (1992). Measurements of Reverberation Time using Time Delay Spectrometry. Archives of Acoustics. 2. Nistikakis, M. (2006). Development of Virtual Acoustics Workshops environment for higher education. Postgraduate thesis.

6. Teaching notes Creating digital and printed course support material (in MS PowerPoint presentations, PDF slides, and photocopies) for the following subjects: Introduction to Acoustics, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2001. Electroacoustics, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2001. Laboratory of Music Technology I, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2003. Laboratory of Music Technology II, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2003. Special Issues in Acoustics, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2003. Architecture of Music venues, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2006. Psychoacoustics, Department of Music Science and Art, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki 2010. The teaching notes are enriched with new material each academic year and distributed to students in digital as well as printed, in addition to the suggested textbooks. In addition, English and Italian language courses have been offered to students under the ERASMUS program.

7. Participation in scientific meetings, conferences, etc. • 9/11/2019: Organizing a Scientific Day of the ART Lab: “The acoustics of the Byzantine temples. Presentation of methods of acoustic enhancement using modern electroacoustic systems: the evolution of Byzantine music sound techniques. Participation as a rapporteur on: "Using modern electroacoustic sound systems of Byzantine music". • 1992-2019: Participation in conferences, in Greece and abroad, on acoustic, music technology (AES Convention, ELINA: AKOYSTIKI), sound protection (Euronoise, Internoise). • 24/4/2019: Participation in a scientific day: “World Noise Awareness Day”. • 12/12/2017: Participation as a lecturer in the 1st day of audio studies on "Acoustics". • 1992-2019: Participation in conferences, in Greece and abroad, on acoustic, music technology (AES Convention, ELINA: AKOYSTIKI), sound protection (Euronoise, Internoise). • 26/5/2009: Organization of a Scientific Seminar "From the Architecture of Music to the Music of Architecture", with the participation of N. Tsinika, Professor of the Department of Architectural Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, ., In the context of the May Music Festival of TMET. • 11/12/2007. Seminar on the presentation of the results of the project "Real-time broadcasting of cultural events online", organized by the AUTh Laboratory of Electroacoustic and Television Systems. • October 2005: Participation as a lecturer in the forum: "Education and Music Technologies" of the educational informative two-day event entitled "Sound Arts and Technologies". • December 2004: Participation as rapporteur on: "Workplace noise and impacts on work" at the Conference "Protecting Health at Work" at the National Institute of Public Administration & Self-Government Training Institute in Athens. • May 2004: Attendance on a seminar on "The television coverage of the 2004 Olympic Games", organized in the framework of the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Video recording and DVD creation of the workshop. • November 2003: Two-day seminar by Meyer Sound Laboratories on "Line Array Theory". • May 2001: A two-day percussion seminar by Nikos Touliatos at the St. Paul Municipal Conservatory. Participation in the Concert at the Forest Theater. • December 2000: Participation as a lecturer at the Second Symposium of Music Informatics of the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, entitled: "Presentation of activities in the field of Music Informatics of the Department of Music Science and Art of the University of Macedonia" • April 1999: A two-day seminar by Meyer Sound Laboratories on "Electrostatics and Modern Measurement Methods". • 12/2/1997 AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY Greek Section Meeting: "Presentation of the TEF 20 metering system and some views on all acoustic parameters and their interpretation" at the Ceremonial Hall of the School of Architecture in EM. PI. • 16/12/1996 Workshop on "EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM - AUTO EMISSIONS AND EUROPEAN HARMONY PROGRAMS", held at Hotel Caravel. • 17/4/1994: Hellenic Acoustic Society Conference at TEE on "Hearing Problems in Entertainment Centers". Hellenic Acoustic Company under the supervision of the Technical Chamber of Greece and the NTUA Audio Lab. 8. Research project 2019- Participation in the project "HapticSOUND", which aims to create a system of analysis and documentation of traditional musical instruments of the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (NCE), through the "ArtsLab" laboratory. 2018-2019 Project support: GSRT funding for the years 2016-2017 (As a reward for participating in competitive 2017 programs (As a reward for participating in EU competitive programs) of the project "Improved Children Auditory REhabilitation - Speech processing cues in children with hearing impairment (iCARE) -FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN-607139 "and lasting from 19/1/2018 to 18/1/2019, with Professor Areti Okalkidou of the Educational and Social Policy Division of PAMAK. 2009- Research work on the creation of an interactive communication-education system for people with severe deafness problems in rhythm and music perception.

9. Research Interests: Multi-channel recording & playback systems Design of electroacoustic systems Acoustic design of spaces Environmental and Workplace Noise. Musical Instrument Acoustics. Auditorium acoustics & sound systems. Internet, distance education. Development of data collection applications in a computer environment (sound-vibration systems, biomedical technology systems, applications for people with hearing and vision problems). Development of signal processing applications (voice processing, compression techniques).