User:Menelaos.Pappas

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Surname: Pappas
Forename: Menelaos
Nationality: Hellenic ( Greek )
Gender: Male
Birth Date: September 1st, 1978
Birth Place: Ioannina, Greece
Language: Greek, English
Undergraduate Studies: Diploma (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics ( 2002 - University of Patras, Greece )
Postgraduate Studies: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering ( 2008 - University of Patras, Greece )

Dissertation Title:
Development of a Methodology for Digital Human Motion Modeling to Improve the Ergonomic Design of Products and Workspaces
An Application in the Automotive Industry
Position: Research Engineer ( 2002 - 2008 )
R&D Group: Advanced Human-Centered Design Techniques
Laboratory: Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation ( Director: Prof. G. Chryssolouris )
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics
Organization: University of Patras


[edit] Research Fields

[edit] Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs)

  • Shared VEs for Multi-user Navigation and Interaction
  • Virtual Showrooms for On-line Product Demonstration and Customization
  • Web-based Collaborative Product Design

[edit] Computer-Aided Ergonomics

  • Comfort / Discomfort Modeling
  • Ergonomic Evaluation of Assembly Processes
  • Human-centered Product Design

[edit] Data Analysis and Modeling

  • Analysis of Means / Variance (ANOM / ANOVA)
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Multiple Functional Regression

[edit] Digital Human Modeling (DHM)

  • Digital Motion Reconstruction from Motion Capture Data
  • Human Motion Adaptation
  • Human Motion Analysis and Modeling

[edit] Industrial Applications on Virtual Reality (VR)

  • Data Glove based Interaction Metaphors for Realistic Virtual Objects Manipulation
  • Immersive Assembly Environments
  • On-line Virtual Product Catalogues (VRML / X3D based)
  • Virtual Assembly Design and Simulation
  • Virtual Prototype Design and Functional Simulation


[edit] List of Scientific Publications

[edit] Book Chapters

  1. Sacco M., C. Redaelli, C. Constantinescu, G. Lawson, M. D'Cruz and M. Pappas. DiFac: Digital Factory for Human Oriented Production System, Human-Computer Interaction: HCI Applications and Services (ISBN 978-3-540-73109-2), Jacko J.A. (Ed.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg (July 2007), pp.1140-1149.
    Book Contents | Abstract | Full Article (1,013 K)
  2. Mavrikios D., M. Pappas, M. Kotsonis, V. Karabatsou and G. Chryssolouris. Digital Humans for Virtual Assembly Evaluation, Digital Human Modeling (ISBN 978-3-540-73318-8), Duffy V.G. (Ed.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg (July 2007), pp.939-948.
    Book Contents | Abstract | Full Article (1,573 K)
  3. Pappas M., V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios and G. Chryssolouris. Ergonomic Evaluation of Virtual Assembly Tasks, Digital Enterprise Technology: Perspectives and Future Challenges (ISBN 978-0-387-49863-8), Cunha P.F. and Maropoulos P.G. (Eds.), Springer-Verlag, New York (July 2007), pp.511-518.
    Book Contents | Abstract | Full Article (676 K)
  4. Chryssolouris G., M. Pappas, V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios and K. Alexopoulos. A Shared VE for Collaborative Product Development in Manufacturing Enterprises, Collaborative Product Design and Manufacturing Methodologies and Applications (ISBN 978-1-84628-801-2), Li W.D., Ong S.K., Nee A.Y.C. and McMahon C. (Eds.), Springer London (June 2007), pp.59-70.
    Book Contents | Abstract | Full Article (884 K)
  5. Mavrikios D., M. Pappas, V. Karabatsou and G. Chryssolouris. A New Concept for Collaborative Product & Process Design within a Human-oriented Collaborative Manufacturing Environment, The Future of Product Development (ISBN 978-3-540-69819-7), Krause F.L. (Ed.), Springer Berlin Heidelberg (April 2007), pp.301-310.
    Book Contents | Abstract | Full Article (332 K)

[edit] Journal Publications

  1. Mavrikios D., V. Karabatsou, M. Pappas and G. Chryssolouris. An Efficient Approach to Human Motion Modeling for the Verification of Human-Centric Product Design and Manufacturing in Virtual Environments, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, (Vol. 23, Issue 5, Oct. 2007), pp.533-543.
    SummaryPlus | Full Text + Links | PDF (723 K)
  2. Alexopoulos K., D. Mavrikios, M. Pappas, E. Ntelis, and G. Chryssolouris. Multi-Criteria Upper-Body Human Motion Adaptation, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, (Vol. 20, No. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2007), pp.57-70.
    SummaryPlus | Full Text + Links | PDF (970 K)
  3. Pappas M., V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios and G. Chryssolouris. Development of a Web-based Collaboration Platform for Manufacturing Product and Process Design Evaluation using Virtual Reality Techniques, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, (Vol. 19, No. 8, Dec. 2006), pp.805-814.
    SummaryPlus | Full Text + Links | PDF (970 K)
  4. Mavrikios D., V. Karabatsou, K. Alexopoulos, M. Pappas, P. Gogos and G. Chryssolouris. An Approach to Human Motion Analysis and Modelling, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, (Vol. 36, Issue 11, Nov. 2006), pp.979-989.
    SummaryPlus | Full Text + Links | PDF (461 K)

[edit] Refereed Conference Papers

  1. Pappas M., V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios, K. Smparounis and G. Chryssolouris. A Collaboration Platform for Product Design Evaluation, Demonstration and Customization, Proceedings of the IFAC Workshop on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control (IFAC MIM’07), Budapest, Hungary, (November 2007), pp.145-150.
  2. Pedrazzoli P., D. Rovere, C. Constantinescu, J. Bathelt, M. Pappas, P. Depince, G. Chryssolouris, C. Boer and E. Westkaemper. High Value Adding Virtual Reality Tools for Networked Customer-Driven Factory, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology (DET 2007), Bath, U.K., (September 2007), pp.347-352.
  3. Sacco M., C. Redaelli, C. Constantinescu, G. Lawson, M. D'Cruz and M. Pappas. DiFac: Digital Factory for Human Oriented Production System, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2007), Vol.4, LNCS 4553, Beijing, P.R. China, (July 2007), pp.1140-1149.
    Abstract | Full Article (1,013 K)
  4. Mavrikios D., M. Pappas, M. Kotsonis, V. Karabatsou and G. Chryssolouris. Digital Humans for Virtual Assembly Evaluation, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Digital Human Modeling (HCII 2007), Vol.12, LNCS 4561, Beijing, P.R. China, (July 2007), pp.939-948.
    Abstract | Full Article (1,573 K)
  5. Pavlopoulos C., C. Lalas, M. Pappas, V. Karabatsou, and G. Chryssolouris. Product design and prototyping in the textile industry with the help of virtual reality techniques, Proceedings of the 40th CIRP International Seminar on Manufacturing Systems, Liverpool, U.K., (May-June 2007).
  6. Mavrikios D., M. Pappas, V. Karabatsou and G. Chryssolouris. A new concept for collaborative product & process design within a human-oriented Collaborative Manufacturing Environment, Proceedings of the 17th CIRP Design Conference, Berlin, Germany, (March 2007), pp.301-310.
    Abstract | Full Article (332 K)
  7. Mavrikios D., V. Karabatsou, M. Pappas, K. Alexopoulos and G. Chryssolouris. An integrated VR-based simulation environment for the assessment of process and human factors in assembly, Proceedings of the 1st CIRP International Seminar on Assembly Systems, Stuttgart, Germany, (November 2006), pp.301-305.
  8. Pappas M., D. Mavrikios, V. Karabatsou and G. Chryssolouris. VR-based methods and developments for assembly verification, Proceedings of the 1st CIRP International Seminar on Assembly Systems, Stuttgart, Germany, (November 2006), pp.295-300.
  9. Pappas M., V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios and G. Chryssolouris. Ergonomic Evaluation of Virtual Assembly Tasks, Proceedings of the 3rd International CIRP-sponsored Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology (DET'06), Setubal, Portugal, (September 2006), Paper ID: F96_PH5.
    Full Text | PDF (996 K)
  10. Alexopoulos K., M. Pappas, V. Karabatsou, D. Mavrikios and G. Chryssolouris. Human Motion Adaptation: A Multi-Criteria Approach, Proceedings of the SAE Digital Human Modeling for Design and Engineering Conference, Lyon, France, (July 2006), Paper ID: 2006-01-2351 - (Edited in CD-ROM).
    Summary
  11. Chryssolouris G., M. Pappas and V. Karabatsou. Posture based discomfort modeling using neural networks, Proceedings of the IFAC Conference on Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control, Athens, Greece, (October 2004), pp.19-23.
  12. Pappas M., D. Fragos, K. Alexopoulos and V. Karabatsou. Development of a three-finger grasping technique on a VR glove, Proceedings of the 2nd Virtual Concept Conference, Biarritz, France, (November 2003), pp.279-283.


[edit] Relevant Events

  • Virtual Concept 2008, 13-15 October 2008, Beijing, China
  • 6th Congress on Applications of Virtual Reality (CARVI)
  • 5th International CIRP Digital Enterprise Technology Conference (DET)


[edit] Suggested Bibliography

[edit] Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs)

  • Burdea G, Coiffet P (2003) Virtual Reality Technology, Second Edition, (ISBN: 0471360899).
  • Churchill EF, Snowdon DN, Munro AJ (2001) CollaborativeVirtual Environments (Digital Places and Spaces forInteraction). Series: Computer Supported Cooperative Work, (ISBN: 1-85233-244-1).
  • Li WD, Ong SK, Nee AYC, McMahon C (2007) Collaborative Product Design and Manufacturing Methodologies and Applications, (ISBN: 978-1-84628-801-2).
  • Luo Y (2004) Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering. First International Conference CDVE 2004, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, September 19-22, 2004, Proceedings Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 3190, (ISBN: 3-540-23149-8).
  • Sherman WR, Craig AB (2002) Understanding Virtual Reality: Interface, Application, and Design, (ISBN: 1558603530).
  • Sriram RD, Logcher RD (2002) Distributed and Integrated Collaborative Engineering Design, (ISBN: 0972506403).
  • Stanney KM (2002) Handbook of Virtual Environments: Design, Implementation, and Applications (Human Factors and Ergonomics), (ISBN: 080583270X).

[edit] Digital Human Modeling (DHM)

  • 3D Human Modeling and Animation, 2nd Edition, (ISBN: 978-0-471-21548-6), by Ratner, P., Wiley (Ed.), New York, NY, 2003.
  • 3D Modeling and Animation: Synthesis and Analysis Techniques for the Human Body, (ISBN: 1-59140-299-9), by Sarris, N., and Strintzis, M., IRM Press (Ed.), Hershey, PA, 2005.
  • Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work (ISBN: 978-0-415-28520-9), by Pheasant, S., Taylor & Francis (Ed.), 1998.
  • Digital Human Modeling: 1st International Conference on Digital Human Modeling, (ISBN: 978-3-540-73318-8), by Duffy, V., Springer-Verlag (Ed.), 2007.
  • Digital Human Modeling for Vehicle and Workplace Design, (ISBN: 978-0-7680-0687-2), by Chaffin, D., Society of Automotive Engineers (Ed.), Warrendale, PA, 2001.
  • Ergonomic software tools in product and workplace design: a review of recent developments in human modelling and other design aids, (ISBN: 3-932160-11-8), Landau, K. (Ed.), IfAO Institut für Arbeitsorganisation, Stuttgart, Germany, 2000.
  • Handbook of human factors and ergonomics, 3rd Edition, (ISBN: 978-0-4714-4917-1), Salvendy G. (Ed.), 2006.
  • Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 978-0-4152-7377-0), by Bridger, R., McGraw-Hill Inc., 2003.
  • SAE Digital Human Modeling for Design and Engineering Conference Proceedings (ISBN: 0768008123), Society of Automotive Engineers (Ed.), Warrendale, PA, 2001.
  • What Engineers and Managers Need to Know About Human Factors, (ISBN: 978-0-7680-0975-0), by Gabriel R., Society of Automotive Engineers (Ed.), 2003.