Curriculum vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Vasileios Machairas
82, Filellinon, 51100 Grevena (Greece)
(+30)6942055297
(+30)2462087787
[email protected]
www.vasilis.maheras.gr www.ep-an.gr
Skype facebook:vasemax
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I finished my Ph.D. studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My Doctorate Thesis is
entitled "Optimized control of building shading systems and thermostat". My research
interests are about optimization of building design and control (and building calibration and
diagnostics with the help of optimization methods).
I'm interested participating in building projects where optimization of the building design is
desired (regarding energy, cost and environmental efficiency).
I'm an experienced building (and energy for greek codes) auditor and I own advanced
measurement equipment as below:
-Surveying equipment (total station, GNSS system and laser distance meter)
-Thermal camera
-Humidity and temperature data-loggers
-Portable indoor air quality CO2 meter
-Light meter
-Sound meter
-Anemometer
-EMF meter (50MHz to 3.5GHz)
and I will get a U-value meter soon.
I'm building my own software tools regarding optimization of building design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
23 Sep 2016–Present
Lecturer
University of Thessaly, Department of Civil Engineering, Volos (Greece)
-I'm teaching Building Construction.
http://eclass.uth.gr/eclass/courses/MHXC219/
11 May 2010–Present
Director and co-founder
MACHAIRAS BROS CO
Theodorou Ziaka 37, 51100 Grevena (Greece)
www.ep-an.gr
I'm the co-founder of the consulting company MACHAIRA BROS CO (AFOI MACHAIRA OE) at
Grevena (www.ep-an.gr). We support all of the project development cycle, from planning and design,
to complete building construction. Our company services include economic/business plans and
engineering studies for project funding proposals too. I'm responsible for all of the engineering part of
the projects.
AFOI MACHAIRA OE is a Grade A portal for farmers regarding the unified system of payments
administration, supporting more than 1000 farmers at Grevena region.
Business or sector Project Consulting and Administration, Grade A' Portal for farmers
19 Mar 2003–Present
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Civil engineer
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Vasileios Machairas
Freelancer consulting and designing engineer
Filellinon 82, 51100 Grevena (Greece)
www.vasilis.maheras.gr
I'm a licensed civil engineer since 2003.
Business or sector Professional, scientific and technical activities
1 Mar 2006–30 Apr 2008
Civil engineer
Egnatia Odos S.A., Kozani (Greece)
General supervising of international road construction. Supervising the project management using
Primavera.
1 Oct 2002–30 Sep 2004
Civil engineer
GLASSCON S.A., Thessaloniki and Athens (Greece)
Structural and energy design and planning of glass and shading constructions (intelligent building
skins). Full project management, from meetings with clients, to project scheduling and design, to
project construction.
1999–2001
Civil engineer
IONIOS S.A., Grevena (Greece)
Scheduling, planning and supervising of international road construction. Making use of surveying
equipment and software.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
16 Oct 2003–15 Dec 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Building Design and Control
Optimization
EQF level 8
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering, Thessaloniki (Greece)
Dissertation titled "Optimized control of building shading systems and thermostat"
Oct 1996–Mar 2003
Civil Engineer
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering, Thessaloniki (Greece)
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s)
Greek
Other language(s)
English
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production
C1
C2
B2
B2
C1
A1
A1
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH B2
French
A1
A1
A1
Basic French
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Organisational / managerial skills
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-excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills gained through my experience as the
director of MACHAIRAS BROS CO leading a team of 10 people to provide services to more than
1000 clients.
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Job-related skills
Vasileios Machairas
-project administration.
-research.
-optimization of technical problems using search algorithms.
-software programming.
-building designing: architectural, structural, energy simulation, environmental, economic and business
plans.
-photorealistic 3D visualization and first person walkthroughs (virtual and augmented reality).
-GIS.
-use of "structure from motion" methods for 3D point cloud creation.
-advanced building auditing using scientific equipment such as:
1. Infrared camera
2. 4 environmental dataloggers
3. Moisture meter
4. CO2 meter
5. Luxmeter
6. Anemometer
7. Sound meter
8. EMF meter
9. Total station and GNSS
Digital competence
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information
processing
Communication
Content
creation
Safety
Problem
solving
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Proficient user
Digital competences - Self-assessment grid
Using Primavera Project Management
-I'm an experienced programmer on C# and JAVA.
-I'm an experienced energy building modeller using: energyplus, esp-r, radiance, ecotect, epa-nr, TEEKENAK.
-I'm an expert on using optimization algorithms to solve technical problems. I use general optimization
software like Matlab and GenOpt or custom designed by me.
-I'm an experienced structural designer for buildings using Eurocodes.
-I'm an excellent 3D CAD designer using BIM technologies.
-I'm an advanced user of Microsoft Office.
-I can use UNITY3D well enough to produce virtual and augmented reality project models.
-I can use project management software like Microsoft Project and Primavera Project Management.
-I have good knowledge of GIS software like QGIS and webGIS.
Other skills
-I have a good mathematical background on artificial intelligence technologies like optimization, data
mining, machine learning and computer vision.
-I'm an experienced motorcyclist.
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Driving licence
Vasileios Machairas
A, B
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Honours and awards
-Qualified to 2 out of 3 qualification rounds (at 11th place out of 75 people) for taking place to the
International Mathematical Olympiad (1994)
-I have been selected to peer-review papers for publication to these journals:
•International Journal of Automation in Construction – Elsevier.
•International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment – Elsevier.
•International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making – World Scientific.
•International Journal of Buildings – MDPI.
•Sustainability - MDPI.
•International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering (IJCSYSE) - InterScience
•Journal of Environmental Planning and Management - ScholarOne
Publications
Journal papers:
Title: Algorithms for Optimization of Building Design: a Review
Authors: Vasileios Machairas, Aris Tsangrassoulis, Kleo Axarli
Journal: Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews (Volume 31, March 2014, Pages 101-112)
5 year impact factor: 7,896
Number of citations: 85
Conference papers:
Title: Simplified design of a specular slat profile curve using 2D ray tracing and genetic algorithms
Authors: Aris Tsangrassoulis, Vasileios Machairas, Kleo Axarli
Conference: Building Simulation 2013, 13th International Conference of the International Building
Performance Simulation Association, Chambery, France, August 26-28, session LT3, Pages 36673672
Title: Using optimization algorithms for better building design: a practical case study to a small industry
building
Authors: Vasileios Machairas
Conference: 1st Energy Tech Forum, Athens, 1η April 2016
Ερευνητικό έργο
Other research related work:
• Collaboration with prof. Salvatore Carlucci (Norway, Civil and Transport Engineering) to build the
optimization tools for the paper (reference at the acknowledgements): Carlucci, Salvatore; Cattarin,
Giulio; Causone, Francesco; Pagliano, Lorenzo. (2015) Multi-objective optimization of a nearly zeroenergy building based on thermal and visual discomfort minimization using a non-dominated sorting
genetic algorithm (NSGA-II). Energy and Buildings. vol. 104.
• Coupling the genetic algorithm of the JGAP software package to the general optimization software
GenOpt of Berkeley University.
• Coupling the simple genetic algorithm and the multi-objective NSGA-II of the ECJ software package
to the general optimization software GenOpt.
• Coupling the Radiance program to the general optimization software GenOpt.
• Internet blogging (http://vasilis.maheras.gr/tutorial-on-genopt-with-radiance/?lang=en) on coupling
Radiance to GenOpt. The work of Khaled Nassar, which is presented at «Radiance Workshop 2012»,
Copenhagen, is based on this information.
• Internet blogging (http://vasilis.maheras.gr/optimization-algorithms-for-genopt/?lang=en) about the
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use of optimization algorithms to optimize building design and control. Several Ph.D. students have
contacted me and I supported them on solving optimization problems.
• Code support on open source projects like JGAP, which I improved the performance of the genetic
algorithm.
• Coupling Matlab program to Energyplus building performance program to use the optimization
algorithms for solving building related problems.
• I own special scientific equipement to measure and datalog several environmental variables. I've
successfully used them to many practical building applications (infrared camera, geodetic station,
GNSS system, humidity and temperature data loggers, lux meter, decibel meter, CO2 meter,
anemometer and high frequency EMF meter).
Certifications
Certifications:
•Energy Certification of Thermal Systems of Buildings using Greek Codes. Technical Chamber of
Greece, Thessaloniki, December 2013
•Energy Certification of Cooling Systems of Buildings using Greek Codes. Technical Chamber of
Greece, Thessaloniki, November 2013
•Energy Certification of Buildings using Greek Codes. Technical Chamber of Greece, Thessaloniki,
October 2013
•Energy Auditor for all building classes. Greek Ministry of Reconstruction of Production, Environment
and Energy, April 2012
•Grade A portal for farmers regarding the unified system of payments administration (certification for
the company AFOI MACHAIRA OE. Vasileios Machairas is the co-owner and the director of the
portal). OPEKEPE – Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid, April
2014 to December 2020
•Certified trainer for all modules regarding nZEB design and construction. SouthZEB program, April
2016
Seminars
•DORMA Glas systems, Germany, July 2003
•WAREMA shading systems, Germany, November 2003
•COLT shading systems, Austria, November 2003
•Primavera Project Management. Egnatia Odos S.A., Thessaloniki, December 2006
•Energy Modeling and Energy Certification of Buildings. Technical Chamber of Greece, Kozani, June
2009
•Energy Efficiency of Buildings. Technical Chamber of Greece, Kozani, November 2009
•Building Energy Modeling. Technical Chamber of Greece, Kozani, February 2011
Conferences
Conference attendance:
•1st International Conference on Fire Protection of Cultural Heritage,
Thessaloniki, 1-2 June 2000
•2o National Conference of Earthquake Engineering
Thessaloniki, 28-30 November 2001
•5th EUROMECH SOLID MECHANICS CONFERENCE (ESMC-5),
Thessaloniki, 17-22 August 2003
•1o Symposium of the Hellenic Illumination Committee, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
OF DAYLIGHT APPLICATIONS, Athens, 26-27 February 2004
•Day Conference "Technical Software on Building Analysis and Design"
Thessaloniki, 8 April 2005
Memberships
-member of Technical Chamber of Greece,
-member of Civil Engineering Group of Greece,
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-member of Grade A' Portal Union of Greece,
-member of local motorcyclists club.
References
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References available on request.
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Language passport
Vasileios Machairas
Mother tongue(s)
Other language(s)
Greek
English, French
English
Self-assessment of language skills
UNDERSTANDING
Listening
SPEAKING
Reading
Spoken interaction
WRITING
Spoken production
Writing
C1
C2
B2
B2
C1
Proficient user
Proficient user
Independent user
Independent user
Proficient user
Certificates and diplomas
Title
Awarding body
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH B2
University of Cambridge
Date
Level*
12/1991
B2
Linguistic and intercultural experience
Description
Duration
–
–
French
Self-assessment of language skills
UNDERSTANDING
Listening
Reading
SPEAKING
Spoken interaction
WRITING
Spoken production
Writing
A1
A1
A1
A1
A1
Basic user
Basic user
Basic user
Basic user
Basic user
Certificates and diplomas
* Indicate level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) if specified on certificate or diploma.
The Europass Language Passport is part of the European Language Portfolio developed by the Council of Europe
(www.coe.int/portfolio).
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Language passport
Vasileios Machairas
Title
Awarding body
Basic French
Πιστοποιητικό Επιμόρφωσης του Ινστιτούτου
Διαρκούς Εκπαίδευσης Ενηλίκων της Γ.Γ.Ε.Ε.
Date
Level*
06/06/2006
A1
Linguistic and intercultural experience
Description
–
Duration
–
* Indicate level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) if specified on certificate or diploma.
The Europass Language Passport is part of the European Language Portfolio developed by the Council of Europe
(www.coe.int/portfolio).
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Understanding
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Self-assessment grid
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Basic User
Basic User
Independent user
Independent user
Proficient user
Proficient user
I can understand familiar words and
very basic phrases concerning myself,
my family and immediate concrete
surroundings when people speak
slowly and clearly.
I can understand phrases and the
highest frequency vocabulary related
to areas of most immediate personal
relevance (e.g. very basic personal
and family information, shopping,
local area, employment). I can catch
the main point in short, clear, simple
messages and announcements.
I can understand the main points of clear
standard speech on familiar matters
regularly encountered in work, school,
leisure, etc. I can understand the main
point of many radio or TV programmes
on current affairs or topics of personal or
professional interest when the delivery is
relatively slow and clear.
I can understand extended speech and
lectures and follow even complex lines
of argument provided the topic is
reasonably familiar. I can understand
most TV news and current affairs
programmes. I can understand the
majority of films in standard dialect.
I can understand extended speech
even when it is not clearly structured
and when relationships are only
implied and not signalled explicitly. I
can understand television
programmes and films without too
much effort.
I have no difficulty in understanding any
kind of spoken language, whether live
or broadcast, even when delivered at
fast native speed, provided I have some
time to get familiar with the accent.
I can understand familiar names, words
and very simple sentences, for
example on notices and posters or in
catalogues.
I can read very short, simple texts. I
can find specific, predictable
information in simple everyday
material such as advertisements,
prospectuses, menus and timetables
and I can understand short simple
personal letters.
I can understand texts that consist
mainly of high frequency everyday or jobrelated language. I can understand the
description of events, feelings and
wishes in personal letters.
I can read articles and reports
concerned with contemporary
problems in which the writers adopt
particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can
understand contemporary literary
prose.
I can understand long and complex
factual and literary texts, appreciating
distinctions of style. I can understand
specialised articles and longer
technical instructions, even when they
do not relate to my field.
I can read with ease virtually all forms of
the written language, including abstract,
structurally or linguistically complex
texts such as manuals, specialised
articles and literary works.
I can interact in a simple way provided
the other person is prepared to repeat
or rephrase things at a slower rate of
speech and help me formulate what I'm
trying to say. I can ask and answer
simple questions in areas of immediate
need or on very familiar topics.
I can communicate in simple and
routine tasks requiring a simple and
direct exchange of information on
familiar topics and activities. I can
handle very short social exchanges,
even though I can't usually
understand enough to keep the
conversation going myself.
I can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in an area where
the language is spoken. I can enter
unprepared into conversation on topics
that are familiar, of personal interest or
pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,
hobbies, work, travel and current
events).
I can interact with a degree of fluency
and spontaneity that makes regular
interaction with native speakers quite
possible. I can take an active part in
discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my
views.
I can express myself fluently and
spontaneously without much obvious
searching for expressions. I can use
language flexibly and effectively for
social and professional purposes. I
can formulate ideas and opinions with
precision and relate my contribution
skilfully to those of other speakers.
I can take part effortlessly in any
conversation or discussion and have a
good familiarity with idiomatic
expressions and colloquialisms. I can
express myself fluently and convey finer
shades of meaning precisely. If I do
have a problem I can backtrack and
restructure around the difficulty so
smoothly that other people are hardly
aware of it.
I can use simple phrases and
sentences to describe where I live and
people I know.
I can use a series of phrases and
sentences to describe in simple
terms my family and other people,
living conditions, my educational
background and my present or most
recent job.
I can connect phrases in a simple way in
order to describe experiences and
events, my dreams, hopes and
ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and
explanations for opinions and plans. I
can narrate a story or relate the plot of a
book or film and describe my reactions.
I can present clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
subjects related to my field of interest. I
can explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
I can present clear, detailed
descriptions of complex subjects
integrating sub-themes, developing
particular points and rounding off with
an appropriate conclusion.
I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing
description or argument in a style
appropriate to the context and with an
effective logical structure which helps
the recipient to notice and remember
significant points.
I can write a short, simple postcard, for
example sending holiday greetings. I
can fill in forms with personal details,
for example entering my name,
nationality and address on a hotel
registration form.
I can write short, simple notes and
messages. I can write a very simple
personal letter, for example thanking
someone for something.
I can write simple connected text on
topics which are familiar or of personal
interest. I can write personal letters
describing experiences and impressions.
I can write clear, detailed text on a wide
range of subjects related to my
interests. I can write an essay or
report, passing on information or giving
reasons in support of or against a
particular point of view. I can write
letters highlighting the personal
significance of events and experiences.
I can express myself in clear, wellstructured text, expressing points of
view at some length. I can write about
complex subjects in a letter, an essay
or a report, underlining what I consider
to be the salient issues. I can select a
style appropriate to the reader in mind.
I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text
in an appropriate style. I can write
complex letters, reports or articles
which present a case with an effective
logical structure which helps the
recipient to notice and remember
significant points. I can write summaries
and reviews of professional or literary
works.
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Spoken
interaction]
Writing
Spoken
production
Writing
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