Sustainable Energy

Antonis Konstantinides

E-Mail: ***************@*******.**

Date of Birth: 25/11/85

Nationality: Greek Cypriot

Language fluency: English, Greek

Personal Profile

• computer literature,

• accurate on my meetings/deadlines,

• friendly,

• team worker,

• hardworking

• willing to learn more and more.

Education and Qualifications

2010-2011: Cardiff University, Wales, UK

MSc in Sustainable Energy and the Environment-Grade 63%

Dissertation for the accomplishment of the MSc in Sustainable Energy and the Environment was Assessment of Alternative fuels for Aviation Industry.

Some modules taken to my postgraduate studies are Earth & Society, Risk and Hazard Management in the Energy Sector, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 1&2, Energy Management, Energy Studies, Low Carbon Footprint, Fuels and Energy Systems, Sustainable Energy and Environment case study, Waste Management & Recycling.

2006-2010: Cardiff University, Wales, UK

BENG in Civil Engineering-Second Class Honors Division Two

En1025 Drawing, Design and Cad B, En1026 Mechanics

En1027 Environmental Fluid Mechanics, En1029 Laboratory

En1030 Structural Mechanics, En1042 Computing 1

En1045 Engineering Analysis 1, En1046 Engineering Analysis 2

En1047 Communication Skills In English And Professional Studies,En1304 Surveying And Construction,En1305 Engineering Geology And Soil Mechanics,En1306 Material Science And Construction Materials,En2001 Engineering Analysis,En2005 Structural Design,En2006 Engineering Analysis, En2008 Computing 2,En2009 Introduction To Economics, Law, Accounting And Management Science,En2010 Laboratory, En2304 Metals and Steel Structures

En2306 Structural Analysis and Solid Mechanics, En2308 Soil Mechanics, En2309 Hydraulics,En2311 Field Studies of the Natural and Built Environment

En2312 Concrete Structures And Materials,En2001 Engineering Analysis,En2006 Engineering Analysis,En3004 Business Management,En3100 Project,En3302 Structural Analysis,En3303 Water Engineering,En3304 Geotechnical Engineering En3307 Structural Design Studies,En3308 Continuum Solid Mechanics,En3309 Civil Engineering Design,En3311 Concrete Materials And Structures,En3401 Waste Management And Recycling

09/01/2006-09/06/2006: Bridge Programme

I have attended to the English Language Programme in Cardiff called the Bridge Programme and got overall score of 6.0 in IELTS exams.

2003-2005: Cyprus Army

I have joined to Greek Cypriot Army for 25 months as the military service in my country Cyprus where it is compulsory and I got my certification of military service successfully.

2000-2003: High School

I have joined to high school of Ap. Peter & Paul Lyceum in Limassol, Cyprus and I have been awarded a certification of leaving the school of 18 1/11.

Extra Qualifications

November 2011 – July 2012: Level 1 Certificate in Book Keeping

Cash Book, Balance Sheet, Provision for Depreciation, Ledger Account, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation Statement and so on.

November 2011- March 2012: ECDL Certificate

1) Concepts of Information Technology (IT), 2) Using the Computer and Managing Files, 3) Word Processing, 4) Spreadsheets, 5) Database, 6) Presentation, 7) Information and Communication

Work Experience

07/2005-08/2005

Working in UK Company having its storage room in Cyprus. Job description packaging envelopes with specific orders that the clients required.

2003-2005: Cyprus Army

I have joined to Greek Cypriot Army for 25 months as a soldier.

Key Skills

Enthusiasm and Problem Solving

• As an imaginative and enthusiastic person, I am keen to push boundaries to solve problems, in order to find new and innovating solutions and possibilities

• Doing my military service and studying at Cardiff University, helped me to build a responsible and confident personality, with a sharp sense of decision-making skills

Assertiveness and Organization

• Doing my military service at the age of 18 I have to build a confident and independent personality

• Arriving to UK and facing my new life, I have to follow an effective action to get into university and I always have had present the potential for further development

• I am passionate for learning and continuing improvement, always looking for ways in which to develop skills and make good use of lateral thinking

Teamwork, leadership and transferable skills

• Being committed to my studies (especially sustainable energy studies) and with my increasingly improving communication skills, showing me the importance of hard work, teamwork and leadership, amongst many other significant transferable skills

• After various years of working individually or as part of the team, I demonstrated ability to work under significant pressure with a high degree of accuracy

• I am eager to take part in the engineering world, learn as much as possible, and put in practice all the knowledge gained so far at university and consequently outcome positive, practical and significant contributions

Interests

Culture:

Being fluent in two languages (Greek and English), I do not only have an useful tool to enjoy my passion for different cultures and ideologies, but also it has been proven to be significant help to interact in a broader range of places, activities and groups. I have used this advantage by making friends coming from places from everywhere around the world in UK and exploring through network the latest engineering landmarks.

Sports:

Health and Fitness-Bodybuilding

I am very active and hardworking person, who likes to balance body and mind, since it is believe that “active body, into active mind”.

Readings:

Books are also my best companions in spare time

References

Personal Tutor at Cardiff University for Bachelor of Engineering

Dr Stephen Bentley

Position: Lecturer - Teaching and Research

Cardiff School of Engineering

Teaching Discipline: Architectural, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Research Institute: Institute of Environment and Sustainability

Tel: +44(0)292******* Email: *********@*******.**.**

Tutor at Cardiff University for Master of Science

Prof Anthony Griffiths

Research Institute: Institute of Energy

Location: Room W/2.44 Newport Road

Tel: +44 (0-29-208*-**** (direct line)

Email: ************@*******.**.**

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