THE TEAM

Konstantinos was born on 26/4/1973. He holds a PhD (1998-2004) form the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dept of Philosophy on Ancient Geek Philosophy: Aristotle, (Class A’ Distinction). A BA degree (1992-1996) from Panteion University of Athens, Dept of Communication & Mass Media Orientation on “Communication & Cultural Studies”, Class A’ Distinction (8.73), while he received additional training (1993-1994) at LEICESTER University U.K.: Sociology Dept, Communication Centre.
Dissertations:
• “Punctuation: A Philosophical Interpretation”, Graduation Paper in Panteion University, supervised by Professor D. Potamianos.
• “Metonymy and Derrida’s Margins of Philosophy”, Leicester University, Sociology Department, supervised by Professor Sallie Westwood.
• “Aporia, Question and Answer in Aristotle”, Phd Thesis supervised by Professors N. Chronis, D. Koutras and D. Moukanos.
Publications
• Book: “The Adventure of Questioning in Aristotle’’, published by, Ellinika Grammata, Athens 2007, p. 478.
• “The Aristotelian transformation of the traditional ontological question τί έστιν into the deterministic interrogative formation τί ήν είναι. Philosophical Consequences”, in Greek Philosophical Review, 22, 66, September. 2005 pp. 227-242
• “The problem of Individuation”, in dedicatory issue to Professor D. Koutras, “Vita Contemplativa”, published by National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2006, pp 15-24.
• “Communication & Understanding: Question, Logos and the Inherent Infeasibility” “Diavazo”, Greek Periodical Book Review, Issue 348,“Communication Theory” 1995, pp 163-169.
• Book Review: “History and Subjectivity in Hegel’ by Prof. G. Apostolopoulou, Periodical Skepsis (A Journal for Philosophy and InterDisciplinary Researchj) v. VIII, 1997, pp. 230-232.
Papers in Conferences
• 17th International Conference of Philosophy, Samos & Patmos 2005. “Difference & Personality: How are they rescued from Plurality?”
• 11th Hellenic Conference of Philosophy, Patras 2008: “The Subject and the Interrogative Form”.
• 22nd International Conference of Philosophy Kalamata 2010: “Environment’s future is decided according to what is allowed in man’s interaction with space”. Public Lectures – Presentations
• 2005 (March 21st Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens) Presentation of Research Results, “Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Greece” which I conducted in collaboration with Panteion University and the “Greek Institute of Communication”. Extensive references in Press (TA NEA, ELEFTEROS TYPOS, KATHIMERINI) and News Bulletins (ALPHA, ALTER, NET).
• 2005 (April 21st), Lecture under the title “The Work of Art and Novelty” in Parnassos Literary Society Historic Hall, Athens, invited by Professor D. Koutras.
• 2006 (November 23rd ) Lecture under the title “How Artistic Talent produces Aesthetic Values” in Parnassos Literary Society Historic Hall, Athens invited by Professor D. Koutras.
• 2007 (February 2nd) lecture in Dasein (philosophical cafe) under the title «Talent and Artistic Creation».
• 2009 (January 29th) Lecture under the title “Following the Internal Path of an artist towards his masterpiece”, in Benaki Museum Amphitheater, Athens, invited by photographer and art critic Platon Rivelis.
• 2011 (February 21 ) Lecture under the title “Nama. Artist as an originator”, at Leandros Spartiotis Gallery, Preveza.
Organization of Public Open Philosophical Meetings in various cities of Greece (Athens, loannina, Lefkada, Preveza, Arta) since December 2008. I have organized over 30 meetings with various subjects and important speakers (philosophers, psychoanalysts and artists) aiming at communicating philosophical thinking and engaging wider audiences.Some meetings’ titles: “Heidegger, The Origin of the work of Art”, “Heidegger, the Philosopher who thinks Greek”, “Art and Masterpiece”, “Artistic genius: What is it, “Globalization, the new Babel era”, “The Garden of Epicurus”, “Heraclitus”, “Eros and Philosophy. What can philosophers say about Love?”, “Philosophy and Psychoanalysis” and many more.
Epekeina: A 100 min Documentary about Life and Death.
I have written, directed and produced a philosophical documentary called “Epekeina” which has been repeatedly shown by national Greek television.
Professional Background:
ADVERTISING-MARKETING-RESEARCH
1997- 2004
Company: SMARTLAND Creative Promotion Field: (BTL, promotional activities, events, pr, interactive promotional systems) Position: Founder, Managing Partner Main Clients: Loreal Maybelline-GEMEY, BODYLINE, Taste & Diet, Gilli Diet, Silhouette, etc
2005 March – 2007 April:
Company: qed Market Research.
Position: Manager (Client Service Dpt)
Specializing in strategic planning research, brand equity research & qualitative analysis. I have organized more than 150 researches, both consumer and social, for a wide range of clients.
-Designed and supervised Research Program for the “Evaluation of Professional Orientation Practice in National Greek Educational system”, (2006-2007)
-Designed and supervised Research Program for the «Qualitative Evaluation of Education System in Greece” (2006-2007).
• Ministry of Education, Managing Authority of Operational Program “Education and Initial Vocational training”: Designed and supervised Research Program for the Evaluation of Institution’s Communication Strategy and public image.
• Institute of Communication: Designed and supervised a Research, in cooperation with Panteion University and the Greek Institute of Communication, about “Innovation & Greek Entrepreneurship”(2006)
2007- 2008
MRB Hellas (kantar /kmr)
Position: Qualitative Research Consultant
2008 June to present:
• Region of Epirus, Preveza
Prefect’s Office, Communication, Mass Media & Tourism • 2008-2011
Technological Educational Institute of Epirus Department of Finance & Auditing Position: Lecturer Subject: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Teaching:
1998
Public Institute of Vocational Training (IEK) Halandri, Athens Subjects: «Methodology of Research»
Journalism:
1992-1993: Journalist in “Tachidromos” magazine 1992-1993: Radio broadcaster 2010-11: Municipal Radio of Preveza: Production and presentation of Radio Programme with Philosophical and Art topics.
Various Articles:
• Magazine: Marketing Report, (issue 511, June 2001, pp 16-17) «Sales Promotion: a robot sales promoter.», issue’s main article.
• Magazine: Marketing Report, (issue 512, June 2001, pp. 16-22 ) «Media Research», issue’s main article.
• Magazine: Marketing Report, (issue 515, July 2001, pp 8-14) « The Epistemology of Communication Research » issue’s main article.
Interviews:
Magazine: Madame Figaro,( issue 37, November 1997, pp 116-122), issue’s main story Greek Dream, personal interview. Magazine “Modern Advertising” (issue 936, June 2002, pp 26-30), «Direct Marketing in Greece », Magazine: «Marketing Report», (issue 468, June 2000, pp 10-14) “Direct Marketing & Sales Promotion”, Magazine “Modern Advertising”, (i 845, April 2000, pp.20-1)Newspaper “Aggelioforos” (9/2005) personal interview as Manager in qed. Title “Woman under Research Microscope. Radio SKY 15/5/2006, live interview on research results, Art Tv.
International Distinctions
EPICA (Europe’s Best Advertising) (1999) in New Media category Company: SMARTLAND Client: L’OREAL FERIA
Project: “Color Studio”, interactive promotion kiosk