Real-time Image Recognition System	Cartesian Loop-Feedback Path, 0.3-1GHz (1.3x0.9um)	Modem for sub-SDH Applications	PA Linearisation System 30dBm @836MHz	Silicon Detector’s Front-end Electronics

Awards - Scholarships

• Best student paper award in IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, ICECS 2002, Sept. 2002.
• Post-graduate scholarship from the NTUA, 1999-00.
• Award from the Technical Chamber of Greece for academic excellence, 1999.
• Honored as the graduate student achieving the best academic performance in DUTH’s graduate ceremony, Xanthi, July 1998.
• Award from the Greek State Scholarship's Foundation for academic excellence (rank: first) in the academic year 1996-97.
• Award from the Greek State Scholarship's Foundation for academic excellence (rank: first) in the academic year 1995-96.
• Scholarships from the Greek State Scholarship's Foundation for academic excellences in: 1994-95, 1995-96 and 1996-97.
• Award from the Hellenic Mathematical Society, 1990.

Publications

1. S. Pipilos, Y. Papananos, N. Naskas, M. Zervakis, B. Carter, G. Dann, J. Jongsma, T. Gschier, N. Wilson, and Jo Gibbins, “A Transmitter IC for TETRA Systems Based on a Cartesian Feedback Loop Linearization Technique,” IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, Submitted for publication, March 2004.
2. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “A Non-Iterative Adaptive Baseband Predistorter for PA Linearisation,” IEE Proceedings Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, Submitted for publication, Feb. 2004.
3. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “Convergence Free Predistortion Technique for Adaptive Linearisation of RF Power Amplifiers,” Kluwer, Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing J., to be published.
4. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “Neural Network Based Adaptive Baseband Predistortion Method for RF Power Amplifiers,” IEEE Trans. on Circuits and Systems II, to be published.
5. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “A New Non-Iterative, Adaptive Baseband Predistortion Method for High Power RF Amplifiers,” IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems 2003, ISCAS2003, vol. 1, pp. I-413-I-416, May 2003.
6. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “An Adaptive Power Amplifier Lineariser Based on a Multilayer Perceptron,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference 2003, VTC2003, vol. 2, pp. 1331-1334, April 2003.
7. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “Adaptive Baseband Predistorter for Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers Based on a Multilayer Perceptron,” IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems 2002, ICECS2002, pp. 1107-1110, Sept. 2002.
8. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “Baseband Predistorter for Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers Based on a Non-Iterative, Fast Adaptation Method,” IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems 2002, ICECS2002, pp. 117-120, Sept. 2002.
9. N. Naskas and Y. Papananos, “Power Amplifier Linearisation Techniques: An Overview’, Microelectronics Microsystems Nanotechnology, Athens, Greece, pp. 321-324, 2000.
10. I. Andreadis, N. Naskas and Ph. Tsalidis, “Real-Time Dynamic Grey-Level Image Thresholding,” Proceedings of the 11th Portuguese Conference on Pattern Recognition, RECPAD 2000, Porto, Portugal, May 2000.
11. N. Naskas, “Radio Frequency Power Amplifier Linearisation Techniques for High Linearity Telecommunication Transmitters,” Thesis,  Athens, Greece, March 2003.
12. N. Naskas, “Measuring the Joint Ventures Between Research and Development Corporations During Period 1995-01,” MBA Dissertation, Athens, Greece, Oct. 2002.
13. N. Naskas, “Design and Development of Electronics Circuits for Video Signals Processing: Recognition and Classification,” Dipl. Eng. Dissertation, Xanthi, Greece, June 1998.

Professional/Research Activities

• 2003-04: He was with the electronic warfare department of  the Hellenic Army.
• 2000-02: Participation in IST research program of European Commission: “Transmitter Integration of Next Generation TETRA Systems for PMR and Public Safety Applications in a CMOS-based SiGe Technology (TIGRA)”.
• 1999-01: Participation in EPET II research program of Greek Ministry of Research and Technology: “Design and Development of Silicon Detector for Measurement of High Energy Particles”.
• 1999: Participation in EPET II research program of Greek Ministry of Research and Technology: “Design and Development of a Modem System for sub-SDH Applications”.
• Summer 1997: Trainee Student in Greek Telecommunications Organization (OTE).

Seminars

• Energy Administration in Shopping Centers and Building Blocks (300 hours) - supported by the HAMEE.
• Computer Aiding Design and Manufacturing (300 hours) - supported by the HAMEE.

Other
         Dr. Naskas has designed/co-designed numerous electronic circuits and systems for FM broadcasting, audio applications, power suppliers, UPS, etc. He has experience in microprocessors and microcontrollers, as well as in different programming languages. Also, he has a high experience in the service and debugging of electrical and electronic devices, where he has been involved as an employed technician or as an individual.
 

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