Dr. Spyros Schismenos

Dr. Spyros Schismenos is an accomplished academic, holding the position of Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering. As the co-leader of RMIT’s Humanitarian Engineering Lab, he passionately advances innovative teaching and research at the intersection of human-centered design, appropriate technology, and experiential learning. Driven by a wide range of research disciplines, Spyros specialises in Humanitarian and Development Practices, Emergency and Disaster Management, Renewable Energy, Prototype Design and Development, Gamification in Learning, and Community Engagement. One of his notable achievements is the creation of 'Engineering WITH People,' a ground-breaking board game series that embodies the essence of Humanitarian Engineering. With a global perspective, Spyros actively collaborates with communities, universities, and government bodies across Oceania, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. His extensive network includes partnerships with international organisations like UNESCO, as well as NGOs, in an effort to promote positive change and social justice. Before joining RMIT, Spyros worked at the University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University in New South Wales, and at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.

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• PhD in Humanitarian Engineering (Social Sciences) - Western Sydney University, Australia
• MSc in Emergency and Disaster Management (joined degree) - International Hellenic University and Hellenic Fire Academy, Greece
• BSc in Industrial Informatics and Engineering - International Hellenic University, Greece

Prior to his role at RMIT, Dr. Spyros Schismenos served as a Casual Academic at the University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University, where he also worked as a Research Assistant. In Taiwan, Spyros held the position of Research Assistant at the Research Center for Soil and Water Resources and Natural Disaster Prevention, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. Spyros also worked in research impact advisory and brand storytelling firms, and co-founded his own company in emergency technology in Los Angeles, California.