NIKOLAOS MELIS received the PhD from the School of Earth Sciences, University of Wales Cardiff, U.K. (1992), the MSc by Research, School of Earth Sciences, University of Wales Cardiff, U.K. (1987) and the Bachelor Degree in Geology, Department of Geology, University of Patras, Greece (1984). Since 1999 he is with the Institute of Geodynamics (NOA-IG), National Observatory of Athens, Greece, where he is currently a Director of Research (A' level). Before that he was employed as a Seismologist (Permanent Scientific Post) in the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization, Athens, Greece (1997-1999) and as a Collaborative Researcher, Seismologist, University of Patras, Greece (1993-1997). Dr. Melis is the recipient of Academy of Athens Ktenas Award (2006) as well as of several grants and research funding. He has designed and supervised the implementation of the LAN operated at EPPO Athens with a dedicated link to GUNet (2000-2001). He has taught Computing Courses at Public Higher Education Institutes, Patras and Athens (1994-2006) and before that he has served as Assistant IT Manager in the University Hospital of Wales, Heath, Cardiff (1992). Teaching "Computing for Geologists", University College Cardiff (1985-1992) and developed a microearthquake analysis system, based on a BBC micro-computer, University College Cardiff (1984-1986). He has also participated in the deployment, operation and maintenance of the Patras Seismic Network, Univ. Patras, Greece(1983-84).