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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Renata Avros
December, 2012
ORT Braude College, Department of Software Engineering,
P.O. Box 78, Karmiel 2161002, Israel
Telephone: +972-4-990-1862
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2001-2004, Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics,
Moscow State University Lomonosov, Russia
Dissertation: “'Periodic motions and motions in their vicinity in the restricted
two-center problem and in the problem of the rigid body with a fixed point”.
M.Sc. 1988-1993, Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics,
Moscow State University Lomonosov, Russia
Thesis: “Passive stabilization of Sputnik in gravitational and magnetic fields”.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009- Present Lecturer, ORT Braude College, Karmiel, Israel
2004-2007
Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of
Informatics and Mathematics, Moldova State University
2004-2007
Research Fellow, Department of Informatics, Moldova Science Academy,
R. Moldova
2001-2004
Researcher Fellow, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, Moscow
State University Lomonosov, Russia
1996-2001
Lecturer, Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Informatics and
Mathematics, Moldova State University
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1993-1996
Research Fellow, Institute of Mechanics, Russian Science Academy,
Moscow
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ORT Braude College
Undergraduate Courses:
Computer Science Courses at the ORT Braude College:
 Lab on Ecological System Modeling (Software Engineering Department) (new
course)
 Database Management Systems (Software Engineering Department)
 Introduction to Computer Science (Software Engineering Department)
 Introduction to Computer Science 1 (Applied Mathematics Department)
 Introduction to Computer Science 2 (Applied Mathematics Department)
Graduate Courses:
 Ecological System Modeling (new course at the ORT Braude Software
Engineering M.Sc. program)
Other Universities or Colleges
Undergraduate Courses:
 Relative Databases and Database Management Systems (2004-2007) (Moldova
State University, R. Moldova)
 Theory of Databases (2001, 2004-2007) (Moldova State University, R. Moldova)
Graduate Courses:
 Database Security (2005, 2006) (Moldova State University, R. Moldova)
 Lab on DBMS: SQL Server (2005-2006) (Moldova State University, R. Moldova)
 Transact-SQL, (2004-2006) (Moldova State University, R. Moldova)
Development of laboratories and research groups:
 Data Mining Institute, ORT Braude College, Israel.
 Data Security and Data Mining Laboratory of the Software Engineering
Department, ORT Braude College, Israel.
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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Papers:
1.
Z. Volkovich, G.-W. Weber, R. Avros, and O. Yahalom, On an adjacency cluster
merit approach, Int. J. Operational Research, 13(3), 239–255, 2012.
2.
Z. Volkovich, D. Toledano-Kitai, Z. Barzily, G.-W. Weber and R. Avros, A
Minimal Spanning Trees Approach to Cluster Stability Problem, Central European
Journal of Operation Research, 20(1), 119-139, 2012.
3.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, G.-W. Weber, D. Toledano-Kitai and R. Avros,
Resampling Approach for Cluster Model Selection, Machine Learning,
85(1-2), 209–248, 2011.
4.
Z. Volkovich, M. Golani and R. Avros, A comparative approach to cluster
validation, Journal of Pattern Recognition Research, 6(2), 230-243, 2011.
5.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, R. Avros and D. Toledano-Kitai, On Application of a
Probabilistic K-Nearest Neighbors Model for Cluster Validation Problem,
Communications in Statistic, 40, 2997–3010, 2011.
6.
Z. Volkovich, M. Golani and R. Avros, On Initialization of the ExpectationMaximization Clustering Algorithm, The Global Journal of Technology and
Optimization, Transaction on Evolutionary algorithm and Clustering, ISSN: 22298711, Online Publication, 2(2), 117-120 June 2011.
7.
O. N. Granichin, D. S. Shalymov, R. Avros and Z. Volkovich, A randomized
algorithm for estimating the number of clusters, Automation and Remote Control,
72(4), 754-765, 2011.
8.
D. Toledano-Kitai, R. Avros and Z. Volkovich, A Fractal Dimension Standpoint to
the Cluster Validation Problem, International Journal of Pure and Applied
Mathematics, 20 (2), 187-202, 2011.
9.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, D. Toledano-Kitai and R. Avros, The Hotelling’s metric as
cluster stability measure, Computer Modeling & New Technologies, 14(4), 65-72,
2010.
10. Z. Volkovich, D. Toledano-Kitai, and R. Avros, On analytical properties of
generalized convolutions, Banach Center Publications, Institute of Mathematics,
Polish Academy of Sciences Warszawa, (invited paper), 90, 243-274, 2010.
11. R. Avros, On two classes of simply periodic trajectories in the problem of solid
motion near fixed point in case A=B=0.5C, Scientific Annals of Mathematics and
Informatics Department, Moldova State University, vol. 3, nr. 1, 36-40, 2001.
12. R. Frunza (R. Avros), About some classes of periodic orbits in a problem of two
fixed centers, Computer Science Journal of Moldova, vol.7, nr. 2(20), 170-179,
1999.
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Accepted Refereed Papers:
1.
D. Toledano-Kitai, R. Avros, Z. Volkovich, G.- W. Weber and O. Yahalom, A
binomial noised model for cluster validation, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy
Systems, Special, Issue: Recent Advances in Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems (Accepted),
2012.
Chapters in Books:
1.
R. Avros, O. Granichin, D. Shalymov, Z. Volkovich, G.-W. Weber, Randomized
Algorithm of Finding the True Number of Clusters (Invited Chapter) DATA
MINING: Foundations and Intelligent Paradigms, Springer, Edit. D.E. Holmes,
(Accepted), 2011.
Refereed Proceedings:
1.
D. Toledano Kitai, Z. Volkovich, R. Avros, Distance Learning for Cluster
Validation, Stochastic Modeling Techniques and Data Analysis International
Conference (SMTDA2012), Chania Crete Greece, June 5-8, 2012
2.
Z. Volkovich, D. Toledano Kitay and R. Avros, On Energy Based Cluster Stability
Criterion, Stochastic Modeling Techniques and Data Analysis International
Conference (SMTDA 2010), Chania Crete Greece, June 8-11, 2010.
3.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, D. Toledano-Kitay and R. Avros, Probability metrics
standpoint on the cluster stability problem, The International Symposium on
Stochastic Models in Reliability Engineering, Life Science and Operations
Management, Beer Sheva, Israel, February 8-11, 2010.
4.
Z. Volkovich, G.-W. Weber and R. Avros, On an Adjacency Cluster Merit, The third
Global Conference on Power Control and Optimization (PCO 2010), Gold Coast,
Australia, February 2-4, 2010.
5.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, R. Avros and D. Talidano-Katay, On application of the Knearest neighbors approach for cluster validation, The XIII International Conference
Applied Stochastic Models and Data Analysis (ASMDA 2009), Vilnius, 2009.
6.
C. Abramihin and R. Avros, Social-economic analysis of “Man-exercise” system,
International Conference The role of science and economic training in realization of
economic reforms in Republic of Moldova, Kishinev, 217-220, September 2003.
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Abstracts:
1.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, R. Avros and D. Talidano-Katay, K-nearest neighbors'
stochastic models in the cluster stability problem, The 23rd European Conference on
Operational Research, Bonn, 2009.
2.
C. Abramihin and R. Avros, Data System of Registration and Treatment of Patients
in Medical Institutions, The First National Conference of Telecommunications,
Electronics and Informatics, 276-277, May 2006.
3.
C. Abramihin and R. Avros, Some Aspects of Applying Data System of Registration
and Treatment of Patients in Medical Institutions, BIT + The VI International
Conference on Information Technologies, 150-151, April 2006.
4.
R. Frunza (R. Avros), Research of Periodic Solid Motion with a Fixed Point in Case
А=В=С/2, The III International Symposium on Classical and Celestial Mechanics,
Velikie Luki, Russia, 160-161, August 1998.
Preprints:
1.
D.T.-Kitai, R.Avros, Z.Volkovich, G.-W.Weber and O.Yahalom, Cluster Validation:
A Binomial Noised Model, Institute of Applied Mathematics, Middle East Technical
University, Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
2.
R.Avros, O.Granichin, D.Shalymov, Z.Volkovich and G.W-Weber, Randomized
Algorithm of Finding the True Number of Clusters Based on Chebychev Polynomial
Approximation, Institute of Applied Mathematics, Middle East Technical University,
Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
3.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, G. -W. Weber, D. Toledano-Kitai, R. Avros, Resampling
Approach for Cluster Model Selection, Institute of Applied Mathematics, Middle
East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2010.
4.
Z. Volkovich, G. –W. Weber, R. Avros, On an Adjacency Cluster Merit, Institute of
Applied Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2009.
5.
Z. Volkovich, Z. Barzily, G. –W. Weber, D. Toledano-Kitai, R. Avros, A Minimal
Spanning Trees Approach to Cluster Stability Problem, Institute of Applied
Mathematics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2009.
6.
R. Frunza (R. Avros), Researsh of Solid Motion in Periodic Trajectories. Faculty of
Mechanics and Mathematics. Publishing house at Faculty of Mechanics and
Mathematics of Lomonosov Moscow State University, no. 14, Preprint, 32 p., 2005.
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