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RESEARCH & TEACHING

EXPERIENCE

  • 2014 – now, Professor, National Technical University of Athens, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Division of Marine Structures, Director of Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory from 2020 (http://stl.naval.ntua.gr).

  • 2006 – 2014, Associate Professor, National Technical University of Athens, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Division of Marine Structures, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory (http://stl.naval.ntua.gr).

  • 1997 – 2006, Assistant Professor, National Technical University of Athens, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Division of Marine Structures, Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory (http://stl.naval.ntua.gr). Tenure in September 2001.

  • 1994 – 1997, Part time lecturer at the Hellenic Naval Academy.

  • 1995 – 1997, Special lecturer and teaching assistant, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens. 

  • 1993 – 1995, Research associate and teaching assistant, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.

  • 1987 – 1993, Research and teaching assistant, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine   Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.

  • 1991, Research engineer, French Institute for the Research and Exploitation of Sea (IFREMER), Brest, France.

EDUCATION

1987 – 1993  NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, Greece

 Doctoral studies at the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Thesis title: "Static and Dynamic Response of Simply Supported Composite Laminated Plates Under the Action of In-Plane Compressive and/or Lateral Loads"

 

1981 – 1986  NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, Greece

Diploma in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

SCIENTIFIC AVTIVITIES

  • Co-author of 39 peer reviewed papers in international journals

  • Co-author of 47 fully reviewed conference papers

  • Co-organizer of 2 international conferences

  • Reviewer in more than 10 international conferences and in more than 20 scientific journals

  • Participation as scientific coordinator / principal researcher / researcher in more than 12 nationally funded competitive research projects

  • Participation as scientific coordinator / principal researcher / researcher in more than 20 EU funded competitive research projects

  • Participation in more than 20 industry funded projects

  • Design and performance of in situ experimental tests of large-scale marine structures with multi-channel data acquisition systems; data analysis

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The recent research fields of interest are the following:

  • Mechanical behaviour and testing of composite materials, with focus on the effects of marine environment

  • Structural design and numerical modelling of marine structures using advanced materials

  • Structural design of composite underwater vehicles

  • Development of cost-effective advanced fabrication methods for building composite materials vessels

  • Numerical and experimental study of stress concentrations in composite sandwich structures

  • Effect of material and geometry imperfections on the strength of composite materials

  • Structural analysis and design of composite materials filament wound pressure vessels

  • Numerical and experimental investigation of the effect of delamination on the buckling and bending strength of composite materials

  • Numerical and experimental study of composite-to-composite or metal-to-composite adhesive joints

  • Composite patch repair and reinforcement of steel structures

  • Numerical and experimental structural study of installing composite parts in metallic ship hulls

 

Participation in Research Projects

  1. “dThor – Digital Ship Structural Health Monitoring”, funded by EU, EDF-2021-NAVAL-R-SSHM-2 programme, 2023-2026 (NTUA team member).

  2. “NH3CRAFT – Safe and efficient storage of ammonia within ships”, , 2022-2025 (NTUA Coordinator), https://www.nh3craft.com/.

  3. “OCEAN – Operator-Centered Enhancement of Awareness in Navigation”, funded by EU, HORIZON-CL5-2022-D6-01-08 programme, 2022-2025 (NTUA team member).

  4. “AIOLOS – Development of multifunctional fiber reinforced composites with nano-modified matrix phase towards wind turbine applications”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2021-2023 (NTUA coordinator).

  5. “MATISSE – Study of the appropriateness and the adequacy of modern materials for offshore fish cage nets – Numerical and experimental investigation in realistic loading conditions”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2020-2023 (NTUA team member).

  6. “ELCAT – Design Of Twin-Hull Electrically Driven Passenger Ferries”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2020-2023 (NTUA team member).

  7. “RAMSSES – Realisation and Demonstration of Advanced Material Solutions for Sustainable and Efficient Ships”, funded by the EU, H2020 Programme, 2017-2021 (NTUA Coordinator), http://ramsses-project.eu.

  8. “SHIPLYS – Ship Lifecycle Software Solutions”, funded by the EU, H2020 Programme, 2016-2019 (NTUA Coordinator), www.shiplys.com.

  9. “Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Deep Sea Pressure Housings Made of Composite Materials”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2013-2015 (Coordinator).

  10. “MOSAIC – Materials On-board: Steel Advancements and Integrated Composites”, funded by the EU, 7th Framework Programme, 2012-2015 (NTUA Coordinator), https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/104600_en.html.

  11. “Filament Wound Composite Pressure Tanks”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2011-2014 (Coordinator).

  12. “SuSy – Surfacing System for Ship Recovery”, funded by the EU, 7th Framework Programme, 2010-2012, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/92057_en.html.

  13. “Co-Patch – Composite Patch Repair for Marine and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Applications”, funded by the EU, 7th Framework Programme, 2010-2012 (Coordinator), www.co-patch.com .

  14. “MOSES – Innovative continuum Multiplex Optical Sensors hull stress monitoring system, supporting shipping safety and Enhancing the control capability over structural Ship integrity”, cooperative project for the benefit of SMEs, funded by various SMEs and the EU, 7th Framework Programme, 2008-2011 (NTUA Coordinator), https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/98086_en.html.

  15. “Use of Composite Patches for Repairing and Strengthening Steel Marine Structures”,  funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2005-2006 (Coordinator).

  16. “NATURALHY – Preparing for the Hydrogen Economy by Using the Existing Natural Gas System as a Catalyst”, funded by the EU (6th Framework Programme), 2004-2007, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/73964_en.html.

  17. “Development of a Design Methodology for Ro-Ro Vessels and Application for Designing a Feeder Line Vessel for the Hellenic Coastal Shipping”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 2004-2006.

  18. “MARSTRUCT – Network of Excellence on Marine Structures”, funded by the EU (6th Framework Programme), 2003-2007, www.mar.ist.utl.pt/marstruct .

  19. “Fatigue Experimental Tests of Composite Materials Specimens”, funded by the University of Patras, 2002-2006.

  20. “ShipYAG – Shipbuilding Low Cost, Versatile and Safe Welding by YAG Laser Application”, funded by the EU (Competitive and Sustainable Growth Programme), 2000-2003.

  21. “Optimised Design of an Advanced Technology Ro-Ro Vessel”, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 1999-2000.

  22. “Development of Rules for the Design and Construction of High Speed Small Crafts from Glass Reinforced Plastics’’, funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Development, 1998-2000.

  23. “Lightweight Composite Pressure Housings for Mid-Water and Benthic Applications”, funded by the EU (MAST III Programme), 1997-2000.

  24. “COMARPROP – Composite Marine Propellers”, funded by the EU (Brite-EuRam Programme), 1997-2000.

  25. “CCTCS – Characterization and Control of Thick Composite Structures”, funded by the EU (Thematic Network, Standards, Measurement and Testing Programme), 1997-1998.

  26. “Design and Validation of Imperfection-Tolerant Laminated Shell Structures”, funded by the EU (Brite-EuRam Programme), 1994-1998.

  27. “Improvement of a Non-Destructive Method for the Identification of the Elastic Properties of Anisotropic Plates Using Modal Analysis”, funded by IFREMER, 1992-1994.

  28. “Advanced Systems Research for Unmanned Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)”, funded by the EU (MAST-II Programme), 1992-1995.

  29. “Development of a CAD System for Medium-Sized Vessels”, funded by the EU (MOPIT Programme), 1992-1993.

  30. “Experimental Determination of Composite Material Mechanical Properties in a Sea Environment”, funded by the EU (TMR Programme), 1991.

  31. “Development of Techno Economic Criteria and Specifications for Fishing Vessels for Medium Fisheries in Greece”, funded by the Fisheries Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Greece, 1988-1991.

  32. “Development of a Numerical Procedure Capable of Analysing Thin Flat Plating under Generalized Dynamic Loading Conditions”, funded by the National Technical University’s Research Fund, 1988-1989.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate courses

  • Structural Analysis and Design of Composite Materials Vessels

  • Shipbuilding Technology and Laboratory

  • Ship Design Project

  • Health and Safety in Shipbuilding

 

Postgraduate courses

  • Materials for Marine Structures

  • Mechanics of Composite Materials

  • Structural Design

 

Supervisor

  • Supervision of 86 diploma (M.Sc.) theses and 15 post-diploma theses

  • Supervision of 2 Ph.D. thesis; currently, supervision of 1 Ph.D. student

  • Participation in the advisory and/or examination committee of more than 50 Ph.D. students at NTUA and other Greek and foreign universities after invitation

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Director of Shipbuilding Technology Laboratory (2020-now)

  • Director of Division of Marine Structures of the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of NTUA (2009, 2014-2016)

  • Member of various School and Institutional committees (School committee of finance 2002-2010, School committee of undergraduate studies 2019-now, NTUA committee of finance 2007-2010, NTUA library committee 2011- 2020, NTUA committee of undergraduate studies 2019-now)

 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • 1992 – 1993        Military service in the Greek Navy (engineering tasks in Salamis naval base).

  • 1988 – now         Applied research and consultancy services to industry.

 

Participation in Industry Funded Projects

  1. “Expert Report about Vessel IONIA”, funded by GROUPAMA FOINIX Insurance Company, Greece, 2022.

  2. “Metallographic examination of the sample from the bottom plate of M/T KAPTEN-CAROQ”, funded by PRIME TANKER MANAGEMENT Inc., Greece, 2021.

  3. “STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT OF A GANTRY CRANE MAIN EQUALIZER THROUGH FINITE ELEMENT STUDIES”, funded by KONECRANES Finland Corporation, Finland, 2021.

  4. "Expert Report about Vessel DA VINCI”, funded by Green Cruises Ltd, Greece, 2020.

  5. “Expert Report about Vessel S/B ITAMA BLUE”, funded by GROUPAMA FOINIX Insurance Company, Greece, 2018.

  6. “Burning Tests Results of Specimens from M/Y XPLORATION (ex-ATHALA II)”, funded by Dan Marine Europe, Greece, 2017.

  7. “Evaluation of Distance Variations of Bays and Air Draft in Large Container Vessels”, funded by KONECRANES Finland Corporation, Finland, 2017.

  8. “Assessment of Hull Deflection Measurements at M/T GERAKI – IMO 8916255”, funded by Environmental protection Engineering SA, Greece, 2013.

  9. “Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths and the Cyclic Movement of Joint Cover Systems with Trade Names: 6R-WTS 150, 6R-WTS-C/250, W.ELM-AL 150, 2W.IF-AL 150 and W.ELM-AL/CB 100”, funded by ACP HELLAS LTD, Greece, 2013.

  10. “Investigation of Performance of a Gantry Crane Bolted Joint”, funded by Intercrane Pte. Ltd, Singapore, 2012.

  11. “Experimental Measurements on Specimens Taken from the Hull of M/Y NADARA 43”, funded by AIR BOSS INVESTMENTS LMD, Cyprus, 2011.

  12. “Performance of Experimental Tensile and Bending Tests”, funded by PLANATECH SA, Greece, 2010.

  13. “Investigation of the Causes of Global Failure of M/T ELLI”, funded by WORLDWIDE GREEN TANKERS LTD, Greece, 2010-2011.

  14. “Strength Analysis of a Double-End Open Type Ro/Ro”, funded by Elefsis Shipyards, Greece, 2008.

  15. “Inspection and Evaluation of Hull 192 – MAIORA 35DP”, funded by LARINON A INVESTMENT LTD, UK, 2007.

  16. “Rehabilitation of Elefsis Shipyards S.A. 400 ton KRUPP Gantry Crane”, funded by Elefsis Shipyards, 2001- 2005.

  17. “A Study for the Construction of a New Well on Floating Dry-dock No. 3”, funded by the Hellenic Navy, 1996-1997.

  18. “Structural Design and Technical Specifications for the Structural Alterations on OLYMPIC D-44 and ABEKING Type Hulls’’, funded by the Ministry of Finance, 1996-1997.

  19. “Study for the Installation of Floating Docks No. 3, 6 and 7 to Crete Naval Base, Phase B”, funded by the Hellenic Navy, 1995-1996.

  20. “Investigation into Upgrading of the Syncrolift Capabilities at Icnut-Tulcea Shipyards SA for Salamis Hulls No. 211 and 212”, funded by Salamis Shipyards International, 1994-1995.

  21. “A Contribution Towards Retrofitting the Naval Dockyards”, funded by the Hellenic Naval command, 1993-1994.

  22. “Noise and Vibration Study for the Hellenic Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels”, funded by Hellenic Shipyards S.A. 1991-1993.

  23. “A Contribution  towards Reducing the Vibration and Noise Levels in the New Hellenic Navy Landing Ships”, funded by the Hellenic Naval Command, 1988-1992.

  24. “Rational Strength Calculations of the Bottom Plating of G.R.P. Planning Boats”, funded by Olympic Marine S.A., Greece, 1985 - 1986.

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