Vassilis Kostopoulos
TEL: 00302610996441
Email: kostopoulos@mech.upatras.gr
Studies:
1980, Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Dip. Eng.), National Technical University of Athens, Greece
1987, PhD in Applied Mechanics (Wave Propagation & Scattering of Thermo-Elastic Waves, Non – destructive testing of Composite Materials)
Today Member of the Advisory Council for Aerospace Research in Europe (ACARE)
2003 – 2006 National Delegate of FP6 Aerospace Program Committee
2007 – National Delegate of FP7 Transport (including Aeronautics) Program Committee
Member of the National States Representative Group of JTI ‘CLEAN SKY’
Μέλος της Επιστημονικής Εκδοτικής Επιτροπής των Περιοδικών
‘Composite Science and Technology’
‘Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures’
‘Research & Reviews in Polymers’
‘International Journal of Aerospace Engineering’
Research Activities:
Reviewer in 32 International Scientific Journals
101 publicationsinrefereeJournals
157 presentations in International Conferences
4 books (2 International and 2 in Greek)
6 chaptersininternationalbooks
32 Invited Lectures in International Conferences
Co-organizer of 38 International Conferences
Main Supervisor of 14 completed PhD theses
Patents: 2 European and 5 National ones.
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Demosthenes Polyzos
TEL: 00302610996442
Email: polyzos@mech.upatras.gr
Studies:
1981- Diploma Holder in Mechanical Engineering University of Patras
1987- PhD Holder of Mechanical Engineering Department University of Patras
Research Activities
Α. Computational Engineering
Boundary Element Method (BEM),Local Boundary Integral Equation (LBIE) Method, Meshless Methods, Hybrid Meshless/BEM numerical methods
Β. Computational Mechanics and Engineering Problems:
Analytical and numerical methods for solving direct and inverse wave scattering and radiation problems in Acoustics, Electromagnetism, Elasticity, Thermoelasticity and Gradient Elasticity, Wave propagation in waveguides, composite and non-homogeneous materials, Non-destructive Testing simulations (Acoustic Emission, Ultrasonics, Acousto-ultrasonics), Structural acoustics, Wave propagation in bones and tissues, Ultrasound in bioengineering , Homogenization techniques in non-homogeneous solids and structures, Numerical solution of applied mechanics problems dealing with materials and structures with microstructural effects, Fracture mechanics, Mechanical Vibrations, Vibration Isolation.
C. Software Development
BEAP (Boundary Element Analysis Program): A boundary element, object oriented code (FORTRAN, C++) for solving elastic, acoustic, thermoelastic, gradient elastic and fluid structure interaction problems, in two and three dimensions as well as acoustic, electromagnetic, elastic, acoustic-elastic and thermoelastic wave scattering and radiation problems.
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Dimitris Saravanos
TEL: 00302610969437
Email: saravanos@mech.upatras.gr
Studies:
He received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University (1988), a Masters in Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from National Technical University of Athens.
Research Activities:
Currently a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics at the University of Patras, Greece (1999-date) where he teaches courses in the area of Structural Analysis, Finite Elements, Structural Dynamics and Composite Mechanics. He also heads the research group of Structural Analysis and Smart Materials. Prior to that, he worked for 10 years as a Researcher with the Structures Division at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio (1988-1999). He has published over 150 articles and conference papers in the areas of smart composites and adaptive structures, SHM, composite structural mechanics and structural dynamics. His current research interests are in the areas of computational structural mechanics and dynamics, smart materials and structures, structural health monitoring, mechanics of composite materials and structures, nanomechanics and nanocomposites. He has received research support from national programs, EU (FP 5, 6, 7), and international sources (NASA, NSF) for projects in the fields of aeronautics, aerospace and wind energy. He is Associate Editor of the Journals of Wind Energy and Aerospace Science and Technology, an Associate Fellow of AIAA, member of the AIAA Adaptive Structures Committee, member of the scientific committees of the international conferences Adaptive Structures Conference, European Workshop of SHM (EWSHM) and International Conf. of Adaptive Structures Technology (ICAST).
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Theodore Philippidis
TEL: 00302610969450
Email: philippidis@mech.upatras.gr
Studies:
1989: Doctorate in Applied Mechanics, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
1986: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, NTUA
Academic Positions:
1990-1993: Lecturer, Dept. of Mech. Eng., Uni. Patras, Greece
1993-1998: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mech. Eng., Uni. Patras, Greece
1998-2000: Assistant Professor (Tenure), Dept. of Mech. Eng., Uni. Patras, Greece
2000-present: Associate Professor, Dept. of Mech. Eng. & Aeronautics, Uni. Patras, Greece
Research Activities:
Mechanics of composite materials, Anisotropic elasticity, NDT and inspection techniques, Numerical and analytical methods in structural analysis, Design of composite rotor blades and manufacturing technologies. Progressive damage mechanics, life prediction under spectrum loading, probabilistic methods in the design of composite structures. Scientific responsible/Research Associate in over 36 international and national research projects. He has published 70 refereed journal papers, 4 book chapters, Editor of 2 books, Guest-Editor of NDT&E, 40 papers in national & international conference proceedings. Reviewer in many scientific journals
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Theodoros Loutas
TEL: 00302610969477
Email: loutas@mech.upatras.gr
Studies:
Dr Theodoros Loutas is Lecturer in the Dpt of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics of the University of Patras since the January of 2012. Dr Loutas received his PhD with honors in 2007 from the same department as well as his diploma in 2002 with excellent score (9.16/10.00).
Research Activities:
His research interests lie in the fields of Structural Health and Condition Monitoring with techniques such vibrations, ultrasound with guided waves, acoustic emission, acousto-ultrasonics. He is also interested in the diagnostics and prognostics of rotating machinery and equipment, advanced signal processing techniques (time-frequency, time-scale transforms, cyclostationarity etc) as well as the mechanics and the mechanical behavior of advanced materials (metals, composites, nano-composites). He has 25 publications in peer-reviewed international journals in the above mentioned fields, 2 chapters in special books and more than 30 conference presentations.
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