Biography
My research expertise is related to wind effects on built environment and more specifically Structural and Environmental Wind Engineering. During my academic career, I have been involved in several research projects and I have gained significant experience in small to full-scale testing as well as structural monitoring of instrumented buildings and civil infrastructure systems. Moreover, I have combined my expertise in experimental methods, with advanced analytical and numerical approaches that aim at the development and improvement of current design practices and resiliency to wind hazards. My natural hazards engineering background considers not only the structural aspect of wind-induced impacts on structures and infrastructure systems but the environmental implications and overall performance. Ultimately, my research is extrapolated to macro-scale level by considering the interaction of buildings and infrastructure elements in the context of modern urban centers that target sustainable and resilient functions in a changing climate.
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), American Society of Civil Engineersm, ASCE, 2024
- Excellence in Research Award, Faculty Senate, Florida International University, 2023
- FIU Fellow, Extreme Events Institute (EEI), Florida International University, 2019
- Charles Pankow Award for Innovation, Wall of Wind Experimental Facility, ASCE, 2018
Education
- Ph.D., Concordia University, Canada, 2011
- MS, Concordia University, Canada, 2006
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2003