Academic Staff

Professor Theodore Matikas
MSS-NDE Laboratory Director

Email: matikas(at)uoi.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-07216
Fax: (+30) 26510-08054
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Konstantinos Dassios
Assistant Professor

Email: kdassios(at)cc.uoi.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-09010
Fax: (+30) 26510-0-0966
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Affilliated Members

Dimitrios Aggelis
Prof. dr. ir. , Vrije Univ Brussel

Email: daggelis(at)vub.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 02/629.35.41
Fax: (+32) 02/629.29.28
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Nektaria Marianthi Barkoula
Assistant Professor

Email: nbarkoul(at)cc.uoi.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-08003
Fax: (+30) 26510-08054
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Alkiviadis Paipetis
Professor

Email: paipetis(at)cc.uoi.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-08001
Fax: (+30) 26510-08054
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Nick Zoidis
Mineral Resources Engineer

Email: geotest(at)geotest.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-94676
Fax: (+30) 26510-94675
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Post Doctoral Scholars

Evangelos Kordatos
Materials Engineer, Ph.D.

Email: ekordat(at)gmail.com
Phone: (+30) 26510-09013
Fax: (+30) 26510-08054
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Dimitra Soulioti
Civil Engineer, Ph.D.

Email: nzoidis(at)geotest.gr
Phone: (+30) 26510-09013
Fax: (+30) 26510-08054
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Ph.D. Candidates

A. Tsoumani
Civil Engineer

E. Tatsis
Civil Engineerr

D. Exarchos
Materials Engineer

A. Balaskas
Civil Engineer

A. Apostolopoulos
Civil Engineer

Ch. Ioannou
Civil Engineer

T. Kordatou
Engineer IT and Telecommunications

P. Dalla
Materials Engineer

I. Tragazikis
Materials Engineer

      

 

Visitors

N. Katsiotis
Chemical Engineer
National Technical University of Athens

 

Alumni

  • Dr. Dimitrios Myriounis (1978-2013)
    2010-2013 Lecturer, Department of Mechanical/Materials Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University UK
    Dimitris received a joint PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Ioannina and Sheffield Hallam University (MERI, UK) on “The role of segregation and precipitates on interfacial strengthening mechanisms in Al-SiCp MMCs” (2009)

  • Dr. Evangelos Kordatos
    Post-doctoral fellow

  • Dr. Dimitra Soulioti
    Post-doctoral fellow

 

Students

Graduate Students

  • Vassiliki Karakolia, “Construction and use a custom device for fatigue testing of asphalt mixtures”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

  • Kimon Kanonidis, “Effect of the mixing mode on the physical and mechanical properties of nanosilika-reinforced mortars”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

  • Athanatos Ntomouchtsis, “Study of surface strength in concrete using pullout tests”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

  • Marilena Georgosopoulou, “Characterization of aggregates recycled from construction works and the impact of their use on the compressive strength of concrete”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

  • Maria Lavrentzou, “Numerical study of elastic wave propagation in a prestressed concrete head anchor”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

  • Gerasimos Papakitsos, “Study of the mechanical properties of marble using acoustic emission”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, in progress.

Undergraduate Students

  • Ourania Thanasia, “Influence of damage on the mechanical properties of mortar evaluated by ultrasonics”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

  • Kyriaki Vamvaka, “Ultrasonic and thermographic inspection of damage in concrete”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

  • Nikolaos Vourgias, “Fatigue of cruciform welded aluminum plates monitored by acoustic emission”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

  • Georgios Fotos, “Quality Control of Metallic Materials”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

  • Christos Nikolaidis, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

  • Lydia Lagari, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, in progress.

Former Students

M.Sc. Students

  • Vassilios Vassiliou, “Damage Assessment and management the road pavement condition”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2006.

  • Stefanos Zonios, “Parametric Analysis of Fretting Fatigue”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2007.

  • Heleni Kiritsi, “Study of the Effect of W/C Ratio on the Properties of Fiber Reinforced Concrete”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2009.

  • Evi Vakali, “Application of the Maturity Method to Self-Compacting Concrete - SCC) “,Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2010.

  • Ioannis Spyridon, “«Implementation of CAD/CAM/CAE Technics in Machining Mechanical Specimens Manufactured by Conventional and CNC Tool Machines and Experimental – Analytical Study in Dynamic Loading Conditions”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2010.

  • Georgios Mermigas, “Development of an infrared thermography based methodology for damage assessment of metallic materials and prediction of the residual strength during cyclic mechanical loading”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2011.

  • Maria Karvouni, “Experimental Study of the Compressive Strength of Concrete using the Maturity Method and Determination of the Activation Energy”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2012.

  • Aspasia Elka, Study of the effect of geometry of metal fibers in the bending behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2012.

  • Aggelos Kosmas, “Study of the Interface between Concrete matrix and Steel Fiber Modified using Zinc Phosphate”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2012.

  • Evangelos Kordatos, “Non-destructive evaluation of energy-efficiency of buildings and the mechanical behavior of structural elements”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2013.

  • Michael Dovas, “Study of the mechanical and acoustic properties of cement-based composites reinforced with nano-silica”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2013.

  • Athina Mpista, “Acoustic emission monitoring of concrete with fire damage”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2013.

  • Aggelos Papadimitriou, “Concrete in extreme weather conditions under high temperature”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2014.

  • Loukia Voulgari, “Acoustic emission monitoring of concrete under shear and 4-point bending testing ”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2014.

  • Dimitra Kleitsa, “A numerical simulation study of the effect of interface stiffness on the elastic wave propagation in composite materials and structures”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2014.

  • Christos Vlachopoulos, “Investigation of qualitative characteristics of concrete mix designs for application in industrial floor on ground”, Master’s Thesis, Graduate Program in “Chemistry and Materials Technology”, University of Ioannina, 2014.

Undergraduate Students

  • Dionysia Georgeli, “Design, manufacturing and quality control of asphalt concrete”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2006.

  • Evi Vakali, “Synthesis and study of self-compacting concrete”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2006.

  • Alexandros Apostolidis, “Measurement methodology for the determination of Type-I toughness of ductile materials”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2007.

  • Elisavet Paraskevaidou, “Ultrasonic testing of St37 steel welds”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2007.

  • Christos Vlachopoulos, “Study of asphalt mixtures modified with recycled crumb rubber”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2007.

  • Christos Kyamidis, “Non-destructive testing of flaws in welds of steel material using ultrasound”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2007.

  • Apostolos Marinos, “Methodology for rapid assessment of permeability of chloride in concrete in Greek cement types”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2007.

  • Vaggelis Kordatos, “Development of an optical lock-in thermography method for nondestructive evaluation of metallic materials”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Mixalis Dovas, “Study of the acoustic field and characterization of ultrasonic sensors for nondestructive testing of materials”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Anastasia Dalakoura, “Study of the effect of cement reduction in the strength of concrete with gravel”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Kimon Kanonidis, “Study of the fatigue behavior of SiC reinforced aluminum matrix composites”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Xenofon Papatrifon, “Manufacturing modified bitumen using recycled car tires”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Aggelos Kosmas, “Using air-entraining combined with linear retarder in masonry mortar”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Charalampos Konstantinou, “Methods for preserving concrete structural elements”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2008.

  • Elena Leonidou, “Detection of subsurface damage in concrete with the use of elastic waves”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Thomas Chlempos, “Unreinforced and reinforced concrete with steel fibers: response to compression and four point bending”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Eleftheria Karagianni, “Study of the microstructure and tensile strength of A359 aluminum matrix composites reinforced with silicon carbide particles”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Matina Vatikioti, “Modeling the elastic wave propagation for measuring the mechanical properties of the fiber/matrix interface in composites”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Maria Karvouni, "Determination of chloride permeability of concrete using the RCT method”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Aspasia Elka, "Study of the resistance to chlorides of concrete with cement of type CEM II 42.5”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Charis Orfanidou, "Influence of amount of fly ash from the Ptolemais region in the workability and the compressive strength of concrete", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Myria Michael, "Concrete quality control: Comparison of surface and compressive strengths", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Athena Mpista, "Longitudinal waves for evaluation of large concrete blocks after repair", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Savvas Hadjiyagou, "Testing the mechanical properties of concrete with fly ash using ultrasonic methods and assessment of repair needs", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Nikolaos Sapouridis, “Acoustic emission monitoring during bending of steel fiber reinforced concrete beams using broadband sensors”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2009.

  • Andreas Nicolaou, ’Strength properties of concrete depending on its maintenance conditions”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Thanasis Katsouras, “Asphalt mix modification using linen fibers. Use in non- slippery road pavements”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Christos Stylos, “Asphalt modification with Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA). Use in slippery road pavements”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Nafsika Kefala, “The effect of air-entraining in combination with the presence of linear retarder in the properties of masonry mortar”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Natalia Pasxali, “Monitoring fracture in metal matrix composites by means of thermography and acoustic emission”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Spyridon Papatrifon, “Manufacturing and comparison of modified bitumen using slag gravel and asphalt with limestone gravel”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Alexandra Iliadou, “Effect of mixing methodology in the physical and mechanical properties of mortar modified with nanosilika - liquid mixing”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Marilena Georgosopoulou, "Effect of water/cement ratio on the properties of concrete with steel fibers", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Dimitra Kleitsa, “Numerical simulation of wave propagation in metal anchor head for estimation of strand wire pre-stress”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Nikolaos Tsimpris, “Numerical simulation of elastic waves for visualization of defects”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Stavros-Dimitris Lampris , “Numerical simulation of wave propagation in concrete matrix repaired with cement injection”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Georgios Zisis, “Acoustic emission during bending of nanomodified mortar using nano-silica”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2010.

  • Ilias Tragazikis, ’Study the fiber/matrix interface using pull-out of steel fibers embedded in mortar matrix”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Dimitrios Exarchos, “Reading of underlying layers of inscriptions and evaluation of damage in frescoes of the monastery Molyvdoskepastos”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Eleni Georgiou, “Study of the influence of mixing method and time of nanosilika in the physical and elastic properties of modified mortar - dry mixing”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011

  • Loukia Voulgari, “Study of flexural and compressive behavior of concrete reinforced with steel fibers”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Georgios Mpetis, “Determination of local elastic properties in metallic materials using ultrasonic scanning microscopy”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Agapitos Karagiozis, “Interfacial mapping in fiber reinforced composite materials using acoustic scanning microscopy”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Crysanthi Chatzi, “Life cycle analysis of concrete structures”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Panagiota Dalla, “Study of fiber/matrix interface using the pull out of steel fibers embedded in fiber reinforced concrete matrix”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Meropi Lousiou, "Inspection of weldings using radiography", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Maria Strantza, "“Combined use of thermography and ultrasound for characterization of subsurface cracks in concrete", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Dimitra Grammenou, “Estimation of chemical admixture efficiency in cement, based on ultrasonic dispersion”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Dafni-Theodora Stavraka, “Monitoring the hydration of steel fiber reinforced concrete using ultrasound”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Paraskevi Charalambous, “Acoustic emission of steel fiber pull out from concrete”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Charis Kalantzis, “Acoustic emission monitoring during bending of reinforced concrete beams with chemically treated fibers”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Eleni Gatselou, “Characterization of the fracture process of concrete with different shape of steel fibers by acoustic emission”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2011.

  • Alexios Miltiadou, “Monitoring of yogurt fermentation by ultrasound”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2012.

  • Chariklia Skaltsoni, “Biomechanical behavior of human tissues - Design of a testing device”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2012.

  • Katerina Garavela and Theodosis Giannakas, “Hydration monitoring of mortar by ultrasound”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2012.

  • Georgios Foteinidis, “Evaluation of surface crack depth in concrete using ultrasonic techniques”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2012.

  • Kiriakos Didilis, “Nondestructive testing of welds using optical lock-in thermography and ultrasound”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2012.

  • Anastasios Katsanos, “Recycled aggregates and sensitivity of bituminous concrete in water”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Constantinos Makris-Theophilou, "Energy evaluation of buildings using the thermography method", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Paraskevi Souroutzidou, “Acoustic emission monitoring during pull out and compression tests in concrete”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Alexandros Politas, "Mapping the energy characteristics of masonry building materials during their life cycle", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Georgios Laskos, “Processing of Aluminum Matrix Composites using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines and Mechanical Forming”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Euthaleia Mpesiri, “Nondestructive monitoring of the hydration of mortar using ultrasonics”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Revekka Papakosta, “Rapid determination of the limit fatigue in aluminum matrix composites using nondestructive methods”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Maria Tsironi, “Effect of erosion on the mechanical properties and the microstructure of aluminum specimens”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Pelagia Gianoulatou, “Acoustic emission in unreinforced and fiber-reinforced concrete specimens during bending and shear tests”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2013.

  • Labrini Tsoli, “Determination of the fatigue limit of metallic materials using lock-in thermography”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.

  • Dimitrios Ntalakas, "Numerical simulation for the influence of the microstructure concrete on acoustic emission parameters", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.

  • Eugenia Spyropoulou, “Determination of fracture toughness in metal matrix composites using lock-in thermography”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.

  • Themistocles Vlachos, "Cracked concrete floor evaluation using non-destructive methods and monitoring its repair using the impulse-echo technique", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.

  • Margarita Anastasopoulou, “Acoustic emission study in marbles”, Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.

  • Nicolaos Mavrikakis, "Development of a state-of-the-art nondestructive methodology using infrared thermography for the evaluation of advanced materials undergoing  thermal fatigue", Materials Engineering Diploma Thesis, UoI, 2014.