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Prof Dr.Nikos Lagaros |Digital Technology|Best Researcher Award

Vice Rector, National Technical University of Athens,Greece

Prof. Dr. Nikos D. Lagaros is the Vice Rector at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece. He is a distinguished professor specializing in computational mechanics, optimization, and structural engineering. With numerous publications in high-impact journals and extensive research experience, he has made significant contributions to the fields of structural optimization, resilience engineering, and sustainable design. Dr. Lagaros is actively involved in academic leadership, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration at NTUA.

 

Professional Profiles:

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šŸŽ“ Education :

Nikolaos D. Lagaros holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), completed in 1994 with a general grade of 7.96 (Very Well). He earned his Doctorate in Computational Mechanics from NTUA in 2000, with a dissertation titled Structural Design Optimization Based on Evolutionary Algorithms and Neural Networks. From 2000 to 2007, he conducted postdoctoral research at NTUA, focusing on computational structural analysis and earthquake engineering.

 

šŸ¢Ā Experience:

Professor Lagaros is currently the Vice Rector of Finance, Infrastructure, and Development at NTUA. He previously served as Dean of the School of Civil Engineering at NTUA. He has held academic positions ranging from Lecturer to Professor within the Department of Structural Engineering at NTUA since 2008. Earlier, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly and has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions such as MIT and McGill University. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in structural analysis, optimization, and computational mechanics.

Skills:

Professor Lagaros specializes in advanced computational methods for simulation-based science and engineering. His expertise includes optimization methodologies, machine learning applications in structural analysis, seismic risk assessment, topology optimization, and high-performance computing. He is also skilled in lifecycle cost analysis, stochastic finite element methods, structural health monitoring, and energy-efficient design strategies.

 

Research Focus :

His research is centered on developing innovative methodologies for optimizing structural systems and creating computational tools leveraging artificial intelligence and metaheuristics. He has made significant contributions to structural parametric design, topology optimization, and reliability analysis of large-scale systems. His work also explores shared and distributed computing technologies for solving complex engineering problems.

 

šŸ”¬Awards:

Professor Lagaros is recognized for his leadership roles and contributions to academia. He has supervised numerous doctoral, graduate, and diploma theses, advancing research in structural engineering and computational mechanics. His collaborations with international researchers and institutions have further strengthened his impact on the field.

Ā Publications:

  • Antoniou, P.A., Markolefas, S.I., Giannopoulos, G.I., Lagaros, N., Georgantzinos, S.K. (2025). Multiscale modeling of microstructural and hygrothermal effects on vibrations of CNT-enhanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 596, 118733.

 

  • Sapountzaki, O.E., Kampitsis, A.E., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Polymer Matrix Composites: The case of pentamodes. Composite Structures, 346, 118419.

 

  • Gonidakis, D.N., Frangedaki, E.I., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Optimizing Daylight Performance of Digital Fabricated Adobe Walls. Architecture, 4(3), pp. 515ā€“540.

 

  • Vougioukas, E., Stamos, A., Pappa, C., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Enhancing Onshore Wind Tower Foundations: A Comprehensive Automated Design Approach. CivilEng, 5(3), pp. 736ā€“759.

 

  • Ypsilantis, K.-I., Faes, M.G.R., Lagaros, N.D., Aage, N., Moens, D. (2024). Robust topology and discrete fiber orientation optimization under principal material uncertainty. Computers and Structures, 300, 107421.

 

  • Chamatidis, I., Istrati, D., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Vision Transformer for Flood Detection Using Satellite Images from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2. Water (Switzerland), 16(12), 1670.

 

  • Al-Omari, A.A., Shatnawi, N.N., Shbeeb, N.I., Lagaros, N.D., Abdalla, K.M. (2024). Utilizing Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment. Civil Engineering Journal (Iran), 10(5), pp. 1423ā€“1436.

 

  • Rossetos, I., Gantes, C.J., Kazakis, G., Soultanis, K., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Numerical Modeling and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Conventional and 3D-Printed Spinal Braces. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 14(5), 1735.

 

  • Sapountzaki, O.E., Kampitsis, A.E., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). Failure mechanisms of anisotropic pentamode-based bridge bearings: A dynamic analysis. Engineering Structures, 301, 117292.

 

  • Damikoukas, S., Lagaros, N.D. (2024). The MLDAR Model: Machine Learning-Based Denoising of Structural Response Signals Generated by Ambient Vibration. Computation, 12(2), 31.

Conclusion:

Prof. Lagarosā€™s career reflects a blend of academic excellence, research innovation, and leadership. His expertise in cutting-edge technologies like machine learning and computational analysis places him among the top researchers in his field. Addressing areas like global outreach, sustainability, and public engagement would further solidify his candidacy. Overall, he is highly suitable for this award and deserves recognition for his contributions to civil engineering and computational science.

Nikos Lagaros |Digital Technology|Best Researcher Award

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