Summary
Vassilis Papanikolaou is an Associate Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with over a decade of teaching and research experience in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering, Numerical Simulation, and Earthquake Engineering. He leads work in the Lab of R/C and Masonry Structures, applying computational methods to design resilient buildings and assess seismic performance. His research blends theoretical modeling with practical considerations for extreme events, informing safer structural design and retrofit strategies. Vassilis is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers while maintaining an active research agenda that bridges academia and practice. Based in Thessaloniki, he leverages deep local knowledge of regional seismic challenges to guide applied studies that have real-world impact. Colleagues note his ability to translate complex numerical results into actionable engineering recommendations.
10 years of coding experience
Master's degree Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, Master's degree Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics at Imperial College London
PhD Civil Engineering, PhD Civil Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)