Elias G. DIMITRAKOPOULOS
Contact Information
Dr Elias G. DIMITRAKOPOULOS
Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Room 3587 Academic Building
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 - 2358 5975
email: ilias@ust.hk
Research interests:
Structural Dynamics,
Vehicle-Bridge Interaction,
Earthquake Engineering,
Nonsmooth Dynamics,
Bridge Engineering,
Bamboo Structures,
Dimensional Analysis
Curriculum
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Current Group Members
Hossein HOMAEI
Hossein obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran, in 2016.
In 2018 he obtained a master’s degree in Structural Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, the top-ranked university in Iran. He joined my research group as a dual PhD student between Sharif and HKUST in February 2022. He is working on the seismic vehicle-bridge interaction problem.
Nahid KHODABAKHSHI
Nahid obtained her Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with first-rank graduation from Shahid Chamran University. She continued her academic journey at Sharif University of Technology, the top-ranked university in Iran, where she pursued an MPhil degree in Structural Civil Engineering. In September 2022, Nahid joined my research group as a PhD student, focusing her research on bamboo structures.
Ka Wing CHU (Stefan)
Stefan obtained his Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2022. He joined my research group in September 2022, focusing his research on the application of machine learning methods in rocking dynamics.
Ho Man SIU (Jason)
Jason obtained his Bachelor Degree (Major in Civil Engineering, Minor in Robotics, Minor in Physics) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2021. He joined my research group in September 2021.
Graduated Students
Theodora MOUKA
Theodora obtained her 5-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, in 2014. In 2016 she obtained a 2-year MSc degree in Analysis and Design of Structures from the same university. She joined the research group in 2017 and is working on characterization of bamboo as a structural material via analytical and numerical modeling and experimental tests. Her research interests include mechanics of anisotropic materials, finite element modeling and modeling of material failure.
On 7/6/2022 Theodora successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled:
“Bamboo structural member behavior: culm flexure and bolted connections”.
Nischal Prasad Nhuchhe PRADHAN
Nischal obtained his Bachelor Degree from National Institute of Technology Warangal, India. He joined my group as an MPhil/PhD student in February 2017. He is working on rational design and analysis of bamboo structures, focusing on experimental testing and characterization of bamboo to steel connections.
On 5/1/2022 Nischal successfully defended his PhD thesis entitled: “Characterization, Analysis and Design of Multi-culm Bamboo Axial Members with Dowel-type Connections for Use in Truss Structures”.
Nan JIN
Nan obtained her Double Bachelor Degree (Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Technology) from the Tianjin University and her Master Degree (Structural Engineering) from the Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration. She joined my group as a PhD student in August 2015.
On 26/8/2021 Nan successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled: “Subspace Identification of Bridge Frequencies Utilizing Dynamic Response of Traversing Vehicles”.
Charikleia STOURA
Charikleia obtained her 5-year Diploma from the National and Technical University of Athens in 2015. She joined the research group in September 2016 and was awarded a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship in (2017). Her PhD research examines the vehicle-bridge-interaction problem.
On 21/5/2021 Charikleia successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled: “Analytical and Numerical Examination of the Vehicle–Bridge Interaction Problem in Railway Bridges”.
Wing Cheong Tom LEUNG
Jimmy obtained his Bachelor Degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2018. He joined the research group in September 2018 and acquired his MPhil in Civil Engineering in 2020.
Dr. Qing ZENG
Qing obtained his Bachelor Degree from Beijing Jiaotong University in 2011. He obtained his Master Degree at HKUST in 2012 and joined my group at HKUST as a PhD student in Aug 2012. He obtained his Doctor Degree at August 2016 and held a Post-Doctoral research position until 2018. PhD Thesis: Dr. ZENG Qing “Analysis and Simulation of the Vehicle-Bridge Interaction in Horizontally Curved Railway Bridges”
Since 2019, Dr ZENG Qing is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HIT SZ), China.
Dr. Anastasios GIOUVANIDIS
Anastasios joined my group in February 2013, and he acquired his MPhil in Civil Engineering in February 2015 and his PhD in Civil Engineering in July 2018.
Dr. Anastasios GIOUVANIDIS (PhD, Spring 2015 - Spring 2018; MPhil, Spring 2013 - Spring 2015) MPhil thesis: "Non-smooth Seismic Response Analysis of the Rocking Frame". PhD thesis: “Seismic Response Analysis of Rocking Structures: Hybrid Behavior, Contact Phenomenon and Critical Earthquake Characteristics”
Since Septembert 2023, Anastasios is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Auckland (New Zealand).
Chengning LOONG (Co-Advisor)
(Main Advisor Prof Chih-Chen CHANG)
• HKPFS Awardee in 2016
• 2015 IDEERS competition
(1st Runner-up, Postgraduate Team)
• Academic Achievement Award in 2013/14
• Outstanding Student Award in 2013/14
• Research interests:
1. Harvesting from structural vibration
2. Electromechanical coupled system
3. Finite element modelling
4. Earthquake engineering
5. Structural dynamics
6. Nonsmooth mechanics
Past Group Members
Dr. Themelina PARASKEVA
Dr. Paraskeva received her Bachelor degree (structural engineering), her M.Sc. degree (earthquake structural engineering) and her Ph.D (bridge engineering) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in Greece. She joined my group as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in September 2014.
Since January 2019 is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering of the Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Dr. Zhongqi SHI
Dr. Shi obtained his Bachelor Degree from Henan University of Science and Technology and his M.Eng and D.Eng. from Kyushu Insititute of Technology, Japan. He joined my group as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at HKUST in April 2015.
Since 2017 Dr Shi is working at Shenzhen Urban Public Safety and Technology Institute, at Futian Shenzhen, China.