Kolios Athanasios

Kolios Athanasios is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he joined in 2018 as Professor in Risk and Asset Management. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and has held leadership roles in multiple major research initiatives, including EPSRC CDTs and EU H2020 projects.

His research focuses on risk, reliability, and asset management in offshore and marine renewable energy systems. Key areas include:

• Quantitative risk and decision-making in engineering
• Performance- and risk-based design of offshore energy assets
• Reliability analysis using stochastic methods
• Integrity assessment of ageing structures
• Development and optimisation of renewable energy technologies
• Calibration of design standards

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in reliability modelling, maintenance optimisation, and economic viability of offshore wind farms. Themes include leading-edge erosion, pitch system failures, data-driven maintenance, and uncertainty in weather forecasting. The work combines field data, stochastic modelling, and machine learning to improve O&M decision-making and reduce LCoE.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Chartered Engineer, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Board Member, European Academy of Wind Energy
• Member, ISSC Offshore Renewable Energy Committee

He has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on numerous grants, including EPSRC Supergen, H2020-ROMEO, and REMS CDT. He has supervised research students and datasets, led the development of open-access O&M tools, and contributed to joint industry projects like SLIC. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy.

He is actively involved in research networks and has contributed to the development of frameworks for floating offshore wind and vertical axis turbines. His collaborations span academia, industry, and certification bodies across Europe.