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• Structural Engineering
• Reinforced Concrete
• Seismic Performance Analysis
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Zeris Christos is a Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he also directs the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory. His work focuses on seismic performance evaluation, fire-resistant concrete, and composite material applications. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Structural Engineering Institution: NTUA Research interests include: Seismic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structures Advanced cementitious composites with carbon nanotubes Corrosion resistance in concrete materials Second-order effects in structural analysis Rocking oscillators and soft story dynamics Blast mitigation strategies for structural systems His recent publications emphasize numerical modeling of seismic performance, chloride penetration in CNT-reinforced concrete, and cyclic load testing of RC interfaces. Key trends include fire-resistant concrete innovation and seismic retrofitting methodologies.

• Impact Engineering
• Composite Materials
• Ballistic Protection
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Professor Jose Antonio Loyola Lorenzo is a Full Professor in the Department of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis at the School of Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. His academic career spans over 15 years with consistent research output in structural mechanics and impact engineering. His research interests focus on impact engineering , composite materials , and ballistic protection systems . He has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanical behavior of composite structures under various loading conditions, with particular expertise in helmet design, energy absorption systems, and biodegradable composites for protective applications. Professor Loyola Lorenzo's recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strategic shift toward sustainable materials while maintaining his expertise in impact engineering. His work increasingly focuses on biodegradable composites (particularly flax/PLA systems), gender-inclusive protective equipment design, and advanced manufacturing techniques for safety applications. He currently leads multiple research projects including: ECOHELMET - Advanced helmet design with biodegradable materials considering gender and age (AEI, 2024-2027) Structural behavior of biodegradable composite elements under low-velocity impact (AEI, 2022-2025) Development of lightweight multilayer ballistic protections (AEI, 2021-2025) His advising approach emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation, with recent theses covering topics from meshfree modeling of helical piles to mechanical behavior analysis of aramid composites for personal protection. Professor Loyola Lorenzo maintains strong industry connections with defense, aerospace, and safety equipment manufacturers, providing students with valuable professional opportunities.

• Composite Materials
• Structural Mechanics
• Impact Dynamics
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Olivier Dorival is an Associate Professor (Maître de conférence) at Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse, France, working within the Institut Clément Ader. He is a member of the Composite Materials and Structures (MSC) group and serves as coordinator of the SIMU team (Simulation, Impact, Modelling, Machining). His research and teaching activities focus on structural mechanics with particular expertise in composite materials behavior under extreme loading conditions. Professor Dorival's research interests center on damage of composite structures under severe loadings including birdstrike, medium/high velocity impacts, crash scenarios, and underwater blast. His work spans from fundamental material characterization to full-scale structural testing and advanced numerical simulation. He has developed expertise in damage scenario identification, damage modeling, and explicit dynamics simulation. His research has significant applications in aerospace engineering, particularly for aircraft structures subjected to impact loads. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a strong focus on composite material response to various impact scenarios, with particular attention to numerical modeling techniques, experimental validation methods, and practical applications in aircraft design. His work demonstrates integration of theoretical approaches with experimental validation across multiple scales. Professor Dorival has supervised numerous PhD students through completion, with current supervision of Geoffrey GISCLON working on Double-Double composite structures. His research is supported by several active projects including SUCCESS (DGA RAPID), SUCCESS+ (ASTRID Maturation), and CROR (Airbus), indicating strong industry and government funding. His teaching portfolio covers essential structural mechanics topics at multiple levels, including continuum mechanics, beam theory, structural dynamics, finite element modeling, and specialized courses on composite crashworthiness. He leads the SIMU team at Institut Clément Ader, which provides students with access to the STIMPACT platform for birdstrike testing and other specialized experimental facilities.