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Athanasios Markou serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, Finland, affiliated with the Structures research group specializing in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Computation. His academic role integrates teaching with experimental and computational research on innovative structural systems, particularly focusing on geometrically nonlinear behavior validated through advanced techniques like high-speed imaging and photogrammetry.
His research interests span Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Computational Methods, with emphasis on bending-active and twisted structures, kinematic pavilions, and chain dynamics. He investigates material reuse in sustainable construction, elastic torsion systems, and base isolation for seismic protection, often blending architectural design with engineering principles to develop efficient structural forms.
Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of nonlinear structural behavior through experimental-computational synergy. Key trends include bending-active beam elements, falling chain dynamics, and torsion-based systems like the 'Zero Gravity' series, frequently resulting in open datasets and physical prototypes. His interdisciplinary collaborations emphasize sustainable material use and kinematic innovation in architectural applications.
Within Aalto University's Structures research group, Markou contributes to cutting-edge work on structural morphology and computational mechanics. The group pioneers bending-active elements and sustainable construction methodologies, utilizing photogrammetry and high-speed imaging for data-driven validation while advancing material-efficient design paradigms through physical prototyping.
