Christos Papakonstantinou

Christos Papakonstantinou is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Experimental Strength of Building Materials. He directs the Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete Technology and Constructions, focusing on sustainable materials and structural rehabilitation. His academic career includes roles at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Higher Colleges of Technology in UAE.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1995)
• M.Sc., University of South Carolina (2000)
• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Rutgers University (2003)

Research Interests: His work centers on composite materials, geopolymer applications, recycled materials, and sustainable construction. Key areas include FRP-confined concrete, geopolymer TRM systems, and fire-resistant materials. He actively explores data science for material behavior prediction.

Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize geopolymer-based composites, recycled rubber concrete, machine learning for material analysis, and seismic retrofitting solutions. His work bridges experimental testing and sustainable design principles.

Awards & Memberships: Member of ACI and ASCE, no specific awards listed.

Grants & Consultancy: Coordinated NSF and EU-funded projects. Served as a consultant on structural design and retrofitting for buildings/bridges in Greece and internationally.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Concrete Technology and Reinforced Concrete Structures Lab, established in 2002, which focuses on experimental studies of concrete materials and structural assessment/retrofitting techniques.