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Daphne Pantoussa is a Civil Engineer with MSc and PhD degrees, affiliated with the Laboratory of Structural Analysis and Design at the University of Thessaly in Volos, Greece. She has extensive experience in structural engineering with a focus on fire and seismic safety of structures.
She earned her Diploma in Civil Engineering from the University of Thessaly (1999-2003), followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering specializing in "Applied Engineering and Systems Simulation" (2004-2006). She later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering focusing on "Modern Design and Analysis Methods in Industry" (2013-2015), and completed her PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Thessaly (2009-2013).
Dr. Pantoussa's research primarily focuses on structural behavior under extreme conditions, particularly fire and seismic events. Her work examines the performance of steel structures in fire situations following earthquakes, thermal buckling of steel tanks, and the fire resistance of composite structures. She has developed advanced numerical models to simulate structural behavior under fire conditions and has contributed to standards development for fire resistance calculations.
Her research trends demonstrate a strong emphasis on multi-hazard analysis, particularly the combined effects of fire and seismic events on structural systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of steel structures under fire conditions, with particular attention to post-tensioned systems and composite slabs. Her work bridges computational mechanics with practical engineering applications, providing valuable insights for structural design under extreme conditions.
Dr. Pantoussa has received notable recognition for her research, including:
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Individual Fellowships (IF) (2017-2019) for the project "Resilient steel frame against fire and seismic hazards"
- Funding through the Operational Program "EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING" for doctoral research (2010-2013)
She has been actively involved in teaching at the University of Thessaly, offering courses in Statics I and II, Mechanics of Materials, and specialized postgraduate courses on shell structures and fire-resistant design of metal structures. Her research has been supported by various European programs including COST actions TU0904 and C26, and she has collaborated with industry partners such as ELASTRON Group and EXEL Group on practical engineering applications.
Dr. Pantoussa is a member of the Laboratory of Structural Analysis and Design at the University of Thessaly, where she works alongside Dr. Euripides Mystakidis and other researchers. Her work contributes to the laboratory's focus on structural safety under extreme loading conditions, particularly fire and seismic events.
