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Demetrios M. Cotsovos is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on structural concrete behavior under static and dynamic loads, including seismic, impact, and blast scenarios. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (2005 Unwin Award) and has extensive experience in numerical modeling, experimental testing, and structural assessment.
Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Imperial College London), MSc in Structural Design and Analysis (National Technical University of Athens), BEng in Civil Engineering (University of Patras).
Research interests include: constitutive modeling of structural materials, nonlinear finite element analysis, fiber-reinforced concrete performance, and seismic design methodologies. Notable contributions involve developing FE tools for predicting structural responses under high-rate loading and investigating the impact of steel fibers and infill walls on structural integrity.
He manages specialized equipment such as drop-test rigs and high-capacity load frames (up to 3000kN). Awards include the 2005 Unwin Award for doctoral research. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to resilient infrastructure and climate action.
Collaborations include projects on railway infrastructure dynamics and litigation support for structural integrity assessments. He has supervised multiple research projects and contributed to international conferences, producing over 70 peer-reviewed publications.
