George Ephraimidis

George Ephraimidis is an Associate Professor at the University of Thessaly, School of Engineering, specializing in Rock Mechanics within the Department of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering). He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on rock mechanics, geology for engineers, and geohazard mitigation.

Education

• Doctoral Degree in Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2002)
• Postgraduate Diploma, Technical University of Crete (1997)
• Degree in Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1990)

Research Interests

• Mechanical behavior of intact rock and rock mass
• Gradient elasticity and higher-order theories
• Underground structures in rock
• Rock slope stability and geological hazards

Publications: Focus on gradient elasticity, borehole stability, tunnel design, and landslide mechanics. Key trends include size effects, microstructure modeling, and nonlocal fracture criteria.

Leadership: Academic coordinator for 2 Erasmus+ agreements with Polytechnic University of Turin. Supervised 22 diploma and 9 postgraduate theses.