Nikolaos Depountis

Nikolaos Depountis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Patras, Department of Geology within the Faculty of Science. His educational background includes a BSc from the University of Patras, and MSc and PhD degrees from Cardiff University, UK. Research interests center on geotechnical challenges including landslide mechanisms, soil erosion modeling, and coastal vulnerability assessment.

His work integrates field studies with geospatial technologies, focusing on:

• Geotechnical investigations for infrastructure projects
• Physical/mechanical properties of geological materials
• Landslide monitoring and early-warning systems
• Coastal erosion quantification using multi-sensor approaches
• Geohazard assessment in archaeologically sensitive areas

Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on geohazard prediction (75% of recent works) with methodological focus on GIS, remote sensing, and 3D modeling. Coastal processes and soil erosion constitute 60% of research outputs since 2020.

Teaching responsibilities include Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, and specialized courses on natural hazards and marine geology.