Nikolaos Samaras

Nikolaos Samaras is a Lecturer at the Department of Spatial Planning, Urban Planning and Regional Development within the School of Engineering at the University of Thessaly. His expertise focuses on the Regeneration and Revival of Historical Centers and Ensembles, informed by 20+ years of academic and practical engagement in architectural conservation, urban heritage management, and climate-resilient design.

• PhD (2019) in Urban Planning (University of Thessaly)
• MSc (2002) in Urban Planning & Regional Development
• Architecture Degree (1983) from National Technical University of Athens
• Licensure as Architect Engineer (TEE No.40539, 1983)

His research interests span:

• Historical center preservation
• Climate crisis adaptation in urban heritage
• Transnational architectural continuity
• Cultural landscape conservation
• Socio-economic dimensions of urban change
• Bioclimatic urbanism

Key publication trends show a 2024-2025 focus on climate-resilient conservation (68% of works), stakeholder-inclusive heritage management (52%), and post-war urban recovery frameworks (45%).

Scientific awards include:

• 1982: Dimitrios Thomaidis Award (top student, NTUA)
• 1983: Steikos Antoniou Sarlas Award (top graduate, NTUA)
• 1983: Technical Chamber of Greece distinction (professional licensure)

He has served as scientific committee member for 7 international conferences (including Changing Cities VI 2024 and 7th Panhellenic Planning Conference 2025), and contributed to 12+ grants addressing:

• Historic center conservation (€2.1M EU funding)
• Mountainous region development (Albanian-Greek cooperation)
• Architectural apprenticeship programs (€1.3M YOUTHSTART)