Vanessa Katsardi

Vanessa Katsardi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Marine and Coastal Engineering. She holds a PhD in Marine Engineering from Imperial College London (2007), a Master's in Hydraulic Engineering (2002), and a BSc in Civil Engineering (2001) from Democritus University of Thrace.

• Education
  • Civil Engineer, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece (2001)
  • Master's in Hydraulic Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace (2002)
  • PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London (2007)

Her research focuses on nonlinear wave dynamics, offshore structure resilience, and coastal risk management, with over 30 publications in journals and conferences. She has collaborated with major energy companies (Shell, BP, Statoil, Woodside, Total) on projects involving offshore platforms and marine structures.

Recent work explores nonlinear wave-structure interactions, extreme wave prediction, and 3D wave diffraction, emphasizing practical applications in hydrometeorological risk mitigation and coastal protection. She teaches courses on Coastal Engineering, Wave Mechanics, and Flood Control at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Trends: Her publications highlight nonlinear wave behavior, extreme wave kinematics, and hydrodynamic loading on structures. Subfields span offshore wind turbines, breakwater design, dynamic structural response, and sediment transport modeling.