معرفی
Dr. Vasileios Samaras is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Swansea University, serving as Programme Director for the MSc in Engineering Leadership Management and Coordinator for the MSc in Engineering with Year in Industry. He holds Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMEchE) certifications, alongside roles in professional bodies like the British Standards Institution (BSI) and European Commission evaluations.
Education & Qualifications:
- MBA
- Professional Affiliations: FEANI, IntPE
Research Interests: Focuses on structural design of buried pipes, environmental performance of thermoplastic systems, and engineering management. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, particularly in flood alleviation projects and marine pipelines.
Recent Contributions: Published in Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (2024) on industry-academia partnerships enhancing graduate employability. Actively contributes to BSI standards for buried pipe design and evaluates EU water innovation projects.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- European Commission evaluator for water innovation programs
Teaching & Supervision: Leads modules like Leadership and Complexity Management and supervises PhD research in sustainability, amphibian-friendly infrastructure, and Saudi manufacturing sector leadership.
Collaborations: Engaged with Asset International Ltd (former employer) and European Commission initiatives on water innovation and infrastructure standards.
