Expert Details
Materials Testing, Geochemistry, Geology, Geomechanics, Modeling
ID: 724368
Greece
He did technical reviews of soil testing for pipeline corrosion protection for the Coritnth-Athens Natural Gas Pipeline.
He was the chief geologist for building site selection in the municipality of Kifissia, Athens.He supervises laboratory testing of materials for foundation and tunnel design, concrete products, aggregates, and bitumen pavement materials.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1997 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Earth and Space Sciences | Institution: Stony Brook University |
| Year: 1996 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Earth Sciences | Institution: University of Minnesota |
| Year: 1988 | Degree: BS | Subject: Earth Sciences | Institution: University of Athens, Greece |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Laboratory Director | Department: Geomechamics & Quality Control Laboratory |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for laboratory operations, implementation of quality management system and presentation of testing results to clients. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2002 | Employer: Texas Southern University | Title: Research Associate | Department: NASA JSC High Pressure Laboratory |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for research concerning planetary materials and planetary interior processes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 1999 | Employer: University of Minnesota | Title: Postdoctoral Fellow | Department: Geology and Geophysics |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for investigating mineral-melt equilibria, and the management of the Experimental Petrology Laboratory. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1999 to 2002 | Agency: NASA | Role: Research | Description: Experimental and theoretical modeling of planetary materials and processes. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| AGU ASTM |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| 1998 Athens Academy in Mineral Sciences |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 15 peer-reviewed journal papers and 25 conference presentations. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| None as of yet although he is on the witness list of a client that has suffered a traffic accident due to road pavement condition. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Has implemented a quality management system, including SOP and GLP in order to achieve Laboratory Accreditation by Greek Government Agencies and the Hellenic Council of Accreditation. He has University Level Teaching experience and have made presentations to international meetings. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Routinely select instrument vendors for the laboratory plus he offers his clients that range from individuals to large construction companies his expertise in selecting materials. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Nearly native speaker |
| Greek | Mother tongue |
Fields of Expertise
aggregate mass, aggregate material, chemical analysis, mineral, mineralogy, petrology, geology, rock sampling, pavement construction, laboratory testing, forensic geology, construction defect, mortar (material), soil compaction, soil testing, microanalysis, granite, feldspathic mineral, quantitative chemical analysis, qualitative chemical analysis, geochemistry, soil characterization, industrial mineral, concrete, colorimetry, chemistry