SCIENTIFIC WORK

Projects carried out as Professional Geologist - Geophysicist (1993-2002)

Participation in Academic Project (1993-now)

Department of Geosciences

College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences

Kigh Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals



Projects carried out as Professional/Individual Geologist (1993-2002)
YEAR PROJECT
1993 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Asbestoxorion Thessaloniki, 1993
1994 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Kilkis- Kentrikon village.
1994 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of DOYMPIA (Mineral water)
1994 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Metallikon Kilkis.
1995 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Derveni, Thessaloniki.
1995 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Polykaston, Kilkis.
1996 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Petrokerason, Thessaloniki.
1996 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Potidaia, Thessaloniki.
1996 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Tagarades, Thessaloniki.
1996 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Taxiarchi, Xalkidiki region.
1997 Seismic refraction survey in Thiva city on behalf of LARCO, General Mining and Metallurgical company.
1997 Processing of accelerometers data on behalf of Institute of Earthquake engineering (ITSAK).
1998 Geophysical survey by applying geoelectrical and seismic surveys for estimation of corrosion factors along the gas distribution network in industrial area of Thessaloniki.
1999

Geoelectrical tomography at the Industrial area of Kavala, 1999. In this project, we applied VES and electrical tomography. The purpose of this project was to determine "weak" areas for building construction.

1999

Geoelectrical tomography in Andros island, 1999. In this project, we applied VLF and electrical tomography. The purpose of this project was to determine "weak" areas for building construction.

1999 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Polygyros, Chalkidi region.
1999 HydroGeological and Geophysical study for depicting the optimum location for hydrowell construction at the area of Axioupoli, Kilkis.
1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Koumaria-Veria applying geophysical methods (VES, VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, May, 1999

1999

Supervision/evaluation of geotechnical boreholes along EGNATIA ODOS highway, section: Asprovalta-Strymonas (11.2-11.3) bridges (T2, T3, T6, T8), Supervison by: I. Maurakis, Constructor: S. Asproudas & Associates, May-June, 1999

1999 Supervision and evaluation of eotechnical boreholes along EGNATIA ODOS highway, section: Bridge K4, N. Eykarpia, Thessaloniki.
1999

Geoelectrical tomography at the area of Kifisia-Thessaloniki to determine inappropriate sites for building construction, July, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Xirolivado-Veria applying electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, August, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Koroni-Polykastro applying electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, September, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Karioxori-Kozani applying deep electrical soundings (VES) for determination of local aquifer horizon, September, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Loutro-Karditsas applying electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, October, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Stauros-Chalkidiki applying deep electrical soundings (VES) and electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, October, 1999

1999

Geophysical survey in the area of Megali Sterna- Kilkis applying electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, October, 1999

1999 Geological survey along the axis of Tymfristos-Karpenision tunnel.
1999

Enviromental study in the area of Goumenissa-Kilkis for construction of borehole for irrigation purposes, November, 1999

1999

Shallow refraction seismics in the area of Liosia-Athens during the construction of the Olympic games athletic facilities, ATHENS 2004, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A. & ATHENS 2004 S.A.

1999

Shallow refraction seismics in the area of Nikaia-Athens, during the construction of the Olympic games athletic facilities, ATHENS 2004, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A. & ATHENS 2004 S.A.

1999

Enviromental study in the area of Polikastro-Kilkis for construction of borehole for irrigation purposes, December, 1999

2000

Detailed Geological study along the Ring Road (Highway) of Ptolemaida city, January-March 2000, Constructor: POLYLINE S.A

2000

Shallow refraction and reflection seismics in the area of Virona-Athens, during the construction of the Olympic games athletic facilities, ATHENS 2004, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A. & ATHENS 2004 S.A.

2000

Geophysical survey in the area of P. Ginaikokastro-Kilkis applying electromagnetical method (VLF) for determination of local aquifer horizon, April, 2000

2000 Participation to the geological and hydogeological survey at Aliakmonas River in Thessaloniki region for irrigation purposes.
2001

Down-hole and Crosshole refraction and seismic tomography study in the area of Peristeri in Athens as part of the Microzonation study of Athens, May 2001

2000

Geophysical survey in the area of Aetos-Florina (Radosi-forest) applying deep electrical soundings (VES) for determination of local aquifer horizon, October, 2001

2002

Down-hole and Crosshole seismic tomographic survey in the area of Nestos Bridge (Section 14.1.2 - EGNATIA ODOS highway) in order to estimate the P and S velocity as well as the attenuation model, November 2001-February 2002

2002

Crosshole tomography on the area of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens in order to give an estimation of the velocity model prior the construction, February 2002, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A

2002

Supervision/evaluation of geotechnical boreholes along the EGNATIA ODOS highway, section: Thessaloniki-Serres-Promaxonas (60.3.4) (NG-##), Supervision by: TROPALIS ETE, Constructor: G. Didaskalou, March, 2002

2002

Construction of boreholes in the area of Thermal Spring in Sidirokastro, EGNATIA ODOS highway, section: Thessaloniki-Serres-Promaxonas (60.3.4), May, 2002.

2002

Construction of geotechnical boreholes along EGNATIA ODOS highway, section: Komotini - Greece-Boulgarian borders (GO-##, GE-##), May-June, 2002

2002 Crosswell seismic tomography survey prior the construction of the new stock market of Athens, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A., July-August 2002
2002 Geological, geotechnical and detailed geophysical survey prior the construction of the protected building of general Air force/staff, CARS in Larisa region, Constructor: GEOMIXANIKI S.A., September 2002.
Participation on Academic Research Projects
1993

Geophysical investigation between the 45.7 and 46.9 Km of the 2nd branch of the National Motorway between Thessaloniki and Katerini, 1993, G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible)," spronsored by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Public Works.
In this program, I participate in the collection and processing of various geophysical data (magnetic, electric) in order to locate a Neolithic and a Roman village beneath the path that was designed for the construction of the 2nd branch of the National Motorway near Thessaloniki.

1993

Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Nikopolis, Preveza (W.Hellas), 1993, G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible)" sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Civilization.
Various resistivity and magnetic measurents are caried out for location of surfacial structures in the Roman archaeological site of Nikopolis (W.Hellas). In this program I participate in the collection of the data and in their processing.

1994

Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Ierapetras, Crete (S.Hellas), 1994, G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible).".
Various resistivity and magnetic measurents are caried out for location of surfacial structures in the Roman archaeological site of Ierapetras (S.Hellas). In this program I participate in the collection of the data and in their processing.

1994 Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Limori - Epanomi, Thessaloniki.
1995

Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Vergina, Macedonia (N.Hellas), G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible)." sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Civilization.
Various resistivity measurents are caried out for location of surfacial structures in the archaeological site of Vergina (N.Hellas). We also tried new methods for searching tumbs. In this program I participate in the collection of the data and in their processing.

1995

"Installation of telluric stations in the area of Kozani - Grevena after the destructive earthquake of 13 May 1995, G. Vargemezis (Scientifically Responsible),".
Various measurents are caried out for short-term earthquake prediction. In this program I participate in the collection of the data.

1995 Upgrade of the National Seismological Network of Aristotle Univeristy.
1995

"AUTO-SEISMO-GEOTECH: An automated geotechnic project for prevention-mitigation of seismic risk in the cities of high seismic activity in the framework of detailed microzonation studies, 1995, B.C. Papazachos (Scientifically Responsible), sponsored by European Union and General Secretarial for Science and Technology".
Various seismic and resistivity measurents are caried out for calculation of the Poisson's ratio and the structure beneath the study area (Heraklion-Crete, Thiva). In this program I participate in the collection of the data and in their processing.

1995-1997

"Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Europos, Macedonia (N.Hellas), G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible)".
Various resistivity measurents are caried out for location of surfacial structures in the archaeological site of Europos (N.Hellas). In this program I participate in the collection of the data and in their processing.

1996 Use of geophysical methods for long term earthquake prediction. Case study: Mygdonia Basin.
1996

"Geoelectrical Tomography survey at the site of construction of underground (Metro) at the National Garden (Athens), 1996, G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible). sponsored by Institute for Geological and Mineral Research and Olympic Metro S.A.".
Various electrical measurements with specific linear configuration are carried out for location of "weak" structures in the area of National Garden in Athens.

1996 Seismicity and earthquake risk survey at the area of Keramidion-Pierias.
1996

"Geoelectrical Tomography along the route of underground (Metro) at the ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos in Athens, 1996, G.N. Tsokas (Scientifically Responsible), sponsored by Olympic Metro S.A.
Various electrical measurents with specific linear configuration are carried out for location of "weak" structures in the area of Kerameikos in Athens.

1996

Seismicity study and seismic hazard assessement in the area of Ilariona's dam (Kozani, W. Hellas), 1996

1996 Seismicity and seismic hazard assessment at the site of construction of the General Hospital of Serres Prefecture.
1996

"Active faulting and seismic hazard in Attiki (Hellas) (ENV4-CT 96-0277), 1996, B.C. Papazachos (Scientifically Respoinsible)." sponsored by European Union

1996 Geophysical surveys for determine tumb and others archaeological features.
1997 "EURO-SEISMOD: Development and experimental validation of Advanced modeling techniques in Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (ENV4-CT 96-0255), 1996, P.M. Hatzidimitriou (Scientifically Responsible)," sponsored by European Union
1997

"Microzonation study of the city of Thiva-Volos applying geophysical methods to estimate the seismic risk, (central Greece) 1997"

1997

"Geophysical investigation of the selected areas of the Archaeological site of Akrotiri, Santorini (S.Hellas)".
Various electromagnetic (GPR) and geoelectric measurents are caried out for location of surfacial structures in the archaeological site of Akrotiri. We also tested an new GPR instrument for collecting data.

1997

Volvi-Thessaloniki: A European Test-Site for Engineering Seismology, Earthquake Engineering and Seismology" of the Enviroment 1997 scientific program EEC. In this program, I participate in the collection of seismic data using dynamite as sources and installing stations inside the Mygdonia Basin-Volvi Lake.

1997

Installation of an MT station in various places inside the area of Anthemounta (Thessaloniki) for recording the MT signals trying to interpret the structure of the study area.
Many MT measurements are carried out as part of the experimental study of Dr. A.Savvaidis.

1997

Seismicity study and seismic hazard assessment in the broader area of Gratini Dam (Komotini, N. Hellas), 1997, B.C Papazachos (Scientifically Responsible), sponsored by Public Power Corporation
Various seismics measurents of refracted waves are recorded in the study area. During this project "weak" areas for construction and other characteristics of rocks are determined.

1998-1999

Automatic calculation of earthquake epicenter and processing of waveforms in real time, 1998, S. Panas (Scientifically Responsible). During this project we constructed an efficient algorithm for 3D earthquake relocation and after the reliability of the purposed algorithm was tested by using real data from the seismological station of Thessaloniki.

1997-1998 Tomographic Imaging in the Middle Urals, 1997-98. (funded by Uppsala University - Urals project). In this project, I used traveltimes data from seismic experiments in the Middle Urals, particularly from the deep SG-4 borehole and the ESRU profiles and I applied and developed tomographic imaging methods on.
1998

Geophysical survey along the tunnel of highway in Platamonas-Greece, 1998, G.N. Tsokas, (Scientifically Responsible).
In this project, we applied several methods such as refraction seismics, VLF, VES, electrical tomography. The purpose of this project was to determine "weak" areas for tunnel construction.

1998

"Calculation of velocities using VSP (Vertical Seismic Profile) method, 1998, D. Raptakis (Scientifically Responsible)."
In this project we measured interval velocities at different depths, using surface source and moving the receiver inside the borehole.

1999

Geophysical survey at selected sites of Kroussovitis river in Sidirokastro - Serres prior the construction of a Dam, 1999, G.N. Tsokas, (Scientifically Responsible). In this project we applied seismic refraction methods, geoelectrical tomography and VES for calculation of the depth of bedrock in the area for Dam construction.

1999

"Geophysical survey in the area of TVX Hellas S.A in Olimpiada, applying various geophysical methods, such as geolectrical tomography, resistivity mapping, measurements of magnetic field, georadar etc, September-October 1999''

2000

"Microzonation study of the city of Lemesos in Cyprus, applying geophysical methods such as shallow seismic reflection/refraction method to estimate the seismic risk, March 2000"

2000 New geoenvironmental techniques for monitoring/solving contamination problems.
2001

"Cost-effective geophysical technology for petroleum exploration in non-seismic areas, November, 2001, supported by E.C and Enterprize Oil Company"

2002

"EUROSEIS-RISK:Seismic Hazard Assessment site Effects and Soil Structure Interaction Studies in a Instrumented Basin, European Project, Jan. 2002- Dec. 2004."

2002 GEOWATERS: Forward modelling of single shot shallow reflection seismics in the area of Koumoundouros Lake as part of the European Project GEOWATERS, January-June, 2002, supported by E.C.
2002

Automatic tomographic interpretation of crosshole seismic data, Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2002.

2002

"Down-hole and Crosshole seismic tomography survey in the area of Ilarionas River in order to estimate the P and S velocity as well as the attenuation model prior the construction of Ilarionas Dam, March 2002"

2002 Depiction/sizing of Boxite lenses by using non-destructive methods, A&B Mineral Company.
2003-2005 Development of an Expert System of Monitoring, Management and Protection of Natural Resources and Environment, ETPA, 200-2006.
2003-2005 Marmara Earthquake Rehabilitation Programme: Towards Disaster Preparedness and Management, CTRC & ΤΕΙ CRETE, 2003-2004, EU project.
2003-2006 Application of innovative techniques in landfills, co-funded by the European Social Fund and National Resources, Scientific Responsible (SR): P. Soupios

Ανάπτυξη σύγχρονων ολοκληρωμένων μεθοδολογιών ελέγχου ρύπανσης σε χώρους υγειονομικής ταφής απορριμμάτων (ΧΥΤΑ), ΕΠΕΑΕΚ 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Π. Σουπιό.

2003-2006 Multiparametric estimation of earthquake risk assessment along the Hellenic subduction zone, beneath the Crete Island.
2003-2006 Solution of non-linear geophysical problems, dispersion of aerosols and propagation of electromagnetic waves by using parallel computing facilities.

Επίλυση μη γραμμικών προβλημάτων γεωφυσικής διασκόπησης, διάχυσης ατμοσφαιρικής ρύπανσης και διάδοσης ηλεκτρομαγνητικών κυμάτων σε πλατφόρμες παράλληλης επεξεργασίας, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Τ. Παπακώστα.

2004 Determination of karstic voids along the air lane at the military airport of Chania in Crete Island.
2004 Detailed geophysical (3D resistivity) survey for depicting the subsurface inhomogeneities prior the construction of a hotel.
2003-2006 Μελέτη της δομής της λιθόσφαιρας στο ηφαιστειακό και ιζηματογενές τόξο του νοτίου Αιγαίου και της σημασίας της για την ενεργό τεκτονική και την ισχυρή σεισμική κίνηση με τη χρήση καταγραφών σεισμών και σεισμικού θορύβου (φυσικού και ανθρωπογενούς), ΕΠΕΑΕΚ – Πυθαγόρας 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Δρ. Κ. Παπαζάχο.
2003-2006 Σεισμοτεκτονικές και γεωδυναμικές ιδιότητες του νοτίου τμήματος του Ελληνικού τόξου, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ – Πυθαγόρας 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Δρ. Β. Καρακώστα
2003-2006 Ενιαίο Περιβάλλον Επιλεκτικής Παροχής Υπηρεσιών μέσω Διαδικτύου, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ – Πυθαγόρας 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Δρ. Κ. Κοντογιάννη
2005 Γεωφυσική διασκόπηση στο χώρο επέκτασης του Δημοτικού Σχολείου Τσικαλαριών του Δήμου Σούδας, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Φ. Βαλλιανάτο, Απρίλιος-Σεπτέμβριος 2005
2005

Γεωφυσική διασκόπηση στον Αρχαιολογικό χώρο του ΙΣΤΡΟ στο Καλό Χωριό Λασηθίου, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Α. Σαρρή (ΙΤΕ – Ινστιτούτο Μεσογειακών Σπουδών)

2004-2006 Πολυπαραµετρικό σύστηµα ταυτοποίησης συγγένειας υδατικών πόρων σε καρστικές λεκάνες: Λεκάνη απορροής ποταµού Κερίτη (Νatura 2000-Xανιά), Αρχιμήδης ΙΙ ΕΠΕΑΕΚ 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Γ. Σταυρουλάκη.
2004-2006 Ενοποιημένη τεχνολογική & μεθοδολογική προσέγγιση γεωηλεκτρομαγνη-τικής μελέτης δυτικής Κρήτης, Αρχιμήδης ΙΙ ΕΠΕΑΕΚ 2003-2006, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Ι. Μακρή.
2006

Detailed 3D geophysical survey by using GPR and ERT survey prior the construction of a large scale multistore building.

Εκτέλεση γεωφυσικών διασκοπήσεων για τον προσδιορισμό υπεδάφειων δομών σε χώρο ανέγερσης συγκροτήματος πολλαπλών χρήσεων (ΚΤΕΕΛ Α.Ε.) με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Π. Σουπιό.

2006

Archaeological geophysical survey to solve geotechnical problems (differential subsidence) at Knossos Palace in Herakelion.

Εκτέλεση γεωφυσικών διασκοπήσεων στη Ν. Οικία του Ανακτόρου της Κνωσσού, με επιστημονικό υπεύθυνο τον Φ. Βαλλιανάτο.

2006-2007

Methodology integration of EO techniques as operative tool for land degradation management and planning in Mediterranean areas (MILDMAP – MEDIA) - INTERREG III B ARCHIMED, Leader Partner: BASILICATA REGION – Dept. of Environment and Sustainable Policy - ITA:LY.

2006-2007 Advanced techniques for SEismic RISK reduction in Mediterranean Archipelago Regions (SE-RISK) - INTERREG III B ARCHIMED, Leader Partner: Technological Educational Institute of Crete - GREECE
04/2006 - 04/2008 ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΩΜΕΝΟ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑ ΠΑΡΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΗΣΗΣ & ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗΣ ΣΕΙΣΜΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΥ ΣΤΟ ΜΕΤΩΠΟ ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΤΟΞΟΥ. ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΗ ΣΤΙΣ ΠΟΛΕΙΣ ΧΑΝΙΩΝ & ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ
2007

Detailed geophysical survey prior the construction of a building. SR: P. Soupios

Εκτέλεση γεωφυσικών διασκοπήσεων στο χώρο θεμελίωσης των κτιριακών εγκαταστάσεων της κατασκήνωσης της ενορίας του Αγ. Τίτου στη Ρογδιά Ηρακλείου (ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑΣ ΝΕΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΕΝΟΡΙΑΣ ΑΓ. ΤΙΤΟΥ), Ε.Υ.: Π. Σουπιός

2007

Archaeological Geophysical survey at selected areas of Palaipafos in Cyrpus in collaboration with Cyprus University.

2007

Detailed geophysical survey prior the construction of a building. Constructor: DIAS Cosntruction Ltd. SR: P. Soupios

2008-2009 Detailed hydrogeophysical survey for Coastal aquifer assessment North Western Crete (Aptera, Souda area, Chania Municipality), Greece, SR: P Soupios
2010-2013

Development of tomographic geophysical methods for solving geotechnical and environmental problems, Hrakleitos Project for PhD candidates.

2012-2015 geophysiCaL basEd hydrogeologicAL modeling to pRevent pollution from sea WATER intrusion at coastal areas – CLEARWATER, BLACK SEA ERA.NET, 2012-2015, Coordinator: A. Vafidis, Budget: 300.000
2012-2015 INTEGRATED GEOINFORMATICS TECHNOLOGIES FOR TIME-LAPSE MONITORING OF LAND POLLUTION FROM THE DISPOSAL OF OLIVE-OIL MILLS WASTES, GEODIAMETRIS, co-funded by the European Social Fund and National Resources, 2012-2015, SR: P. Soupios, Budget: 526.600
2012-2015 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY FOR EXPLORING, UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES. PILOT FIELD INVESTIGATION NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL CRETE, AQUADAM, 2012-2015, SR: P. Soupios, Budget: 82.000
2012-2015

Geotechnical characterization of selected areas in Crete by using geophysical and geotechnical methods, THALIS Project, co-funded by the European Social Fund and National Resources, 2012-2015, SR: Antonis Vafidis (Technical University of Crete), Budget: 600.000

2012-2015

Interdisciplinary Multi-Scale Research of Earthquake Physics And SeismoteCTonics at the front of the Hellenic ARC (IMPACT-ARC), Scientific coordinator : Dr Filippos Vallianatos (Professor, Dept. of Natural Resources & Environment), Budget: 82.000

2012-2015

Technologies Coalescence for Holistic Seismoelectromagnetic Research (Lithosphere-Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) - TeCH-SEM, SR: J.P. Makris, Budget: 82.000

   
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