Dr. Nikolaos Chousidis ๐ฌ๐ท is a materials engineer and researcher specializing in the durability and sustainability of reinforced concrete structures ๐งฑ๐ฑ. With a Ph.D. from NTUA ๐ and extensive postdoctoral experience across top institutions in Greece and Cyprus ๐ฌ๐ท๐จ๐พ, his research integrates nanomaterials, green concrete, and corrosion protection technologies ๐งช๐ก๏ธ. He has contributed to numerous academic, industrial, and heritage conservation projects ๐๏ธ, published in high-impact journals, and received prestigious awards ๐
. Currently affiliated with Cyprus University of Technology and NTUA, Dr. Chousidis continues to innovate in structural materials for a more sustainable and resilient infrastructure future ๐ฌ๐๏ธ.
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ย Education & Experienceย
๐ Education:
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๐ Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, NTUA, 2015
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๐ M.Sc. in Materials Science & Technology, NTUA, 2008
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๐ B.Sc. in Geology, University of Athens, 2005
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๐๏ธ B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (in progress), NTUA
๐งช Postdoctoral Research Experience:
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NTUA + Sika Hellas ๐งช: Sulfate resistance in concrete (2023โ2024)
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Cyprus University of Technology ๐งฑ: Nanomodified cement (2021โ2022)
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NTUA ๐งฒ: Corrosion mechanisms in marine/urban concrete (2020โ2021)
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University of Cyprus ๐งฌ: Chloride ingress & sustainable materials (2017โ2020)
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NTUA ๐งช: Nano-reinforced cement composites (2015โ2017)
๐จโ๐ซ Teaching & Academic Roles:
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Instructor & Guest Lecturer, University of Cyprus ๐
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Secondary Education Teacher, Greece (Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Math) ๐จโ๐ซ
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Lab Supervisor & Seminar Leader for Corrosion & Materials Science ๐งซ
Suitability for the Award
Dr. Nikolaos Chousidis, an accomplished materials and civil engineering researcher with dual affiliations at the Cyprus University of Technology and the National Technical University of Athens, is a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of high-impact academic, postdoctoral, and industrial research experience, he has made distinguished contributions to the fields of sustainable construction materials, nanotechnology applications in cementitious systems, and corrosion protection in reinforced concrete.
ย Professional Development
Dr. Chousidis has consistently engaged in professional development to enhance both research and teaching competencies ๐๐ง . He completed training in scientific report writing ๐ at the University of Cyprus and has led multiple seminars on corrosion protection and materials durability ๐ ๏ธ. As a lab supervisor and coordinator, he promoted STEM learning through interactive workshops, student exhibitions, and educational conferences ๐งช๐
. His hands-on approach to teaching, combined with an emphasis on cutting-edge lab techniques such as SEM, XRD, and DTA ๐ฌ, supports his commitment to academic excellence and lifelong learning ๐๐.
ย Research Focusย
Dr. Chousidisโs research focuses on durable, sustainable construction materials and the corrosion protection of reinforced concrete structures ๐งฑ๐. His work integrates nanomaterials (e.g., CNTs, nano-silica) to improve strength, crack resistance, and chloride ingress prevention ๐งช๐ก๏ธ. He is also a leader in developing green concrete using industrial by-products like fly ash and slag โป๏ธ๐๏ธ. His experimental expertise includes multiscale mechanical testing and advanced microstructural characterization using SEM, XRD, MIP, and DTA ๐ฌ๐. Bridging civil engineering and materials science, his research supports resilient infrastructure in aggressive environments like marine and urban zones ๐๐๏ธ.
ย Awards & Honorsย
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NTUA Thomaidion Award for peer-reviewed publications
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๐ Mechanical Properties and Durability Performance of Reinforced Concrete Containing Fly Ash (Elsevier)
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๐ Mechanical Reinforcement of Lime Pastes by Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Polymer Fibers (Springer)
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๐ Doctoral Scholarship โ IKY National PhD Fellowship
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๐ผ Postdoctoral Fellowship โ Cyprus University of Technology
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๐ผ Research Grant โ General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI)
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๐ฅ IKYโSiemens Excellence Program โ 2-year competitive postdoc grant
Publication Top Noted
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Mechanical properties and durability performance of reinforced concrete containing fly ash โ 137 citations, 2015 ๐งฑ
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Effect of fly ash chemical composition on the reinforcement corrosion, thermal diffusion and strength of blended cement concretes โ 95 citations, 2016 โ๏ธ
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Utilization of Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD) waste in concrete exposed to salt crystallization โ 32 citations, 2018 โป๏ธ
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based films: insights from crosslinking and plasticizer incorporation โ 17 citations, 2024 ๐๏ธ
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Influence of iron mill scale additive on the physico-mechanical properties and chloride penetration resistance of concrete โ 16 citations, 2016 ๐๏ธ
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Anticorrosive effect of electrochemical manganese dioxide by-products in reinforced concrete โ 16 citations, 2015 ๐ก๏ธ
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Fire endurance and corrosion resistance of nano-modified cement mortars exposed to elevated temperatures โ 13 citations, 2023 ๐ฅ