Scientist in charge in the following research programmes:
1. “Quantitative assessment of seismic damage in R/C structures with and withoutinfill walls”, funded by the EPPO (Earthquake Planning and Protection Organisation of Greece), Feb. 1993 - Aug. 1995.
- Budget: 8 mill. drs. (» £22,000)
- Scientists in charge: K. Stylianidis - A. Kappos.
2. “Creation of a European scientific and technical co-operation network in the field of Earthquake Structural Engineering”, funded by the European Union / Human Capital and Mobility Programme - Networks, Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1995.
- Total budget: 190,000 ECU (» £156,000)
- Coordinator: G. Penelis (Greece)
- Scientists in charge: A. Kappos (Greece), A. Elnashai (U.K.), P. Y. Bard (France), M., Dolce (Italy), J. Bouwkamp (Germany).
3. “Experimental and analytical study of connections of precast linear elements”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, Nov. 1994 - May 1997.
- Budget: 29.5 mill. drs (» £82,000).
- Scientists in charge: A. Kappos - K. Stylianidis.
4. “Vulnerability study for the metropolitan area of Volos-N. Ionia”, funded by the Prefecture of Magnesia (Thessaly, Greece), Oct. 1995 – Oct. 2000. The study forms part of the Microzonation and Vulnerability Study of Volos-N. Ionia.
- Total Budget: 40 mill. drs (» £108,000).
- Coordinator: K. Pitilakis
- Scientist in charge for Vulnerability Study: A. Kappos.
5. “Seismic design and performance assessment of reinforced concrete structures made of high-strength materials”, funded by the European Union / ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE (research training grants), 1.1.1997-31.12.98.
- Budget: 53,924 ECU (» £43,000)
- Scientist in charge: A. Kappos
6. “European Network on Seismic Risk, Vulnerability, and Earthquake Scenarios”, funded by the European Union / Inco-Copernicus Programme, Feb. 1997-Mar. 2001.
- Total budget: €230,000
- Imperial College budget: €21,500
- Scientist in charge (IC): A. Kappos
7. “Fibre-reinforced composite materials (FRP’s) for repair and strengthening of R/C members”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, Apr. 2000-Dec. 2001.
- Total budget: €138,000
- AUTh Budget: €31,000
- Scientist in charge (AUTh): A. Kappos
8. “Construction of inelastic displacement and acceleration spectra for Greece”, funded by the EPPO (Earthquake Planning and Protection Organisation of Greece); Dec. 2000-Mar. 2003.
- Scientists in charge: A. Kappos (AUTh), C. Karakostas (ITSAK)
- Budget: €35,000
9. “An advanced approach to earthquake risk scenarios with applications to different European towns (Risk-UE)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities/Environment Programme, Jan. 2001 – Sep. 2004).
- Coordinator: K. Pitilakis
- Scientist in charge for Vulnerability Study: A. Kappos
- AUTh Budget: €184,100 (Vulnerability part: €47,300)
10. “Drafting of guidelines and forms for the evaluation of damage degree in earthquake-struck buildings” funded by the EPPO; Feb. 2001- Sep. 2003.
- Coordinator: Μ. Chronopoulos, NTUA)
- Scientist in charge (AUTh): A. Kappos
- Budget: €21,420 (AUTh Budget: €4840)
11. “The Athens earthquake of 7-9-99: Vulnerability assessment of structures in the earthquake –struck area and comparison with the actual damage distribution due to the earthquake”, funded by the EPPO; May 2001 – Apr. 2004.
- Scientists in charge: A. Kappos (AUTh), V. Lekidis (ITSAK)
- Budget: €44,020
12. “Pilot study on the pre-earthquake assessment of school and hospital buildings in the C. Macedonia Region” funded by the C. Macedonia Regional Authority, through the Municipality of Thessaloniki; Sep. 2001 – Sep. 2003.
- Scientists in charge: G. Penelis, K. Stylianidis, A. Kappos
- Budget: €146,740 (1st phase only)
13. “Μarmara earthquake rehabilitation programme” funded by the Commission of the European Communities / External Aid (duration: 2 years, started: 1/12/02)
- Scientists in charge AUTh/RC Lab.: G. Penelis, K. Stylianidis, A. Kappos
- Budget: €3.200.950 (AUTh/ RC Lab Budget: €283.914)
14. “Earthquake protection of bridges (acronym: ASProGe)” funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, duration: 3 years, started: 1/10/03.
- Coordinator: A. Kappos
- Total of 14 participants (8 from the Industry, 6 from research institutions)
- Total Budget: €2,000,00 (AUTh Budget: €104,000)
15. “Seismic vulnerability assessment of existing buildings and development of advances materials and retrofit techniques (acronym: ARISTION)”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, duration: 3 years, started: 1/10/03.
- Coordinator: Th. Triantafillou (Univ. of Patras)
- Scientist in charge AUTh: A. Kappos (Total of 12 participants)
- Total Budget: €1,875,00 (AUTh Budget: €90,000)
16. “Procedures for optimum use of software for engineering analysis in undergraduate and postgraduate education”, funded by 7 Greek software companies, duration: 2 years, started: 1/1/05.
- Coordinator: A. Kappos
- Budget: €10500
17. “Experimental investigation of the behaviour of beams in existing reinforced concrete structures strengthened with composite materials and steel fabric”, funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, duration: 3 years, started: 1/8/05.
- Coordinator: Th. Salonikios (ITSAK)
- Scientist in charge AUTh: A. Kappos
- Total Budget: €65,500 (AUTh Budget: €16,400)
18. “Development and proposition for implementation of an efficient methodology and appropriate local instruments for the management, prevention and reduction of seismic risk in Düzce-Turkey, Grevena-Greece and Catania-Italy (SRM-DGC)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities/ ARCHIMED Programme, Oct. 2006 – Dec. 2007.
- Coordinator: Prefecture of Grevena
- Scientist in charge AUTh: K. Pitilakis
- Scientist in charge for Vulnerability Study: A. Kappos
- Total Budget: €878,240 (AUTh Budget: €307,300; Vulnerability part: €105,340)
19. “Assessment of the bearing capacity of buildings in the framework of seismic strengthening”, funded by the Technical Chamber of Greece (started Jan. 2008).
- Scientists in charge: K. Stylianidis, A. Kappos
- Budget: €20,000
20. “Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) - Phase IΙΙ of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).”, funded by the NSF (Nat. Science Foundation) - USGS (US Geological Survey, ΗΠΑ), (Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2010)
- Coordinator: Susan K. Tubbesing, EERI (Calif.)
- Scientist in charge AUTh: A. Kappos
- Total budget: $70,000
21. “Investigation of the behaviour of old reinforced concrete columns strengthened with R/C joints” funded by the company PANELCO S.A. (July 2009-July 2010).
- Scientist in charge: A. Kappos
- Budget: €45,000
22. “Investigation of the behaviour of old reinforced concrete columns strengthened with R/C joints", funded by the EPPO, duration: 1 year (started Mar. 2010)
- Scientist in charge: A. Kappos
- Budget: €30,000
23. “Seismic Safety and Vulnerability Mitigation of School Buildings", co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund, duration: 2 years (started Dec. 2010)
- Coordinator: C. Chrysostomou, TUCY (Cyprus)
- Scientist in charge AUTh: A. Kappos
- Total budget: €160,000 (AUTh Budget: €48,000)
Member of the research teams in the following programmes:
24. “Static and dynamic analysis of earthquake-resistant structures” (funded by the Department of Research and Technology of the Greek Government), 1985-86.
- Budget: 3.5 mill. drs (» £23,000 1986).
25. “Anticipated response of the buildings in the Thessaloniki area to future earthquake excitations” (same funding agency as in the previous project), 1986-87.
- Budget: 2.2 mill. drs (» £14,700 pounds 1986).
26. “Background work on Eurocode No 8 - Common unified rules for structures in seismic regions” (funded by the Commission of European Communities), 1986.
27. “Co-operation of the Government of Cyprus and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in the field of Earthq. Engineering and Seismic Design” 1996-2001.
- Budget for AUTh: 4.0 mill. drs (» £10,800).
28. “Development of an electronic database of forms for the pre-earthquake assessment and risk evaluation of public buildings and implementation of score assignment scenarios”, funded by the EPPO (OASP), Coordinator Κ. Stylianidis (2003-2004).
29. “Natural Risks Assessment: Harmonisation of Procedures, Quantification and Information (NaRaS)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2004-5). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: A. Avdelas.
- Budget: €240 000 (AUTh: €70 000).
30. “Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events (COST C26)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2006-10), Coordinator: F. Mazzolani (University of Naples). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: C. Baniotopoulos.
- Budget: »1 M€, subject to COST rules.
Member of the research team in the following programmes:
1. “Static and dynamic analysis of earthquake-resistant structures” (funded by the Department of Research and Technology of the Greek Government), 1985-86.
- Budget: 3.5 mill. drs (» £23,000 1986).
2. “Anticipated response of the buildings in the Thessaloniki area to future earthquake excitations” (same funding agency as in the previous project), 1986-87.
- Budget: 2.2 mill. drs (» £14,700 pounds 1986).
3. “Background work on Eurocode No 8 - Common unified rules for structures in seismic regions” (funded by the Commission of European Communities), 1986.
4. “Co-operation of the Government of Cyprus and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in the field of Earthq. Engineering and Seismic Design” 1996-2001.
- Budget for AUTh: 4.0 mill. drs (» £10,800).
5. “Development of an electronic database of forms for the pre-earthquake assessment and risk evaluation of public buildings and implementation of score assignment scenarios”, funded by the EPPO (OASP), Coordinator Κ. Stylianidis (2003-2004).
6. “Natural Risks Assessment: Harmonisation of Procedures, Quantification and Information (NaRaS)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2004-5). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: A. Avdelas.
- Budget: €240 000 (AUTh: €70 000).
7. “Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events (COST C26)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2006-10), Coordinator: F. Mazzolani (University of Naples). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: C. Baniotopoulos.
- Budget: »1 M€, subject to COST rules.
- Budget: 3.5 mill. drs (» £23,000 1986).
2. “Anticipated response of the buildings in the Thessaloniki area to future earthquake excitations” (same funding agency as in the previous project), 1986-87.
- Budget: 2.2 mill. drs (» £14,700 pounds 1986).
3. “Background work on Eurocode No 8 - Common unified rules for structures in seismic regions” (funded by the Commission of European Communities), 1986.
4. “Co-operation of the Government of Cyprus and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in the field of Earthq. Engineering and Seismic Design” 1996-2001.
- Budget for AUTh: 4.0 mill. drs (» £10,800).
5. “Development of an electronic database of forms for the pre-earthquake assessment and risk evaluation of public buildings and implementation of score assignment scenarios”, funded by the EPPO (OASP), Coordinator Κ. Stylianidis (2003-2004).
6. “Natural Risks Assessment: Harmonisation of Procedures, Quantification and Information (NaRaS)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2004-5). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: A. Avdelas.
- Budget: €240 000 (AUTh: €70 000).
7. “Urban Habitat Constructions under Catastrophic Events (COST C26)”, funded by the Commission of the European Communities (2006-10), Coordinator: F. Mazzolani (University of Naples). Coordinator of AUTh Working Group: C. Baniotopoulos.
- Budget: »1 M€, subject to COST rules.