Short Curriculum Vitae of Ioannis Fikiris
Ioannis Fikiris was born in Athens and graduated (1996) from the Civil Engineering Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Ηe undertook further education at Imperial College, University of London where he was awarded, in 1997, a MSc in Soil Mechanics. In 1997, he was selected for a scholarship in «Geomechanics» sponsored by the State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.).
He specializes in geotechnical engineering and is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at EDAFOS with 23 years work experience both as an engineering design manager and as a construction-engineering consultant on numerous large infrastructure projects. Featured projects include the Ionia Odos, E-65, Olympia odos and Tripolis - Kalamata highways, the reginal Aegean Sea airports (Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Samos and Mytilene), sections of the high speed railway network of Greece such as Korinthos - Patra and Kalampaka - Kozani, large dams (Evinos dam, Smokovo dam etc), 2004 Olympic games infrastructures, Athens METRO works etc. He has been responsible for numerous Geotechnical Designs in all the core business areas where the company has a presence and mainly in large civil engineering projects, involving ground investigations, landslide stabilizations measures, earthworks designs, tunnelling, bridge and building foundations, ground improvement including grouting schemes etc. He is very active in the civil engineering industry and he is a member of the i) Technical Chamber of Greece, ii) International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), iii) Hellenic Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, iv) International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM), v) British Geotechnical Association (BGA), vi) International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and a founding member of its Greek chapter, vii) Greek tunnelling Society, viii) Greek Commission of Large Dams. He is currently the Chairman (2017 - 2020) of the Greek Tunneling & Underground Space Association (Ε.Ε.Σ.Υ.Ε.) and a member of the executive commitee of the Hellenic Geosynthetics Society (hgs), whereas during 2016-2019 he served as the society's vice chairman. His research interests include tunnelling, foundation engineering and earthworks design incorporating reinforcement or support measures (retaining structures, reinforced embankments with geosynthetics etc). Ioannis has published his work in a number of national journals and international conferences. A list of the publications is presented hereafter: |
List of Publications
Fikiris I., Gkikas V., Lymperis E., Karagkioules V. Solomos D. (2019). "Design and construction of Melissi railway tunnel remaining works". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Fikiris I., Mpouziou D. (2019). "Design and Construction of Approach Earthworks Towards the Abutments of Menidi Bridge of the Ionian Road via High Vertical Reinforced Soil Walls". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Mpouziou D., Fikiris I., Gkikas V., Dounias G. (2019). "Foundation Soil improvement with Stone Columns of Embankment at the New Interchange of Amvrakia". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Fikiris I., Dounias G., Gkikas V., Sotiropoulos L. (2019). "Support measures of a high highway cut slope (45m) within scree material". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Gkikas V., Fikiris I., Dounias G., (2019). "Soil compressibility assessment via trial embankments". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Tsaimou C., Charonitis G., Fikiris I., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Impact of bedrock depth on pavement structural evaluation and analysis based on Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) measurements". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Charonitis G., Zachos G., Tsaimou C., Fikiris I., Bardanis M., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Evaluation of Existing Airport Pavement Aggregate and Subgrade Layers". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Bardanis M., Fikiris I., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Roads under runways: The geotechnical investigation for the persistent pavement distresses at Ch. 1+395 of Runway 07-25 of Diagoras International Airport, Rhodes, Greece". Proc. 2nd International Conference on Natural Hazards & Infrastructure, 23-26 June, 2019, Chania, Greece.
Fikiris I.F. (2019). “Tunnelling in Greece”. International Workshop on Design and Construction of Large Tunnels and Underground Space. Keynote lecture. Beijing, 25-26 Μarch.
Charonitis G., Fikiris I.F. (2018). “Utilization of International Evolutions on the Design and Structural Classification of Airport Pavements”. 5th Aviation Conference “Air Transport of Today and Tomorrow”. Athens 14/15 May 2018.
Fikiris I.F. (2017). “Innovations with geosynthetics”. One-day Seminar “Use of Geosynthetics in civil engineering projects”. Co-organization Hellenic Geosynthetics Society, Civil Engineering Department - Democritus University of Thrace, Thrace Group. Xanthi 19-5-2017.
Fikiris I.F. (2017). “Τhe influence of ground conditions during earthquakes”. Hellenic Institute of Insurance studies. One-day Seminar “Seismic Hazard of structures and the Insurance market”, Athens, 12-5-2017.
Dounias G., Fikiris I.F., Vlachogiannis M., Dragomanovits A. (2016). “The Tsakona landslide and its bridging solution. Dealing with the landslide – Drainage works”. One-day Seminar “The Tsakona Bridge”, organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.
Fikiris I., Spyropoulos I. (2016). “Fundamental design principles of Tsakona Bridge - Foundations”. One-day Seminar “The Tsakona Bridge”, organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Sotiropoulos L. (2011). “Foundation of the arch bridge in the landslide area of Tsakona, Greece”. XV European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Athens 2011.
Fikiris I.F., Kavounidis S. & Dounias G. (2010). “Application on Non-Destructive Testing for the Quality Control of Bored Piles”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Kavounidis S. & Dounias G. (2010). “Proposal for Specifications for the Quality Control of Bored Piles Using Non-Destructive Methods”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Atmatzidis D., Fikiris I.F., Chrisikos D. & Pantazopoulos Ι. (2010). “Installation damage of geogrids during construction”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T., Fikiris I.F., Tolis S., Lymberis Ε., Aggistalis G. & Rachaniotis N. (2010). “Design and Construction of the highway tunnels through Molasse - Aghia Paraskevi and Agnantero tunnels along Egnatia Highway”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2009). “Experiences from the design and construction of the Greek motorway network”. 2nd Interrnational seminar “Earthworks in Europe”. London 2-6 June. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. (2008). “Design and construction of high-reinforced motorway embankments in Greece: Experiences and lessons learned”. EuroGeo4. Edinburgh 2008.
Fikiris I.F. (2008). “Geotechnical Database and the Greek Seismic resistant design code”. One-day Seminar on “Earthquake protection as a life and safety right – The case of Attiki”. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. (2007). “Erosion Control Using Geosynthetics”. One–day Seminar on: “Geotechnical applications of Geosynthetics”, Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (A.C.C.I) 11-1-2007, Athens. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. & Μαvrommati C. (2007). “Experiences form the design and construction of high reinforced highway embankments with geogrids”. One – day Seminar on: “Geotechnical applications of Geosynthetics”, Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (A.C.C.I) 11-1-2007, Athens.
Dounias G.T., Fikiris I.F., Kollios A., Καvvadas Μ. & Μαrinos P. (2006). “The Nemea Landslide. Trigger Mechanism - Remedial Measures”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Anastasopoulos Κ. (2006). “Retaining of Deep Excavations for the Construction of a Pumping-Station at the Polyfito Reservoir”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Lymperis Ε. (2006). “The Foundation of Votonosi Bridge”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T., Stathopoulos S., Fikiris I.F., Κotsanopoulos Τ. & Stathopoulos Ε. (2001). “Design and Construction of the shaft foundations of central piers M1 of Votonosi bridge”. 2nd two-day Conference on “The Egnatia Highway Tunnels”. Ioannina.
Fikiris I.F. (2001). Geotechnical investigation & Design. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 55, March 2001. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T. & Fikiris I.F., (2001). “Sealing grouting in Evinos Dam”. 4th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Athens. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2001). Geosynthetics. An alternative solution for construction works. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 54, February 2001. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2000). «Construction Principles». Co-author of a textbook for the MSc course “Construction Management” of the Greek Open University.
Fikiris I.F. & Dounias G.T. (2000). “Grouting the foundation of Evinos dam in Greece”. Proc. 1st International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference 2000, Southampton U.K.
Fikiris I.F. (2000). Via Egnatia. Construction works at full scale. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 47, May 2000. (In Greek).
Kavounidis S., Dounias G. & Fikiris I.F. (1999). Slope stabilization by means of a drainage tunnel at Anilio – Anthohori Section of the Egnatia highway. 1st Conference on “The Egnatia Highway Tunnels”. Ioannina.
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T., Addenbrooke T.I. & Potts D.M. (1999). Highway slope stabilization by a drainage tunnel – A parametric study. Proc. XII European Conf. Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Eng. Amsterdam, The Nederlands. Ed. Balkema.
Fikiris I., Mpouziou D. (2019). "Design and Construction of Approach Earthworks Towards the Abutments of Menidi Bridge of the Ionian Road via High Vertical Reinforced Soil Walls". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Mpouziou D., Fikiris I., Gkikas V., Dounias G. (2019). "Foundation Soil improvement with Stone Columns of Embankment at the New Interchange of Amvrakia". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Fikiris I., Dounias G., Gkikas V., Sotiropoulos L. (2019). "Support measures of a high highway cut slope (45m) within scree material". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Gkikas V., Fikiris I., Dounias G., (2019). "Soil compressibility assessment via trial embankments". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Tsaimou C., Charonitis G., Fikiris I., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Impact of bedrock depth on pavement structural evaluation and analysis based on Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) measurements". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Charonitis G., Zachos G., Tsaimou C., Fikiris I., Bardanis M., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Evaluation of Existing Airport Pavement Aggregate and Subgrade Layers". 8th Hellenic Conference of Geotechnical Engineering. Athens (In Greek). (pdf)
Bardanis M., Fikiris I., Papakatsikas C., Fullerton B. (2019). "Roads under runways: The geotechnical investigation for the persistent pavement distresses at Ch. 1+395 of Runway 07-25 of Diagoras International Airport, Rhodes, Greece". Proc. 2nd International Conference on Natural Hazards & Infrastructure, 23-26 June, 2019, Chania, Greece.
Fikiris I.F. (2019). “Tunnelling in Greece”. International Workshop on Design and Construction of Large Tunnels and Underground Space. Keynote lecture. Beijing, 25-26 Μarch.
Charonitis G., Fikiris I.F. (2018). “Utilization of International Evolutions on the Design and Structural Classification of Airport Pavements”. 5th Aviation Conference “Air Transport of Today and Tomorrow”. Athens 14/15 May 2018.
Fikiris I.F. (2017). “Innovations with geosynthetics”. One-day Seminar “Use of Geosynthetics in civil engineering projects”. Co-organization Hellenic Geosynthetics Society, Civil Engineering Department - Democritus University of Thrace, Thrace Group. Xanthi 19-5-2017.
Fikiris I.F. (2017). “Τhe influence of ground conditions during earthquakes”. Hellenic Institute of Insurance studies. One-day Seminar “Seismic Hazard of structures and the Insurance market”, Athens, 12-5-2017.
Dounias G., Fikiris I.F., Vlachogiannis M., Dragomanovits A. (2016). “The Tsakona landslide and its bridging solution. Dealing with the landslide – Drainage works”. One-day Seminar “The Tsakona Bridge”, organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.
Fikiris I., Spyropoulos I. (2016). “Fundamental design principles of Tsakona Bridge - Foundations”. One-day Seminar “The Tsakona Bridge”, organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Sotiropoulos L. (2011). “Foundation of the arch bridge in the landslide area of Tsakona, Greece”. XV European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Athens 2011.
Fikiris I.F., Kavounidis S. & Dounias G. (2010). “Application on Non-Destructive Testing for the Quality Control of Bored Piles”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Kavounidis S. & Dounias G. (2010). “Proposal for Specifications for the Quality Control of Bored Piles Using Non-Destructive Methods”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Atmatzidis D., Fikiris I.F., Chrisikos D. & Pantazopoulos Ι. (2010). “Installation damage of geogrids during construction”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T., Fikiris I.F., Tolis S., Lymberis Ε., Aggistalis G. & Rachaniotis N. (2010). “Design and Construction of the highway tunnels through Molasse - Aghia Paraskevi and Agnantero tunnels along Egnatia Highway”. 6th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Volos. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2009). “Experiences from the design and construction of the Greek motorway network”. 2nd Interrnational seminar “Earthworks in Europe”. London 2-6 June. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. (2008). “Design and construction of high-reinforced motorway embankments in Greece: Experiences and lessons learned”. EuroGeo4. Edinburgh 2008.
Fikiris I.F. (2008). “Geotechnical Database and the Greek Seismic resistant design code”. One-day Seminar on “Earthquake protection as a life and safety right – The case of Attiki”. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. (2007). “Erosion Control Using Geosynthetics”. One–day Seminar on: “Geotechnical applications of Geosynthetics”, Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (A.C.C.I) 11-1-2007, Athens. (Invited lecture).
Fikiris I.F. & Μαvrommati C. (2007). “Experiences form the design and construction of high reinforced highway embankments with geogrids”. One – day Seminar on: “Geotechnical applications of Geosynthetics”, Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (A.C.C.I) 11-1-2007, Athens.
Dounias G.T., Fikiris I.F., Kollios A., Καvvadas Μ. & Μαrinos P. (2006). “The Nemea Landslide. Trigger Mechanism - Remedial Measures”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Anastasopoulos Κ. (2006). “Retaining of Deep Excavations for the Construction of a Pumping-Station at the Polyfito Reservoir”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T. & Lymperis Ε. (2006). “The Foundation of Votonosi Bridge”. 5th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Xanthi. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T., Stathopoulos S., Fikiris I.F., Κotsanopoulos Τ. & Stathopoulos Ε. (2001). “Design and Construction of the shaft foundations of central piers M1 of Votonosi bridge”. 2nd two-day Conference on “The Egnatia Highway Tunnels”. Ioannina.
Fikiris I.F. (2001). Geotechnical investigation & Design. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 55, March 2001. (In Greek).
Dounias G.T. & Fikiris I.F., (2001). “Sealing grouting in Evinos Dam”. 4th Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering. Athens. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2001). Geosynthetics. An alternative solution for construction works. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 54, February 2001. (In Greek).
Fikiris I.F. (2000). «Construction Principles». Co-author of a textbook for the MSc course “Construction Management” of the Greek Open University.
Fikiris I.F. & Dounias G.T. (2000). “Grouting the foundation of Evinos dam in Greece”. Proc. 1st International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference 2000, Southampton U.K.
Fikiris I.F. (2000). Via Egnatia. Construction works at full scale. Greek Structures Magazine. Volume 47, May 2000. (In Greek).
Kavounidis S., Dounias G. & Fikiris I.F. (1999). Slope stabilization by means of a drainage tunnel at Anilio – Anthohori Section of the Egnatia highway. 1st Conference on “The Egnatia Highway Tunnels”. Ioannina.
Fikiris I.F., Dounias G.T., Addenbrooke T.I. & Potts D.M. (1999). Highway slope stabilization by a drainage tunnel – A parametric study. Proc. XII European Conf. Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Eng. Amsterdam, The Nederlands. Ed. Balkema.
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