Academic R&D Projects
Recent Projects:
2014-2015: Design of oil containers for CYCLON S.A. (Scientific Coordinator).
2012-2015: Development of cost-effective and accurate computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) tools for the determination and optimization of footwear comfort parameters (OPT-SHOES). Research Program “Aristeia” (Scientific Coordinator. Budget: 0.3Μ Euro). Webpage. Online tool. (http://optshoes.syros.aegean.gr/).
This research focuses on the development of cost-effective and accurate computer-aided design and engineering tools for the determination and optimization of design parameters for the development of comfort casual and professional footwear. In particular, this 36-months research will deliver novel CAD/CAE tools for determining and optimizing the following footwear-related functionalities: (1) fitting, (2) shock absorption, (3) foot plant pressure distribution, (4) bending/torsion.
The determination and optimization of these parameters necessitates the development of (a) highly-accurate foot and shoe models, (b) appropriate finite-element models of the foot and shoe components, and (c) highly-accurate simulation tools based on human behavioral models. The project results will enable footwear manufacturers to produce high-quality casual or professional shoes complying with the necessary comfort standards. A unique characteristic of the proposed solution is that it will be available either for mass production or for manufacturing customized products.
2011: Geometric modeling and photorealistic representation of a model of an ancient penteconter.
The objective of the project was the design, photorealistic modeling and construction of maquette (scale model) of ancient Greek Penteconter. The ship design was in actual dimensions.
More R&D Projects
2012-2015: 3D Object retrieval, Operational Program "Education and Lifelong Learning" of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) - Research Funding Program: THALES (MIS 379516). Investing in knowledge society through the European Social Fund (Researcher).
2012 – 2015: Experimental and theoretical investigation of mechanical properties degradation of the aeronautical Aluminum alloy 2024 due to corrosion, Archimedes III Programme, 2012-2015.
2012: Improvement of net roof for clean spaces, Voucher Number: 12140565-05-000288 “Vouchers for SMEs”.
2011: Development of a floating pool light with remote control, Voucher Number: 79104403-05-000016 “Vouchers for SMEs”.
2010: Structural health monitoring of glass-reinforced composites using embedded CNT fibers - Funding agent: Latsis Foundation - Coordinator: NTUA.
2009-2012: SMILIES: Small Mediterranean Insular Light Industries Enhancement and Support 1G-MED08-454.
2008: Electronic Services for the Support of Traditional Folk Art, R&D Project funded by ELKEA.
2007-2009: A New Parametric CAD system for the Reconstruction of Traditional Jewellery, R&D Project funded by ELKA.
2004-2008: A modern 2D/3D CAD system for apparel design, R&D Project funded by ELKEDE.
2003-2008: Visual Environment for Furniture Presentation, R&D Project funded by ELKEDE.
Industrial R&D Projects
2008-2011: Knowledge Based Collaborative 3D Virtual Design dedicated to the Clothing & Leather/Footwear SMEs (ECO-TEX-DESIGN), FP7 (Greek project manager. Total budget: 4.2Μ Euro).
2010-2012: Promotion of Environmental Legislation among European Footwear Industries (SHOELAW), LIFE08 ENV/E/000147 (Greek project manager. Total budget: 0.874M Euro).
2004-2008: Custom, Environment, and Comfort made shoe (CEC-made-shoe), Integrated Project, FP6 (Greek project manager. Total budget: 19.135Μ Euro).
2003-2008:Intelligent Computer-Aided Footwear Design (ICAFD), Eureka (Project manager. Total budget: 2.3Μ Euro).
2003-2008: Support Infrastructure for Fast and Semi-Customised Shoes Development (DNA-SIFAST), Eureka (Project manager. Total budget: 2.0Μ Euro).
2003-2005: Intelligent & Multifunctional Rubber Compounds/Adhesives for the Shoe Industry (INNORUBBER), Co-operative Research, 6th Framework Programme (Greek project manager. Total budget: 1.22Μ Euro).
2002-2003: European Footwear Network for Electronic Trading 3 (EFNET-3), 5th Framework Programme (Greek project manager. Total budget: 0.95Μ Euro).
2002-2004: Microwave Sensors for Monitoring of Polyurethane Injection/Casting Moulding Processes in the Shoe Industry (MICROSHOE), CRAFT-1999-72356, CRAFT, 5th Framework Programme, (Greek project manager. Total budget: 0.94Μ Euro).
2002-2005: Improved Roughing with Integrated Sensor Technology (IRIST), GRD1-2001-40403, 5th Framework Programme (GROW) (Greek project manager. Total budget: 3.13Μ Euro).
