Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, 13:00-14:00 Cyprus Time.
Venue: This training event is held as a hybrid event. You are welcome to join us at the John Ioannides Auditorium, The Cyprus Institute. Otherwise please, connect to our live stream of the discussion, available on Zoom (Password: VsSCz1)
Language: English
Registration: Registration for this event is open until Monday, December 09, 2024. Registration form here.
13:00 - 14:00
Prof. George Markou
Title: Finite Element Modeling, HPC and Machine Learning for the Development of Predictive Models in Structural Engineering
The presentation will cover numerical advancements in nonlinear monotonic and cyclic loading of structures through the discussion of visual results obtained through the use of Reconan FEA, a research software developed by Dr Markou. Then the scientific field of High-Performance Computing will be presented by showing the results that were obtained from relevant research projects (Cyclone, Meluxina, and LUMI HPCs), where new predictive models were developed through the use of Machine Learning algorithms. Finally, future research objectives will be discussed
Short bio:
Prof. George Markou received his Ph.D. degree at the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. His specialty involves numerous scientific fields related to the modeling of structures through the use of the finite element method. His recent research work addresses the modeling of composite structures under seismic loading conditions, soil-structure interaction problems, assessment of retrofitted structures, smart monitoring of structures, and the use of machine learning algorithms for solving engineering problems. Prof Markou is also using high-performance computing in the development of predictive models through machine learning algorithms. He is currently a faculty member at the Cyprus University of Technology in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, and he is also a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria, South Africa