Impact Facility
Hi-Speed impact testing facility. Typical velocities are around 300m/s.
Impact Experiments and Numerical Models
Evaluation of Ballistic Limit and Damage
Material Characterization
Specialty material testing and characterization, using international standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.)
Material Characterization
Prediction and Validation of Effective Composite Properties at Laminate Level
Piezoelectric Applications
Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Active and Morphing Structures Facility
Experimental investigation of SMA-based active and morphing structures.
Shape Memory Alloy Applications
Morphing Structures
Coupon Fabrication and Instrumentation
Coupon fabrication and instrumentation following international standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.) and successful practices.
Nanoscale Modeling
Nanomechanics simulation and development of specialty numerical tools.
Hi-Speed Imaging and DIC
HiSpeed imaging can achive framerates up to 500k fps. Acquired images can be post-processed by specialty Digital Image Correlation software (GOM Aramis)
  • Chatziathanasiou, G.M., Chrysochoidis, N.A., Saravanos, D.A., "Autonomous Hybrid Semi-Active Tuned Mass Damper for Vibration Control of Aircraft Structures", AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum, 2022, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-1342
  • G. C. Kardarakos, N. A. Chrysochoidis, D. Varelis, N. Margelis, N. Leventakis, T. S. Plagianakos, G. Bolanakis, D. A. Saravanos, E. Papadopoulos, "Computational and Experimental Efficiency Investigation of Nonlinear Energy Harvesting Systems Based on Monostable and Bistable Piezoelectric Beams", SMASIS2021, Proceedings of the ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, September 14-15, 2021, Virtual, Online, https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68209
  • G. M. Chatziathanasiou, D. K. Dimitriou, N. A. Chrysochoidis, D. A. Saravanos, “Design and Structural Integration of a Semi-Active Tuned Mass Damper for Improved Vibration Control on Airframe Structures”, SMASIS2021, Proceedings of the ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, September 14-15, 2021, Virtual, Online, https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68211
  • D. K. Dimitriou, C. V. Nastos, D. A. Saravanos, “Multi-resolution Finite Wavelet Domain Method for Fast Transient Dynamic Analysis in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Rods and Beams”, COMPDYN 2021 - 8th ECCOMAS International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 28-30 June 2021, Virtual, https://doi.org/10.7712/120121.8573.19594
  • G. C. Kardarakos, N. A. Chrysochoidis, D. Varelis, D. A. Saravanos, T. S. Plagianakos, P. Vartholomeos, N. Leventakis, G. Bolanakis, N. Margelis, E. G. Papadopoulos, “Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting from Composite Beams in Geometric Nonlinear Regime: Numerical and Experimental Approach”, SPIE Smart Structures & NDE Conference, Proc. SPIE 11588,Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XV, 115881D(22 March 2021); doi: 10.1117/12.2582767
  • G. M. Chatziathanasiou, N. A. Chrysochoidis, K. I. Georgopoulos-Bosinas and D. A. Saravanos, "Semi-Active Vibration Control of Aircraft Structures", AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum Virtual Event, 11-15 & 19-21 January, 2021. DOI 10.2514/6.2021
  • A. A. Karakalas, T. T. Machairas, D.C. Lagoudas, D. A. Saravanos, “design of Morphing Strips using SMA Actuators Under Partial Phase Transformation Operation”, ASME 2020, Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, September 15, 2020, Virtual, Online,  https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2332
  • Chatziathanasiou, G.M., Chrysochoidis, N.A., Saravanos, D.A. "Dynamic analysis of an active isolation mount using feedforward and feedback control schemes", (2020) Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural Dynamic , EURODYN, 2, pp. 4189-4199
  • D. Varelis, G.-C. Kardarakos, N. Chrysochoidis, D. A. Saravanos “Towards a nonlinear buckled piezoelectric beam system for enhanced electromechanical energy conversion”, SPIE Smart Structures & NDE Conference, Proc. SPIE 11376, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XIV, 113761C (19 May 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2559218
  • D. K. Siorikis, C. S. Rekatsinas, C. V. Nastos, T. C. Theodosiou, N. A. Chrysochoidis, Andreas P. Christoforou, Ahmet S. Yigit, D. A. Saravanos, "Experimental and numerical assesment of dynamics of hailstone hailstone impact on composite plates", 7th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering ,COMPDYN 19
  • D. K. Siorikis, C. V. Nastos, D. A. Saravanos, E. Martino Gonzalez, “A Strain-rate Dependant Micromechanical Finite Element Model for High-velocity Impacts on Laminated Composite Plates.”, EASN19 - 9th International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space, Athens, Greece, 3–6 September 2019.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D.A. “Nonlinear Electromechanical Conversion of Multi-Stable Shallow Shells with Piezoelectric Films”, SMART 2019 - 9th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, Jul. 9-11, 2019, Paris, FR.
  • Georgopoulos-Bosinas K., Chrysochoidis N.R., Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. “Semi-Active Piezoelectric Tuned Mass Damper for Mitigation of Aerodynamic Vibrations in Aircraft Structures”, SMART 2019 - 9th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, Jul. 9-11, 2019, Paris, FR.
  • Rekatsinas C. S., Chrysochoidis N.R. and Saravanos D. A. “Analyzing the Nonlinear Mechanisms in Active Wave Modulation Spectroscopy and their Influence on Delamination Detection in Laminated Strips and Plates”, SPIE 2019 Smart Structures & Nondestructive Evaluation Conference, 3–7 March 2019, Denver, Colorado.
  • A. Karakalas, T. Machairas and D. A. Saravanos “Exploration of the Partial Transformation Behaviour of Shape Memory Alloys and its Effect on Actuation Performance”, SPIE 2019 Smart Structures & Nondestructive Evaluation Conference, 3–7 March 2019, Denver, Colorado.
  • Rekatsinas C. S., Chrysochoidis N.R. and Saravanos D. A. “Detecting delaminations in composites through active wave modulation spectroscopy: analytical investigation of critical non-linear mechanisms”, 9th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM2018), 10-13 July, 2018, Manchester, UK.
  • Theodosiou T. C., Rekatsinas C. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Estimation of impact location and characteristics in laminated composite plates”, 9th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM2018), 10-13 July, 2018, Manchester, UK.
  • D. Siorikis, C. Nastos, N. Chrysochoidis, T. Theodosiou, C. Rekatsinas, D. A. Saravanos, C. Codines, F. Abdi and E. M. Gonzalez “Experimental And Micromechanics-Based Numerical Analysis Of High-Velocity Impact On Laminated Composite Plates” ECCM18 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials, Athens, Greece, 24-28 June 2018.
  • A. Karakalas, T. Machairas, A. Kontogiannis, A. Solomou, V. Riziotis and D. A. Saravanos “A Robust Fluid-Structure Interaction Numerical Tool for the Analysis of Airfoil Morphing Structures with Shape Memory Alloy Actuators”, VIII ECCOMAS SMART 2017 Thematic Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, June 2017, Madrid, Spain.
  • Solomou A., Machairas T., Karakalas A. and Saravanos D.A., “Effect of Geometric Non Linearity on the Performance of SMA Actuated Variable Camber Morphing Airfoils in Wind Turbine Rotors”, ICAST 2016 – 27th International Co nference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, Oct. 3-5, 2016,Lake George, NY.
  • C. Godines V. Pieuchot, T. C. Theodosiou, F. Abdi, D. A. Saravanos, C. S. Rekatsinas, C. V. Nastos, D. Siorikis, L. Boissy, S. Aivazzadeh, “Numerical and experimental testing of hailstone impact on composite wing leading edge with embedded deicer”, Greener Aviation 2016, 11-13 Oct 2016, Brussels, Belgium.
  • C. Theodosiou, C.S. Rekatsinas, C.V. Nastos, D.A. Saravanos, M. Iglesias and J. Garcia, “Identification of Impact Events on Composite Plates using Wave Characteristics and Impact Similarity Models”, 8th European Workshop On Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM 2016), 5‐8 July 2016, Spain, Bilbao.
  • V. Nastos, T. C. Theodosiou, C. S. Rekatsinas, D. A. Saravanos, “Wave Propagation Analysis Of Laminated Composite Plates Using Daubechies Wavelet Elements”, 8th European Workshop On Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM 2016), 5‐8 July 2016, Spain, Bilbao.
  • A. Chrysochoidis, C. Rekatsinas and D. A. Saravanos, “Detection of Bucking in Composite Structures Based on Nonlinear Effects on Modal Frequencies, Damping and Wave Modulation”, SMASIS2016, ASME Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures And Intelligent Systems, Sep. 28 – 30, 2016, Stowe, VT, USA.
  • D.A. Saravanos, T. Machairas, A. Solomou, A. Karakalas “Shape Memory Alloy Morphing Airfoil Sections”, CIMTEC 2016, 5th International Conference on Smart and Multifunctional Materials, Structures and Systems, Perugia, Italy, June 6-9, 2016.
  • Karakalas A., Machairas T., Solomou A., Riziotis V. and Saravanos D. A. “Morphing Airfoil with Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators for Active Aerodynamic Load Control in Large Wind-Turbine Blades”, European Wind Energy Association, EWEA 2015 Annual Event Conference, Paris, Nov. 17-20, 2015.
  • Nastos C.V., Theodosiou T.C., Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. “A Finite Wavelet Domain Method for the Rapid Simulation of Wave SHM Systems in Composite Plate Strips for Impact and Damage Detection”, Int. Workshop on SHM 2015, September,1-3, 2015, Stanford University.
  • Rekatsinas C.S., Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Explicit Time Domain Spectral Finite Element for Guided Wave SHM in Composite Plate Strips with Physically Modelled Active Piezoelectric Sensors”, Int. Workshop on SHM 2015, September,1-3, 2015, Stanford University.
  • Machairas T., Solomou A., Riziotis V. and Saravanos D. A. “Development of SMA Actuated Morphing Airfoil for Wind Turbine Load Alleviation”, TMS MEMA2015 Middle East – Mediterranean Materials Congress on Energy and Infrastructure Systems, January 11–14, 2015, Doha, Qatar.   
  • Karakalas A., Machairas T., Solomou A., Riziotis V. and Saravanos D. A. “Design and Simulation of Morphing Airfoil Sections with SMA Actuators for Wind Turbine Rotors”, ICAST 2014 – 25th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, October 6-8th, 2014, Hague, NL.
  • Rekatsinas C.S., Nastos C.V., Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “A Time-Domain High-Order Spectral Finite Element for the Simulation of Symmetric and Anti-symmetric Guided Waves in Laminated Composite Strips with Active Piezoelectric Sensors”, 7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM2014), July 8 – 11, 2014, Nantes, France.
  • Theodosiou T.C., Nastos C.V., Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. “Finite Wavelet Domain Method for Efficient Modeling of Lamb Wave Based Structural Health Monitoring Systems”, 7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM2014), July 8 – 11, 2014, Nantes, France.
  • Machairas  T. T., Solomou A. G., and Saravanos D. A. “A Morphing Chevron Actuated By Shape Memory Alloy Wires For Noise Reduction”, 2014 Greener Aviation: Clean Sky breakthroughs and worldwide status, March 12-14, 2014 SQUARE, Brussels Meeting Centre, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • Solomou A. G., Machairas  T. T., Saravanos D. A., Hartl D.  and Dimitris  Lagoudas D.  “Transient Thermomecanical Response Prediction of Morphing Structures with Shape Memory Alloy Actuators”, ICAST 2013 – 24th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, October 7-9, 2013, Aruba.
  • Machairas Theodoros;. Hartl Darren J; Saravanos Dimitris A.; Lagoudas Dimitris C., “Multilevel Optimization of a Morphing Structure Incorporating Shape Memory Alloy Wires”, AIAA-2013-1914, 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 21st AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference, 8 - 11 April 2013, Boston.
  • Solomou A. G., Machairas  T. T., Saravanos D. A. “A Coupled Thermomechanical Beam Finite Element for the Simulation of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators”, ICAST 2012 – 23rd International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, October 11-13, 2012, Nanjing, China.
  • Hartl, D.J., Solomou, A., Lagoudas, D.C., Saravanos, D., “Phenomenological modeling of induced transformation anisotropy in shape memory alloy actuators”, Proceedings of SPIE - 8342, art. no. 83421M, 2012
  • Barouni A., Chrysochoidis N., and Saravanos D. A., “On a Semi-Analytical Layerwise Wave Propagation Model for Composite Strips with Piezoelectric Actuators, Sensors and Damage”, 6th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM), July 3 – 6, 2012, Dresden, Germany.
  • Chrysochoidis N., and Saravanos D. A., “Critical Parameters of Impact Damage Detection in Composite Plates Using an Active Nonlinear Acousto-Ultrasonic Piezoceramic Sensor”, 6th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM), July 3 – 6, 2012, Dresden, Germany.
  • Solomou A. G., Saravanos D. A. “On the Development of a Morphing Chevron with SMA Wire Actuators”, ICAST 2011 - 22nd International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, October 10-12, 2011, Corfu, Greece.
  • Chrysochoidis N., Toulitsis A., and Saravanos D., “Impact Damage Detection in Composites Using an Active Nonlinear Acousto-Ultrasonic Piezoceramic Sensor” paper 7981-27, Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring 2011, San Diego, California, USA, 6-10 Mar. 2011.
  • The Science of Making Torque from Wind, Crete - Greece, June 28-30, 2010.
  • Chortis D. I., Varelis D. S. and Saravanos D. A. “A Nonlinear Damped Beam Finite Element for the Free-Vibration of Composite Blades under Large Static Deformations”, TORQUE 2010, 3rd EAWE Conference -
  • Chrysochoidis N. A,  Assimakopoulou T. T. and Saravanos D. A. “Nonlinear Wave SHM Method Using an Active Nonlinear Piezoceramic Sensor for Damage Detection in Composites”, paper #AIAA-2010-2902, 18th AIAA/ASME/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference, 51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, 2010.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A., Barouni A. and Saravanos D. A.  “On the delamination detection in composite beams with active piezoelectric sensors using non-linear ultrasonics”, Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Non-Destructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, Paper 7295-52, San Diego, California, USA, 8-12 Mar. 2009.
  • Theodosiou T. C., Saravanos D. A.,  “Piezoresistive Behavior of CNT Nanocomposites Using Atomistic And Micromechanics Models”, Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Non-Destructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, Paper 7289-41, San Diego, California, USA, 8-12 Mar. 2009  
  • Brunner A. J., Barbezat M., Chrysochoidis N. A. , Barouni A. and Saravanos D. A.“Delamination Detection in Composites using Active Piezoceramic Wafer and AFC Sensor”, 4th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM), Cracow, Poland, 2-4 July 2008.
  • Theodosiou T. C., Papadatos M. N. and Saravanos D. A. «Investigation of the Electromechanical Sensory Potential of CNT-Polymer Nanocomposites Using Nano- and Micro-Scale Models», AIAA-2008-1944, 49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference , 7-10 April 2008, Schaumburg, Illinois.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A.  and Saravanos D. A. “High Frequency Dispersion Characteristics of Smart Delaminated Composite Beams” 18th International Conference on Adaptive Structures Technologies, Ottawa, Oct. 3-5, 2007.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Coupled Nonlinear Mechanics and FE for the Nonlinear Response of Active Laminated Shells Under Large Displacements and Rotations., COMP-07: 6th International Symposium on Advanced Composite Technologies, paper COMP2007-095, 16 - 18 May 2007, Corfu, Greece
  • Theodosiou T. C., Saravanos D. A.,  “Investigation of Carbon Nanotube Electromechanical Behavior Using Nanoscale Models”. COMP-07: 6th International Symposium on Advanced Composite Technologies, paper COMP2007-088, 16 - 18 May 2007, Corfu, Greece.
  • Chrysochoidis N.A., Anyfantis K.N. and Saravanos D.A. “Effect of Delamination on the High Frequency Wave Dispersion of Composite Beams with Active Piezosensors”, COMP-07: 6th International Symposium on Advanced Composite Technologies, 16 - 18 May 2007, Corfu, Greece.
  • Bottai, G.S., Chrysochoidis, N.A., Giurgiutiu, V. and Saravanos, D.A. “Analytical and Experimental Evaluation of Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors Performance for Lamb Waves based Structural Health Monitoring in Composite Laminates”, Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Non-Destructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, Vol. 6532, paper 6532-22, 18-22 Mar. 2007.
  • Theodosiou T. C. and Saravanos D. A. “Molecular Mechanics Based Finite Element For Carbon Nanotube Modeling”, ASME CANEUS 2006, Micro-Nano Technology for Aerospace Applications, Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2006, Toulouse, France.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A.  and Saravanos D. A. “2D Layerwise Modeling of High-Frequency Modal Response in Delaminated Composite Beams with Active Piezoelectric Sensors,”  3rd European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Granada, Spain, July 5-7, 2006.  
  • Chrysochoidis N. A.  and Saravanos D. A. “Realistic Layerwise Models for the Dynamic Response of Delaminated Composite Beams with Active Piezoelectric Sensors,” 16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures Technologies, Paris, Oct. 10-12, 2005.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A.  and Saravanos D. A. “Layerwise Dynamic Response Models for Delaminated Composite Beams with Active Piezoelectric Sensors,” AIAA paper AIAA 2005-2186, 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference – Adaptive Structures Conference, Austin, TX, April 18‑21, 2005.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A.  and Saravanos D. A. “Modeling the Effects of Delaminations on the Static and Dynamic Response of Piezo-Composite Laminates using Layerwise Mechanics,”  2nd European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Munich, July 7-9, 2004.  
  • N. A. Chrysochoidis, S. Tzoutzouli,  and D. A. Saravanos, “Identifying the Temperature Effect on the Damped Response of Composite Beams Using Piezoceramic Actuators and Sensors,”  11th European Conference on Composite Materials, Rhodes, May 31-Jun. 3, 2004.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Free-Vibration of Adaptive Sandwich Composite Beams with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors Using Coupled High-Order Layerwise Mechanics,” 11th European Conference on Composite Materials, Rhodes, May 31-Jun. 3, 2004.
  • Saravanos D. A., Varelis D., Plagianakos T., Chrysochoidis N., Philippidis T. and Antoniou A. “Modeling and Design of Composite Wind Turbine Blades for Enhanced Damping,”  EWEA 2004-The Science of Making Torque from Wind  Conference, Delft, NL, April 20-22, 2004.
  • Plagianakos T. S., Saravanos D. A. and Chrysochoidis N. A. “Analysis of Adaptive Sandwich Composite Beams with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors using Coupled High-Order Layerwise Mechanics,” AIAA paper 2004-1716,  45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference – Adaptive Structures Conference, Palm Springs, CA, April 19‑22, 2004.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Coupled Finite Element for Non-Linear Laminated Piezoelectric Composite Shells With Applications to Buckling and Postbuckling Behavior,”  AIAA paper 2004-1715,  45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference – Adaptive Structures Conference, Palm Springs, CA, April 19‑22, 2004.
  • Saravanos D. A., Varelis D., “Mixed‑field Finite Element for the Nonlinear Effects of Large Deflections and Stress Stiffening on the Free Vibration of Adaptive Piezoelectric Plates” Proceedings, International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering & Sciences (ICCES03), July 24-29, 2003, Corfu, Greece.
  • Saravanos D. A., Varelis D., Plagianakos T., Chrysochoidis N.,  Philippidis T.P.,  Antoniou A. “A Shear Beam Finite Element for Predicting the Damping of Composite Wind‑Turbine Blades,” Proceedings, 2003 European Wind Energy Conference, Madrid, Spain, Jun. 16-19, 2003.
  • Chrysohoidis N.A. and  Saravanos D. A. “Composite Damping Characterization Using Induced Piezoelectric Strain Actuation”, 5th International Symposium on Advanced Composites, Corfu, Greece, 5‑7 May 2003.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Higher Order Layerwise Mechanics and Finite Element for the Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Sandwich Composite Beams” 5th International Symposium on Advanced Composites, Corfu, Greece, 5‑7 May 2003.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A.,  “Small Amplitude Vibrational Response of Adaptive  Piezoelectric Plates Subject to Large Deflections and Initial Stresses”,  5th International Symposium on Advanced Composites, Corfu, Greece, 5‑7 May 2003.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A.,   “Non-linear Mechanics for Piezoelectric Composite Plates with Applications to Buckling and Postbuckling Behavior,”  Proceedings, 13th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, CRC Press, Postdam, Germany, Oct. 7-10, 2002.
  • Chrysohoidis N.A. and  Saravanos D. A  “Effects of Delaminations on the Damped Dynamic Response of composite beams with piezoelectric sensors and actuators,” Proceedings of the 1st European Workshop on Structural Health Monitroring, Ed. D.L. Balageas, Paris 10-12 2002, pp. 179-186
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A  “Hybrid Damped Composite Plates with Viscoelastic Composite Plies And Shunted Piezoelectric Layers,” AIAA paper 2002-1364, 43rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - 10th Adaptive Structures Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 22‑25, 2002.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A., “Coupled Finite Element  For The Non-linear Response of Laminated Piezoelectric Composite Structures”,  AIAA paper 2002-1442, 43rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - 10th Adaptive Structures Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 22‑25, 2002.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Varelis D. “Nonlinear Mechanics and Buckling Analysis of Smart Composite Shells with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, New York, Nov. 11-16, 2001.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Varelis D. “Linear Buckling Analysis of Smart Composite Shells with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,”  6th National Congress on Mechanics, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 2001.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Mechanics and Finite Element for the Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Curvilinear Laminates and Composite Shell Structures,”   2nd Hellenic Conference on Composite Materials and Structures, Patras, Greece, June 2001.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Nonlinear Finite Element for Buckling of Adaptive Composite Plates with Embedded Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,”   2nd Hellenic Conference on Composite Materials and Structures, Patras, Greece, June 2001.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Christoforou A. P. “Impact of Smart Cylindrical Piezoelectric-Composite Laminated Shells,” 2nd Hellenic Conference on Composite Materials and Structures, Patras, Greece, June 2001.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Christoforou A. P.  “Impact Response of Adaptive Piezoelectric Laminated Plates,” AIAA paper 2000-1498,  41st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, Atlanta, GA, Apr. 3-6, 2000.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D.A.  “Mixed Multi-Field Finite Element Formulation for Thermopiezoelectric Composite Shells,” Proceedings of SPIE, Smart Structures and Materials Conference, Vol. 3667, Newport Beach, CA. Mar. 1-5, 1999.
  • Saravanos D. A.  “Passively Damped Laminated Piezoelectric Shell Structures with  Integrated Electric Networks,” AIAA 99-1543, 40th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, St. Louis, Missouri ,  Apr. 12-15  1999.
  • Saravanos D.A.  “Analysis of Damping in Composite plates with Passive Piezoelectric-Resistor Elements,”  1st Hellenic Conference on Composite Materials and Structures, Xanthi, Greece, July 1997
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D.A.,”The effect of Temperature Induced Material Property Variations on Piezoelectric Composite Plates,"  AIAA -97-1355, 38th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, Kissimmee, FL, April 7-10, 1997, pp. 1781-1788.
  • Kaljevic I. and Saravanos D.A., "Coupled Analysis of Smart Structures Surrounding Acoustic Enclosures," AIAA paper 96-3996, 6th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symprosium on Multidiciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, Sept. 4-6, 1996.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D.A., "Analysis of Piezoceramic Composite Plates with Thermally Induced Bending and Twisting,"  AIAA -96-1277-CP, 37th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, Salt Lake City, UT, April 18-19, 1996.
  • Saravanos D.A. and Heyliger P.R. "Multi-Field Layerwise Mechanics for Smart Composite Structures with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors," Comp' 95 & 5th Europe-Japan Bilateral Colloqium on Composite Materials, Corfu, Greece, Sept. 18-22, 1995.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D. A., "Layerwise Analysis of Composite Structures in Thermal Environments,"  Proceedings, ASME International ME 95 Congress and Exposition, San Fransisco, Nov. 12-17, 1995.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Hopkins D. A. , "Local Stresses in Composite Plates With Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors Using a Discrete-Layer Theory,"  Proceedings, ASME International ME 95 Congress and Exposition, San Francisco, Nov. 12-17, 1995.
  • Heyliger P. R., Brooks S., and Saravanos D. A., "Planar Dynamics of Finite Piezoelectric Laminates: Exact and Discrete-Layers Solutions," ASCE Engineering Mechanics Meeting, Boulder, Colorado, May 21-24, 1995.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D. A.., "On the Response of Piezoelectric Composite Structures in Thermal Environments," 36th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, New Orleans, LA, April 10-13, 1995.
  • Saravanos D. A., Birman V. and Hopkins D. A., "Micromechanics and Stress Analysis of Composites with Shape Memory Alloy Fibers in Uniform Thermal Fields," 36th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASC SDM Conference and Adaptive Structures Forum, 95-1210, New Orleans, LA, April 10-13, 1995. (NASA TM-107011)
  • Birman V., Saravanos D. A., and Hopkins D. A., "Sensory Composite Beams for Delamination Detection in Thermal Environments," Adaptive Structures and Composite Materials, eds. E. Garcia, H. Cudney, A. Dasgupta, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, AD-Vol. 45-MD-Vol. 54, ASME, 1994, pp. 351-356.
  • Saravanos D. A., Lin Y.J., Choi B.B. and Hopkins D.A., "On Smart Composite Structures for Active Tip Clearance Control," Adaptive Structures and Composite Materials, eds. E. Garcia, H. Cudney, A. Dasgupta, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, AD-Vol. 45-MD-Vol. 54, ASME, 1994, pp. 145-153.
  • Saravanos D. A., Heyliger P. R. and Hopkins D. A. "Mechanics for the Coupled Dynamic Response of Active/Sensory Composite Structures," AIAA paper 94-1756-CP, AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum, Hilton Head, SC, April 21-22, 1994, pp. 199-209.
  • Saravanos D. A., Birman V. and Hopkins D. A., "Detection of Delaminations in Composite Beams Using Piezoelectric Sensors,"AIAA paper 94-1754-CP, AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum, Hilton Head, SC, April 21-22, 1994, pp. 181-191.
  • Davy D.T., Saravanos D.A., Hopkins D. A., and Chamis C. C. "Numerical Optimization and Composite Modeling Techniques Applied to Orthopaedic Implants," Proceedings, 39th International SAMPE Symposium and Exposition, Apr. 11-14, 1994, Anaheim, CA.
  • Heyliger P. R. and Saravanos D. A., 1993, "On Discrete-Layer Mechanics for Health Monitoring Application In Smart Composite Structures," Adaptive Structures and Material Systems, eds. G.P. Carman and E. Garcia, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, AD-Vol. 35, ASME, pp. 303-312.
  • Saravanos, D. A., 1993, "Mechanics for the Effects of Delaminations on the Dynamic Characteristics of Composite Lami­nates," Dynamic Characteristics of Advanced Materials, Eds. P.K. Raju and R.F. Gibson, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, NCA-Vol 16/AMD-Vol. 172, ASME, pp. 11-21.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Chamis C. C., "Process/Composite Concurrent Tailoring of SiC/Ti Composites," Characterization of Fibre Reinforced Titanium Matrix Composites, AGARD Report 796, 1993, pp. 16.1-16.7.
  • Blake T.A., Saravanos D.A., Waters S.A., Davy D.T., and Hopkins D. A. "Optimal Design of Composite Hip Implants using NASA Technology,"  NASA Technology 2002 Conference, Dec. 1-3, 1992, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Blake T.A., Davy D.T., Saravanos D.A., and Hopkins D. A. "Numerical Optimization of Composite Hip Stem Designs Under Different Loading Conditions," Proceedings, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Nov. 8-13, 1992, Anaheim, CA.
  • Blake T.A., Davy D.T., Saravanos D.A., and Hopkins D. A. "Numerical Optimization of Composite Hip Endoprosthesis under Different Loading Conditions," Proceedings, 4th AIAA/AIR FORCE/NASA/OAI Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Sept. 21-23, 1992, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Saravanos, D. A. "Analysis and Optimal Design of Thick Composite Structures with Passive Damping Considerations," Proceedings, 4th AIAA/AIR FORCE/NASA/OAI Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Sept. 21-23, 1992, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis C. C., "Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Specialty Composite Materials and Structures," Proceedings, Symposium on Vibroacoustic Characterization of Materials and Structures, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, Nov. 8-13, 199
  • Morel M. R., Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis C. C., "Optimization of the Fabrication Process to Improve the In-Service Loading Capacity of Metal-Matrix Composites," Proceedings, 6th U.S.-Japan Conference on Composite Materials, Orlando, FL, June 22-24, 1992. (NASA TM forthcoming)
  • Morel M. R., Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis C. C., "Tailored Metal-Matrix Laminates for High-Temperature Performance," Proceedings, 37th SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, Anaheim, California, March, 1992. (NASA TM in press)
  • Saravanos, D. A., "The Effects of Interply Damping Layers on the Dynamic Response of Composite Structures," AIAA Paper 91-1124-CP, 32nd AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Baltimore, MA, Apr. 8‑10, 1991. (NASA TM 104497)
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Morel M., "Concurrent Fabrication-Material Tailoring of Metal-Matrix Laminates under Thermomechanical Loading," AIAA Paper 91-1044-CP, 32nd AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA Paper 91-1044-CP, Baltimore, MA, Apr. 8‑10, 1991.
  • Morel M. R., Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis C. C., "Interphase Layer Optimization of MMCs with Fabrication Considerations," Proceedings, 36th International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition, San Diego, California, Apr. 18‑18, 1991. (NASA TM 105166)
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Integrated Mechanics for the Passive Damping of Polymer-Matrix Composites and Composite Structures,'' ASTM Symposium on Mechanics and Mechanisms of Material Damping, March 13-15, 1991. (NASA TM 104346)  
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Integrated Optimization of Composite Structures for Advanced Damped Dynamic Characteristics,'' Proceedings of Damping '91, Feb. 13-15, 1991 (Wright-Patterson AFB, WL-TR--91-3078).
  • Morel M. R., Saravanos D. A., and Chamis C. C., "Interphase Layer Optimization for Metal-Matrix Composites with Fabrication Considerations," 15th Annual Mechanics of Composites Review, Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24-25, 1990.    
  • Morel, M., Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis C. C., "Micromechanical and Fabrication Processes Optimization for Advanced Metal‑Matrix Composites," Proceedings, Structural Engineering and Optimization, eds. J. Zarka and O. Ohtmer, Los Angeles, California, Nov.  5-6, 1990, pp.245-254.    
  • Davy D., Saravanos D. A., Chamis C. C., and Hopkins D., ``Optimization of Tibial Knee Implants,'' 1st World Congress of Biomechanics, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, 1990, San Diego, CA.
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Multi‑Objective  Shape and Material Optimal Design of Composite Structures  Including Damping,'' 31st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural  Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Long Beach, California,  Apr. 2‑4, 1990.   
  • Saravanos, D. A. et. al., ``Optimal Fabrication  Processes for Advanced Metal‑Matrix Composites: A  Computational Simulation,'' Proceedings, 35th International SAMPE Symposium and Exposition, Anaheim, California, Apr. 2‑5, 1990.   
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``An Integrated  Methodology for Optimizing  Structural Composite Damping,''  Proceedings, Symposium on Plastics and Plastic Composites, 1989 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, AMD-Vol. 104, San  Francisco, California, Dec. 10-15, 1989, pp. 167-180.  
  • Lamancusa, J. S., Saravanos, D. A., and Sommer, H. J. III, ``Shape Optimization of Robotic Manipulators for Maximum  Stiffness and Load Carrying Capacity,'' Proceedings, 15th  ASME Design Automation Conference, Vol. No. H0509B, Montreal, Canada, Sep. 17-21, 1989.   
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Tailoring of  Composite Links for Optimal Damped Elasto‑Dynamic  Performance,'' Proceedings, 15th ASME Design Automation  Conference, Vol. No. H0509C, Montreal, Canada, Sep. 17-21, 1989.   
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Computational  Simulation of Damping in Composite Structures,'' 2nd National Congress  in Applied Mechanics, June 29‑July 1, 1989, Athens, Greece.   
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Mechanics of Damping  for Fiber Composite Laminates Including Hygro‑Thermal  Effects,'' Proceedings, 30th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural  Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Paper No. 89‑1191‑CP,  Apr. 1989, Mobile, Alabama, pp. 296-303.
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Mechanics of Composite Damping,'' 13th Annual Mechanics of Composites Review, Bal Harbour, Florida, Nov. 2-3, 1988.  
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Lamancusa, J. S., ``Designing High‑ Performance Robotic Manipulators with Structural  Optimization and Composite Materials,'' Proceedings, 1st National Symposium on Automation and Robotics, Dec. 1987,  Athens, Greece. 
  • Siorikis D.K., Rekatsinas C.S., Chrysohoidis N.A., Saravanos D. A., “A cubic spline layerwise spectral finite element for robust stress predictions in laminated composite and sandwich strips", European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2021.104362
  • Varelis D, Saravanos D.A., "A coupled nonlinear plate finite element for thermal buckling and postbuckling of piezoelectric composite plates including thermo-electro-mechanical effects", Journal of Thermal Stresses, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1080/01495739.2021.2005498
  • Nastos C.V., Saravanos D.A. “Multiresolution Daubechies Finite Wavelet Domain Method for Transient Dynamic Wave Propagation Analysis in Elastic Solids”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6822
  • Siorikis D. K., Rekatsinas C. S., Chrysohoidis N. and Saravanos D. A. “An Extended Layerwise Spectral Finite Element Framework for Delamination Growth Simulation in Laminated Composite Strips”, Composite Structures, Vol. 276, 15 November 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114452
  • Siorikis D. K., Rekatsinas C. S., Chrysohoidis N. and Saravanos D. A. “A Cubic Spline Layerwise Spectral Finite Element for Robust Stress Predictions in Laminated Composite and Sandwich Strips”, European Journal of Mechanics / A Solids, on-line, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2021.104362
  • Chatziathanasiou G., Chrysohoidis N. and Saravanos, D. A. "A Semi-Active Shunted Piezoelectric Tuned-Mass-Damper for Robust Vibration Control", Journal of Vibration and Control, May, 2021; https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463211026487
  • Rekatsinas C. S., Chrysohoidis N. and Saravanos D. A. “Investigation of Critical Delamination Characteristics in Composite Plates Combining Cubic Spline Piezo-Layerwise Mechanics and Time Domain Spectral Finite Elements”, Wave Motion, V. 106 (2021); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wavemoti.2021.102752
  • Machairas T. and Saravanos D.A. “Multi-objective optimization of morphing structure incorporating shape memory alloy actuators”, J. Intelligent Materials Structures and Systems, on-line, https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X211011675.
  • Karakalas, A.A., Machairas, T.T., Lagoudas, D.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Quantification of Shape Memory Alloy Damping Capabilities through the Prediction of Inherent Behavioral Aspects”, Shap. Mem. Superelasticity, 7, 7–29, 2021; https://doi.org/10.1007/s40830-021-00313-6
  • Rekatsinas C. S., Siorikis D. K., Christoforou A. P. and Saravanos D. A. “A non-linear cubic spline layerwise time domain spectral finite element for the analysis of impacts on sandwich structures”, Composite Structures, Vol. 260, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113531
  • Varelis D, Saravanos D.A., “Coupled nonlinear mechanics for the electromechanical response of multi-stable piezoelectric shallow shells with piezoelectric films”, Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 109, 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2020.106444.
  • V. Nastos, D.A. Saravanos “A finite wavelet domain method for wave propagation analysis in thick laminated composite and sandwich plates”, Wave Motion, Volume 95, June 2020, DOI: https:10.1016/j.wavemoti.2020.102543.
  • Karakalas A., Machairas T., Saravanos D., “Effect of Shape Memory Alloys Partial Transformation on the Response of Morphing Structures Encompassing Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators”, Intelligent Materials Structures and Systems, 2019, Vol. 30(11) 1682–1698, DOI: 10.1177/1045389X19844008.
  • C. Theodosiou, C. S. Rekatsinas, and D. A. Saravanos “Wave-based impact localization on laminated composite plates using a coarse network of sensors”, Structural Health Monitoring,  2019, Vol. 18(5-6) 2040–2055, DOI:10.1177/1475921719830066
  • Karakalas A., Machairas T., Solomou A., Saravanos D., “Modeling of Partial Transformation Cycles of SMAs with a Modified Hardening Function”, Smart Materials & Structures, 2019, Vol. 28(3); org/10.1088/1361-665X/aafcd9.
  • Machairas T.T., Solomou A.G., Karakalas A.A., and Saravanos D.A. “Effect of shape memory alloy actuator geometric non-linearity and thermomechanical coupling on the response of morphing structures”, J. Intelligent Materials, Structures and Systems, 2019, Vol. 30(14) 2166–2185, doi:10.1177/1045389X19862362.
  • Karakalas A.A., Manolas D. I., Machairas T.T., Riziotis V.A. and  Saravanos D.A. “Active Load Alleviation Potential of Adaptive Wind Turbine Blades using Shape Memory Alloy Actuators”, Wind Energy, 22 (5), 2019, Pages 620-637, DOI: 10.1002/we.2311.
  • Nastos, C.V., Theodosiou, T.C., Rekatsinas, C.S. et al. A 2D Daubechies finite wavelet domain method for transient wave response analysis in shear deformable laminated composite plates. Comput Mech 62, 1187–1198 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-018-1558-9
  • Machairas T., Kontogiannis A., Karakalas A., Solomou A., Riziotis V. and Saravanos D.A. “Robust fluid-structure interaction analysis of an adaptive airfoil using shape memory alloy actuators”, Smart Materials & Structures, 2018, 27:10; https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/aad649.
  • Rekatsinas C. S., Siorikis D. K., Christoforou A. P. and Saravanos D. A. “Analysis of Low Velocity Impacts on Sandwich Composite Plates using Cubic Spline Layerwise Theory and Semi Empirical Contact Law”, Composite Structures, 2018, 194, pp. 158-169, doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.03.081
  • Solomou A.G., Machairas T.T., Karakalas A. and Saravanos D. A. “Co-rotational Thermo-mechanically Coupled Multi-Field Framework and Finite Element for the Large Displacement Analysis of Multi-layered Shape Memory Alloy Beam-like Structures”, Smart Mat. and Structures, Vol. 26(6), 2017; doi:10.1088/1361-665X/aa688c.
  • Rekatsinas, C.S., Saravanos, D.A. “A Hermite Spline Layerwise Time Domain Spectral Finite Element for Guided Wave Prediction in Laminated Composite and Sandwich Plates”, J. Vibration and Acoustics, Transactions of the ASME, 139 (3), 2017; DOI: 10.1115/1.4035702.
  • Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. “A Cubic Spline Layerwise Time Domain Spectral FE for Guided Wave Simulation in Laminated Composite Plate Structures with Physically Modeled Active Piezoelectric Sensors”, Int. J. Solids and Structures, Vol. 124C, pp. 176-191, 2017; doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2017.06.031.
  • Siorikis D. K., Rekatsinas C. S., Christoforou A. P. and Saravanos D. A. “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Contact Laws for the Rapid Simulation of Low-Energy Impacts on Laminated Composite Plates”, Composite Structures, Vol. 168, pp. 646–656, 2017; doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.02.049
  • Barouni A. K. and Saravanos D. A. “A Layerwise Semi-Analytical Method for Modeling Guided Wave Propagation in Laminated Composite Infinite Plates with Induced Surface Excitation”, Wave Motion, Vol. 68, pp. 56–77,2017; DOI: 10.1016/j.wavemoti.2016.08.006
  • Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. “A Time Domain Spectral Layerwise Finite Element for Wave SHM in Composite Strips with Physically Modelled Active Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors”, J. Intelligent Materials Structures and Systems, Vol. 28(4) 488–506, 2017; DOI: 10.1177/1045389X16649700.
  • Theodosiou T.C., Galiotis C. and Saravanos D.A. “Phenomenological Multiscale Finite Element for Single Layer Graphene”, Comp. Materials Science, 2016, Vol. 115, pp. 125–136, DOI: 10.1016/j.commatsci.2016.01.006,
  • Solomou A.G., Machairas T.T., Saravanos D. A., Hartl D.J. and Lagoudas C.  “A Coupled Layered Thermomechanical Shape Memory Alloy Beam Element with Enhanced Higher Order Temperature Field Approximations”, J. Intelligent Materials, Structures and Systems, Vol. 27(17) 2359–2384,  2016, DOI: 10.1177/1045389X16629572.
  • Barouni A. K. and Saravanos D. A. “A Layerwise semi-analytical Method for modeling guided wave propagation in Laminated and Sandwich Composite Strips with induced Surface Excitation”, J. Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 51, 2016, pp. 118–141, DOI:10.1016/j.ast.2016.01.023.
  • Nastos C.V., Theodosiou T.C., Rekatsinas C.S. and Saravanos D.A. "A Finite Wavelet Domain Method for the Rapid Analysis of Transient Dynamic Response in Rods and Beams", CMES: Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 107(5), 379:409, 2015.
  • Rekatsinas C.S., Nastos C.V., Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “A Time-Domain High-Order Spectral Finite Element for the Simulation of Symmetric and Anti-symmetric Guided Waves in Laminated Composite Strips”, Wave Motion, 2015, pp. 1-19, DOI: 10.1016/j.wavemoti.2014.11.001.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A., Assimakopoulou T. T. and Saravanos D. A. “Non-linear Wave SHM Method Using an Active Nonlinear Piezoceramic Sensor for Matrix Cracking Detection in Composites”, Intelligent Materials, Structures and Systems, Sept. 2014;  DOI:10.1177/1045389X14549865
  • Karagiannis D., Stamatelos D., Spathopoulos T., Solomou A., Machairas T., Chrysohoidis N., Saravanos D. “Airfoil Morphing Based on SMA Actuation Technology”, J. of Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 86, Issue 5, p: 295-306, 2014, DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-10-2012-0194
  • Solomou A.G., Machairas T.T. and Saravanos D. A. “A Coupled Thermomechanical Beam Finite Element for the Simulation of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators”, J. Intel. Materials Structures and Systems, 2014, Vol. 25(7) 890–907; DOI: 10.1177/1045389X14526462
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A., “Numerical Simulation of Graphene Fracture Using Molecular Mechanics Based Nonlinear Finite Elements”, Computational Materials Science, 82C (2014), pp. 56-65; doi: 10.1016/j.commatsci.2013.09.032.
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Molecular Mechanics Simulations of Graphene using Finite Elements”, European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 22, no. 1, 2013; doi:10.1080/17797179.2013.766016.
  • Chortis D. I., Varelis D. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Linearized Frequencies and Damping in Composite Laminated Beams Subject to Buckling”, ASME J. of Vibration and Acoustics, vol. 135, no. 2, 2013; doi: 10.1115/1.4023051
  • Chortis D. I., Varelis D. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Prediction of Material Coupling Effect on Structural Damping of Composite Beams and Blades”, Composite Structures, 94 (2012) 1646–1655; doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2011.12.004.
  • Chrysochoidis N. A., Barouni A. K. and Saravanos D. A. “Delamination Detection in Composites Using Wave Modulation Spectroscopy with a New Active Nonlinear Acousto-Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Sensor”, J. Inteligent Materials, Structures and Systems, December 2011, vol. 22, no. 18, 2193-2206; doi: 0.1177/1045389X11428363
  • Chortis D. I., Chrysochoidis N. A., Varelis D. S. and Saravanos D. A. “A Damping Mechanics Model and a Beam Finite Element for the Free-Vibration of Laminated Composite Strips under In-Plane Loading”, J. Sound and Vibration, Vol. 330, 2011, pp. 5660–5677; doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2011.06.025
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Numerical Simulations Using a Molecular Mechanics Based Finite Element Approach: Application On Boron-Nitride Armchair Nanotubes”, J. for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics, Vol. 12, no. 4, July 2011, Pages 203-211; doi:10.1080/15502287.2011.580831.
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Numerical investigation of mechanisms affecting the piezoresistive properties of CNT-doped polymers using multi-scale models,” Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 70 (9), 2010, pp. 1312-1320; doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2010.04.00. 
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Coupled Finite Element For The Nonlinear Dynamic Response Of Active Piezoelectric Plates Under  Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Loads,” J. of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, Vol. 4 (7-8), 2009.
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Numerical Modeling of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Electro-mechanical Coupling Effects Using Nanoscale Models”, J. of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 20 (14), pp. 1649-1661, 2009; doi: 10.1177/1045389X09340706.
  • Chrysochoidis A. and Saravanos D. A. “High Frequency Dispersion Characteristics of Smart Delaminated Composite Beams” J. of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures,  Vol. 20:9, June 2009. (In top 10 cited list for the journal’s 2011 Impact Factor); doi: 10.1177/1045389X09102983.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “High-Order Layerwise Finite Element for the Damped Free-Vibration Response of Thick Composite and Sandwich Composite Plates”, Int. J. of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 77, 2009, pp. 1593–1626; doi: 10.1002/nme.2465.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Higher-Order Layerwise Laminate Theory for the prediction of Interlaminar Shear Stresses in Thick Composite and Sandwich Composite Plates”, Composite Structures, 87 (2009) 23–35; doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2007.12.002.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Non-linear coupled multi-field mechanics and finite element for active multi-stable thermal piezoelectric shells,” Int. J. of Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol 76: 2008, pp. 84; doi: 10.1002/nme.2321.
  • Chrysochoidis A. and Saravanos D. A. “Generalized Layerwise Mechanics for the Static and Modal Response of Delaminated Composite Beams with Active Piezoelectric Sensors”,  Int. J. of Solids and Structures, Vol 44, No. 25-26, 2007,  pp. 8751-8768; doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2007.07.004.
  • Theodosiou T.C. and Saravanos D.A. “Molecular Mechanics Based Finite Element for Carbon Nanotube Modeling”, Computer Modeling in Engineering & Science, Vol.19, No.2, 2007, pp. 121-134.
  • Chaviaropoulos, E. S. Politis, D. J. Lekou, N. N. Sørensen, M. H. Hansen, B. H. Bulder, D. Winkelaar, C. Lindenburg, D. A. Saravanos, T. P. Philippidis, C. Galiotis, M. O. L. Hansen and T. Kossivas, “Enhancing the Damping of Wind Turbine Rotor Blades, The Dampblade Project”, Wind Energy, Vol. 9, 2006, pp. 163-177;  doi: 10.1002/we.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Coupled mechanics and finite element for non-linear laminated piezoelectric shallow shells undergoing large displacements and rotations,” Int. J. of Numerical Methods in Engineering, vol. 66, no. 8, 2006, pp. 1211-1233; doi: 10.1002/nme.1590.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Small-amplitude free-vibration analysis of piezoelectric composite plates subject to large deflections and initial stresses,” ASME J. of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol. 128, No. 1, Feb. 2006, pp. 41-49; doi: 10.1115/1.2128637.
  • Saravanos D. A., Varelis D., Plagianakos T. S. and Chrysochoidis N. “A Shear Beam Finite Element for the Damping Analysis of Tubular Laminated Composite Beams,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 291, No. 3-5, April 2006, pp. 802-823; doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2005.06.045.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Coupled High-Order Shear Layerwise Analysis of Adaptive Sandwich Composite Beams with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 885-894, Apr. 2005. 
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “High-Order Layerwise Mechanics and Finite Element for the Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Sandwich Composite Beams,” Intern. Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 41, No. 24-25, pp. 6853-6871, 2004; doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2004.05.
  • Chrysohoidis N. A. and Saravanos D. A.  “Assessing the Effects of Delamination on the Damped Dynamic Response of Composite Beams with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 733-42, May 2004; doi:10.1088/0964-1726/13/4/01.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Mechanics and Finite Element  for the Non-Linear Response of Active Laminated Piezoelectric Plates,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 42, No. 6,  1227-1235, Jun. 2004.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A., “Coupled Buckling and Postbuckling Analysis of Laminated Piezoelectric Composite Plates with Large Displacement and Stress Nonlinearity,” Int. J. of Solids and Structures, Vol. 41, pp.1519-38, 2004; doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2003.09.034.
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Hybrid Multi-Damped Composite Plates with Viscoelastic Composite Plies and Shunted Piezoelectric Layers,” J. of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 1-66, Jan. 2003; doi:10.1177/1045389X03014001006 .
  • Plagianakos T. S. and Saravanos D. A. “Mechanics and Finite Element for the Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Curvilinear Laminates and Composite Shell Structures,” J. of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 263, No. 2, May 2003, pg. 399-414.
  • Varelis D. and Saravanos D. A. “Nonlinear Coupled Mechanics and Buckling Analysis of Composite Plates with Piezoelectric Actuators and Sensors,” Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 330-336, Jun. 2002.
  • Saravanos D.A. and Christoforou A. P. “Low-Energy Impact of Adaptive Cylindrical Laminated Piezoelectric-Composite Shells,” Intern. J. of Solids and Structures, Vol. 39, No. 8, May 2002, pp. 2257-79.
  • Saravanos D.A. and Christoforou A. P. “Impact Response of Adaptive Piezoelectric Laminated Plates,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 40, No. 10, 2002, pp. 2087-2095.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D.A. “Mixed Multi-Field Finite Element Formulation for Thermopiezoelectric Composite Shells,” Int. J. of Solids and Structures, Vol. 37, 2000, pp. 4949-4967.
  • Saravanos D. A. “Passively Damped Laminated Piezoelectric Shell Structures with  Integrated Electric Networks,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 38, No. 7, Jul. 2000, pp. 1260-1268.
  • -J. Lin, T. Lee, B. Choi, D. Saravanos “An Application of Smart-Structure Technology to Rotor Blade Tip Vibration Control” Journal of Vibration and Control, 1999, 5(4), pp. 639-658, DOI:10.1177/ 107754639900500408
  • Saravanos D. A. “Damped Vibration of Composite Plates with Passive Piezoelectric-Resistor Elements,” J. of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 221, No. 5, Apr. 1999, pp. 867-885.
  • Saravanos D. A. and Heyliger P. R. “Mechanics and Computational Models for Laminated Piezoelectric Beams, Plates, and Shells,” Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 52, No. 10, 1999, pp. 305-320.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D.A., “The effect of Temperature Dependent Material Nonlinearities on the Response of Piezoelectric Composite Plates,” J. of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 9, No. 7, July 1998; (also NASA TM-97-206216).
  • Kaljevic I. and Saravanos D. A. "Steady-State Response of Acoustic Cavities Bounded by Piezoelectric Composite Shell Structures," J. of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 205, No. 3, July 1997, pp. 459-476.
  • Saravanos D. A. "Mixed Laminate Theory and Finite Element for Smart Piezoelectric Composite Shell Structures," AIAA J., Vol. 35, No. 8, pp. 1327-1333, 1997; (also NASA CR 198490, 1996)
  • Lee H.J. and Saravanos D.A. "Generalized Finite Element Formulation for Smart Multilayered Thermal Piezoelectric Plates," Intern. J. of Solids and Structures, Vol. 34, No. 26, 1997, pp. 3355-3371. (also, NASA TM-106990)
  • Heyliger P. R., Pei K. C. and Saravanos D. A., "Layerwise Mechanics and Finite Element Model for Laminated Piezoelectric Shells," AIAA Journal, Vol. 34, No. 11, pp. 2353-2360, 1996.
  • Saravanos D. A., Heyliger P. R. and Hopkins D.A. "Layerwise Mechanics and Finite Element for the Dynamic Analysis of Piezoelectric Composite Plate Structures,"  J. of Solids and Structures, Vol. 34, No. 3, 1997, pp. 359-378; (also NASA TM-107232, 1996)  (top 79 most cited journal article)
  • Birman V., Saravanos D.A. and Hopkins D.A., "Micromechanics of Composites With Shape Memory Alloy Fibers in Uniform Thermal Fields," AIAA Journal, Vol. 34, No.9, Aug. 1996, pp. 1905-1912.
  • Lee H. J. and Saravanos D. A., "Coupled Layerwise Analysis of Thermopiezoelectric Smart Composite Beams," AIAA Journal, Vol. 34, No. 6, June 1996, pp. 1231-1237; (Also, NASA TM 106889)
  • Saravanos D. A. and Hopkins D. A., "Effects of Delaminations on the Damped Dynamic Characteristics of Composite Laminates: Mechanics and Experiments," J. of Sound and Vibration,  192, No. 5, May 1996, pp. 997-993; (also, NASA TM 106862).
  • Heyliger P. R. and Saravanos D. A., "Exact Free-Vibration Analysis of Laminated Plates with Embedded Piezoelectric Layers," J. of Accoustical Society of America., Vol. 98, No. 3, 1995, pp. 1547-1557.
  • Saravanos D.A. and Heyliger P.R. "Coupled Layerwise Analysis of Composite Beams with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators," J. of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1995, pp. 350-363; doi.org/10.1016/S0020-7683(96)00012-1. (also, NASA CR 195313) (top 48 most cited journal article)
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Pereira J.M., "Dynamic Characteristics of Specialty Composite Structures with Embedded Damping Layers," J. of Vibration and Acoustics, Transactions of the ASME, Vol. 117, 1, 1995, pp. 62-69.
  • Heyliger, P., Ramirez G. and Saravanos D. A., "Coupled Discrete-Layer Finite Elements for Laminated Piezoelectric Plates," Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 10, pp. 971-981, 1994.
  • Rabzak C., Saravanos D.A. and Chamis C.C. "Optimal Synthesis of Hot Composite Laminates with Interphase Layers,", Composites Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 95-105, 1994.
  • Saravanos, D. A., ``Integrated Damping Mechanics for Thick Composite Laminates and Plates,'' J. of Applied Mechanics, Transactions of the ASME, Vol. 61, No. 2, pp. 375-383, 1994.
  • Morel M. R. and Saravanos, D. A., "Tailoring of Inelastic Metal Matrix Laminates with Simultaneous Processing Considerations," Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 50, pp. 109-117, 1994.
  • Saravanos, D. A., "Analysis of Passive Damping in Thick Composite Structures," AIAA Journal, Vol. 31, No. 8, Aug. 1993, pp. 1503-1510.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Pereira J. M., "Effects of Interply Damping Layers on the Dynamic response of Composite Plates," AIAA Journal, Vol. 30, No. 12, Dec. 1992, pp. 2906-2913.
  • Saravanos, D.A., Mraz, P.J., Davy, D.T. and Hopkins, D.A “Adaptation of NASA technology for the optimum design of orthopedic knee implants”, Medical design and material, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 40-44, 1991.
  • Saravanos, D. A., Morel M., and Chamis C. C., "Concurrent Fabrication and Interphase Layer Tailoring of MMCs for Residual Stress Control," SAMPE Quarterly, Vol. 22, No. 4, 1991, pp. 36-44.
  • Saravanos, D. A., and Chamis, C. C., ``Integrated Mechanics for the Passive Damping of Polymer-Matrix Composites and Composite Structures,'' ASTM STP, 1169, 1992, pp. 471-489.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis, C. C., "Multi Objective Shape and Material Optimal Design of Composite Structures Including Damping," AIAA Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3, Mar. 1992, pp. 805-813.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis, C. C., "An Integrated Methodology for Optimizing  the Passive Damping of Composite Structures," J. of Polymer Composites, Vol. 11, No. 6, Dec. 1990, pp. 328-336. 
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis, C. C., "Computational Simulation of Damping in Composite Structures," J. of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 10, May 1991, pp. 256-278.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis, C. C., "Mechanics of Damping for Fiber Composite Laminates Including Hygro Thermal Effects," AIAA Journal, Vol. 28, No. 10, Oct. 1990, pp. 1813-1819.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Chamis, C. C., "Unified Micromechanics of Damping for Unidirectional and Off Axis Fiber Composites," J. of Composites Technology and  Research, Vol. 12, No.1, Spring 1990, pp. 31-40.
  • Saravanos, D. A. and Lamancusa, J. S., "Optimal Structural Design of Robotic Manipulators with Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials," Computers and Structures, Vol. 36, No. 1, 1990, pp. 119-132.
  • Lamancusa, J. S. and Saravanos, D. A., "The Torsional Analysis of Bars with Hollow Square Cross Sections," Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol. 6, 1989, pp. 71 79.