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MARIOS MAVROS

MAVROS MARIOS
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
ENG - Faculty of Engineering Building, ΠΟΛ 04 - 203
University Campus

Dr. Marios Mavros

Dr. Marios Mavros is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cyprus, a position he has held since January 2020. He brings together a strong academic background with practical experience in the field of structural engineering.

From Industry to Academia

Before joining the University of Cyprus, Dr. Mavros gained valuable experience as a consulting engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., a well-regarded engineering firm. There, he contributed to a variety of projects, involving the analysis, design, and investigation of concrete and steel structures.

Academic Background and Research Focus

Dr. Mavros began his academic journey with a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He then pursued further studies in the United States, earning an MSc and PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. His postgraduate studies were supported by the Englekirk Fellowship and the A.G. Leventis Foundation educational grant.

His research interests are centered on developing sustainable structural systems, with a particular focus on enhancing their resilience to earthquakes and other hazards. His work encompasses:

  • Finite element modeling
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Reinforced masonry and concrete structures
  • The influence of material aging on structural performance

He is actively involved in developing and applying numerical models to enhance seismic performance and to investigate the effects of material properties on structural behavior.

Competition Success

In 2022, Dr. Mavros led his team to victory in the UCLouvain Blind Prediction Competition, a significant international challenge in the field. The competition required teams to accurately predict the intricate cyclic response of a U-shaped reinforced concrete wall under a combination of bending, axial, and torsional forces. Dr. Mavros's team achieved first place in both categories of the competition, a testament to their skill and accuracy in structural analysis and modeling.

Professional Affiliations and Licensure

Dr. Mavros is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in California. He is also a Full Member of the Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers (CYACE) and a member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), demonstrating his commitment to the engineering community.

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Dr. Mavros's research interests are centered on developing sustainable and resilient structural systems, with a particular focus on enhancing their performance under extreme events like earthquakes. His work lies at the intersection of several key areas:

  • Advanced Finite Element Modeling: He develops and applies sophisticated numerical models to simulate the complex behavior of structures under various loading conditions. This includes creating high-fidelity models that capture the nonlinear response of materials and structural systems.
  • Earthquake Engineering: A core focus of his research is improving the seismic performance of structures. This involves investigating the behavior of buildings and infrastructure during earthquakes and developing innovative strategies for their design and retrofitting.
  • Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures: Dr. Mavros has a strong interest in the behavior and design of reinforced concrete and masonry structures. He explores novel materials, strengthening techniques, and design concepts to enhance their resilience.
  • Material Behavior and Constitutive Modeling: Understanding the behavior of materials under various loading scenarios is crucial for accurate structural analysis. Dr. Mavros is interested in characterizing material properties and developing constitutive models, including the investigation of time-dependent effects such as creep and aging in concrete.
  • Retrofitting of Historic Structures: He is particularly interested in the unique challenges of retrofitting historic structures with visible facades. His research in this area explores the use of innovative techniques, including 3D-printed reinforcement, to enhance seismic resistance while preserving the aesthetic and cultural value of these buildings.

Through a combination of numerical simulations, experimental testing, and analytical methods, Dr. Mavros aims to advance the field of structural engineering and contribute to the creation of a more resilient built environment. His work has direct implications for the design of new structures and the assessment and retrofitting of existing ones, including heritage buildings, ultimately contributing to public safety and the sustainability of infrastructure.

Journal Publications

  1. Ahmadi, Farhad; Mavros, Marios; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; and McLean, David (2013). "Displacement-based Seismic Design for Reinforced Masonry Shear-wall Structures, Part 1: Background and Trial Application." Journal of Earthquake Spectra, DOI: 10.1193/120212EQS345M.
  2. Ahmadi, Farhad; Mavros, Marios; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; and McLean, David (2013). "Displacement-based Seismic Design for Reinforced Masonry Shear-wall Structures, Part 2: Validation with Shake-table Tests." Journal of Earthquake Spectra, DOI:10.1193/120212EQS344M.
  3. Stavridis, Andreas; Ahmadi, Farhad; Mavros, Marios; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; and McLean, David; (2015). "Shake-table Tests of a Full-scale Three-story Reinforced Masonry Shear Wall Structure." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001527.
  4. Mavros, Marios; Ahmadi, Farhad; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; McLean, David; and Stavridis, Andreas; (2015). "Shake-table Tests of a Full-scale Two-story Shear-dominated Reinforced Masonry Wall Structure." ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001528.
  5. Kottari, Alexandra; Mavros, Marios; Murcia-Delso, Juan; and Shing, Benson; (2017). ”Interface model for bond-slip and dowel-action behavior” ACI Structural Journal, DOI: 114. 10.14359/51689870.
  6. Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Alvarez, Rodolfo; Restrepo, Jose I. (2022). ”Seismic Analysis of a Modern 14-story RC Core Wall Building System Using the BTM-shell Methodology.” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, DOI: 10.1002/eqe.3627.
  7. Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Restrepo, Jose I. (2023). ”Nonlinear Dynamic Seismic Analysis of a Modern Concrete Core Wall Building in Los Angeles Using the BTM-shell Methodology.” Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, DOI: 10.1002/eqe.3956.
  8. Mavros, Marios; Murcia-Delso, Juan; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis. (2024). "Flexural and Torsional Response analysis of U-Shaped RC Walls using the BTM Method: Insights from a Blind-Prediction Competition and Post-Test analyses." Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, [Submitted].
  9. Mavros, Marios; Hadjipantelis, N.; Ioannou, I.; Kontovourkis, O.; Georgiou, A. (2025). "In-plane strengthening of heritage masonry structures using 3D-printed steel reinforcement: A novel technique." Engineering Structures, [Submitted].
  10. Koutsoloukas, Lefteris; Mavros, Marios; Nikitas, Nikolaos. (2025). "A control perspective on parametric uncertainty of building structures: A systematic literature study." Journal of Building Engineering.

Conference Publications

  1. Stavridis, Andreas; Mavros, Marios; Ahmadi, Farhad; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; and McLean, David. "Shake-Table testing of a 3-story, full-scale reinforced masonry wall system." In: 15th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, June 03-06, 2012.
  2. Mavros, Marios; Ahmadi, Farhad; Shing, Benson; Klingner, Richard; and McLean, David. "Seismic Performance of a Two-Story Reinforced Masonry Building Designed with a Displacement-Based Method." In: 10th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, July 21-25, 2014.
  3. Mavros, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis and Shing, Benson. "Nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced masonry structures subjected to earthquake forces." In: 12th North American Masonry Conference, May 17-20, 2015.
  4. Kottari, Alexandra; Mavros, Marios; Murcia-Delso, Juan; and Shing, Benson. ”Interface model for bond-slip and dowel-action behavior.” In: Engineering Mechanics Institute 2017, June 4-7, 2017.
  5. Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Alvarez, Rodolfo; Restrepo, Jose I. ”Seismic Analysis of a Modern 14-story RC Core Wall Building System Using the BTM-shell Methodology.” In: Engineering Mechanics Institute 2021, May 25–28, 2021.
  6. Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromannos, Ioannis; Mavros, Marios; Deng, Xianjue; Alvarez, Rodolfo; Restrepo, Jose I.; Murcia-Delso, Juan; Acero, Gabriel. ”Nonlinear Beam-Truss Model (BTM) for Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Wall Buildings.” In: SEAOC Convention 2021, September 22–25, 2021.
  7. Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Alvarez, Rodolfo; Restrepo, Jose I. ”Computational Fully Nonlinear Seismic Performance Investigation of a Modern 14-story Core Wall Building in Los Angeles.” In: 12th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2022, June 22 – July 1, 2022.
  8. Koutromanos, Ioannis; Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Restrepo, Jose I; Alvarez, Rodolfo. ”Computational performance assessment and failure analysis of reinforced concrete wall buildings under seismic loads.” In: Numerical Modeling Strategies for Sustainable Concrete Structures 2022, July 4 – July 6, 2022.
  9. Mavros, Marios; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Restrepo, Jose I; Alvarez, Rodolfo. ”Fully Nonlinear Performance-based Seismic Analysis of a Modern RC Core Wall Building in Los Angeles Using the BTM-shell Methodology.” In: 3rd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering & Seismology, September 4 – September 9, 2022.
  10. Panagiotou, Marios; Mavros, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis; Alvarez, Rodolfo; Restrepo, Jose I.; Acero, Gabriel; Tunick, Daniel; Kirkpatrick, Drew; Wilkerson, Ryan; Hata, Owen; Gemmil, Michael. ”Evaluation of Standard Nonlinear Seismic Analysis for a Modern Concrete Core Wall Building in Los Angeles.” In: SEAOC Convention 2022, August 31 – September 3, 2022.
  11. Mavros, Marios; Hadjipantelis, Nicolas; Ioannou, Ioannis; Kontovourkis, Odysseas. ”3D Printed Steel Reinforcement for Strengthening Historic Unreinforced Masonry Structures.” In: WCEE 2024, June 30 – July 5, 2024.
  12. Mavros, Marios; Murcia-Delso, Juan; Panagiotou, Marios; Koutromanos, Ioannis. ”Seismic Analysis of RC U-Walls for a Blind Prediction Competition.” In: WCEE 2024, June 30 – July 5, 2024.

Invited Lectures

  1. Seismic Resilience Innovations: Exploring Numerical Modelling in RC Structures and Novel 3D Printed Reinforcement for Unreinforced Masonry Heritage Structures, November 2023, Structural Engineers' Association Nepal Lecture Series - Towards Quality Structures, Nepal
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