The School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering offers the opportunity to pursue a Doctoral Dissertation in the scientific fields of Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Maritime Transportation, and Marine Science and Technology. Candidates for a Ph.D. are accepted from graduates of the Naval Architecture Department of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), other Polytechnic Schools, and Higher Educational Institutions in Greece and abroad (legally recognized as equivalent to Greek Universities with a Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree), primarily in scientific fields related to natural sciences.
Twice a year, every September and March, a Call for Applications is published on the School’s website, listing the available new positions for Ph.D. candidates along with their respective fields of study.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application within the deadline specified in the announcement for selection as a Ph.D. candidate in their chosen field of study, along with the required supporting documents. The candidates’ applications are forwarded to the relevant committees or departments for review and consideration. The selection of new PhD candidates is made by the General Assembly of the School, following a recommendation from the Advisory Committee.
| Student | Title | Supervisor | Year |
| Koromila Ioanna | New methodology for evaluating the fire safety of passenger ships based on risk analysis. | K. Spyrou | 2024 |
| Kanellopoulou Afroditi | Parametric Design-Optimization of Ships. | G. Zarafonitis | 2023 |
| Ntouras Dimitrios | Adaptation of the Artificial Compressibility Method for Free Surface Flows and its Application to Naval and Marine Hydrodynamics Problems | G. Papadakis | 2023 |
| Katsaounis Georgios | Non-linear analysis of flexible elongated bodies subjected to large displacements and rotations in the marine environment | S. Mavrakos | 2023 |
| Georgiadis Dimitrios | Random fields and Bayesian methods for the uncertainty quantification of hull girder ultimate strength and their impact on the reliability of ship structures in ultimate limit state. | E. Samouilidis | 2022 |
| Anastasiou Irini | Hydrodynamic Analysis of Bodies of Flattened Spheroidal Type in Harmonic Waves Using the Method of Mirror Eigenmodes. | I. Chatzigeorgiou | 2022 |
| Charistopoulos Anastasios | Thermoelastohydrodynamic Study of Highly Loaded Oscillating Bearings of Fixed Pads Using Computational Fluid Dynamics. | C. Papadopoulos | 2021 |
| Karperaki Angeliki | Hydroelastic Interaction of Waves with Large-Scale Bodies and Propagation in a Heterogeneous Marine Environment. | K. Belimpasakis | 2021 |
| Planakis Nikolaos | Power Distribution Control System during Hybrid Diesel-Electric Propulsion System Operation of Ships in Transient State. | G. Papalamprou | 2021 |
| Nagy Imre | Spray break-up Modeling Taking inti Account Asymmetric Flow Conditions. | L. Kaiktsis | 2021 |
| Tsaousis Theodosios | Development of analytical models of mixed boundary conditions for determining hydrodynamic loads on bodies, with emphasis on phenomena of violent flow impact with free surface. | I. Chatzigeorgiou | 2021 |
| Fotinos Michail | Modeling the operation of a 2-x large marine engine in transitional loading conditions. | N. Kyrtatos | 2020 |
| Karathanasi Flora | Probabilistic Modeling of Linear and Directional Variables of Wind and Wave Characteristics, with Applications to the Marine Environment. | K. Belimpasakis | 2020 |
| Mamis Konstantinos | Probabilistic Responses of Dynamic Systems under Gaussian Colored Noise Excitation. Foundation of a Non-Markovian Theory. | G. Athanasoulis | 2020 |
| Manos Nikolaos | Sustainability Assessment Strategies for Shipping Companies. | D. Lyridis | 2020 |
| Liarokapis Dimitrios | Use of PIV Methods and Pilot Tubes for the Determination of the Flow Field around Ships with High Hull Coefficient | G. Grigoropoulos | 2020 |
| Kyriakopoulou Elena-Alexia | Study of the Effect of Hydrogen on the Mechanical Behavior of Metallic Pipelines for the Transportation of Oil and Hydrocarbons | D. Manolakos | 2020 |
| Hatzinikolaou Stefanos | Methodologies for Assessing Sustainability in Maritime Transport | N. Ventikos | 2019 |
| Karakizis Panagiotis | Study of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys Reinforced with Ceramic Nanoparticles. | D. Pantelis | 2019 |
| Tzortzis Georgios | Development of a Dynamic Optimization Method for Integrated Ship Energy Systems. | C. Fragkopoulos | 2019 |
| Filippas Evangelos | Hydrodynamic Analysis of Naval and Marine Biomimetic Systems in Waves using GPGPU Programming. | K. Belimpasakis | 2019 |
| Kontoulis Panagiotis | Computational Study and Optimization of Flow and Combustion Phenomena of Heavy Marine Fuel in Marine Engines. | L. Kaiktsis | 2019 |
| Plessas Timoleon | Multi-Criteria Optimization of Ship System. | A. Papanikolaou | 2019 |
| Angelou Emmanouil | Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic Modeling of Sailing Yachts for Investigating Directional Stability. | K. Spyrou | 2019 |
| Sakalis Georgios | Development of a Simulation and Optimization Method for Integrated Ship Energy Systems. | C. Fragkopoulos | 2018 |
| Kiosidou Evangelia | Study of Environmentally Friendly Anti-Fouling Coatings for Improving Ship Energy Efficiency. | D. Pantelis | 2018 |
| Zilakos Ilias | Modeling of Fabrics with Elastic Coating in the Design of Innovative Life-Saving Systems for Ship Rescue. | S. Mavrakos | 2018 |
| Kazassidis Emmanouil-Marios | Study of Welding High-Fatigue-Strength Steel (FCA) Using Arc Technique and Metal-Cored Electrode (MCAW) Through Investigation of Microstructure, Fracture Toughness, and Tensile Mechanical Properties. | D. Pantelis | 2018 |
| Polyzos Stylianos | Calculation of the Hydrodynamic Resistance of Appendages on Conventional Ships. | G. Tzampiras | 2017 |
| Kassis Dimitrios | The operational oceanographic monitoring of the Greek Seas as a tool for describing their hydrodynamics and the impact it has on the distribution of biochemical parameters. | G. Triantafyllou | 2017 |
| Stavrou Dimitrios | Methodological framework for managing uncertainty in expert opinion when evaluating maritime and naval safety issues. Application to ship-to-ship cargo transfer operations. | N Ventikos | 2017 |
| Daniolos Nikolaos | Study of Friction Stir Welding of Similar and Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys, with Emphasis on the Effect of Processing Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties. | D. Pantelis | 2017 |
| Griniari Anna | Comparison of Solar Radiation & Laser Beam for Surface Treatment of Metallic Alloys. | D. Pantelis | 2016 |
| Katifeoglou Stefanos | Hydroelastic Behavior of Structural Elements in Marine Applications under Extreme Loading Conditions. | I. Chatzigeorgiou | 2016 |
| Mastrokalos Marios | Application of Control Methods to Fluid Mechanics Problems: Flow Past a Cylinder. | L. Kaiktsis | 2016 |
| Spanidonidis Christos | Dynamics of Load Displacement of Granular Materials on a Ship under Wave Excitation. | K. Spyrou | 2016 |
| Karatzas Vasileios | Assessment and Design of Composite Patch Repairing in Marine Applications. | N. Tsouvalis | 2016 |
| Papoutsellis Christos | Nonlinear water waves over varying bathymetry: Theoretical & Numerical Study using variational methods | G. Athanasoulis | 2016 |
| Sotiris Topaloglou | Operation & Control of Multi-Engine Propulsion Systems under Transient Conditions. | N. Kyrtatos | 2016 |
| Vasileios Tsarsitalidis | Hydrodynamic Simulation of Biological Propulsion Systems and Application to the Design of Optimal Ship Propulsion Systems. | G. Politis | 2015 |
| Nikolaos Frangkiadakis | Development and Application of a Risk Assessment Methodology in Shipyards. | N. Ventikos | 2015 |
| Ilias Sofras | Contribution to the Development of a Design Methodology for a Ship Electric Power System with Electric Propulsion, with Emphasis on the Investigation of Power Quality Phenomena. | J. Prousalidis | 2015 |
| Ioannis Marinatos | Determination of Material Failure Criteria & Their Implementation in a Finite Element Code for the Simulation of Ship Hull Response under Extreme Loads. | E. Samouilidis | 2015 |
| Sevasti-Ivi Tsantili | Stochastic Analysis of Dynamic Systems with Applications in Technological and Biological Systems. | G. Athanasoulis | 2014 |
| Feurer Christian | Geometric Modeling with Applications in Ship Design. | P. Kaklis | 2014 |
| Vasileiou Anastasia | Study of Investment Casting with Emphasis on the Optimal Determination of the Heat Transfer Coefficient. | D. Pantelis | 2014 |
| Konispoliatis Dimitrios | Hydrodynamic Analysis of Floating Oscillating Water Column Devices for Wave Energy Recovery in the Open Sea. | S. Mavrakos | 2014 |
| Chionopoulos Stavros | Experimental & Numerical Study of Robotic Welding of Thin Sheets of 5XXX Series Aluminum Alloys. | D. Pantelis | 2014 |
| Zagas Vasileios | Development of Methodological Frameworks for Modeling Knowledge Flows in Shipping: The Case of the Piraeus Shipping Cluster. | D. Lyridis | 2013 |
| Skoupas Sotirios | Development of Methodology for the Optimization of the Study & Design of New Technology Passenger-Ro-Ro Ships. | G. Zarafonitis | 2012 |
| Kontovas Christos | Quantitative Framework for Risk Management in Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection. | X. Psaravtis | 2012 |
| Anifantis Konstantinos-Ioannis | Design and Analysis of Bonded Joints between Metallic Materials. | N. Tsouvalis | 2012 |
| Gikas Georgios | Nonlinear System Identification and Modeling of a Wave Energy Device with an Oscillating Water Column using Volterra Series and Hilbert-Huang Transform. | G. Athanasoulis | 2012 |
| Peppa Sophia | Computational Study of Flow Interaction with Moving Structures. | G. Triantafyllou | 2012 |
| Triantou Kostoula | Study of Simple and Composite Cold Spray Coatings: Microstructure, Co-deposition Mechanism, Tribology, and Corrosion Resistance. | D. Pantelis | 2012 |
| Chatzidouros Ilias | Effect of Hydrogen on the Mechanical Behaviour of Pipeline Steels | B. Papazoglou | 2012 |
| Sarafoglou Chariklia | Metallurgical and Tribological Characterization of Metallic and Ceramic Coatings Produced Using Advanced Thermal Spraying Techniques | D. Pantelis | 2012 |
| Shukui Liu | Numerical Simulation of Large-Amplitude Ship Motions in Waves and Applications in Study and Safe Operation. | A. Papanikolaou | 2011 |
| Gohari Christiana | Optimization of a Ship within the Framework of an Integrated Combined Transport System. | A. Papanikolaou | 2010 |
| Bourma Paraskevi | Hydrodynamic Analysis & Design of an Underwater Recording Vehicle with Variable Buoyancy. | S. Mavrakos | 2010 |
| Kyriakogonas Andreas | Three-Dimensional Thermomechanical Analysis of the Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steels. | B. Papazoglou | 2010 |
| Mazarakos Th. | Secondary Hydrodynamic Loads and Damping of Roll-Off in Floating Marine Structures | S. Mavrakos | 2010 |
| Tigkas Ioan. | Non-linear Dynamic Analysis of the Course Stability of Ships in Wind and Waves. | K. Spyrou | 2010 |
| Gkonis Konstantinos | Competition Analysis and Strategic Investments in the LNG Market. | Z. Psaravtis | 2009 |
| Dimopoulos Georgios | Development of a Method for Optimizing the Composition, Design, and Operation of Energy Systems. | C. Fragkopoulos | 2009 |
| Koras Georgios | Convexity Conditions for Parametric B-spline surfaces. Development of an Integrated Curve and Surface Design Library | P. Kaklis | 2008 |
| Karalis Dimitrios | Thermomechanical Analysis and Experimental Investigation of Welds in Steels with Phase Transformations ? Application to Ck 45 Steel. | B. Papazoglou | 2008 |
| Bani ? Khaled Mohammed | Vibrations and Acoustic of Rotating Structures Made of Composite Materials. | I. Georgiou | 2008 |
| Psarros Apostolos | The Greek Maritime Transport System – Quality and Techno-economic Developments in Ships ? Regulations ? Services ? Ports ? Suggestions for Upgrading. | X. Psaravtis | 2008 |
| Politis Konstantinos | Modeling and Numerical Solution of Wave Propagation Problems in the Sea using Wavelets. | G. Athanasoulis | 2008 |
| Themelis Nikolaos | Estimation of Ship Dynamic Stability in Waves. | K. Spyrou | 2008 |
| Papalambrou Georgios | Performance of Marine Engines under Extreme Transitional Loads. | N. Kyrtatos | 2008 |
| Livanos Georgios | Detailed Friction Model for 4-Stroke Marine Diesel Engines. | N. Kyrtatos | 2007 |
| Perissakis Stylianos | Applications of Laser Methods and CFD for Determining the Free Surface and Flow Field around Sailing Yachts, Aiming to Minimize Their Resistance. | G. Grigoropoulos | 2007 |
| Zacharioudakis Panagiotis | Tools for Making Investment Decisions in Shipping. | D. Lyridis | 2007 |
| Christoulis Dimitrios | Study of the Mechanism of Solidification of Molten Particles during Coating Formation using Plasma Spraying Technique. | D. Pantelis | 2007 |
| Gabrieliadis Panagiotis | Theoretical Study & Numerical Solution of the Bending Problem with Application to the Determination of Probability Distributions of Responses in Marine Systems. | G. Athanasoulis | 2006 |
| Hiropoulou Eleftheria | Effects of Recent Safety Regulations on the Study & Design of Commercial Ships with Emphasis on the Optimal Design of Passenger Ships. | Ap. Papanikolaou | 2006 |
| Kostas Konstantinos | Virtual Environments and Application in Naval Architecture. | P. Kaklis | 2006 |
| Schinas Orestis | Contemporary Issues in Transport Investments with Emphasis on Maritime Systems. | X. Psaravtis | 2005 |
| Greka Dionysios | Artificial Intelligence Method for Techno-Economic Optimal Synthesis of Energy Systems. | C. Fragkopoulos | 2005 |
| Gabrielidis Nikolaos | Surface Design Intersecting Parallel Non-Coherent Cross-Sections of Objects. | P. Kaklis | 2005 |
| Boulougouris, Evangelos | Optimization of Ship Design for Survivability After Damage with Emphasis on the Design of RoPax Ships | A. Papanikolaou | 2004 |
| Theodosiou Gabriel | Solid Modeling of Void Spaces in Industrial Facilities – Application to Ship Engine Room Design. | P. Kaklis | 2004 |
| Gerostathis Theodoros | Wave Propagation in Shallow Water Using Analytical and Numerical Models Suitable for Parallel Processing. | G. Athanasoulis | 2004 |
| Servis Dimitrios | Numerical Simulation of Ship Response During Collision. | E. Samouilidis | 2004 |
| Ginis Alexandros | Design of Curves & Surfaces with the Help of Computers. | P. Kaklis | 2003 |
| Spanos Dimitrios | Simulation of Ship Movements after Capsizing in Waves and Investigation of the Behavior of RoPax Ships. | A. Papanikolaou | 2003 |
| Vendikos Nikolaos | Suppression of Marine Pollution from Oil Spills. | X. Psaravtis | 2002 |
| Theotokatos Gerasimos | Study of Turbocharger Operation in Transitional Loading Conditions of Marine Diesel Engines. | N. Kyrtatos | 2001 |
| Papadopoulos Christos | Analysis of Vibrational and Acoustic Behavior of Structural Elements. | I. Ioannidis | 2001 |
| Xiros Nikolaos | Robust Control of a Diesel Marine Propulsion Engine with PID Law and State Feedback | N. Kyrtatos | 2001 |
| Prospathopoulos Aristeidis | Three-Dimensional Acoustic Propagation Around Axisymmetric Inhomogeneities in Ocean | G. Athanasoulis | 2000 |
| Stefanakos Christos | Non-Stationary Stochastic Modeling of Time Series with Applications in Environmental Data | G. Athanasoulis | 1999 |
| Pigonakis Konstantinos | Methods for Smoothing Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Curves Under Design Constraints – Applications in Ship Design Studies | P. Kaklis | 1999 |
| Hatzigeorgiou Ioannis | Methods for Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis of Metal & Composite Mooring Lines with High & Low Extension | S. Mavrakos | 1997 |
| Ventikos Ioannis | Numerical Study of Non-Permanent Cavitating and Non-Cavitating Flows Around Hydrodynamic Structures | G. Tzampiras | 1996 |
| Karyampas Ilias | Preliminary Design and Ship Design Using Computers | A. Papanikolaou | 1996 |
| Garofallidis Dimitrios | Experimental & Numerical Investigation of the Flow around a Model Ship at Various Froude Numbers | G. Tzampiras | 1996 |
| Theodoulidis Alexandros | Contribution to the Study of the Steady Disturbance Problem of Uniform Flow with Free Surface. Linear and Non-Linear Problems | G. Athanasoulis | 1995 |
| Sukissian Takvor | Methods for Long-Term Analysis and Prediction of the Wave Climate in Marine Areas | G. Athanasoulis | 1995 |
| Tsoúvalis Nikolaos | Static & Dynamic Response of Simply Supported Plates Made of Composite Materials under the Effect of Co-planar Compressive or Shear Loads | B. Papazoglou | 1993 |
| Makrakis Georgios | Propagation of Elastic Waves in a Half-Space with a Cylindrical Hole | G. Athanasoulis | 1992 |
| Belimpasakis Konstantinos | Analytical Determination of the Non-Permanent Flow Phenomena during the Operation of the Propeller Behind the Ship | G. Politis | 1992 |
| Tsolkas Ioannis | Preliminary Assessment of Condition and Determination of Ship and Machinery Repair Using Artificial Intelligence Methods | N. Kyrtatos | 1992 |
| Vafeiadou Maria-Eleni | Geometric Model of the Ship’s Hull Surface & Generation of Complex Spatial Meshes for Hydrodynamic Applications | L. Mpardis | 1992 |
| Politis Konstantinos | Theoretical Analysis of the Interaction Problem Between Floating Bodies & Waves, with Emphasis on the Asymptotic Analysis of the Problem for Low Frequencies and Long Time Periods | G. Athanasoulis | 1990 |
| Zarafonitis Georgios | Second-Order Theory of Motions and Loads of Three-Dimensional Bodies of General Shape in Waves | A. Papanikolaou | 1990 |
| Grigoropoulos Grigorios | Optimization of Dynamic Behavior Characteristics of Ships in Waves | Th. Loukakis | 1989 |
| Ganos Georgios | Systematic Series of Traditional Greek Fishing Vessels | Th. Loukakis | 1988 |
| Taroudakis Michail | Study of the Propagation of Sound Waves in Shallow Water with Irregular Seafloor Configuration | I. Ioannidis | 1988 |
| Kaklis Panagiotis | Floating Thin Bodies with Constant Speed | Th. Loukakis | 1985 |
| Tsampiras Georgios | Numerical and Experimental Study of the Turbulent Flow Field at the Stern of Twin-Model Ships | Th. Loukakis | 1984 |
| Manolakos Dimitrios | Research on the Feasibility of Applying Plastic Analysis Methods in the Study of Ship Collision Phenomenon | Th. Loukakis | 1984 |
| Athanasoulis Gerasimos | Study of Non-Permanent Free Surface Flows with the Help of Transformation Theorems | Th. Loukakis | 1982 |
| Politis Gerasimos | On the Distribution of Hydrodynamic Pressures and the Resulting Shear Stresses on Naval Propeller Blades | Th. Loukakis | 1980 |
