Research Honors and Recognition

My research contributions in computational mechanics, artificial intelligence, structural engineering and numerical simulation have received international recognition through awards, research ratings and publication achievements.

Academic Achievers Award 2026
University of Pretoria, South Africa.

NRF-Rated Researcher 2020–2025
National Research Foundation of South Africa recognition for research excellence.

Best Young Researcher Conference Article Award 2024 (co-supervisor)
South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE) National Conference, South Africa.

Highly Commended Paper Award — Emerald Literati Network 2016
Recognition for the publication:
"A Simplified and Efficient Hybrid Finite Element Model (HYMOD) for Non-Linear 3D Simulation of RC Structures."

National Academic Research Competition Award 2016
First place in a national academic research competition, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Research Scholarships and Support
Received competitive research scholarships and financial support for doctoral research activities, including support from the J. Argyris Foundation, NTUA Research Account and State Scholarship Foundation of Greece.