1980 Born in Athens
EDUCATION
Sep 2004 - June 2006 Graduated the inderdisciplinary MSc program of Architecture Department in Conservation, Restoration and Rehablitation of Architectural Monuments. Thesis entitled: 'Restoration study of a two-floor 'neoclassical rythm' house building in Chalkida city'
2004 Graduated the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Aristotle Univesity of Thessaloniki
Thesis on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering entitled: 'Seismic vulnerability of shallow metro tunnel in urban enviroment' (in co-operation with my colleague Giannis Hatzis)
7 Jul. - 15 Aug. 2003 Trainee Scholarship by I.A.E.S.T.E. program as an undergraduate student. Employer: General Directorate of Coastal Basin, Lattakia - Syria
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE - PROJECTS
2004-2007 Research Assistant in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Field of research: Study of seismic response of ancient columns using numerical and experimental methods. Case study in Lindos Acropolis, Rhodes island.
AUTH research committe, Scientific Supervisor: Prof. Kyriazis Pitilakis.
Jun. 2007 Participation Scholarship in seminar of the PRECOMAH european research program. Field of research: SWOT Analysis on Risk Management of architectural heritage, 'Social and Economical Aspects on Preventive conservation of architectural heritage', Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Oct 2004 - May 2005 'Architectural Survey and rehabilitation study of the historic industrial block of FIX in Thessaloniki'. Annual Project of Master Degree program course.
'Urban development of the west area of Thesslaoniki city from 19th century up to date'. Semester project of Master Degree program course.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 Full time collaboration contract with the company METE SYSM S.A. (Architects and Consulting Engineers) working on the stages of technical consultancy and work supervision services, checking for completeness and correcteness of designs, implementation of contractual conditions and delivery schedules for the construction projects: Baron Hirsch Arcade Development in Thessaloniki.
Jul - Noe 2008 Structural design and analysis of several houses in Paros island, Greece.
Oct 2006 - to date Restoration projects of 19th and 20th century buildings:
Architectural and structural study of a two-floor 'eklektikistic rythm' building in Thessaloniki.
Architectural and structural survey of a six-floor 'eklektikistic rythm' building in Thessaloniki.
Architectural and structural survey of a six-floor concrete building in Thessaloniki.
Architectural survey of a two-floor 'eklektikistic rythm' building in Kastoria.
Oct 2006 - Jul 2007 As an employee under contract with the 10th Department of Byzantine monuments, archaeological service, Ministry of Culture. Fields:
Structural restoration study of an ottoman bath in Stageira, Chalkidiki.
Supervisor on restoration works of a byzantine tower bell in Vatopaidio monastery, mount Athos.
PUBLICATIONS - SCIENTIFIC PAPERS - CONFERENCES
19-24 Jun. 2005 11th international conference of IACMAG, Torino, Italy
Argyroudis S., Argyriou N., Pitilakis K. 'Methology for the derivation of fragility curves, for the seismic vulnerability analysis of swallow metro tunnels', paper 297
14-17 Jun. 2006 1st Greek Conference on Restoration Works, Thessaloniki, Greece, Argyriou N., Pitilakis K., Sextos A., 'Study of seismic response of multidrum classical columns', paper 32 (in greek)
25-28 Jun. 2007 Participated as a spokesman on 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece, Argyriou N., Pitilakis K., Ktenidou O. 'Study of seismic response of ancient columns including sliding, rocking and fracture' - Experimental and numerical results from Lindos, Greece'.
LANGUAGES
Greek Native language
English University of Michigan Proficiency in English (2004)
Spanish Basic knowledge (9-month lesson course)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Significant technical skills on 2D and 3D stuctural simulations with finite element method.
Experience use of advnced programs for static and dynamic analysis (ANSYS, STRAD, PLAXIS, SAP etc.)
Excellent knowledge of architectural programs (autocad, archicad etc.), Office applications and Project Management Software (Microsoft Office, MS Project)
INTERESTS - PARTICIPATION IN EXCIBITIONS
Contributed to publishing the civil engineering students' union newspaper over 2 academic years at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Offered course of black and white photography at the photographic club of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004-2005)
Participation in four potographic excibitions organized by the photographic club of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Reading articles about the social impact of architecture and urban space
Enjoy outdoor activities, windsurfing and skiing
MEMBER
Technical chamber of Greece T.E.E (GR) since 2004
Greek Department of Earthquake Engineering E.T.A.M. (GR) since 2007
Civil Engineering Group of Greece S.P.M.E. (GR) since 2010