Flow in conduits or open channels, as well as in natural streams. Flow behavior in hydraulic works. Numerical simulation based on LES or RANS. Laboratory measurements in physical models.

Recent Publications:

• Grigoridis, D.G.E., Balaras, E. and Dimas, A.A., 2009. «Large-Eddy Simulations of Unidirectional Water Flow Over Dunes». J. Geophysical Research, accepted.
• Dimas, A.A., Fourniotis, N.T., Vouros, A. and Demetracopoulos, A.C., 2008. “Effect of Bed Dunes on Spatial Development of Open-Channel Flow”. J. Hydraulic Research (IAHR), 46, 802-813.
• Yannopoulos, P.C., Demetracopoulos A.C., and Hadjitheodorou C., 2008, “Quick Method for Open-Channel Discharge Measurements Using Air Bubbles”. Hydr. Eng. (ASCE), 134(6).
• Demetracopoulos A.C. and Hadjitheodorou C., 1996. “Seepage from Surface Canals by Boundary Element Method”. J. Irrig. Drainage Eng. (ASCE), 122(1).

Projects:

• 2013-2017: SEDITRANS - Sediment transport in fluvial, estuarine and coastal environment
• 2013: Physical model study of flow behavior in the hydraulic junction structure at location 0+400 along Diakoniaris river
• 2009: Flow measurements and visualization in a sea-water intake physical model (Aliveri).
• 2008-2009: Investigation of potential impact, especially on sediment transport, due to aggregate extraction from five semi-mountainous streams.
• 2007-2008: Physical model study of the hydraulic performance of the Asterios Dam spillway
• 2007-2008: Laboratory investigation on the effectiveness of energy dissipation devices in open channel flow with steep slope bed.
• 2006: Investigation of water flow characteristics in hydraulic model of sea-water intake (Agios Nikolaos).