Publications
Evacuation modelling for rapid multi-hazard tabletop exercise deployment
A novel evacuation simulation model enhances tabletop exercises (TTXs) by providing real-time feedback on the impact of hazards, decisions, and injects during multi-hazard scenarios. This approach offers qualitative and quantitative insights into route choices, assembly performance, and incident management, surpassing traditional scripted TTXs that lack dynamic adaptability. The methodology was successfully deployed in a TTX for Rhodes' Medieval City, demonstrating its potential to improve understanding of evacuation complexities and response strategies under real-world conditions.
Reuse of Historic Buildings in the Medieval City of Rhodes to Comply with the Needs of Sustainable Urban Development
A pilot program for the reuse of historic buildings in Rhodes' medieval city reveals that spatial planning within preserved urban zones can optimize and harmonize various uses, ensuring sustainable urban development while maintaining architectural integrity. The study established criteria to assess compatible uses, validated through an interdisciplinary approach, offering a scalable methodology applicable to other historic cities. This integrated preservation plan not only promotes the reuse of buildings but also guides effective policies for long-term sustainability.
Integrated non-destructive evaluation for the protection of cultural heritage
Non-destructive techniques (NDT) offer significant advantages for cultural heritage preservation, providing critical data on decay diagnosis, conservation interventions, and environmental management without causing damage. Applied to the Medieval City of Rhodes and other historic sites in Crete, these methods—including Digital Image Processing, Ultrasonics, Infrared Thermography, and Fibre Optics Microscopy—enable an integrated approach to safeguard cultural heritage. The study demonstrates their effectiveness in assessing architectural surfaces and structures, from Byzantine and Venetian monuments to more recent ones, highlighting their potential for broad-scale on-site applications.
System Identification of Mosques Resting on Soft Soil. The Case of the Suleiman Mosque in the Medieval City of Rhodes, Greece
Research on the Suleiman Mosque minaret in Rhodes reveals that its dynamic behavior is minimally influenced by the presence of the entire mosque structure. Using ambient vibration measurements and advanced 3D modeling, including soil-structure interaction and foundation flexibility, scientists identified the minaret's eigenproperties. The study found no significant difference in the first two modes of response between the isolated minaret and the full mosque model, suggesting that the minaret's seismic behavior can be effectively assessed without considering the entire monument's presence. This insight enhances the reliability of earthquake response evaluations for such structures.
Creative Teaching in Art: Content Analysis and Evaluation of Training Manuals Formed by Students
Student-created training manuals for promoting children’s cultural heritage in primary schools were evaluated based on content completeness, functionality, aesthetic presentation, creativity, and pedagogical responsiveness. The study, conducted by students from the Department of Primary Education at the University of the Aegean, focused on the Palace of the Grand Master within Rhodes' medieval city as a case study. Using SPSS v.17 for analysis, researchers assessed how effectively these manuals addressed educational objectives while fostering engagement with cultural heritage. The findings highlight the potential and challenges of student-designed educational materials in preserving and teaching cultural history.
Performance-Based Assessment of the Arsenal de Milly of the Medieval City of Rhodes
A performance-based assessment (PBA) of the Arsenal De Milly, a significant unreinforced masonry structure within the Medieval City of Rhodes, reveals critical insights into its seismic vulnerability. The study, employing advanced modeling strategies—including finite element analysis, equivalent frame approach, and macro-block modeling—demonstrates that the structure's response to earthquakes varies significantly depending on the method used. Nonlinear static procedures, as proposed by the PERPETUATE project, were pivotal in this assessment. Microtremor measurements further refined the mechanical parameters of the models, enhancing their accuracy. The findings underscore the importance of tailored seismic analysis methods for preserving cultural heritage assets, particularly those with complex soil foundations and high mass values.
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