Konstantinidis Efstathios
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ACADEMIC POSITION: Non-tenure Teaching Staff
EDUCATION :
1997 – 2001 Ph.D. in Fluid Dynamics, King’s College London
1996 – 1997 M.Sc. in Chemical Process Engineering, University College London
1991 – 1996 Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Efstathios Konstantinidis (EK) is an expert in fluid mechanics. His research has focused on the investigation of fundamental aspects related to the physics of separated and unstable/turbulent flows around isolated and multiple bluff bodies, as well as applications in aeronautical, mechanical, and ocean engineering. EK has expertise in non-intrusive measurement techniques such Laser-Doppler Anemometry and Particle-Image Velocimetry and has developed advanced data-processing tools such as a conditional averaging technique. EK also leverages computational methods for the simulation of complex flows including RANS, LES and hybrid detached-eddy simulations. His recent research aims at the development of a theoretical framework for modeling the unsteady hydrodynamic forces on oscillating bluff bodies for simulation of flow-structure interactions. Some of the research themes include:
- Flow control of unsteady separated flows
- Vortex dynamics around oscillating bluff bodies
- Flow-induced vibrations of bluff bodies
- Wind and tidal energy capture by oscillating bodies'
- Flow, heat transfer and fouling characteristics in tube bundles
- Characterization of turbulent flows and identification of coherent structures
INDICATIVE PUBLICATION :
Konstantinidis, E. “Active control of bluff-body flows using plasma actuators.” Actuators, 2019, 8(3):66. https://doi.org/10.3390/act8030066
Kelidis, P. and Konstantinidis, E. “Pulsatile flow through a constricted tube: effect of stenosis morphology on hemodynamic parameters.” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2018, 21:7, 479-487. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2018.1481505
Konstantinidis, E. and Bouris, D. “Vortex synchronization in the cylinder wake due to harmonic and non-harmonic perturbations.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2016, 804:248–77. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2016.527
Konstantinidis, E. “Added mass of a circular cylinder oscillating in a free stream.” Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 2013, 469 (2156) 20130135. https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2013.0135
Konstantinidis, E. and Liang, C. “Dynamic response of a turbulent cylinder wake to sinusoidal inflow perturbations across the lock-on range.” Physics of Fluids, 2011, 23, no 075102. https://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3592330
CONTACT DETAILS :
Office: Department of Electrical And Computer Engineering, ZEP Campus, Kozani
Tel: +30 2461 0 56754
E-mail: ekonstantinidis@uowm.gr
Personal Website: https://mech.uowm.gr/en/konstantinidis-efstathios/