Journal publications

AMU has participated in more than 18 European and National research projects, while it has signed 6 cooperation contracts with Industry. Also, AMU has a rich written scientific work with more than 92 publications in reputable scientific journals and international conferences, and 8 patents.

  1. D. Katsatos, Charalampous, P., Schmidt, P., Kostavelis, I., Giakoumis, D., Nalpantidis, L., Tzovaras, D. “Semantic 3D Reconstruction for Volumetric Modeling of Defects in Construction Sites”. Robotics 2024, 13, 102. https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics13070102
  2. A. Evangelidis, N. Dimitriou, P. Charalampous, T. D. Mastos and D. Tzovaras, “Efficient Deep Q-Learning for Industrial Equipment Calibration in Elevator Manufacturing,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, doi: 10.1109/TII.2024.3417254
  3. I.F.Kyriakidis, Kladovasilakis, N., Pechlivani, E.M., Korlos, A., David, C., Tsongas, K. “In Situ Investigation of Tensile Response for Inconel 718 Micro-Architected Materials Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting”. Materials 2024, 17, 4433. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17174433
  4. E. Giarmas, Tzimtzimis, E.K., Kladovasilakis, N., Tzovaras, D., Tzetzis, D. “Nanoindentation Creep Behavior of Additively Manufactured H13 Steel by Utilizing Selective Laser Melting Technology”. Materials 2024, 17, 3756. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153756
  5. E. Giarmas, Tsakalos, V., Tzimtzimis, E., Kladovasilakis, N., Kostavelis, I., Tzovaras, D., Tzeztis, D. “Selective laser melting additive manufactured H13 tool steel for aluminum extrusion die component construction”. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-14007-7
  6. N. Kladovasilakis, N., Charalampous, P., Boumpakis, A., Peleka, G., Kostavelis, I., Mariolis, I., Papasoulis, E., Sideridis, A., Tzovaras, D. “Development of a System for Repairing Damaged Tissue Utilizing 3D Printed Biodegradable Scaffolds and Computer Vision Approaches”. Macromol. Symp. 2024, 413, 2300180. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300180
  7. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P., Kostavelis, I., Chatziantoniou, S., Triantafillou, D., Tzanakis, G., Votis, K., Petsios, K., Tzetzis, D., Tzovaras D. “Patient-Specific Investigation of Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve Prosthesis Employing Additive Manufacturing Procedures and Numerical Simulations”. Macromol. Symp. 2024, 413, 2300179. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300179
  8. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P., Kostavelis, I, and Tzovaras, D. “Q3D: a complete solution for quality control and inspection in additive manufacturing processes”. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-11-2023-0392
  9. N. Giakoumoglou, E. Kalogeropoulou, C. Klaridopoulos, E. M. Pechlivani, P. Christakakis, E. Markellou, N. Frangakis, D. Tzovaras, “Early detection of Botrytis cinerea symptoms using deep learning multi-spectral image segmentation”, Smart Agricultural Technology, 2024, 8, 100481, ISSN 2772-3755 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2024.100481
  10. P. Christakakis, N. Giakoumoglou, D. Kapetas, D. Tzovaras, E. M. Pechlivani, “Vision Transformers in Optimization of AI-Based Early Detection of Botrytis cinerea”, , AI 2024, 5, 1301-1323, https://doi.org/10.3390/ai5030063
  11. S. Pemas, K. Sougioultzi, C. Kouroutzidou, M. Stefanidou, A. A. Konstantinidis, E. M. Pechlivani, “Enhancing Clay-Based 3D-Printed Mortars with Polymeric Mesh Reinforcement Techniques”, , Polymers 2024, 16, 2182. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16152182
  12. N. Kladovasilakis, S. Pemas, E. M. Pechlivani, “Computer-Aided Design of 3D-Printed Clay-Based Composite Mortars Reinforced with Bioinspired Lattice Structures”, Biomimetics 2024, 9, 424. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9070424
  13. P. Christakakis, G. Papadopoulou, G. Mikos, N. Kalogiannidis, D. Ioannidis, D. Tzovaras, E. M. Pechlivani, “Smartphone-Based Citizen Science Tool for Plant Disease and Insect Pest Detection Using Artificial Intelligence”, , Technologies 2024, 12, 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies12070101
  14. S. Faliagka, G. Kountrias, E. Dimitriou, M. Álvarez-Gil, M. Blanco-Vieites, F. Magrassi, M. Notari, E. M. Pechlivani, N. Katsoulas, “Development of a Greenhouse Wastewater Stream Utilization System for On-Site Microalgae-Based Biostimulant Production”, AgriEngineering 2024, 6, 1898-1923. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6030111
  15. N. Kladovasilakis, E. M. Pechlivani, I. K. Sfampa, K. Tsongas, A. Korlos, C. David, D. Tzovaras, “Metal 3D-Printed Bioinspired Lattice Elevator Braking Pads for Enhanced Dynamic Friction Performance”, Materials 2024, 17, 2765. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112765
  16. N. Giakoumoglou, T. Björnfot, D. S. Montes, M. Álvarez-Gil, D. Ilver, E. M. Pechlivani, “Artificial Intelligence-based Flow Cytometer for Real-time Algae Monitoring”, Procedia Computer Science, 2024, 237, 320-327, ISSN 1877-0509 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.05.111
  17. N. Giakoumoglou, G. Pediaditis, E. M. Pechlivani, D. Tzovaras, “Deep Learning-based Lightweight Models for Bactrocera Oleae Detection”, Procedia Computer Science, 2024, 237, 313-319, ISSN 1877-0509 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.05.110
  18. Restas, A. Tsakiris, C. Tsotakis, T. Kondodina, N. Giakoumoglou, E. M. Pechlivani, D. Tzovaras, D. Ioannidis, “A Collaborative AR/VR Platform for Social Manufacturing”, Procedia Computer Science, 2024, 237, 733-741, ISSN 1877-0509 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.05.160
  19. S. Pemas, D. Gkiliopoulos, C. Samiotaki, D. N. Bikiaris, Z. Terzopoulou, E. M. Pechlivani, “Valorization of Tomato Agricultural Waste for 3D-Printed Polymer Composites Based on Poly(lactic acid)”, Polymers 2024, 16, 1536. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16111536
  20. F. Kyriakidis, N. Kladovasilakis, E. M. Pechlivani, K. Tsongas, “Mechanical Performance of Recycled 3D Printed Sustainable Polymer-Based Composites: A Literature Review”, J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8, 215. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8060215
  21. E. Chandrou, S. Faliagka, A. Mourantian, M. G. Kollaros, K. Karamanoli, E. M. Pechlivani, N. Katsoulas, E. Levizou, “Exploring the Potential of Biostimulants to Optimize Lettuce Cultivation in Coupled and Decoupled Aquaponics Systems: Growth Performance, Functional Characteristics and Metabolomic Analysis”, Horticulturae 2024, 10, 514. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050514
  22. S. Kouzinopoulos, E. M. Pechlivani, N. Giakoumoglou, A. Papaioannou, S. Pemas, P. Christakakis, D. Ioannidis, D. Tzovaras, “A Citizen Science Tool Based on an Energy Autonomous Embedded System with Environmental Sensors and Hyperspectral Imaging”, Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications 2024, 14, 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/jlpea14020019
  23. E. M. Pechlivani, A. Papadimitriou, S. Pemas, A. Kanlis, M. Stefanidou, A. Drosou, D. Tzovaras, “3D printed Impact Echo Device for Concrete Crack Detection”, Macromolecular Symposia 2024, https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300174
  24. N. Giakoumoglou, E. M. Pechlivani, N. Frangakis, D. Tzovaras, “Enhancing Tuta absoluta Detection on Tomato Plants: Ensemble Techniques and Deep Learning.”, AI. 2023; 4(4):996-1009. https://doi.org/10.3390/ai4040050
  25. S. Pemas, E. Xanthopoulou, Z. Terzopoulou, G. Konstantopoulos, D. N. Bikiaris, C. Kottaridi, D. Tzovaras, E. M. Pechlivani, “Exploration of Methodologies for Developing Antimicrobial Fused Filament Fabrication Parts.”, Materials 2023, 16, 6937. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16216937
  26. K. Tsiakas, A. Papadimitriou, E. M. Pechlivani, D. Giakoumis, N. Frangakis, A. Gasteratos, D. Tzovaras, “An Autonomous Navigation Framework for Holonomic Mobile Robots in Confined Agricultural Environments.”, Robotics 2023, 12, 146. https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics12060146
  27. N. Kladovasilakis, E. M. Pechlivani, A. Kanlis, A. Tsita, E. E. Mitsopoulou, K. Votis, D. Tzovaras, “Smart inhaler mask for portable medical gas cylinders utilizing IoT technologies.”, Journal of Engineering Research, 2023, ISSN 2307-1877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2023.10.037
  28. E. M. Pechlivani, L. Melidis, S. Pemas, K. Katakalos, D. Tzovaras, A. A. Konstantinidis, “On the Effect of Volumetric Energy Density on the Characteristics of 3D-Printed Metals and Alloys.”, Metals 2023, 13, 1776. https://doi.org/10.3390/met13101776
  29. E. M. Pechlivani, A. Papadimitriou, S. Pemas, N. Giakoumoglou, D. Tzovaras, “Low-Cost Hyperspectral Imaging Device for Portable Remote Sensing.”, Instruments 2023, 7, 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments7040032
  30. E. M. Pechlivani, S. Pemas, A. Kanlis, P. Pechlivani, S. Petrakis, A. Papadimitriou, D. Tzovaras, K. E. Hatzistergos, “Enhanced Growth of Bacterial Cells in a Smart 3D Printed Bioreactor.”, Micromachines 2023, 14, 1829. https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14101829
  31. G. Kastrinaki, E. M. Pechlivani, I. Gkekas, N. Kladovasilakis, E. Gkagkari, S. Petrakis, A. Asimakopoulou, “Fabrication and Optimization of 3D-Printed Silica Scaffolds for Neural Precursor Cell Cultivation.”, Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 14, no. 9: 465, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14090465
  32. E. M. Pechlivani, A. Papadimitriou, S. Pemas, G. Ntinas, D. Tzovaras, “IoT-Based Agro-Toolbox for Soil Analysis and Environmental Monitoring.”, Micromachines 2023, 14, 1698. https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14091698
  33. G. Gkogkos, P. Lourenço, E. M. Pechlivani, L. Encarnação, K. Votis, N. Giakoumoglou, J. M. da Silva, D. Tzovaras, “Distributed Ledger Technologies for Food Sustainability indexing.”, In Smart Agricultural Technology, 2023, Vol. 5, p. 100312. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2023.100312
  34. E. M. Pechlivani, G. Kastrinaki, C. Zisis, A. Asimakopoulou, E. Gkagkari, D. Koutsonikolas, D. Tzovaras, E. Kikkinides, “3D ceramic structure fabrication by Stereolithography and physicochemical characterization.”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023, ISSN 2214-7853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.152
  35. E. M. Pechlivani, A. K. Kampouris, L. Melidis, K. Katakalos, T. Kontodina, D. Tzovaras, A. A. Konstantinidis, “3D Printed Inconel mechanical response related to Volumetric Energy Density”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023, ISSN 2214-7853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.06.438
  36. N. Giakoumoglou, E. M. Pechlivani, D. Tzovaras, “Generate-Paste-Blend-Detect: Synthetic dataset for object detection in the agriculture domain”, Smart Agricultural Technology, 5, 100258, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2023.100258
  37. N. Giakoumoglou, E. M. Pechlivani, A. Sakelliou, C. Klaridopoulos, N. Frangakis, D. Tzovaras, “Deep learning-based multi-spectral identificationof grey mould”, Smart Agricultural Technology, 4, 100174, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2023.100174
  38. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P., Kostavelis, I., Petsios, K., Sarris, G., Tzetzis, D., Votis. K., Tzovaras, D. “Development of heart-like structure employing additive manufacturing technologies”. International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies 2023 XV (3), 2067-3604, https://doi.org/10.54684/ijmmt.2023.15.3.60
  39. A. Vrochidis, Charalampous P, Dimitriou N, Kladovasilakis N., Chatzakis M., Georgiadis G., Tzovaras D., Krinidis S. “Automatic elevator shaft inspection using a multi-sensor measuring system and computer vision techniques”. Journal of Building Engineering 2023, 108358, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108358
  40. P. Charalampous, Kladovasilakis, N.; Zoumaki, M.; Kostavelis, I.; Votis, K.; Petsios, K.; Tzetzis, D.; Tzovaras, D. “Examination of a Human Heart Fabricating Its 3D-Printed Cardiovascular Model and Employing Computational Technologies”. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 10362. https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810362
  41. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P.; Boumpakis, A.; Kontodina, T.; Tsongas, K.; Tzetzis, D.; Kostavelis, I.; Givissis, P.; Tzovaras, D. “Development of biodegradable customized tibial scaffold with advanced architected materials utilizing additive manufacturing”. J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 2023, 141, 105796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105796
  42. N. Kladovasilakis, Kostavelis, I.; Sideridis, P.; Koltzi, E.; Piliounis, K.; Tzetzis, D.; Tzovaras, D. “A Novel Soft Robotic Exoskeleton System for Hand Rehabilitation and Assistance Purposes”. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 553. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010553
  43. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P.; Kostavelis, I; et al. “Impact of metal additive manufacturing parameters on the powder bed fusion and direct energy deposition processes: a comprehensive review”. Prog. Addit. Manuf. 2021 6, 349–365. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-021-00180-8
  44. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P.; Tsongas, K.; Kostavelis, I.; Tzetzis, D.; Tzovaras, D. “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Lattice Sandwich Structures Constructed by Additive Manufacturing Technologies”. J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2021, 5, 95. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp5030095
  45. N. Kladovasilakis, Tsongas, K.; Kostavelis, I.; Tzovaras, D.; Tzetzis, D. “Effective Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured Strut-Lattice Structures: Experimental and Finite Element Study”. Adv. Eng. Mater. 2021, 24, 2100879. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202100879
  46. P. Charalampous, Kladovasilakis, N.; Kostavelis, I; et al. “Machine Learning-Based Mechanical Behavior Optimization of 3D Print Constructs Manufactured Via the FFF Process”. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 2022, 31, 4697–4706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-06535-0
  47. N. Kladovasilakis, Charalampous, P.; Tsongas, K.; Kostavelis, I.; Tzovaras, D.; Tzetzis, D. “Influence of Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing Parameters in Inconel 718 Superalloy”. Materials 2022, 15, 1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15041362
  48. N. Kladovasilakis, Tsongas, K.; Kostavelis, I.; et al. “Effective mechanical properties of additive manufactured triply periodic minimal surfaces: experimental and finite element study”. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09651-w
  49. N. Kladovasilakis, Sideridis, P.; Tzetzis, D.; Piliounis, K.; Kostavelis, I.; Tzovaras, D. “Design and Development of a Multi-Functional Bioinspired Soft Robotic Actuator via Additive Manufacturing”. Biomimetics 2022, 7, 105. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics7030105
  50. Lampros Leontaris, Andreana Mitsiaki, Paschalis Charalampous, Nikolaos Dimitriou, Eleni Leivaditou, Aristoklis Karamanidis, George Margetis, Konstantinos C. Apostolakis, Sebastian Pantoja, Constantine Stephanidis, Dimitrios Tzovaras, Elpiniki Papageorgiou, A blockchain-enabled deep residual architecture for accountable, in-situ quality control in industry 4.0 with minimal latency,Computers in Industry,149, 2023, 103919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2023.103919
  51. P. Charalampous, Kostavelis, I., Kopsacheilis, C. et al. “Vision-based real-time monitoring of extrusion additive manufacturing processes for automatic manufacturing error detection”. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 115, 3859–3872 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07419-2
  52. E. I. Papageorgiou et al., “Short Survey of Artificial Intelligent Technologies for Defect Detection in Manufacturing,” 2021 12th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems & Applications (IISA), Chania Crete, Greece, 2021, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1109/IISA52424.2021.9555499
  53. P. Charalampous, Kostavelis, I., Kontodina, T. and Tzovaras, D. (2021), “Learning-based error modeling in FDM 3D printing process”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 507-517. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-03-2020-0046
  54. P. Charalampous, Kostavelis, I. and Tzovaras, D. (2020), “Non-destructive quality control methods in additive manufacturing: a survey”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 777-790. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-08-2019-0224
  55. I. Fudos, M. Ntousia, V. Stamati, P. Charalampous, T. Kontodina, I. Kostavelis, D. Tzovaras, L. Billalis, “A characterization of 3D Printability”, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, Volume 18, Number 6, pp. 1279-1295, https://doi.org/10.14733/cadaps.2021.1279-1295