research projects

We are happy to support students who are interested in writing their Bachelor’s thesis, research project, or Master’s thesis within our research group. We particularly welcome students who bring their own ideas and research questions and are interested in developing them further together with us.

A number of interesting research projects have already been carried out within our research group, including:

 

Realistic Finite Element Modeling of Structural Details in Concrete Construction

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Alhussain Yousef

 

Machining of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete – Feasibility Analysis and Tool Optimization

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Alhussain Yousef

 

Accessibility in Existing Buildings – Challenges and Development of a Practice-Oriented Design

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis

 

Machine Learning for Predicting the Setting Behaviour of Power-Actuated Fasteners Using ANSYS Simulations

Contact: Alhussain Yousef

 

Numerical Investigation of Anchor Behaviour under Impact Loading

Contact: Alhussain Yousef

 

Experimental Investigation of Power-Actuated Fastener Groups in Concrete

Contact: Alhussain Yousef

 

Nonlinear Analysis of the Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams and Comparison with Experimental Data

Contact: Christian Meier

 

Machine-Learning Models for Predicting the Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Members

Contact: Christian Meier

 

Imputation of Missing Parameters in Reinforced Concrete Shear Databases for Machine-Learning Applications

Contact: Christian Meier

 

Applicability Domains and Extrapolation Limits of Machine-Learning Models for Reinforced Concrete

Contact: Christian Meier

 

Integration of Prestressed, Lightweight and Other Concrete Test Data into Machine-Learning Models for Shear Resistance

Contact: Christian Meier

 

Machine Learning for Structural Safety: Reliability Assessment of Concrete Connections Using Surrogate Models

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl

 

Predicting Tunnel Face Stability and Ground Settlement in Uncertain Soils Using Data-Driven Surrogate Models

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl / Panagiotis Spyridis

 

AI-Assisted Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams under Material Uncertainty

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl

 

Time-Variant Reliability Analysis of Concrete Structures under Corrosion Using Surrogate Models and Active Learning

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl

 

AI-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization of Prestressed Concrete Structures for Safety and Material Efficiency

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl

 

Optimization-Based Design of Tuned Mass Dampers for Buildings under Seismic Loading Using Surrogate Models

Contact: Jafar Jafariasl

 

Design for Disassembly: Structural Concepts for Demountable and Reusable Concrete Connections

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Alhussain Yousef

 

Resource-Efficient Tunnel Linings: Parametric Investigation of Geometry, Structural Performance and Material Use

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Jafar Jafariasl

 

Structural Product Passports for Reusable Concrete Components and Connections

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis

 

Residual Capacity of Reusable Fasteners after Repeated Installation and Dismantling

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Alhussain Yousef

 

Field–Lab–Simulation–Field Framework for the Assessment of Structural Connections

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Jafar Jafariasl

 

Circularity and Reversibility of Structural Connection Systems under European Regulations and Standards

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis / Alhussain Yousef

 

Model-Based Life-Cycle Assessment and Optimization of Underground Stations: Decarbonization Potential Using the U3 Sternschanze Project in Hamburg as a Case Study

Contact: Panagiotis Spyridis