Ioannis Vazaios
About Ioannis Vazaios
Ioannis Vazaios is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Arup in London, specializing in numerical tools, computer programming, and remote sensing techniques for geotechnical engineering.
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Ioannis Vazaios currently holds the position of Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Arup. He began this role in 2022, located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Professional Experience at Arup
Before becoming a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Arup, Ioannis Vazaios served as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer from 2018 to 2022. In his tenure at Arup, he has been involved in various underground infrastructure projects spanning the UK, Americas, and Australasia regions.
Academic and Research Roles
Ioannis Vazaios has a strong academic background. He was a PhD candidate at Queen's University from 2014 to 2018 and simultaneously worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant from 2013 to 2018. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Royal Military College of Canada and RMC Green Team during the same period.
Educational Background
Ioannis Vazaios earned his PhD in Geological Engineering from Queen's University, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended the National Technical University of Athens, achieving a postgraduate degree in Design and Construction of Underground Works from 2011 to 2013, and a graduate degree in Civil Engineering from 2005 to 2010.
Specializations and Research
Ioannis Vazaios specializes in using numerical tools, computer programming, and advanced remote sensing techniques for geotechnical engineering. His doctorate research was focused on the excavation damage zone (EDZ) in rock environments for deep geological repositories concerning nuclear waste disposal, a study conducted under the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Canada's initiative.
Peer-Reviewed Contributions
Ioannis Vazaios is an active reviewer for several peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Computers and Geotechnics, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, and the Bulletin of Engineering Geology. He has also served as a guest lecturer at workshops and conferences held by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the Corps of Engineers of the Canadian Armed Forces, and various engineering bodies.