Kyriakos Chomatas
About Kyriakos Chomatas
Kyriakos Chomatas is a Structural and Maritime Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in structural design and maritime projects.
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Kyriakos Chomatas is a Structural and Maritime Engineer.
Current Position at Arup
Kyriakos Chomatas has been working as a Structural and Maritime Engineer at Arup since 2017. His role involves detailed structural design for new jetties, quay walls, seawalls, and aids to navigation structures. He is involved in large, multidisciplinary projects such as HS2 and collaborates with regulatory bodies like the Environment Agency, the Marine Management Organization, and the Port of London Authority to secure construction licenses.
Previous Experience at TOTAL
In 2015, Kyriakos Chomatas held an 8-month internship at TOTAL in Paris Area, France, working as an Ice Engineer. This position allowed him to gain specialized experience in the field of ice engineering and contribute to projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Internship at Allseas
Kyriakos Chomatas completed a 3-month internship at Allseas in Delft Area, Netherlands, in 2014, where he worked as a Structural Engineer. During this period, he gained practical experience in structural engineering, focusing on maritime structures.
Military Service in the National Guard of Cyprus
From 2006 to 2008, Kyriakos Chomatas served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the National Guard of Cyprus. His two-year service in Cyprus provided him with leadership skills and discipline, which have been beneficial in his professional career.
Education
Kyriakos Chomatas holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Offshore and Dredging Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology, which he completed between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd.
Expertise in Structural and Maritime Engineering
Kyriakos Chomatas has significant experience in the detailed structural design for maritime structures, including jetties, quay walls, seawalls, breakwaters, revetments, and crown walls. He also has experience in designing reinforced concrete stem type retaining walls for landscape redevelopments and conducting damage assessment and mitigation design for bridges, rail tracks, and retaining walls.
Development of Python Tools
Kyriakos Chomatas has developed Python tools to automate design work and manage large data sets for various projects. This skill enables more efficient handling of complex engineering tasks and enhances productivity.