Research Activities

Tribology

• Hydrodynamic lubrication (THD/TEHD) of journal and thrust bearings with Computational Fluid Dynamics 

• Effects of artificial surface texturing on the performance of lubricating contacts

• Diesel engine tribology (piston rings, crankshaft bearings)

Marine Propulsion Systems

• Shaft alignment of marine shafting systems

• Dynamics of propulsion and power transmission systems

Vibration & Acoustics

• Numerical simulation of sound propagation and sound-structure interaction

• Acoustic optimization of enclosed spaces

• Modeling and identification of dynamic systems, with emphasis on coupled structural acoustic systems

Funded Projects

• Safe and Efficient Use of Sustainable Fuels in Maritime Transport Applications (SAFeCRAFT) 

  • • Duration 1/6/2023 – 31/5/2027

    • Funding: EU

    • Project coordinator: D. Lyridis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA

• A Hybrid Autonomous Unmanned Vehicle system (PASITHEA) 

  • • Duration 1/12/2023 – 31/11/2026

    • Funding: EDF

    • Project coordinator: N. Tsouvalis, Prof. NTUA

• Safe and Efficient Marine Transportation of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2Craft ) 

  • • Duration 1/6/2022 – 31/5/2026

    • Funding: EU

    • Project coordinator: N. Tsouvalis, Prof. NTUA

• Safe and efficient storage of ammonia within ships(NH3Craft ) 

  • • Duration 1/6/2022 – 31/5/2026

    • Funding: EU

    • Project coordinator: N. Tsouvalis, Prof. NTUA

• Ship Predictive Intelligent Sensor Model Integrated Digitally (sPRISMoID) 

  • • Duration 1/3/2022 – 30/9/2024

    • Funding: GSRT, Call “ΕΡΕΥΝΩ-ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ-ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ” II

    • Project coordinator: C.I. Papadopoulos, Assoc. Prof. NTUA

• Reynolds Stochastic Equation for Analysis of Hydrodynamic Bearing Lubrication (s-REQUBE)

  • • Duration: 1/9/2022 – 31/8/2024

    • Funding: NTUA, BASIC RESEARCH SUPPORT  PROGRAM

    • Project coordinator: C.I. Papadopoulos, Assoc. Prof. NTUA

• Hybrid thermal spray coatings with self-lubricant properties for wear protection of Internal Combustion Engine piston rings (HYSELFDROPS)

  • • Duration: 16/6/2020 – 15/6/2023

    • Funding: GSRT, Call “ΕΡΕΥΝΩ-ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ-ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ” II

    • Project coordinator: C. Sarafoglou, Researcher. NTUA

• Intelligent adaptive-controllable alignment in marine propulsion systems for performance optimization and failure prevention 

  • • Duration 2/1/2020 – 31/12/2023

    • Funding: ELIDEK, 

    • Project coordinator: C.I. Papadopoulos, Assoc. Prof. NTUA

• Promotion, Documentation and Technical Support of the Greek Shipbuilding Legacy and Naval History - The Battles of Navarino and Salamis 

  • • Duration 1/9/2018 – 31/08/2021

    • Funding: GSRT, Call “ΕΡΕΥΝΩ-ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΩ-ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΩ”

    • Project coordinator: A. Ginnis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA

• Investigation of the MHI TD025R thrust bearing performance under transient dynamic conditions  

  • • Duration 1/9/2018 – 31/08/2019

    • Funding: Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V.

    • Project coordinator: C.I. Papadopoulos, Assist. Prof. NTUA

• Design optimization of the MHI TD025R thrust bearing 

  • • Duration 01/09/2016 – 31/08/2017

    • Funding: Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V.

    • Project coordinator: C.I. Papadopoulos, Assist. Prof. NTUA

• Experimental and Computational Tools for Combustion Optimization in Marine and Automotive Engines (ECCO-MATE) 

  • • Duration: 10/2013 – 09/2017 

    • Funding: EU

    • Project coordinator: M. Founti, Prof. NTUA, L. Kaiktsis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA 

• Tribological Optimization of Marine Propulsion Systems (TRIBO-MARINE)

  • • Duration: 01/09/2012 – 31/08/2015

    • Funding: GSRT - Call “ARISTEIA”

    • Project coordinator: L. Kaiktsis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA 

• DEYKALION 

  • • Duration: 01/03/2012 – 28/02/2015

    • Funding: GSRT - Call “THALIS”

    • Project coordinator: J. Prousalidis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA 

• Marine Electrical Initiative (MARINELIVE)

  • • Duration: 15/12/2010 – 15/12/2013

    • Funding: EU

    • Project coordinator: J. Prousalidis, Assoc. Prof. NTUA 

• Centre of Excellence in Ship Total Energy – Emissions – Economy

  • • Duration: 01/02/2010 – 31/01/2014

    • Funding: Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (LRET)

    • Project coordinator: C. Frangopoulos, Prof. NTUA 

• PYTHAGORAS 

  • • Duration: 01/4/2004 – 31/03/2007

    • Funding: EPEAEK

    • Project coordinator: I Georgiou, Assistant Prof. NTUA 

• SMOKERMEN (SMOKe Emissions Reduction in Marine ENgines)

  • Duration: 01/07/2002 – 31/06/2005

  • Funding: EU

  • Project coordinator: N. Kyrtatos, Prof. NTUA

• LIFETIME (Low In Fuel and Emissions Two-stroke Intelligent Marine Engine)

  • Duration: 01/04/2000 – 31/08/2003

  • Funding: EU

  • Project coordinator: N. Kyrtatos, Prof. NTUA