<![CDATA[Achilleas Samaras - Newsfeed]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:55:21 +0300Weebly<![CDATA[Interview by Construction Magazine Greece]]>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/interview-by-construction-magazine-greeceInterview on Greek Ports, regarding the major challenges they face nowadays and the available methods/tools to enhance their resilience and sustainability, released in Issue 52 of Construction Magazine Greece.
​The interview, in Greek, is available at (see pp.28-29): Link.
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]]><![CDATA[Interview by Dnews.gr]]>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/interview-by-dnewsgrInterview on tsunamis as a hazard for Greek seas, in view of the extended period of seismic activity near the islands of Amorgos and Santorini during January-February of 2025, released today by Dnews.gr.

​The interview, in Greek, is available at: Link.
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]]><![CDATA[Upcoming Presence at the 38th ICCE]]>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:10:18 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/upcoming-presence-at-the-38th-icceUpcoming presence with one (1) Oral Presentation and one (1) Poster Presentation at the 38th International Conference on Coastal Engineering - ICCE 2024, which will be held in Rome, Italy, from September 8 to 14, 2024.

I will also be Chairing Session "P1.4-Climate change", on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 14:00 (Room D: Aula Antartcicus).
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Harbour layout design in a changing climate based on Advanced Numerical Models and Machine Learning: A case study /// by ​Samaras and Karambas /// [C.50]

Session:
19.5 - Port design and operability (1)​

Date:
Friday, September 13, 2024, 14:15-15:30

Room:
​E - Aula Indianus
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​Modelling 2DH coastal morphodynamics including the sediment supply from rivers and natural streams /// by ​Karambas and Samaras /// [C.49]
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Session:
P4.2 - Beaches and dunes

Date:
Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:30-13:15

Room:
B - Aula Pacificus​
Venue:
​Pontificia Università Gregoriana, ​Piazza della Pilotta, 4, 00187, Rome, Italy​
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]]><![CDATA[New Publication in the Journal of Geodynamics (Elsevier)]]>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/new-publication-in-the-journal-of-geodynamics-elsevierPaper [J.24] "Strong earthquakes and tsunami potential in the Hellenic Subduction Zone" by Triantafyllou, Agalos, Samaras, Karambas and Papadopoulos published in the Journal of Geodynamics (Publisher: Elsevier).

The paper is now accessible at: Link*.

*The final version of the article is available to read and download for free for the next 50 days (until April 10, 2024) via: Link.
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]]><![CDATA[New Publication in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering]]>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/new-publication-in-the-journal-of-marine-science-and-engineering1673237Paper [J.23] "Simulating Erosive and Accretive Conditions in the Swash: Applications of a Nonlinear Wave and Morphology Evolution Model" by Samaras and Karambas published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (Publisher: MDPI).

The paper is now accessible at: Link.
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]]><![CDATA[Research Topic Book published by Frontiers]]>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/research-topic-book-published-by-frontiersSpecial Issue Book [B.02] "Climate change impacts on Mediterranean coastal and transitional areas: Assessment, projection, and adaptation" by Bonaldo, Sánchez-Arcilla, Samaras and Snoussi, published by Frontiers.

The eBook is available to download in PDF format: Link.

The eBook is a reprint of articles from the homonymous Research Topic published in Frontiers in Marine Science, available at: Link.

Readers of this Research Topic Book will find in it a versatile collection of articles on the effects of climate change at the regional scale, on the assessment of recent and current trends and the projection of future scenarios at local scales, as well as on new paradigms to assess climate-related hazards, impacts, and risks in order to underpin sound response and adaptation strategies in Mediterranean coastal regions and beyond.​
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]]><![CDATA[Upcoming presence at the 2nd DMPCO Conference]]>Tue, 23 May 2023 06:54:09 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/upcoming-presence-at-the-2nd-dmpco-conferenceUpcoming presence with two (2) Oral Presentations at the 2nd International Conference "Design and Management of Port, Coastal and Offshore Works" - DMPCO 2023, which will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from May 24 to 27, 2023.

I will also be co-Chairing with Prof. Th. Karambas the Opening Session of the Conference (Session 1. Coastal Modelling, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 11:00-13:00), held in honor of Prof. Emeritus Christofer Koutitas.
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Modelling earthquake-generated tsunamis: Considerations on the effects of fault models on tsunami generation and propagation. /// by Samaras, Triantafyllou, Agalos, Papadopoulos and Karambas /// [C.44]

​1. Coastal Modelling

Wednesday, May 24, 2023, /// 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
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A new time-dependent irregular wave propagation model. /// by Karambas, Samaras and Makris /// [C.43]

​13. Coastal Structures

Saturday, May 27, 2023, /// 11:00 am - 01:00 pm
Location
​Aristotle University’s Research Dissemination Center, University Campus, 54634, Thessaloniki, Greece
]]><![CDATA[New Publication (Monograph) in Science of the Total Environment]]>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/new-publication-monograph-in-science-of-the-total-environmentPaper [J.22] "Towards integrated modelling of Watershed-Coast System morphodynamics in a changing climate: A critical review and the path forward" by Samaras (Monograph) published in Science of the Total Environment (Publisher: Elsevier).

The paper is now accessible at: Link*.

*The final version of the article is available to read and download for free for the next 50 days (until June 16, 2023) via: Link.
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]]><![CDATA[Upcoming Invited Keynote Lecture at the 9th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologies - SafeThessaloniki 2022]]>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/upcoming-invited-keynote-lecture-at-the-9th-international-conference-on-civil-protection-new-technologies-safethessaloniki-2022Upcoming presence with an Invited Keynote Lecture at the 9th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologies – SafeThessaloniki 2022, which will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 29th to October 1st, 2022.
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The Role of Advanced Numerical Models in Civil Protection Against Natural and Climate Hazards in Coastal Areas*
*Co-authored with Prof. T.V. Karambas

September 30, 2022 /// 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Hall A
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”Nikolaos Germanos” Conference Center
Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Conference Centre
154 Egnatia Str., 546 36, Thessaloniki
]]><![CDATA[Upcoming presence at the 7th IAHR Europe Congress]]>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.achilleassamaras.com/newsfeed/upcoming-presence-at-the-7th-iahr-europe-congressUpcoming presence with two (2) Oral Presentations at the 7th IAHR Europe Congress, which will be held in Athens, Greece, from September 7 to 9, 2022.
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On the simulation of longshore sediment transport in the swash zone in linear wave models /// by Samaras and Karambas /// [C.40]

2. ECS - Estuaries, Coasts and Seas
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ECS SS2: Numerical Modelling of Swash Zone Morphodynamics: Methods, Processes and Physical Insights

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 /// 5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Kozani Hall
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Towards integrated modelling of Watershed-Coast System morphodynamics in a changing climate: A critical review from a coastal engineering perspective /// by A.G. Samaras /// [C.41]

6. WREM - Water Resources and Energy Management
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WREM SS2: Integrated Watershed - Coastal Zone Processes and Management

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 /// 3:00 pm - 05:00 pm

​Naousa Hall
Location
​Divani Caravel Hotel
Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, 161 21, Athens, Greece
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