Achilleas SamarasAssociate Professor · Democritus University of Thrace

“The sea, once it casts its spell,
holds one in its net of wonder forever.”– Jacques‑Yves Cousteau

The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Hokusai)

Theses Supervision

Supervisor
Democritus University of Thrace / Department of Civil Engineering

Programme: Undergraduate (Diploma - Integrated Masters Degree)

[10] Koulouris, N.G. (2026). Analysis of long-term field data for the assessment of the evolution of coastal morphodynamics.

[09] Nikoloudakis, G. (2025). Utilization of satellite imagery for the assessment of coastal morphodynamics: Application to coasts of the Region of Crete.

[08] Ntanti, A., Iliadis, L. and Samaras, A.G. (2025). Utilizing marine data for coastal engineering applications using Machine Learning methods. (Co-supervised with Prof. L. Iliadis)

[07] Terzis, S. and Samaras, A.G. (2025). Modelling wave dynamics and hydrodynamics in coastal areas using TELEMAC: Application to the Gulf of Kavala, Greece.

[06] Sideris, S. (2024). Computational simulation of oil pollution incidents in the marine environment: Application in the Thermaikos Gulf, North Greece.

[05] Karipoglou, A. (2023). Watershed – Coast Systems Dynamics: Morphodynamics considerations in a changing climate.

[04] Dimitriou, H. (2023). Investigation of the implementation of Nature-based Solutions in coastal areas. (Co-supervised with Prof. I. Kagkalou)

[03] Georgakoudis, K. (2023). Investigation of the implementation of Nature-based Solutions in river basins.(Co-supervised with Prof. I. Kagkalou)

[02] Politis, A. (2021). Upgrade of harbour works against the impacts of climate change: Application to the Port of Alexandroupolis, Greece.

[01] Zaimakis, G. (2021). Mitigation of oil spills in the marine environment: Legislation - Practices - Cost.

*Currently supervising another four (4) Theses

Co-supervisor
University of Bologna / Faculty of Engineering

Programme: Postgraduate (Corso di Laurea Magistrale)

[01] Gnoli, M. (2013). Modelling of the coastal environment with the TELEMAC suite: Application for the Gulf of Taranto, Italy. (Supervisor: Prof. R. Archetti)

Supervisor
Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki / Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

Programme: Undergraduate

[02] Karafylle, M. and Koutsopoulou D. (2010). Sea Bridges: Presentation - Design - Construction.

[01] Sengkiergki, M., Serafeim, A. and Tikozoglou, D. (2009). Design study of a marina on the 1st Pier of the Port of Thessaloniki, Greece.