i-SeePanel
Innovative precast panels for Integrated SEismic and Energy upgrading of existing buildings envelopes
We are thrilled to welcome you to i-See Panel (Innovative precast panels for Integrated SEismic and Energy upgrading of existing buildings envelopes) EU funded project under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie - Postdoctoral Fellowship Action (Project: 101110925). This project will be conducted by Dr. Christiana A. Filippou under the supervision of Associate Professor Daniel V Oliveira and the co-supervision of Professor Paulo B Lourenço at University of Minho (Portugal). Explore this research project and learn about this innovative work.
Project Overview
The iseePanel project aims to design, develop, and corroborate innovative externally bonded precast panels made of TRM and thermal insulation materials in line with LCT principles, as a sustainable, quality-controlled, comprehensive, easy-to-implement, and one-off onsite intervention for integrated seismic and energy upgrading of existing buildings. The scientific and technical objectives are to:
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investigate the appropriateness of conventional or advanced matrix, fiber-textile, and insulation material for retrofitting purposes considering the cost, performance, compatibility, and eco-efficiency,
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design and develop precast panels made of TRM and insulation materials in such a way as to ensure their compatibility to the substrate, continuity to the adjacent panels, and their anchoring to building envelopes,
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investigate the mechanical and thermal properties of the proposed panels,
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evaluate the effectiveness and the sustainability of the precast panels in real-scale laboratory structures,
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develop recommendations for the production and application of the proposed panels
Workpackages (WPs)
The project activities are divided into 8 logical and coherent Work Packages (WP) to accomplish the objectives set for this project , as well as to ensure the research training and knowledge exchange, and the dissemination of the project’s results.
WP1 –Project management
WP2 – Mentoring and Training
WP3 – Secondment at the Joint Research Centre (JRC)
WP4 –Matrix material design and characterization
WP5 – Design and characterization of precast panel
WP6 – Pilot applications
WP7 – Holistic methodology guidelines
WP8 – Dissemination and Outreach
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About Me.
My educational background is in civil and structural engineering, in the field of assessment and retrofitting of existing structures. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cyprus (UCY) in 2011. I continued my studies at the National Technical University of Athens and I earned my MSc in "Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures" (ADERS). Then I studied for a PhD degree at the Cyprus University of Technology in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics. I received my PhD in June 2021. My supervisor is Professor Christis Z. Chrysostomou. The main subject of my doctorate thesis is the seismic retrofitting of masonry-infilled RC frames using innovating composite materials such as Textile-Reinforced mortar (TRM). During my PhD studies, several aspects were examined, and several journal articles were published under journals with high impact factors (please refer to my CV for the full publication list). During my research, I focused on the assessment of existing RC and masonry buildings under seismic loading and on the enhancement of their response through conventional and innovative retrofitting (combined seismic and energy upgrading), analysis and design of structures subjected to earthquake loads, 2D detailed Finite Element Modeling of RC and masonry structures. Furthermore, my research contribution also expands to reviewing activities for high impact journals (bulletin of earthquake engineering and structures journal).
From April 2021 until the end of May 2022, I was a member of the team of the project entitled "Novel integrated approach for seismic and energy upgrading of existing buildings" (SupERB). From the end of May 2022 until today I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the project entitled "ISTOS" (Centre for natural hazard management). From April 2023 until December 2023, I was a post-Doctoral Researcher at Eratosthenes Center of Excellence (CoE) in the Resilient Department focuses on Risk assessment of existing buildings and in risk mitigation for natural events using Satellite Remote Sensing. During the last year, I prepared proposals as a coordinator for call excellence hubs under the pillar sustainable RTDI system with high score (13.95 out of 15) in the field of combined seismic and energy upgrading of existing buildings. Recently, June 2023, I awarded with Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships under the supervision of Professor Paulo B Lourenço, who has been recently awarded with an ERC Grant, A. Prof. Daniel V Oliveira and co-supervision by D. Bournas (Joint Research Center). The fellowship was started on the 2nd of January 2024 and through this fellowship Innovative externally bonded precast Panels, aligned with Life Cycle Thinking, for the integrated SEismic and Energy upgrading of existing building envelopes will be developed and tested (referred to as i-SeePanel). This may open the door to prefabrication and manufacturing industries toward the pilot application of precast panels. My academic experience does not rely only on the research aspect but also on my work experience as a module coordinator (from September 2021) at the Cyprus university of Technology, and University of Cyprus (UCY) from January 2024, and as a visiting lecturer (current position from September 2022) in Neapolis University. Besides my research and academic experience, through the last years I have gained also work experience as a design engineer and a site engineer. I worked as a Site Engineer by planning and overseeing important buildings in Cyprus during their rehabilitation and retrofitting as follows: "Restoration/restructuring and extension of the Limassol Public University Library " and "Limassol Agora". Currently I am a technical advisor (site engineer) at the "Tuzla Mosque" in Larkana and "Orounta Mosque" in Nicosia, which are projects under the United Nations Development Program. Finally, I am a member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ) and of the Cyprus Association of Civil Engineers (SPOLMIK). From April 2021 I am a member of special Committees of theCyprus Association of Civil Engineers. Also, I am a member in charity organizations: “Funraising Charity Organization” and “Development Foundation TrakArt”. In March 2022, I was given a Female personality award of the Cyprus University of Technology entitled "To square the circle".