Professor of Structural Engineering | University of London | United Kingdom
Prof. Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis is an internationally distinguished scholar in Structural Engineering, currently serving as Professor and Chair of Structural Engineering and Head of the Structural Engineering Laboratory at City St George’s, University of London. He also leads the 3-D Modular Building Construction research group and the Rapid Rebuild Ukraine initiative, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and societal resilience in the built environment. His research focuses on seismic- and fire-resistant steel, composite, and hybrid structures, digital design, and modern construction methods including modular and reusable steel systems. With extensive work on structural topology optimisation, AI-driven design, and sustainable material strategies, he has significantly contributed to advancing safety, efficiency, and circularity in the construction sector. Prof. Tsavdaridis has authored a substantial body of research with a Scopus h-index of 44, over 6,500 citations, and 131 i10-index publications, reflecting strong academic impact and global recognition. His portfolio includes more than £8.5 million in funded research, covering UKRI, EPSRC, Innovate UK, and major industrial collaborations, alongside successful leadership of multi-institutional and international grant proposals. He has secured patents in advanced modular connections and prefabricated systems, further demonstrating technology transfer and industry-driven innovation. His leadership roles expand across professional committees, including standardization bodies of Eurocodes and structural design organizations, where he contributes to shaping future engineering guidelines. A dedicated mentor and educator, he has supervised numerous PhD and post-doctoral researchers globally, building strong collaborations with universities and industry partners across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His achievements have been recognized through prestigious honors, such as the Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship and multiple excellence awards. Prof. Tsavdaridis’ work continues to influence sustainable urban development, resilient infrastructure, and cutting-edge construction innovations—making a meaningful contribution to safer communities and future-ready civil engineering worldwide.
Publications:
Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2011). Web buckling study of the behaviour and strength of perforated steel beams with different novel web opening shapes. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 67(10), 1605–1620.
Ahmed, I. M., & Tsavdaridis, K. D. (2019). The evolution of composite flooring systems: Applications, testing, modelling and Eurocode design approaches. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 155, 286–300.
Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2012). Vierendeel bending study of perforated steel beams with various novel web opening shapes through nonlinear finite-element analyses. Journal of Structural Engineering, 138(10), 1214–1230.
Tsavdaridis, K. D., Kingman, J. J., & Toropov, V. V. (2015). Application of structural topology optimisation to perforated steel beams. Computers & Structures, 158, 108–123.
Tsavdaridis, K. D., & D’Mello, C. (2012). Optimisation of novel elliptically-based web opening shapes of perforated steel beams. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 76, 39–53.