Konstantinidis Efstathios

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ACADEMIC POSITION Non-tenure Teaching Staff
EDUCATION

 

1997 – 2001 Ph.D. in Fluid Dynamics, King’s College London

1996 – 1997 M.Sc. in Chemical Process Engineering, University College London

1991 – 1996 Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
RESEARCH INTERESTS

Efstathios Konstantinidis (EK) is an expert in fluid mechanics. His research has focused on the investigation of fundamental aspects related to the physics of separated and unstable/turbulent flows around isolated and multiple bluff bodies, as well as applications in aeronautical, mechanical, and ocean engineering. EK has expertise in non-intrusive measurement techniques such Laser-Doppler Anemometry and Particle-Image Velocimetry and has developed advanced data-processing tools such as a conditional averaging technique. EK also leverages computational methods for the simulation of complex flows including RANS, LES and hybrid detached-eddy simulations. His recent research aims at the development of a theoretical framework for modeling the unsteady hydrodynamic forces on oscillating bluff bodies for simulation of flow-structure interactions. Some of the research themes include:

  • Flow control of unsteady separated flows
  • Vortex dynamics around oscillating bluff bodies
  • Flow-induced vibrations of bluff bodies
  • Wind and tidal energy capture by oscillating bodies'
  • Flow, heat transfer and fouling characteristics in tube bundles
  • Characterization of turbulent flows and identification of coherent structures
INDICATIVE PUBLICATION

Konstantinidis, E. “Active control of bluff-body flows using plasma actuators.” Actuators, 2019, 8(3):66.  https://doi.org/10.3390/act8030066  

Kelidis, P. and Konstantinidis, E. “Pulsatile flow through a constricted tube: effect of stenosis morphology on hemodynamic parameters.” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2018, 21:7, 479-487. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10255842.2018.1481505   

Konstantinidis, E. and Bouris, D. “Vortex synchronization in the cylinder wake due to harmonic and non-harmonic perturbations.” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2016, 804:248–77. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2016.527

Konstantinidis, E. “Added mass of a circular cylinder oscillating in a free stream.” Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 2013, 469 (2156) 20130135. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2013.0135 

Konstantinidis, E. and Liang, C. “Dynamic response of a turbulent cylinder wake to sinusoidal inflow perturbations across the lock-on range.” Physics of Fluids, 2011, 23, no 075102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3592330
CONTACT DETAILSOffice: Department of Electrical And Computer Engineering, ZEP Campus, Kozani
Tel: +30 2461 0 56754

Personal Website: https://mech.uowm.gr/en/konstantinidis-efstathios/