Dr. Kyriakos Kourousis
Biography
Dr Kyriakos I. Kourousis is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering. He also serves as the Programme Director for the Professional Diploma in Airworthiness.His research expertise is in the areas of airworthiness management & engineering and of metal plasticity of conventional and additively manufactured (3D printed) metals, working on modelling and characterisation of their mechanical behaviour under complex loading. He is leading the following research groups in the School of Engineering:
More details on current and past research publications in Scopus and Google Scholar profile.
Dr Kourousis has 22+ years of experience in the fields of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, quality control and assurance, engineering and technical/logistics support of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, as an Aeronautical Engineer Officer (Major res.) of the Hellenic Air Force. He was formerly the manager of the Mirage 2000/-5 airframe/systems airworthiness, quality control and assurance program, as well as the fleet fatigue monitoring/structural integrity program. He has also served as aircraft maintenance officer and quality control and assurance officer for Mirage 2000 aircraft in 114 Fighter Wing at Tanagra, Greece.
He is a registered Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the UK Engineering Council and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS). Dr Kourousis is a member of the RAeS Airworthiness & Maintenance Specialist Group, where he has also served as Chair.
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering:- Material mechanical behaviour modeling
- Cyclic plasticity constitutive modeling
- Light metal plasticity;
- Metal Additive Manufacturing.
- Continuing airworthiness management
- Aircraft engineering, maintenance and technical support
- Aviation safety
- Defence engineering and support
- Engineering Education and Training.
Professional Activities
Award
- 2017 - Adjunct Associate Professor
- 2014 - NATO Scientific Achievement Award, Team Member of AVT-174 Research Task Group on 'Qualification and Structural Design Guidelines for Military UAVs'
Employment
- 2014 University of Limerick, School of Engineering, Ireland - Associate Professor, Programme Director Airworthiness
Education
- 2011 National Technical University of Athens - PhD
- 2003 National Techical University of Athens - MSc
- 2000 Hellenic Air Force Academy - BSc
Association
- Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
- Chartered Engineer, UK Engineering Council
Language
- English
- Greek
Consultancy
- Non-disclosable - Research on Military Airworthiness
- Non-disclosable - Educational Assessment of Aircraft Maintenance Training Material
- Non-disclosable - Research on Skills-related Aspects of Aircraft MRO Sector in Ireland
- Non-disclosable - Research on eLearning Training in Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
Research Collaborators
- Ioannis Giannopoulos - Visiting Professor/Lecturer - Cranfield University -England
- Spyros Karamanos - Co-supervision of PhD - University of Thessaly -Greece
- Yannis F. Dafalias -USA -UC Davis
Peer Reviewed Journals
Handling, inspection and repair of aircraft composites: a pilot study on the awareness of maintenance personnel
C. M. Jong, A.J. Comer, A.V. Chatzi, K.I. Kourousis (2023) Handling, inspection and repair of aircraft composites: a pilot study on the awareness of maintenance personnel. Aeronautical Journal
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Immersion corrosion of material extrusion steel 316 L: Influence of immersion time and surface roughness
Kasha A.;Srinivasan K.V.;Obadimu S.O.;Kourousis K.I. (2023) Immersion corrosion of material extrusion steel 316 L: Influence of immersion time and surface roughness. Materials Today Communications
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Plastic anisotropy of powder bed fusion maraging steel: An experimental replication study
O'Driscoll C.J.;Kasha A.;Kourousis K.I. (2023) Plastic anisotropy of powder bed fusion maraging steel: An experimental replication study. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part L-Journal Of Materials-Design And Applications
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In-plane compression performance of additively manufactured honeycomb structures: a review of influencing factors and optimisation techniques
Obadimu S.O.;Kourousis K.I. (2023) In-plane compression performance of additively manufactured honeycomb structures: a review of influencing factors and optimisation techniques. International Journal Of Structural Integrity
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Indentation Plastometry for Study of Anisotropy and Inhomogeneity in Maraging Steel Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Southern T.;Campbell J.E.;Kourousis K.I.;Mooney B.;Tang Y.T.;Clyne T.W. (2023) Indentation Plastometry for Study of Anisotropy and Inhomogeneity in Maraging Steel Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Steel Research International
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Are concept map exam papers reliable as assessment tools in nursing education? A quantitative research pilot study
Chatzi A.V.;Kourousis K.I. (2023) Are concept map exam papers reliable as assessment tools in nursing education? A quantitative research pilot study. Teaching And Learning In Nursing :293-298
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Shrinkage behaviour of material extrusion steel 316L: influence of primary 3D printing parameters
Obadimu, Solomon O.,Kourousis, Kyriakos I. (2022) Shrinkage behaviour of material extrusion steel 316L: influence of primary 3D printing parameters. : Emerald Publishing Limited Rapid Prototyping Journal :92-101
Read moreTensile Performance and Plastic Anisotropy of Material Extrusion Steel 316L: Influence of Primary Manufacturing Parameters
Obadimu, Solomon O.,Kasha, Anirudh,Kourousis, Kyriakos I. (2022) Tensile Performance and Plastic Anisotropy of Material Extrusion Steel 316L: Influence of Primary Manufacturing Parameters. Additive Manufacturing :103297-
Read moreFlexural characteristics of material extrusion steel 316L: Influence of manufacturing parameters
Kasha, Anirudh,Obadimu, Solomon O.,Kourousis, Kyriakos I. (2022) Flexural characteristics of material extrusion steel 316L: Influence of manufacturing parameters. Additive Manufacturing Letters :100087-
Read moreTensile performance and plastic anisotropy of material extrusion steel 316L: Influence of primary manufacturing parameters
Obadimu S.O.;Kasha A.;Kourousis K.I. (2022) Tensile performance and plastic anisotropy of material extrusion steel 316L: Influence of primary manufacturing parameters. Additive Manufacturing
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Load-rate effects on the in-plane compressive behaviour of additively manufactured steel 316L honeycomb structures
Obadimu S.O.;Kourousis K.I. (2022) Load-rate effects on the in-plane compressive behaviour of additively manufactured steel 316L honeycomb structures. Engineering Structures
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Microscopic and mesoscopic/macroscopic structural characteristics of material extrusion Steel 316L: influence of the fabrication process
Obadimu S.O.;Kourousis K.I. (2022) Microscopic and mesoscopic/macroscopic structural characteristics of material extrusion Steel 316L: influence of the fabrication process. International Journal Of Structural Integrity
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Immersion Ultrasonic Testing of Artificially Induced Defects in Fused Filament Fabricated Steel 316L
Obadimu, SO;McLaughlin, J;Kourousis, KI (2021) Immersion Ultrasonic Testing of Artificially Induced Defects in Fused Filament Fabricated Steel 316L. NEW ROCHELLE 3d Printing And Additive Manufacturing
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Learning from incidents in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness: regulation, practice and gaps
Clare, J;Kourousis, KI (2021) Learning from incidents in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness: regulation, practice and gaps. BINGLEY Aircraft Engineering And Aerospace Technology :338-346
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Learning from incidents in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness: regulation, practice and gaps
Clare J.;Kourousis K.I. (2021) Learning from incidents in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness: regulation, practice and gaps. Aircraft Engineering And Aerospace Technology
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Learning from Incidents in Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management: A Systematic Review
Clare J.;Kourousis K.I. (2021) Learning from Incidents in Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management: A Systematic Review. Journal Of Advanced Transportation
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Winging it: Key issues and perceptions around regulation and practice of aircraft maintenance in Australian general aviation
Naweed A.;Kourousis K.I. (2020) Winging it: Key issues and perceptions around regulation and practice of aircraft maintenance in Australian general aviation. Aerospace
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Process phenomena influencing the tensile and anisotropic characteristics of additively manufactured maraging steel
Mooney, B;Kourousis, KI;Raghavendra, R;Agius, D (2019) Process phenomena influencing the tensile and anisotropic characteristics of additively manufactured maraging steel. LAUSANNE : ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing :115-125
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Plastic anisotropy of additively manufactured maraging steel: Influence of the build orientation and heat treatments
Mooney, B;Kourousis, KI;Raghavendra, R (2019) Plastic anisotropy of additively manufactured maraging steel: Influence of the build orientation and heat treatments. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Additive Manufacturing :19-31
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The Balance Between Safety and Productivity and its Relationship with Human Factors and Safety Awareness and Communication in Aircraft Manufacturing
Karanikas, N;Melis, DJ;Kourousis, KI (2018) The Balance Between Safety and Productivity and its Relationship with Human Factors and Safety Awareness and Communication in Aircraft Manufacturing. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Safety And Health At Work :257-264
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Elastoplastic response of as-built SLM and wrought Ti-6Al-4V under symmetric and asymmetric strain-controlled cyclic loading
Agius, D;Kourousis, KI;Wallbrink, C (2018) Elastoplastic response of as-built SLM and wrought Ti-6Al-4V under symmetric and asymmetric strain-controlled cyclic loading. BINGLEY : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD Rapid Prototyping Journal :1409-1420
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An Innovative Structural Fatigue Monitoring Solution for General Aviation Aircraft
Keryk, C;Sabatini, R;Kourousis, K;Gardi, A;Silva, JM (2018) An Innovative Structural Fatigue Monitoring Solution for General Aviation Aircraft. SAO PAULO : INST AERONAUTICA & ESPACO-IAE Journal Of Aerospace Technology And Management
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The airbus A320 family fan cowl door safety modification: a human factors scenario analysis
Kourousis, KI;Chatzi, AV;Giannopoulos, IK (2018) The airbus A320 family fan cowl door safety modification: a human factors scenario analysis. BINGLEY : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD Aircraft Engineering And Aerospace Technology :967-972
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A simple model to estimate yield stress and variation of hardness in railheads
Kourousis, KI;Athukoralalage, A;De Pellegrin, D (2018) A simple model to estimate yield stress and variation of hardness in railheads. LONDON : SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part F-Journal Of Rail And Rapid Transit :1193-1196
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A modification of the multicomponent Armstrong-Frederick model with multiplier for the enhanced simulation of aerospace aluminium elastoplasticity
Agius, D;Kourousis, KI;Wallbrink, C (2018) A modification of the multicomponent Armstrong-Frederick model with multiplier for the enhanced simulation of aerospace aluminium elastoplasticity. OXFORD : PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD International Journal Of Mechanical Sciences :118-133
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Optimising the multiplicative AF model parameters for AA7075 cyclic plasticity and fatigue simulation
Agius, D,Kajtaz, M,Kourousis, KI,Wallbrink, C,Hu, WP (2018) Optimising the multiplicative AF model parameters for AA7075 cyclic plasticity and fatigue simulation. Aircraft Engineering And Aerospace Technology :251-260
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Sensitivity and optimisation of the Chaboche plasticity model parameters in strain-life fatigue predictions
Agius, D,Kajtaz, M,Kourousis, KI,Wallbrink, C,Wang, CH,Hu, WP,Silva, J (2017) Sensitivity and optimisation of the Chaboche plasticity model parameters in strain-life fatigue predictions. Materials & Design :107-121
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Letter to the Editor: S. Sreenivasan, S.K. Mishra, K. Dutta. Ratcheting strain and its effect on low cycle fatigue behavior of Al 7075-T6 alloy [Mater. Sci. Eng. A 698 (2017) 46–53]
Kourousis K.;Agius D.;Robinson J. (2017) Letter to the Editor: S. Sreenivasan, S.K. Mishra, K. Dutta. Ratcheting strain and its effect on low cycle fatigue behavior of Al 7075-T6 alloy [Mater. Sci. Eng. A 698 (2017) 46–53]. Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing :-41
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Effects of bolt torque tightening on the strength and fatigue life of airframe FRP laminate bolted joints
Giannopoulos, IK,Doroni-Dawes, D,Kourousis, KI,Yasaee, M (2017) Effects of bolt torque tightening on the strength and fatigue life of airframe FRP laminate bolted joints. Composites Part B-Engineering :19-26
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Cyclic plasticity and microstructure of as-built SLM Ti-6Al-4V: The effect of build orientation
Agius, D,Kourousis, KI,Wallbrink, C,Song, TT (2017) Cyclic plasticity and microstructure of as-built SLM Ti-6Al-4V: The effect of build orientation. Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing :85-100
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On the utilisation of nonlinear plasticity models in military aircraft fatigue estimation: A preliminary comparison
Agius, D,Wallbrink, C,Hu, WP,Kajtaz, M,Wang, CH,Kourousis, KI (2017) On the utilisation of nonlinear plasticity models in military aircraft fatigue estimation: A preliminary comparison. Aerospace Science And Technology :25-29
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Aluminum Alloy 7075 Ratcheting and Plastic Shakedown Evaluation with the Multiplicative Armstrong-Frederick Model
Agius, D,Kourousis, KI,Wallbrink, C,Hu, WP,Wang, CH,Dafalias, YF (2017) Aluminum Alloy 7075 Ratcheting and Plastic Shakedown Evaluation with the Multiplicative Armstrong-Frederick Model. Aiaa Journal :2461-2470
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Cyclic Elastoplastic Performance of Aluminum 7075-T6 Under Strain- and Stress-Controlled Loading
Agius, D,Wallbrink, C,Kourousis, KI (2017) Cyclic Elastoplastic Performance of Aluminum 7075-T6 Under Strain- and Stress-Controlled Loading. Journal Of Materials Engineering And Performance :5769-5780
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Higher Education Aviation Programs in Greece: A Missed Opportunity or a Challenge to Meet?
Malagas, K,Fragoudaki, A,Kourousis, K,Nikitakos, N (2017) Higher Education Aviation Programs in Greece: A Missed Opportunity or a Challenge to Meet?. Journal Of Aerospace Technology And Management :510-518
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A unified material model to predict ratcheting response in head-hardened rail steel due to non-uniform hardness distributions
Athukorala, AC,De Pellegrin, DV,Kourousis, KI (2017) A unified material model to predict ratcheting response in head-hardened rail steel due to non-uniform hardness distributions. Tribology International :26-38
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Characterisation of head-hardened rail steel in terms of cyclic plasticity response and microstructure for improved material modelling
Athukorala, AC,De Pellegrin, DV,Kourousis, KI (2016) Characterisation of head-hardened rail steel in terms of cyclic plasticity response and microstructure for improved material modelling. Wear :416-424
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Cyclic elastoplastic behaviour, hardness and microstructural properties of Ti-6Al-4V manufactured through selective laser melting
Phaiboonworachat A.;Kourousis K. (2016) Cyclic elastoplastic behaviour, hardness and microstructural properties of Ti-6Al-4V manufactured through selective laser melting. International Journal Of Materials Engineering Innovation :80-87
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Constitutive modeling of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V cyclic elastoplastic behaviour
Kourousis K.;Agius D.;Wang C.;Subic A. (2016) Constitutive modeling of additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V cyclic elastoplastic behaviour. Technische Mechanik :57-72
Read moreEnhanced non-linear material modelling for analysis and qualification of rollover protective structures
Agius, DJ,Kourousis, KI,Takla, M,Subic, A (2016) Enhanced non-linear material modelling for analysis and qualification of rollover protective structures. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part D-Journal Of Automobile Engineering :1558-1568
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Temperature controlled aircraft unit load devices: The technological response to growing global air cargo cool chain requirements
Baxter G.;Kourousis K. (2015) Temperature controlled aircraft unit load devices: The technological response to growing global air cargo cool chain requirements. Journal Of Technology Management And Innovation :157-172
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Picosatellites for Maritime Security Applications - the Lambdasat Case
Mantzouris, G,Papadopoulos, P,Nikitakos, N,Manso, M,Bordetsky, A,Sarris, Z,Markarian, G,Kourousis, K (2015) Picosatellites for Maritime Security Applications - the Lambdasat Case. Journal Of Aerospace Technology And Management :490-503
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Mutual Recognition of National Military Airworthiness Authorities: A Streamlined Assessment Process
Purton, L.; Kourousis, K.I.; Clothier, R.; Massey, K. (2014) Mutual Recognition of National Military Airworthiness Authorities: A Streamlined Assessment Process. International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences :54-62
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The PBP Bow-Tie framework for the systematic representation and comparison of military aviation regulatory frameworks
Purton L.;Clothier R.;Kourousis K.;Massey K. (2014) The PBP Bow-Tie framework for the systematic representation and comparison of military aviation regulatory frameworks. Aeronautical Journal :1433-1452
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Assessment of Technical Airworthiness in Military Aviation: Implementation and Further advancement of the Bow-Tie Model
Purton, L.; Clothier, R.; Kourousis K. (2014) Assessment of Technical Airworthiness in Military Aviation: Implementation and Further advancement of the Bow-Tie Model. Procedia Engineering :529-544
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Fire Resistant Aircraft Unit Load Devices and Fire Containment Covers: A New Development in the Global Airline Industry
Baxter, G.S.; Kourousis, K.I.; Wild, G. (2014) Fire Resistant Aircraft Unit Load Devices and Fire Containment Covers: A New Development in the Global Airline Industry. Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management :202-209
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Examination of Military Airworthiness Authorities; a Need for a Mutual Recognition
Purton, L; Clothier, R; Kourousis, KI; Massey, K (2014) Examination of Military Airworthiness Authorities; a Need for a Mutual Recognition. Aeronautical Journal
Read moreTemperature Controlled Aircraft Unit Load Devices: The Technological Response to Growing Global Air Cargo Cool Chain Requirements
Baxter, G.; Kourousis, K. (2014) Temperature Controlled Aircraft Unit Load Devices: The Technological Response to Growing Global Air Cargo Cool Chain Requirements. Journal of Technology Management and Innovation
Read moreA Phenomenological Approach for Fatigue Damage Accumulation of CF/PEEK Laminates under Two-stage Loading
Pavlou, D.G.; Kourousis, K.I. (2013) A Phenomenological Approach for Fatigue Damage Accumulation of CF/PEEK Laminates under Two-stage Loading. International Review of Mechanical Engineering :1323-1328
Read moreSupervision of Engineering Doctorates in Australian Universities: A Review on Key Issues
Kourousis, K.I. (2013) Supervision of Engineering Doctorates in Australian Universities: A Review on Key Issues. World Transactions of Engineering and Technology Education :228-232
Read moreThe Introduction of Innovative Services in a State Owned Airline: A Case Study of a IT Migration Project
Malagas, K; Kourousis, K.I.; Baxter, G.; Nikitakos, N.; Gritzalis, S. (2013) The Introduction of Innovative Services in a State Owned Airline: A Case Study of a IT Migration Project. Journal of Technology Management and Innovation :74-83
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The Introduction of Innovative Services in a State Owned Airline: A Case Study of a IT Migration Project
Malagas, K; Kourousis, KI.; Baxter, G; Nikitakos, N; Gritzalis, S. (2013) The Introduction of Innovative Services in a State Owned Airline: A Case Study of a IT Migration Project. Journal of Technology Management and Innovation :74-83
Read moreThe introduction of innovative services in a state owned airline: A case study of an IT migration project
Malagas K.N.;Kourousis K.I.;Baxter G.;Nikitakos N.;Gritzalis S. (2013) The introduction of innovative services in a state owned airline: A case study of an IT migration project. Journal Of Technology Management And Innovation :74-83
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Multiaxial ratcheting with advanced kinematic and directional distortional hardening rules
Feigenbaum, H.P., Dugdale, J., Dafalias, Y.F., Kourousis, K.I., Plesek, J. (2012) Multiaxial ratcheting with advanced kinematic and directional distortional hardening rules. Elsevier International Journal Of Solids And Structures :3063-3076
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Books
Book Chapters
Cyclic plasticity of additively manufactured metals
Halama, R., Kourousis, K.I., Pagac, M., Pask, Z. (2021) Cyclic plasticity of additively manufactured metals. Netherlands : Elsevier Cyclic Plasticity of Metals - Modeling Fundamentals and Applications
Read moreCyclic plasticity model with multiplicative backstress decomposition
K. I. Kourousis, G. J. Saridis, Y. F. Dafalias (2007) Cyclic plasticity model with multiplicative backstress decomposition. Kerala, India : Transworld Research Network Computational & Experimental Analysis of Damaged Materials
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Other Journals
Conference Publications
CM 2015 - 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics of Wheel / Rail Systems
Athukorala A.;De Pellegrin D.;Kourousis K. (2015) CM 2015 - 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics of Wheel / Rail Systems.
Read more16th Australian International Aerospace Congress
D. Agius, K. Kourousis, C. Walbrink, W. Hu (2015) 16th Australian International Aerospace Congress.
Read moreMilitary Airworthiness Conference 2014
Purton, L.; Kourousis, K. (2014) Military Airworthiness Conference 2014.
Read moreInternational Conference on Structural Integrity and Fracture 2013
Pavlou, D.G.; Kourousis, K.I. (2013) International Conference on Structural Integrity and Fracture 2013.
Read moreAircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2011
Kourousis, K.I. (2011) Aircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2011.
Read more12th International Conference Fatigue and Plasticity
Kourousis, K.; Saridis, G.; Dafalias, Y.F. (2008) 12th International Conference Fatigue and Plasticity.
Read moreAircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2008
Kourousis, K.I.; Lappas, I. (2008) Aircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2008.
Read moreAircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2007
Kourousis, K.I. (2007) Aircraft Structural Integrity Program Conference 2007.
Read moreConference Contributions
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Aviation Conference
Kourousis, K.I., Chatzi, A.V., & Giannopoulos, I., (2017) Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Aviation Conference.
Read more16th Medical Symposium of the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital
Chatzi, A., & Kourousis, K.I. (2007) 16th Medical Symposium of the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital.
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Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Cyclic plasticity and microstructure of as-built SLM Ti-6Al-4V: The effect of build orientation (vol 701, pg 85, 2017)
Agius, D;Kourousis, KI;Wallbrink, C;Song, TT (2018) Cyclic plasticity and microstructure of as-built SLM Ti-6Al-4V: The effect of build orientation (vol 701, pg 85, 2017). LAUSANNE : ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing :394-396
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Letter to the Editor: S. Sreenivasan, SK Mishra, K. Dutta. Ratcheting strain and its effect on low cycle fatigue behavior of Al 7075-T6 alloy
Kourousis, KI;Agius, D;Robinson, J (2017) Letter to the Editor: S. Sreenivasan, SK Mishra, K. Dutta. Ratcheting strain and its effect on low cycle fatigue behavior of Al 7075-T6 alloy. LAUSANNE : ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing :41-41
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