Biography
PhD Research Topic: The seismic performance of sustainable thin masonry vaults with initial imperfections
2015-2016: MRes Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (FIBE), University of Cambridge, UK
2011-2015: MEng Civil Engineering, University of Surrey, UK
Research
- Collapse of masonry structures
- Infrastructure resilience to natural hazards (i.e. blast and wind impact, earthquakes)
- Low-cost solutions for developing world
Publications
Dichorou E, Giardina G & DeJong MJ (2017). Finite element modelling to predict cracking and seismic collapse of a thin masonry shell structure. Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium 2017, Hamburg, Germany.
Dichorou E., DeJong MJ (2018). The Effect Of Geometric Imperfections On The Buckling Response Of A Thin Masonry Shell Structure Subjected To Seismic Loads. Proceedings of the 16th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (16ECEE), 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Teaching and Supervisions
- Part IB Structures - Department of Architecture (2016-2019)
Lead supervisor: Dr Keith Seffen
Co-supervisor: Dr Matthew J. DeJong
