Day 1 – June 30
Multifunctional Materials & Composites {computer lab.}
14:30–14:45 | Welcome Remarks
– AUTh and TAMU representatives
14:45–15:00 | Program Overview & Expectations
| Dr. N. Michailidis
15:00–15:45 | Introduction to Multifunctional Materials
– SMAs, Structural Batteries
| Dr. D. Lagoudas
15:45–16:30 | Architected and Composite Materials
– SMPs, Lattice structures, Composite materials
| Dr. N. Michailidis
16:30–16:45 | Break
16:45–17:30 | Porous Materials
– Fabrication and Applications
| Dr. F. Stergioudi
Day 2 – July 1
Effective Properties of Composites {computer lab.}
14:00–15:30 | Effective Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties
– Rule of Mixtures & Mori–Tanaka Method
| Dr. D. Lagoudas & Dr. G. Chatzigeorgiou
15:30–15:45 | Break
15:45–17:00 | Interactive Examples Using Approximation Methods / Preparation for Lab Work
– Composite design calculations in MATLAB/Python
– Team assignments and discussion of expectations
| Dr. D. Lagoudas & Dr. G. Chatzigeorgiou
Day 3 – July 2
Experimental Labs {KEDEK-CERDAM}
14:00–17:00 | Rotating Experimental Labs (Four Stations):
Each student team rotates across four stations (4 x 45-minute sessions with short breaks):
– 3D Printing of Architected Materials
– Compressive response of 3D printed lattices
– Nano-indentation Test
– Thermal Conductivity of Porous Materials
| Mr. A. Argyros, Mr. A. Prospathopoulos, Dr. M. Pappa, Dr. G. Chatzigeorgiou, Dr. N. Michailidis
Day 4 – July 3
Visit to BETA CAE Systems
10:30-11:00 | BETA CAE Systems, Company & Products
| Mr. N. Trakatelis
11:00-11:45 | Selected Applications of Machine learning in Simulation results prediction
| Mr. K. Rachoutis
11:45-12:30 | Machine Learning Optimization And Quick Verification Of An Electric Vehicle Rocker Design
| Mrs. G. Dimopoulou
12:30-13:30 | Lunch break
13:30-15:00 | Pre & Post Processing for FE modeling of Laminated Composite Structures
| Mr. E. Palaiokastritis
15:00-15:15 | Coffee break
15:15-15:45 | Extended Reality (XR) and collaboration in CAE world
| Mr. G. Skouvaklis
15:45-16:15 | Closing Remarks
Day 5 – July 4
Analysis & Structural Health Monitoring {computer lab.}
14:00–15:15 | Structural Health Monitoring of Composites
– Digital Twins & Embedded Sensing in Composites
– Vibration-based SHM methods
| Dr. K. Tserpes
15:15–15:30 | Break
15:30–17:00 | Comparison: Theory vs. Experimental Results
– Team presentations comparing Mori–Tanaka estimates with lab data
| Dr. G. Chatzigeorgiou & All Instructors
17:00 – | Closing Remarks & Graduation