Ph.D., Mining Engineering Foundation Professor
Research Areas: Data Management and Analysis, Rock Mechanics, Subsidence Engineering, Sustainable Development
University of Kentucky, College of Engineering
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9799-4114
Scopus ID: 57092169600
Professional Preparation:
- Diploma, Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 1982 MSc,
- Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1984 PhD,
- Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1987.
Appointments:
- Professor, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY: 10/2014 – present;
- Professor, Technical University of Crete, Greece, 5/2001-10/2014;
- Director, Rock Mechanics Lab, Technical University of Crete, Greece, 3/1993-10/2014;
- Associate Professor, Technical University of Crete, Greece, 9/1996-5/2001;
- Assistant Professor, Technical University of Crete, Greece, 5/1992-9/1996;
- Lecturer, Technical University of Crete, Greece, 9/1989 – 5/1992.
The main publications:
- Androulakis V., Sottile J., Schafrik S., Agioutantis Z. Navigation system for a semi-autonomous shuttle car in room and pillar coal mines based on 2D LiDAR scanners. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021, 117, 104149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.104149;
- Nomikos P., Kaklis K., Agioutantis Z., Mavrigiannakis S. Experimental characterization and numerical modeling of the fracture process in banded Alfas porous stone. Material Design and Processing Communications, 2021, 3(3), e165, https://doi.org/10.1002/mdp2.165;
- Kamenopoulos S., Agioutantis Z. The Importance of the social license to operate at the investment and operations stage of coal mining projects: application using a decision support system. Extractive Industries and Society, 2021, 8(2), 100740, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2020.05.019;
- Andronikidis N., Kritikakis G., Vafidis A., Hamdan H., Agioutantis Z., Steiakakis C., Economou N. Geotechnical investigations in lignite open pit mine using electrical tomography (2d&3d) and seismic reflection methods. 11th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, BGS 2021, 2021;
- Kaklis K., Agioutantis Z., Moitse G. Pillar stability analysis for partial pillar extraction. A case study at an underground coal mine in southern Africa. 55th U.S. Rock Mechanics. Geomechanics Symposium 2021, 2021, 3, 349–355;
- Castillo J., Cardenas Triana C., Agioutantis Z. Support design using the ground reaction curve and support reaction curves at underground limestone mines. 55th U.S. Rock. Geomechanics Symposium 2021, 2021, 2;
- Kaklis K., Saubi O., Jamisola R., Agioutantis Z. A preliminary application of a machine learning model for the prediction of the load variation in three-point bending tests based on acoustic emission signals. Procedia Structural Integrity, 2021, 33 (C), 251–258, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2021.10.031;
- Mark C., Stephan R.C., Agioutantis Z. Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) for US Coal Mines. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 2020, 37(6), 1899–1910, DOI: 10.1007/s42461-020-00301-x;
- Hong S.-Y., Bal A., Badurdeen F., Agioutantis Z., Hicks S. Evaluation of bunker size for continuous/discrete flow systems by applying discrete event simulation: A case study in mining. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2020, 105, 102155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2020.102155;
- Androulakis V., Sottile J., Schafrik S., Agioutantis Z. Concepts for Development of Autonomous Coal Mine Shuttle Cars. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2020, 56(3), 8989833, 3272–3280, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2020.2972786;
- Kamenopoulos S.N., Agioutantis Z. Geopolitical Risk Assessment of Countries with Rare Earth Element Deposits. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 2020, 37(1), 51–63, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-019-00158-9;
- Kamenopoulos S., Agioutantis Z. The importance of the Social License to Operate at the investment and operations stage of coal mining projects: Application using a Decision Support System. Extractive Industries and Society, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2020.05.019;
- Hicks S., Wickline J., Agioutantis Z. Monitoring and evaluation of ground movements above a deep longwall mine in the Eastern United States. Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2020, 2020, 77–84;
- Nomikos P., Kaklis K., Agioutantis Z., Mavrigiannakis S. Investigation of the size effect and the fracture process on the uniaxial compressive strength of the banded Alfas porous stone. Procedia Structural Integrity, 2020, 26, 285–292, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.06.036;
- Androulakis V., Sottile J., Schafrik S., Agioutantis Z. Elements of Autonomous Shuttle Car Operation in Underground Coal Mines. 2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2019, 2019, 8912014, https://doi.org/10.1109/IAS.2019.8912014;
- Keles C., Vasilikou F., Ripepi N., Agioutantis Z., Karmis M. Sensitivity analysis of reservoir conditions and gas production mechanism in deep coal seams in Buchanan County, Virginia. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2019, 94, 31–42, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2019.02.001;
- Arvanitidis C., Steiakakis E., Agioutantis Z. Peak Friction Angle of Soils as a Function of Grain Size. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2019, 37(3), 1155-1167, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0675-8;
- Mark C., Agioutantis Z. Analysis of coal pillar stability (ACPS): A new generation of pillar design software. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2019, 29(1), 87–91, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.11.007;
- Agioutantis Z., Robertson J., Gollaher G., Schaefer N. et. al. Permanent scatterer radar interferometry as an effective structure deformation monitoring tool over undermined areas. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2019, 11174, 111741R, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2533713;
- Kamenopoulos S., Agioutantis Z., Komnitsas K. A new hybrid decision support tool for evaluating the sustainability of mining projects. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2018, 28(2), 259–265, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.07.001;
- Kaklis K.N., Maurigiannakis S.P., Agioutantis Z.G., Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki P. Characterization of pozzolanic lime mortars used as filling material in shaped grooves for restoring member connections in ancient monuments. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 2018, 12(1), 75–90, https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2017.1377313;
- Mark C., Agioutantis Z. Analysis of coal pillar stability (ACPS): A new generation of pillar design software. Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2018, 2018, 1–6;
- Newman C., Agioutantis Z., Schaefer N. Development of a web-platform for mining applications. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2018, 28(1), 95–99, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.11.016;
- Newman C., Agioutantis Z., Boede Jimenez Leon G. Assessment of potential impacts to surface and subsurface water bodies due to longwall mining. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2017, 27(1), 57–64, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2016.11.016;
- Kaklis K., Mavrigiannakis S., Saltas V., Vallianatos F., Agioutantis Z. Using acoustic emissions to enhance fracture toughness calculations for CCNBD marble specimens. Frattura ed Integrita Strutturale, 2017, 11(40), 1–17, https://doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.40.01;
- Partsinevelos P., Kritikakis G., Economou N., Agioutantis Z. et. al. Integration of seismic and image data processing for rockfall monitoring and early warning along transportation networks. Natural Hazards, 2016, 83, 133–153, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-016-2462-2;
- Agioutantis Z., Newman C. The development of a web-based platform for ground control applications. 2016 SME Annual Conference and Expo: The Future for Mining in a Data-Driven World, 2016, 591–594;
- Steiakakis C., Agioutantis Z., Apostolou E., Papavgeri G., Tripolitsiotis A. Integrating weather and geotechnical monitoring data for assessing the stability of large scale surface mining operations. Open Geosciences, 2016, 8(1), 694–699, https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2016-0066;
- Agioutantis Z., Kaklis K., Mavrigiannakis S., Verigakis M. et. al. Potential of acoustic emissions from three point bending tests as rock failure precursors. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2016, 26(1), 155–160, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.024.
