Dr. Nikos Theodoulidis | Geophysics | Best Researcher Award
Research Director | Institute Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering | Greece
Dr. Nikos Theodoulidis is a distinguished geologist and seismologist serving as Research Director with extensive experience in engineering seismology and earthquake engineering. He has been a dedicated researcher at the Institute of Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering in Thessaloniki, Greece, where he also held the position of Director. His work focuses on strong ground motion modeling, seismic hazard assessment, surface geophysics, and evaluating site effects using both earthquake and ambient noise data. He has made significant contributions to understanding the consequences of destructive earthquakes and has been instrumental in planning, operating, and analyzing data from accelerometric networks. As a lead scientist, he has overseen numerous national and European research projects, contributing to advancements in earthquake engineering practice and policy. He has authored and co-authored over 108 documents, cited more than 3,556 times across 2,631 documents, and holds an h-index of 30, reflecting his sustained impact on the field. His expertise bridges theoretical research and practical application, providing critical insights into earthquake risk mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and public safety, while demonstrating a long-standing commitment to advancing seismology and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Featured Publications
Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Estimation of vertical amplification correction function (VACF) in Greece based on the generalized inversion technique of strong motion and diffuse field concept on earthquakes. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Ground-motion dependency on seasonal variations: Observations at the ARGONET array, Cephalonia, Greece. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Analyzing the stability of P-wave seismogram method for estimating VS30: Insights from two accelerometer arrays in Greece. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Towards site-specific ground motion estimates in Greece using a partially non-ergodic, mixed-effects, neural network approach. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering.
Xun, Z., Theodoulidis, N., et al. Constraining the near-surface VS structure by the joint inversion of SH wave transfer function, Rayleigh wave dispersion and ellipticity information. Geophysical Journal International.