Education

• 09/2012 – 03/2017 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Earthquake Engineering, Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures (University of Patras, Greece). Ph.D. Dissertation: “Seismic design of plane reinforced concrete structures with modal strength reduction factors and different performance levels”Advisor: Professor Dimitri E. Beskos

• 09/2010 – 06/2012 Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Seismic Design of Structures, University of Patras, Greece, 2012

• 09/2005 – 07/2010 Diploma in Civil Engineering (5 years program) University of Patras, Greece, 2010

Areas of Research

My research work focuses on Structural Dynamics – Earthquake Engineering, including Analysis and Design of Concrete Structures and Dynamic Analysis of Pavements.

Secondarily, my research work includes: Seismic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures, Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Analysis of Masonry Structures and Slope Stability.

I have also started to do research on 3-D Printed Concrete under Static and Dynamic Loads, Masonry Structures under Dynamic Loads and Structural Health Monitoring.

Publications & Research Work Recognition

PAPERS IN REFEREED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS: (33 papers, with 284 citations and h=12 in Scopus and 346 citations with h=12 in Google Scholar)

• IJ-1. Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou (2018), “Dynamic response of an infinite beam resting on a Winkler foundation to a load moving on its surface with variable speed ”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 109: 150-153, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.02.034

• IJ-2. Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho (2018), “Dynamic response of a finite beam resting on a Winkler foundation to a load moving on its surface with variable speed”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 109: 222-226, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.02.033

• IJ-3. Edmond V. Muho and N.D.Beskou (2018), “Authors’ Reply to Discussion on 1) “Dynamic response of a finite beam resting on a Winkler foundation to a load moving on its surface with variable speed” by ND Beskou and MV Muho [Soil Dyn. Earthq. Eng. 109(2018), 222-226] and 2) “Dynamic response of an infinite beam resting on a Winkler foundation to a load moving on its surface with variable speed” by MV Muho and ND Beskou [Soil Dyn. Earthq. Eng. 109(2018), 150-153]]”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 115: 936-937, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.07.010

• IJ-4. Edmond V. Muho, George A. Papagiannopoulos and Dimitri E. Beskos (2019), “A seismic design method for reinforced concrete moment resisting frames using modal strength reduction factors”, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 17: 337-390, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-018-0436-3

• IJ-5. Edmond V. Muho and Niki D. Beskou (2019), “Dynamic response of an isotropic elastic half-plane with shear modulus varying with depth to a load moving on its surface”, Transportation Geotechnics, 20, 100248, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2019.100248

• IJ-6. Mahdi Shadab Far, Nemat Hassani and Edmond V. Muho (2019), “Empirical expressions for the maximum induced strain on buried steel pipelines crossing strike-slip faults”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 116: 490-494, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.10.037

• IJ-7. Edmond V. Muho, George A. Papagiannopoulos and Dimitri E. Beskos (2020), “Deformation dependent equivalent modal damping ratios for the performance-based seismic design of plane R/C structures”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 129, 105345, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.08.026

• IJ-8. Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian and Dimitri E. Beskos (2020), “Modal behavior factors for the performance-based seismic design of R/C wall-frame dual systems and infilled-MRFs”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 129, 105572, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.02.016

• IJ-9. Chao Pian, Jiang Qian, Edmond V. Muho and Dimitri E. Beskos (2020), “A hybrid force/displacement seismic design method for regular reinforced concrete moment resisting frames”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 129, 105360, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2018.09.002

• IJ-10. Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho and Athanasios P. Chassiakos (2020), “Simplified models for determining the response of an isotropic, continuously nonhomogeneous half-plane to a moving load”, Acta Mechanica, 231: 47-69, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-019-02512-w

• IJ-11. Chao Pian, Edmond V. Muho, Guoyun Lu and Jiang Qian (2020), “Application of asymptotic expansion homogenization in vibration analysis of masonry structures using finite elements”, Mechanics Research Communications, 104: 103481, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechrescom.2020.103481

• IJ-12. Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho and Jiang Qian (2020), “Dynamic analysis of an elastic plate on a cross-anisotropic elastic half-space under a rectangular moving load”, Acta Mechanica, 231: 4735-4759, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-020-02772-x

• IJ-13. Shadabfar Mahdi, Huamg H., Kordestani H., Edmond V. Muho (2020), “Probabilistic modeling of excavation-induced damage depth around rock-excavated tunnels”, Results in Engineering, 5, 100075, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2019.100075

• IJ-14. Edmond V. Muho (2020), “Dynamic response of an elastic plate on a transversely isotropic viscoelastic half-space with variable with depth moduli to a rectangular moving load”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 139, 106330, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106330

• IJ-15. Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, Dimitri E. Beskos (2020), “A direct displacement-based seismic design method using a MDOF equivalent system: Application to R/C framed structures”, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 18: 4157-4188, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-020-00857-5

• IJ-16. Mahdi Shadabfar, H. Huamg, Hadi Kordestani, Edmond V. Muho (2020), “Reliability analysis of slope stability considering the uncertainty in water table level”, ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty Analysis, Part A: Civil Engineering, 6(3), 04020025: 1-8, doi: https://doi.org/10.1061/AJRUA6.0001072

• IJ-17. Mahdi Shadabfar, , Cagri Gokdemir, Edmond V. Muho (2021), “Estimation of damage induced by single-hole rock blasting: a review on analytical, numerical, and experimental solutions”, Energies, Energies, 14, 29, doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14010029

• IJ-18. Edmond V. Muho, Chao Pian, Jiang Qian, Shadabfar Mahdi, Dimitri Beskos (2021), “Deformation Dependent Peak Floor Acceleration for the Performance Based Design of Non-Structural Elements Attached to R/C Structures”, Earthquake Spectra, 7(2): 1035-1055, doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/8755293020988015

• IJ-19.Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, Ying Zhou (2021), “Prediction of inelastic displacement profiles of R/C moment resisting frames”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 143, 106593, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106593

• IJ-20. Edmond V. Muho, I. P. Pegios, Y. Zhou, S. Papargyri-Beskou (2021), “Dynamic response of a gradient elastic half-space to a load moving on its surface with constant speed”, Acta Mechanica, 232: 3159-3178, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-021-03003-7

• IJ-21.Chao Pian, Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian and Dimitri E. Beskos (2022), “A Hybrid Force/Displacement Seismic Design Method for Reinforced Concrete Infilled-MRFs and Wall-Frame Dual Systems”, Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 26(6): 2731-2753, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2020.1785358

• IJ-22.Nicos Kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, Dimitri E. Beskos (2022), “Seismic design of plane steel MRFs, EBFs and CBFs by improved direct displacement-based design method”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 153, 107111, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.107111

• IJ-23.Nicos Kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, George A. Papagiannopoulos (2022), “Integration of peak seismic floor velocities and accelerations into the performance-based design of steel structures”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 154, 107160, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107160

• IJ-24.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho (2022), “Microstructural effects on dynamic response of rigid and flexible pavements to moving load under plane strain”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 163, 107544, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107544

• IJ-25.Nicos Kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, Ying Zho (2023), “Assessment of seismic inelastic displacement profiles of steel MRFs by means of modal behavior factors“,  Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 175, 108218, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108218

• IJ-26.Mohammad Ali Irandegania, Daxu Zhanga, Edmond V. Muho, Mahdi Shadabfar (2023), “Cyclic Behavior of Eccentrically Loaded R/C Short Columns Strengthened with TRM under Different Samage States”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 175, 108246, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108246

• IJ-27.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, “Review on Dynamic Response of Road Pavements to Moving Vehicle Loads; Part 1: Rigid Pavements”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2023 108249, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108249

• IJ-28.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, “Review on Dynamic Response of Road Pavements to Moving Vehicle Loads; Part 2 : Flexible Pavements”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2023 108248, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108248

• IJ-29.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, “Review on dynamic analysis of road pavements under moving vehicles and plane strain conditions”, Journal of Road Engineering, 2024 4(1): 54-68 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jreng.2024.01.002

• IJ-30.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, “Review on dynamic analysis of three-dimensional road pavements under moving vehicles”, Journal of Road Engineering, 2024 (under review)

• IJ-31.Edmond V. Muho, Nicos kalapodis, Dimitri E. Beskos, “Multi-Modal and Multi-Level Structure-specific Spectral Intensity Measures for Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Frames”, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2024 (accepted)

• IJ-32.Nicos kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, Dimitri E. Beskos, “Structure-specific multi-modal and multi-level scalar intensity measures for steel plane frames”, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2024 (under review)

• IJ-33.Edmond V. Muho, Nicos kalapodis, George A. Papagiannopoulos,  Dimitri E. Beskos, “The MDOF equivalent linear system and its applications in seismic analysis and design of framed structures”, Resilient Cities and Structures, 2024 (under review)

PAPERS IN REFERRED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (19 papers):

• IC-1.Edmond V. Muho, George A. Papagiannopoulos, Jiang Qian, Dimitri E. Beskos, “A performance-based seismic design method for RC/MRFs using modal strength reduction factors”, International Workshop on Performance-Based Seismic Design of Structures, D. Beskos, Y. Zhou, J. Qian, X. Lu, Editors, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 2017, 13-15 October

• IC-2.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, “Dynamic response of an infinite beam resting on a winkler foundation to a load moving on its surface with variable speed”, 9th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, Chania, 4-6 June 2018

• IC-3.Edmond V. Muho, G. A. Papagiannopoulos and Dimitri E. Beskos, “A performance-based seismic design method for RC/MRFs using modal strength reduction factors”, 9th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, Chania, 4-6 June 2018

• IC-4.Chao Pian, Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, Dimitri E. Beskos, “A Hybrid Force/Displacement Seismic Design Method for Regular Reinforced Concrete Moment Resisting Frames”, 4th Huixian International Forum on Earthquake Engineering for Young Researchers, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 21-22 August 2018

• IC-5.Chao Pian, Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, Dimitri E. Beskos, “A performance-based hybrid force-displacement seismic design method for reinforced concrete structure”, COMPDYN 2019 7th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering M. Papadrakakis, M. Fragiadakis (eds.), Crete, Greece, 24–26 June 2019

• IC-6.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, Jiang Qian, “An exact solution for the problem of a load moving on the surface of an isotropic half-plane with shear modulus varying with depth”, 12th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Thessaloniki, Greece, 22 – 25 September 2019

• IC-7.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, Jiang Qian, “An analytical solution for the problem of a rectangular load moving on the surface of an elastic plate resting on a cross-anisotropic elastic half-space”, 12th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Thessaloniki, Greece, 22 – 25 September 2019

• IC-8.Edmond V. Muho, Dimitri E. Beskos, Jiang Qian, “A direct displacement-based seismic design method using a MDOF equivalent system”, 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 17WCEE Sendai, Japan, 13 - 18 September 2020

• IC-9.K. Yao, Jiang Qian, Edmond V. Muho, “Shaking Table Test of an Isolated UHV Capacitor Structure with FPS Bearings”, 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 17WCEE Sendai, Japan, 13 - 18 September 2020

• IC-10.Edmond V. Muho, Chao Pian, Jiang Qian, Dimitri Beskos, “Deformation dependent peak floor acceleration for the performance based design of non-structural elements”, FIB2020 Concrete structures for resilient society, Shanghai, 22-24 November 2020

• IC-11.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, “Analytical/numerical solutions to the problem of the dynamic response of an elastic plate on a continuously non-homogeneous cross-anisotropic viscoelastic soil to a moving load”, COMPDYN 2021, 8 th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering M. Papadrakakis, M. Fragiadakis (eds.) Streamed from Athens, Greece, 27–30 June 2021

• IC-12.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, “Α load moving on an elastic plate resting on a cross-anisotropic elastic half-space”, 10th GRACM, International Conference in the field of Computational Mechanics. July 5-7, 2021, VIRTUAL CONGRESS

• IC-13.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, “Α load moving on an elastic plate resting on a continuously nonhomogeneous cross-anisotropic viscoelastic half-space”, 10th GRACM, International Conference in the field of Computational Mechanics. July 5-7, 2021, VIRTUAL CONGRESS

• IC-14.Nicos A. kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, Dimitri Beskos, “Seismic design of steel frames by improved direct displacement-based design method”, STESSA 2022, The 10th International Conference on the Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas, Timisoara, Romania, 25-27 May 2022

• IC-15.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, ”Dynamic response of an elastic plate on a gradient elastic half-plane to a moving load”, 13th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, Greece, 24 – 27 August 2022

• IC-16.Niki D. Beskou, Edmond V. Muho, ”Dynamic response of an elastic plate on a transversely isotropic, damped and nonhomogeneous half-plane to a moving load”, 13th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, Greece, 24 – 27 August 2022

• IC-17.Nicos kalapodis, Edmond V. Muho, Dimitri Beskos, ”Use of mdof equivalent system for seismic design of plane steel frames by direct displacement-based method”, 13th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, Greece, 24 – 27 August 2022

• IC-18.Nicos kalapodis, Dionisios Serras, Edmond V. Muho, ”First yield inter-storey drift ratios of steel plane frames in the context of the direct displacement-based design method”, 13th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, Greece, 24 – 27 August 2022

• IC-19.Edmond V. Muho, Niki D. Beskou, “Accuracy of 2-D models for dynamic response of flexible pavements to moving loads”, 8th International Conference Bituminous Mixtures and Pavements (8th ICONFBMP), Thessaloniki, Greece, 12-14 June 2024.

In local referee journals (1 paper):

• LJ-1.Chao Pian, Jiang Qian, Edmond V. Muho and Dimitri E. Beskos “Research on global and local ductility relationships for concrete frame structure”, J．Huazhong University of Science and Technology, (Natural Science Edition), 2018, 46(7), doi: 10.13245/j.hust.180701 (in Chinese)

In local referee conferences (1 paper):

• LC-1.Michaela V. Vasileiadi, Stefanos I. Dritsos, Edmond V. Muho, “Investigation of the influence of diaphragms on structures made of load-bearing masonry according to the plan of K.A.D.ET.”, 18ο Panhellenic Concrete Conference, Athens, Greece, March 2018 (in Greek)

Reviewer of International Journals

• 1.Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (Elsevier)

• 2.Engineering Structures (Elsevier)

• 3.Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration (Springer)

• 4.Structures (Elsevier)

Invited Speaker

4th Huixian International Forum on Earthquake Engineering for Young Researchers on: "Advanced Materials and Technology for Applications to Steel and Composite Steel/Concrete Structures", Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 21-22 August 2018

Distinctions, Academic Awards & Fellowships

1.Research Funding for two years by 2023 Shanghai Leading Talents (Oversees) (sponsored by the Shanghai Human Resource Bureau and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission) (2023).

2.Awarded the Seal of Excellence Certificate from MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) Individual Fellowships for my research proposal on high-rise disaster-resilient wind tower. (2021).

3.Recognized for outstanding performance during post-doc studies at the Department of Disaster Mitigation for Structures, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (2021).

4.Research Funding for two years from the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (2019).

5.Research Funding for one year from the Department of Disaster Mitigation for Structures, Tongji University, China (2020)

6.Recognized as Outstanding Reviewer for Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering journal of Elsevier (2018).

7.Rank No.1 of his class during Master Studies (2012)

8.Graduated among the first 15 out of 140 students of his class (2010)

Teaching, Supervising & Educational Activities

1.Associate Professor, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (2024-Today)

2.Research Associate Professor, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (2023)

3.Collaborating Teaching Staff in Hellenic Open University of Patras (2021-2022)

4.Research Fellow on the laboratory of Structural Technology and Applied Mechanics in Hellenic Open University (2021)

5.Post-Doctoral Research Associate at School of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (2018-2021)

6.Assistant Supervisor of PhD students, Department of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, (2018-2021)

7.Teaching Assistant in “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements” course, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, (2015-2017)

8.Teaching Assistant in “Design of Steel Structures I, II” courses, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, (2013-2015)

9.Presentation of SAP2000 Structural Software in the framework of the design steel structures courses, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras, (2013-2017)

Practical Experience

2021 – 2022   Senior Structural Engineer for Christie Sarrie & Partners S.A Company, Heraklio, Greece design, seismic assessment, and strengthening of existing concrete and masonry structures. Some representative completed projects are the following:

• Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of two 5-star Hotels in Heraklion, Greece

• Design of a 40 m foot post-tensioned bridge in Agios Nikolas, Crete, Greece

• Design of a new 3-Storey Reinforced Concrete of a Cultural Center at Rogdia, Crete, Greece

• Seismic Assessment and Retrofitting of an Existing Masonry Building in the Vrouhas Village, Lasithi (Crete), for Supporting Two New Reinforced Concrete Extension Floors

• Seismic Assessment of a 3-Storey Reinforced Concrete Residence Building in City of Agrinio (Greece) according to Eurocode 8 and the Greek Code for Structural Interventions KANEPE

• Design of a new 3-Storey Reinforced Concrete Hotel Building in the Saint Vlassis Village, Heraklion (Crete)

Spoken Languages

• English: Advanced Level Certificate in English (ALCE™), Hellenic American University

• Greek: Native

• Albanian: Native

• Chinese: Beginner

Computer Skills

Structural packages: SAP2000, ETABS, Robot Structural Analysis, OpenSees, ABAQUS, RUAUMOKO 2D & 3D, ANSYS

Technical Computing: Matlab, NumPy (Python), Wolfram Mathematica

Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, C#, Fortran

Other: Keras (Python deep learning library), Blender (3D data visualization), Linux (Operating system), LATEX (Typesetting system), Unity (Real-time 3D development platform)

Analysis Experience: Advanced finite element analysis, Non-linear modelling of concrete and steel, Collapse analysis, Seismic hazard and seismic fragility analysis

Master Theses Supervised

1.Kostantinos Papadopoulos, “Design and Modeling Optimization of High-Rise Composite Wind Towers”. Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, (2021-2022)

2.Christos P. Kougkoulos “Retrofitting of existing piloti type reinforced concrete buildings with buckling restrained braces (BRB) and their layout effect”. Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, (2020-2021)

3.Georgia Chaska “Influence of the layout and the mechanical properties of infill walls on the behavior factor of reinforced concrete buildings”. Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, (2020-2021)

4.Maro Karageorgou “Automated quality management tools in the construction industry – Building Information Modeling”. Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, (2020-2021)

5.Stefanos Foukas "Effects and methods of prevention and restriction of extreme natural disastrous phenomena. Case study of Mediterranean cyclone named "Ianos".  Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, (2020-2021)