Zach Agioutantis, PhD

Conference Papers

Conference Papers (full paper peer-review)

  1. Agioutantis, Z., S.K. Kourkoulis and G. Kontos, Notched marble specimens under direct tension: The influence of the shape of the notch, Proceedings, Symposium on Fracture and Failure of Natural Building Stones in the Frame of ECF16, July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 918.
  2. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and K. Andrews, Enhancing mine subsidence prediction and control methodologies, Proceedings, 27th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2008, Morgantown, WV, pp. 131-136, online access
  3. Steiakakis, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Excavation difficulties in a stiff fissured clay and a reinforced earth wall solution, State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering, GeoCongress 2012, March 25-29, 2012, San Francisco, CA, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412121.047
  4. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Addressing the effect of sloping terrain on ground movements due to underground mining, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 308-318.
  5. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and L. Kirby, Application of subsidence prediction methodologies for sizing barrier pillars for stream protection in Appalachia, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 319-335.
  6. Vasilikou, F., C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis, N. Ripepi and M. Karmis, Experiences in reservoir model calibration for coal bed methane production in deep coal seams in Russell County, Virginia, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 140-152.
  7. Agioutantis Z. and M. Karmis, Recent developments on surface ground strain calculations due to underground mining in Appalachia, Proceedings, 32nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 30 July – 1 August 2013, Morgantown, WV, pp. 214-219, online access
  8. Vasilikou, F., C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis, N. Ripepi and M. Karmis, Model verification of carbon dioxide sequestration in unminable coal seams with enhanced coal bed methane recovery, Proceedings, 23rd World Mining Congress, August 11-15, Montreal, Canada.
  9. Kavvadas, M., Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi and C. Steiakakis, Stability and movements of open-pit lignite mines in Northern Greece, Proceedings, 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, September 2-6, 2013, Paris, France, pp. 2193-2196, online access
  10. Agioutantis Z., K. Komnitsas and A. Athousaki, Aggregate transport and utilization in urban sreas: Ecological footprint and environmental impacts, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, vol. XLVII 2013, Proceedings, 13th International Congress, September 5-8, 2013, Chania, Greece, http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11005
  11. Vafidis A., M. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, N. Andronikidis, G. Kritikakis, N. Economou, K. Pandi, N. Spanoudakis, A. Savvaidis,  B. Margaris, N. Theodoulidis, V. Lekidis, Ch. Karakostas, M-D. Mangriotis, I. Kalogeras, S. Koutrakis, D. Rozos, C. Loupasakis, Th. Rondoyanni, P. Tsangaratos, U. Dikmen, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, P. Soupios, E. Kokkinou, I. Papadopoulos, M. Kouli and F. Vallianatos, Geo-characterization of selected areas in Crete, Greece, towards realistic assessment of seismic design actions, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, vol. XLVII 2013, Proceedings, 13th International Congress, September 5-8, 2013, Chania, Greece, http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11029
  12. Agioutantis Z., S. Mertikas, A. Tripolitsiotis, E. Apostolou, C. Steiakakis and G. Kaplanidis, Rockfall monitoring system for improving road safety, Proceedings, Eurock 2014, 26-30 May, Vigo, Spain, pp. 965-970, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b16955-166
  13. Agioutantis Z., K. Luxbacher, M. Karmis and S. Schafrik, Development of an Atmospheric Data Management System for Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2014 SOMP Meeting, June, South Africa, 7p.
  14. Agioutantis, Z., D. Barkley, M. Karmis and S. Elrick, Development of an Enhanced Methodology for Ground Movement Predictions due to Longwall Mining in the Illinois Basin, Proceedings, 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2014, Morgantown, WV, pp. 312-319, online access
  15. Zhang, P., K.A. Heasley and Z. Agioutantis, A Comparison between ARMPS and the New ARMPS-LAM Programs, Proceedings, 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2014, Morgantown, WV, pp. 170-174, online access
  16. Dougherty, H., K. Luxbacher, M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Approaches to Communication of Mine Atmospheric Monitoring Data, Proceedings, 10th International Mine Ventilation Congress, IMVC2014, The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa, 2-8 August, Sun City, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa, pp. 267-273.
  17. Kamenopoulos, S.N. and Z. Agioutantis, A Framework for the Sustainable Development of Rare Earth Elements, Proceedings, 1st conference on European Rare Earth Resources, September 4-7, Milos, Greece, pp. 140-147.
  18. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and E. Apostolou, Slope stability evaluation of stiff fissured clays and shales for different failure conditions, Proceedings, XII IAEG Congress, September 15-19, 2014, Torino, Italy, pp. 1507-1511, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_267
  19. Apostolou, E., Z. Agioutantis and C. Steiakakis, Integrated Evaluation of Rockfall Triggering Mechanism for Road Monitoring, Proceedings, XII IAEG Congress, September 15-19, 2014, Torino, Italy, pp.1975-1978, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_350
  20. Lazaropoulos, A., E. Steiakakis, A. Vafidis and Z. Agioutantis, Determination of the stiffness modulus of soils using laboratory and insitu testing, Proceedings, 7th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, (in Greek).
  21. Agioutantis Z., G. Kaplanidis and C. Steiakakis, Development of a database system for geomechanical monitoring, Proceedings, 7th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, paper no XV-1, 8p, (in Greek).
  22. Agioutantis Z., S. Mertikas, C. Steiakakis, A. Tripolitsiotis, A. Daskalakis, G. Kritikakis, E. Apostolou and G. Kaplanidis, Experimental investigation of a rockfall monitoring system, Proceedings, 7th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, paper no X-2, 8p, (in Greek).
  23. Dougherty, H., K. Luxbacher, N. Ripepi, M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Design principles for a mining interface, APCOM 2015, May 23-27, 2015, Fairbanks, Alaska, pp. 800-809.
  24. Agioutantis, Z. and S. Papaterpos, A real-time event driven data management application for equipment monitoring in continuous surface mining operations, AIMS Conference, May 27-28, 2015, Aachen, Germany, pp. 19-30.
  25. Agioutantis Z., K. Luxbacher, H. Dougherty and M. Karmis, Development and Implementation of a Data Management Platform for Atmospheric Data in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 15th North American Ventilation Symposium, June 20-24, 2015, Blacksburg VA, pp. 135-140.
  26. Agioutantis, Z., C. Steiakakis, G. Papavgeri and P. Schilizzi, Development of a geotechnical data management system for mining operations, 2015 SOMP Conference, June 21-26, 2015, Freiberg, Germany, pp. 141-147.
  27. Hartai, E., V. Correia and Z. Agioutantis, INTRAW – Developing new opportunities on the international cooperation for raw materials, Proceedings, 7th International Conference of Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2015), 12-15 July, 2015, Vancouver, Canada, online access
  28. Kamenopoulos S.N., Z. Agioutantis, K. Komnitsas and P. Partsinevelos, A New Tool for the Geopolitical Assessment of REE projects, Proceedings, 7th International Conference of Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2015), 12-15 July, 2015, Vancouver, Canada, online access
  29. Kaklis K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis, F. Stathogianni and E. Steiakakis, Experimental Investigation of the Size Effect on the Mechanical Properties on two Natural Building Stones, Proceedings, 8th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 12 July – 15 July 2015, Volos, Greece, online access
  30. Agioutantis, Z., S. Agalaniotou, K.N. Kaklis, S. Maurigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, The Mechanical Properties of Pozzolanic Lime Mortars Used as Filler Material in the Restoration of Ancient Monuments, Proceedings, 8th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, July 12-15, 2015, Volos, Greece, online access
  31. Agioutantis, Z., K. Kaklis, S. Mavrigiannakis, M. Verigakis, F. Vallianatos, V. Saltas, The Potential of Acoustic Emissions from Three Point Bending Tests as Rock Failure Precursors, Proceedings, 34th International Conference on Ground Control, July 28-30, 2015, Morgantown, WV, pp. 323-329, online access
  32. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, A methodology to assess the potential impacts of longwall mining on streams in the Appalachian basin, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, online access
  33. Agioutantis, Z., D. Shields, M. Karmis and P. Martens, The Milos Declaration on Sustainability: 12 years on, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA.
  34. Agioutantis, Z., S.J. Schafrik, E.C. Jong, K. Luxbacher, and M. Karmis, A Platform for Managing and Analysing Atmospheric Data in Underground Coalmines, Proceedings, the 3rd International Future Mining Conference, November 4-6 2015, Sydney, Australia, online access
  35. Steiakakis, C., E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri, Z. Agioutantis and P. Schilizzi, Large moving landslide inside a lignite mine in northern Greece, Proceedings, 12th International Symposium on Landslides (ISL 2016), 12-19 June 2016, Napoli, Italy, 1867–1874, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b21520-233.
  36. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Experimental determination of the indirect tensile strength parameters for Dionysos marble, Proceedings, 50th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2016, June 26-30, Houston, TX, paper 16-811, online access
  37. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and K. Heasley, The New ARMPS-LAM Program, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
  38. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Böde Jimenez Leon, Evaluation of potential impacts to stream and ground water due to underground coal mining, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
  39. Barczak, T., Z. Agioutantis and J. Restrepo, The Contributions of the alpha foundation to ground control research and development, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
  40. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and E. Apostolou, Mining in a landslide, is it possible? Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, March 12-15, 2017, Orlando, Florida, GSP 278, pp. 264-274, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480458.026
  41. Stone, S., Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar, W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson and K. Dobbs, Wetbud – A free water budget modeling tool for created wetland design, Proceedings, SDIMI 2017, June 26-29, 2017, Beijing, China, http://dx.doi.org/10.15273/gree.2017.02.033
  42. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress redistribution in cut-and-fill mining operations with respect to cemented paste backfill material, Proceedings, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2017, June 25-28, San Francisco, CA, paper 17-0033, online access
  43. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, A new web-based platform for ground control computer applications, Proceedings, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2017, June 25-28, San Francisco, CA, paper 17-0011, online access
  44. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, A new generation of web-based applications for mine design, Proceedings, 36th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2017, Morgantown, WV, pp. 254-258,  online access
  45. Hescock, J. and Z. Agioutantis, SDPS Update: Easy calculation of the edge effect offset for complex extraction panels, Proceedings, 36th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2017, Morgantown, WV, pp. 353-358, online access
  46. Steiakakis, C., S. Delmadorou, E. Malandrakis, Z. Agioutantis and A. Athanasiou, Tunnel foundation remediation in an area of mild squeezing conditions, IFCEE 2018, March 5-10, Orlando, FL, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784481622.027
  47. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S.P. Mavrigiannakis and P.P. Nomikos, A Multi-Stage Triaxial Test for Cemented Paste Backfill, Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle, WA, paper 18-526, online access
  48. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress Redistribution around Single and Multiple Stope-and-Fill Operations, Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle, WA, paper 18-730, online access
  49. Andrews, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Assessment of Sequenced Room and Pillar Retreat Coal Mine Subsidence Using the Surface Deformation Prediction System (SDPS), Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle WA, paper 18-958, online access
  50. Mark, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, Proceedings, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, Morgantown, WV, pp. 1-6, online access
  51. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of a numerical model for the approximation of stress distribution for a single vertical backfilled stope, Proceedings, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, Morgantown, WV, pp. 302-308, online access
  52. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Mavrigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, On the experimental investigation of pozzolanic lime mortar stress-strain behavior and deformation characteristics when subjected to unloading-reloading cycles, Procedia Structural Integrity, 10 (2018) 129-134, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2018.09.019
  53. Ray, R., C. Newman and Z. Agioutantis, Review of the relationship between pillar load and opening convergence response, Proceedings, 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2019, New York, NY, paper 19-350, online access
  54. Nomikos, P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis and Z. Karatza, Comparison of bonded-particle numerical model results with indirect tension experimental results for Dionysos marble, Proceedings, 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2019, New York, NY, paper 19-1788, online access
  55. Ray, R., Z. Agioutantis and K. Kaklis, Mine Pillar Design using the Ground Reaction Curve Concept, Proceedings, 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 23-25, 2019, Morgantown, WV, pp. 204-211, online access
  56. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, S. Schafrik, and Z. Agioutantis, Elements of Autonomous Shuttle Car Operation in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 54th IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Sept 29-Oct 3, 2019, Baltimore, MD, online access
  57. Hicks, S, J. Wickline, and Z. Agioutantis, Monitoring and evaluation of ground movements above a deep longwall mine in the eastern US, Proceedings, 39th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 28-30, 2020 (conference was cancelled, but proceedings were published), online access
  58. Nomikos P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Mavrigiannakis, Investigation of the size effect and the fracture process on the uniaxial compressive strength of the banded Alfas porous stone, Procedia Structural Integrity, 26 (2020) 285–292, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.06.036
  59. Diaz, J,  Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and D.T. Hristopulos, Towards atmospheric monitoring data analysis in underground coal mines, Proceedings, 18th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 12-17, 2021, Rapid City, SD, pp. 498-506 http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003188476-51
  60. Castillo, J., C. Cardenas Triana and Z. Agioutantis, Support design using the ground reaction curve and support reaction curves at underground limestone mines. Proceedings, 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA) - Virtual, 20-23 June 2021, Houston, TX, paper 21-1238, online access
  61. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis and G. Moitse, Stability analysis for partial pillar extraction recovery. A case study at an underground coal mine in southern Africa, Proceedings, 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA) - Virtual, 20-23 June 2021, Houston, TX, paper 21-1599, online access
  62. Agioutantis, Z. and S. Hicks, Rail Road Bridge movements above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME,  Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
  63. Cardenas Triana C., J. Castillo and Z. Agioutantis, Coal bumps analysis and modeling using a finite element method approach, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME, Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
  64. Mark, C., Z. Agioutantis and R. Stephan, Development of the Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) Design Methodology, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME, Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
  65. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, 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, 33C (2021) 251-258; https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2021.10.031
  66. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik, and D.T. Hristopulos, Managing and utilizing big data in atmospheric monitoring systems for underground coal mines, Proceedings, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, Mater. Proc. 2021, 5, 78; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/materproc2021005078
  67. Kaklis, K. Z. Agioutantis, M. Masialeti, J. Yendaw and T. Bineli Betsi, Parametric analysis of rib pillar stability in a longitudinal sublevel open stoping operation in an underground copper mine in southern Africa, Proceedings, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, Mater. Proc. 2021, 5(1), 11; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/materproc2021005011  
  68. Xenaki, A., H. Zhang, S. Schafrik, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Nikolaidis, Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety, Proceedings, Future Mining 2021, 6-10 December 2021, online conference, AUSIMM, pp. 128-138. online access
  69. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Schafrik, Automation Considerations for Underground Shuttle Car Haulage, Proceedings, Future Mining 2021, 6-10 December 2021, online conference, AUSIMM, pp. 81-97. online access
  70. Flattery, R., Z. Agioutantis, and K. Kaklis, Parametric numerical analysis on inclined pillars, Proceedings, 41st International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2022, Canonsburg, PA. online access
  71. Gerwig, C., V. Androulakis, and Z. Agioutantis, Strain energy considerations related to strata failure during caving operations, Proceedings, 41st International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2022, Canonsburg PA, online access
  72. Schafrik, S., P. Kolapo and Z. Agioutantis, Development of an Automated Roof bolting Machine for Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 32nd Annual SOMP Conference, September 8-14, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia, SAIMM, online access
  73. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, D.T. Hristopulos, and S. Schafrik, Methane Gas Concentration Prediction in Underground Coal Mines as a Sustainable Mining Approach, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI), September 15-17, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia (extended abstract), SAIMM, online access
  74. Roumpos, C., F. Pavloudakis, and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation of the Relationship between Regional Sustainable Development and Depletion of Surface Coal Mines, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI), September 15-17, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia (extended abstract), SAIMM, online access
  75. Rajvanshi, A., A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, H-P. Chiu, J. Sottile, Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and J. Rose, Autonomous Docking Using Learning-Based Scene Segmentation in Underground Mine Environments, Proceedings, IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics (SSRR 2022), Seville, Spain, Nov 8-10, 2022, online access
  76. Agioutantis Z., and C. Mark, An Empirical System for Primary and Secondary Support in US Coal Mines, AusRock 2022, Nov 29 – Dec 1, Melbourne, Australia (extended abstract).
  77. Agioutantis, Z., V. Androulakis, S. Schafrik, and J. Sottile, LiDAR Navigation in Underground Openings, Proceedings, World Tunnel Congress, ITA-AITES (WTC 2023), Conference, May 12-18, Athens, Greece, online access
  78. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik, and D.T. Hristopulos, Underground coal methane gas forecasting using multivariate time series with one and two exogenous variables, Proceedings, 19th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium (NAMVS 2023), June 17-22, Rapid City, SD online access
  79. Romero Benitez, J.D., Maldonado E. and Z. Agioutantis, Prediction of ground movements under dipping seam conditions, Proceedings, 57th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25-28 June 2023, Atlanta, GA, paper 23-126 online access https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2023-0126
  80. Wedding Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary laboratory results of irregularly shaped specimens modeled after irregularly shaped stone pillars, Proceedings, 57th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25-28 June 2023, Atlanta, GA, paper 23-145 online access https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2023-0145
  81. Gerwig, C., J. Wickline and Z. Agioutantis, Relating Seismic Energy and Energy Released due to Strata failure During Longwall Caving Operations, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
  82. Agioutantis, Z., J.D. Romero Benitez and E. Maldonado, Prediction of dynamic subsidence in the proximity of longwall panel boundaries – the influence of the edge effect offset, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
  83. Wedding Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress Distribution in Pillars as a Function of Opening and Pillar Geometry and Material Properties, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
  84. Badurdeen, F., A. Bal, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, Simulation-Based Approach to Assess Impact of Increasing Skip Capacity for Underground Mining. In: Silva, F.J.G., Ferreira, L.P., Sá, J.C., Pereira, M.T., Pinto, C.M.A. (eds) Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. FAIM 2023, Porto, Portugal, June 18-22, 2023, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38165-2_133
  85. Shields, L, J. Calnan, J. Silva-Castro, E. Maldonado, and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary Blast Fragmentation Modeling in an Underground Aggregate Operation, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0053 (accepted)
  86. Maldonado, E, J. Romero, and Z. Agioutantis, Sensitivity analysis of a dynamic subsidence prediction model for longwall extraction, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0064 (accepted)
  87. Elibol, A., D. Tuncay, and Z. Agioutantis, Assessing Pillar Stability in Underground Stone Mines: Impact of Geological Structures and Stress Variations In The Appalachian Region, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24- 0578 (accepted)
  88. Cardenas-Triana, C., V. Androulakis, and Z. Agioutantis, A Coal Pillar Burst Assessment Index Based on Numerical and Analytical Tools, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0651 (accepted)

Conference papers (reviewed by abstract)

  1. Karmis, M., P. Schilizzi and Z. Agioutantis, The Potential and Application of Sonic Wave Methods in Engineering Rock Characterization, Proceedings, 25th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Northwestern University, June 25‑27, 1984, Evanston, Illinois, pp. 1083‑1091, online access
  2. Goodman, G., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Optimization of Surface Mining Systems Utilizing Interactive Computer Software, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on the Use of Computers in the Coal Industry, University of Alabama, April 15‑17, 1985, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, pp. 288‑296.
  3. Agioutantis, Z. and E. Topuz, An Interactive Microcomputer Program for Mine Ventilation Network Analysis, Proceedings, 2nd U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, University of Nevada, September 22‑25, 1985, Reno, Nevada, pp. 505‑514.
  4. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation into the Mechanisms of Roof Caving and Its Prediction Using Numerical and Geomechanics Techniques, Proceedings, 3rd Annual Work­shop, Generic Mineral Technology Center on Mine Systems Design and Ground Control, University of Kentucky, November 25‑26, 1985, Lexington, KY, pp. 53‑74, online access
  5. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Engineering Rock Characterization for the Analysis of Blasting Waves, Proceedings, International Symposium on the Application of Rock Characterization Techniques in Mine Design, AIME Annual Meeting, March 2‑6, 1986, New Orleans, LA, pp. 196‑206.
  6. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, A Study of Roof Caving in the Eastern U.S. Coalfields, Proceedings, 5th Conference on Ground Control in Mining, June 11‑13, 1986, Morgantown, WV, pp. 134‑146, online access
  7. Agioutantis, Z., VENTSIM – A Ventilation Simulation Model, Proceedings, 17th Annual Institute on Coal Mining Health, Safety and Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, August 26‑28, 1986, Blacksburg, Virginia, pp. 85‑90.
  8. Karmis, M., A. Jarosz and Z. Agioutantis, An Integrated Surface Movement Monitoring System for Undermined Areas, Proceedings, VII International Congress on Mine Surveying, Volume X, June 28-July 2, 1988, Leningrad, USSR, pp. 42‑48.
  9. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and A. Jarosz, Prediction of Surface Subsidence and Strain in the Appalachian Coalfields Using Numerical Methods, Proceedings, 7th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, West Virginia University, August 3‑5, 1988, Morgantown, WV, pp. 95‑100, online access
  10. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Subsidence Prediction in Steep Slope Terrain, Proceedings, Annual Symposium, Powell River Project, September, 1990, pp. 43-55.
  11. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Subsidence Prediction in Steep Slope Terrain – Model Formulation and Application, Proceedings, Annual Symposium, Powell River Project, September, 1991, pp. 46-54.
  12. Karmis, M., C. Haycocks and Z. Agioutantis, The Prediction of Ground Movements Caused by Mining, Proceedings, 3rd Subsidence Workshop Due to Underground Mining, June 1-4, 1992, Morgantown, WV, pp. 1-9.
  13. Karmis, M., J. Mastoris and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation into the Potential of the ‘Damage Angle’ Concept for Assessing the Impacts of Underground Mining on the Surface, SME Preprint No 94-149, SME Annual Meeting, February 14-17, 1994, Albuquerque, New Mexico online access
  14. Exadaktylos, G., Z. Agioutantis and E. Lambrou, Effect of the fracture process zone in directed crack propagation in borehole blasting, Proceedings, Eurock ’94, Rock Mechanics in Petroleum Engineering, August 29 –September 1, 1994, pp. 463-470, http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/28085-MS
  15. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Kavouridis, Determination of Equipment Downtime / Breakdown and Availability Coefficients for Continuous Surface Mining Systems, Proceedings, 4th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection, 1995, Calgary, Alberta, pp. 343-350.
  16. Agioutantis, Z., K. Kaklis and D. Duvris, A Database Retrieval and Classification System for Measured Mechanical Properties of Rock, Proceedings, 1st International Symposium on Mine Simulation Via the Internet, G.N. Panagiotou and J.R Sturgul (eds), 1996.
  17. Kleftakis, S., Z. Agioutantis and D. Sisoura, Mechanical Properties of Chemically Reinforced Geomaterials, 3rd Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 20-22 March, 1997, Vol 2., pp. 65-71, Patras, Greece.
  18. Agioutantis, Z. and A. Stratakis, Simulation of a Continuous Surface Mining System Using the Micro Saint visual simulation package, Proceedings, 1st international conference on information technologies in the minerals industry via the Internet, Panagiotou, G.N. and T.N. Michalakopoulos (eds), 1-12 December 1997.
  19. Agioutantis, Z., Determination of Equipment Downtime by Automated Processing for Continuous Surface Mining Systems, Proceedings, 1st international conference on information technologies in the minerals industry via the Internet, Panagiotou, G.N. and T.N. Michalakopoulos (eds), 1-12 December 1997.
  20. Duvris, D. and Z. Agioutantis, Air Quality Improvement of Underground Bauxite Mines through a Controlled Maintenance Program of the Diesel-Powered Equipment, SME Preprint No 98-8, SME Annual Meeting, March 1998, Orlando Florida, online access
  21. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Correlation of Subsidence Parameters and Damage Assessment due to Underground Mining, Proceedings, 5th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, May 18-20, 1998, Ankara, Turkey, 195-201.
  22. Agioutantis, Z., S. Mertikas and M. Karmis, Integration of GPS Monitoring with Ground Movement Prediction Techniques for Subsidence Planning in High Production Longwall Panels, Proceedings, 5th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), May 18-20, 1998, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 281-286.
  23. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Kavouridis, Technological enhancements in the drilling and blasting procedures for removing hard formations at the South Field Lignite Mine, Ptolemaes, Greece, 7th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), 1998, Calgary, Alberta.
  24. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Assessing Alternative Mining Systems Using Ground Movement Prediction Methods, Proceedings: Advances in GPS Deformation Monitoring, A two-day International Workshop, School of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University of Technology, 24-25 Sept. 1998, Western Australia, paper no 7.
  25. Mystakidoy, E., G. Alevizos and Z. Agioutantis, Qualitative laboratory investigation of commercial limestone for the construction industry, Proceedings, 6th Congress of Chemistry for Greece-Cyprus, September 1999, Rhodes, Greece, pp. 122-125 (in Greek).
  26. Pavloudakis, F. and Z. Agioutantis, Computer aided coal quality control and homogenization – A state-of-the-art review, Proceedings, THERMIE Workshop New Technologies for Coal Quality Control and Homogenization, September 30 – October 1, 1999, Athens, Greece.
  27. Bekas, A. and Z. Agioutantis, Evaluation of the geothermal reserves of the Nea Kessani area in the Xanthi prefecture, Proceedings, 6th Congress of the Institute of Solar Energy, 3-5 November 1999, Volos, Greece, pp. 435-442 (in Greek).
  28. Agioutantis, Z. and A. Bekas, Energy study for geothermal remote heating of the Koutso village of the Nea Kessani area in Xanthi prefecture, Proceedings, Congress of the Institute of Solar Energy, 3-5 November 1999, Volos, Greece, pp. 453-460 (in Greek).
  29. Pavloudakis F. and Z. Agioutantis, Lignite homogenization for the coal fired plants in the Ptolemais area, Proceedings, 1st Congress of Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 12-13 February 2000, Kozani, Greece (in Greek).
  30. Agioutantis Z. and G. Karahalios, Current trends in production and trade of industrial minerals in the south eastern European region, SME Preprint No 00-97, SME Annual Meeting, February 28 – March 1, 2000, Salt Lake City, UT, online access
  31. Agioutantis Z. and D. Duvris, Health and safety issues in the mining and quarrying industry, SME Preprint No 00-98, SME Annual Meeting, February 28 – March 1, 2000, Salt Lake City, UT, online access
  32. Kleftakis, S., Z. Agioutantis and C. Stiakakis, Numerical simulation of the uniaxial compression test including the specimen – platen interaction, Proceedings, 4th International Colloquium on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures, June 4-7, 2000, Hania, Greece.
  33. Agioutantis, Z., S. Kleftakis, C. Stiakakis and K. Kaklis, Numerical simulation of the indirect tension test of rock specimens, Proceedings, 4th International Colloquium on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures, June 4-7, 2000, Hania, Greece.
  34. Agioutantis, Z., C. Stiakakis and S. Kleftakis, Numerical simulation of the mechanical behavior of epoxy based mortars under compressive loads, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 6-8 September 2000, Leuven, Belgium.
  35. Galetakis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, The influence of strategic development options on the long term quality variation of (mined) lignite – the case of the South Field Mine in Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
  36. Agioutantis, Z. and K. Heasley, LAMODEL – A boundary element program for coal mine design, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
  37. Agioutantis Z, C. Kavouridis, S. Bozinis and K. Tsampis, Assessment of vibration measurements due to blasting of the hard formations at the South Field lignite mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
  38. Stratakis, A., P. Schilizzi and Z. Agioutantis, Application of a GIS systems for managing drill hole data 3rd National Congress of Mineral Wealth, 22-24 November 2000, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
  39. Karahalios G. and Z. Agioutantis, Comparative study of the production of mineral resources in S.E. Europe, 3rd National Congress of Mineral Wealth, 22-24 November 2000, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
  40. Heasley, K. and Z. Agioutantis, LAMODEL – A boundary element program for coal mine design, Proceedings, 10th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, January 9-12, 2001, Tuscon, AZ.
  41. Weisiger, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Multimedia Training Applications in the Mining Industry, SME Preprint No 01-57, SME Annual Meeting, February 2001, Denver CO, online access
  42. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, A Novel, Web-Based, Continuous Mining Simulator, SME Preprint No 01-32, SME Annual Meeting, February 2001, Denver CO, online access
  43. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis, C. Stiakakis and N. Stiakakis, An Interactive Roof Bolting Selection and Performance System, 4th International Symposium for Roofbolting in Mining, 6-7 June 2001, Aachen, Germany.
  44. Agioutantis, Z., S. Bozinis, G. Panagiotou and C. Kavouridis, Evaluation and Analysis of blasting procedures for removing hard formations at the South Field Lignite Mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 17th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey (IMCET 2001), June 19-22, 2001, Ankara, Turkey.
  45. Pavloudakis, F. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of a software tool for the prediction of coal blending efficiency in longitudinal stockpiles, Proceedings, 17th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey (IMCET 2001), June 19-22, 2001, Ankara, Turkey.
  46. Stiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Paschalis, Rock Discontinuities in Tunnel Design: Numerical simulation of the effects of clay-filled and open joints, Proceedings, 6th National Congress on Mechanics, July 19-21, 2001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  47. Newman, D., Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, SDPS for Windows: An Integrated Approach to Ground Deformation Prediction, Proceedings, 20th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, August 7-9, 2001, Morgantown, WV, 157-162, online access
  48. Agioutantis Z. and K. Komnitsas, Life cycle of a tailings facility with emphasis on impoundment stability, Proceedings, International Workshop, New Frontiers In Reclamation: Facts & Procedures In Extractive Industry, September 19-21, 2001, Milos, Greece.
  49. Komnitsas, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Risk calculation as a key tool for the rehabilitation of mixed sulphide disposal sites, Proceedings, International Workshop, New Frontiers In Reclamation: Facts & Procedures In Extractive Industry, September 19-21, 2001, Milos, Greece.
  50. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, A Visualization Application for the Mining Industry Using Standard Tools, Proceedings, 30th International Symposium of Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), February 25-27, 2002, Phoenix, AZ, pp. 529-536, online access
  51. Agioutantis, Z., S. Maurigiannakis and C. Stiakakis, Modeling the uniaxial compression test in rocks: Comparison of different approaches, Proceedings, 4th GRACM Congress on Computational Mechanics (GRACM 2002), Patras, Greece.
  52. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, SDPS for Windows: An Application for Subsidence Prediction, Optimum Mine Design and Environmental Control, Proceedings, 7th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), October 7-10, 2002, Cagliari, Italy.
  53. Heasley, K., Z. Agioutantis and Q. Wang, Automatic Grid Generation Allows Faster Analysis of Coal Mines, SME Preprint No 03-101, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-26, 2003, Cincinnati, OH, online access
  54. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Methodology of Incident Recreation Using Virtual Reality, SME Preprint No 03-119, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-26, 2003, Cincinnati, OH, 5p, online access
  55. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and S. Schafrik, Virtual Reality Applications in the Mining Industry, using Common Software Tools, Workshop on Development trends of the Greek Mining Industry, Technical Chamber of Greece, May 15, 2003, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
  56. Komnitsas, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Risk assessment and sustainable development framework in the mining industry, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 53-58, online access
  57. Maurigiannakis, S., Z. Agioutantis, P. Kokkiniotis and T. Kagiaras, Suitability of artificial stone as building material: a sustainable development option for the construction industry, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry  (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 259-264, online access
  58. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis and T. Chewing, Sustainable development of mineral resources: Improving communications using visualization techniques, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 353-358, online access
  59. Pavloudakis F., Z. Agioutantis and A. Papadimitriou, Planning for sustainable land use management in surface coal mining areas, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 389-396, online access
  60. Kourkoulis, S.K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Notched Marble Beams Under Bending: An Elastic Transversely Isotropic Model, Proceedings, International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering & Sciences, July 24-29, 2003, Corfu, Greece.
  61. Agioutantis, Z., E. Kalogirou and E. Stiakakis, Comparison of slope stability factors obtained via Finite Element Methods and Limit Equilibrium Methods, Proceedings, International Workshop on Prediction and Simulation Methods in Geomechanics, October 14-15, 2003, Athens, Greece.
  62. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, A risk analysis subsidence approach for the design of coal refuse impoundments overlying mine workings, Proceedings, 8th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management, in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), May 17-20, 2004, Antalya, Turkey, pp. 205-210.
  63. Dimopoulou, Μ.Α, K.N. Kaklis and Z. Agioutantis, A numerical and experimental study of marble discs with a central hole under diametral compression (ring test), Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 31-36, online access
  64. Stiakakis, E., Z. Agioutantis and D. Monopolis, An Investigation of the kinetic behavior of a deep excavation at an open pit mine using finite elements analysis, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology  (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 51-56, online access
  65. Konstantinidou, N., I. Kalogirou and Z. Agioutantis, Comparison of retaining wall behavior in a deep excavation in an urban area using analytical and finite element methods, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 75-82, online access
  66. Gogidou D. and Z. Agioutantis, Estimation of rock mass parameters based on empirical equations – An end user approach, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology, June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 691-696, online access
  67. Stavrakas, I., D. Triantis, Z. Agioutantis, Maurigiannakis, V. Saltas and F. Vallianatos, Pressure Stimulated Currents in rocks. Cross-correlation with mechanical properties, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 733-738, online access
  68. Agioutantis, Z., Maurigiannakis, P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, Modeling the behavior of strengthening compounds on porous geomaterials, Proceedings, 7th National Congress on Mechanics, June 24-26, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 138-143.
  69. Kyriazopoulos, A., I Stavrakas, C. Anastasiadis, D. Triantis, F. Vallianatos, Z. Agioutantis, Pressure simulated current (PSC) recordings on cement mortar: preliminary results, Proceedings, 7th National Congress on Mechanics, June 24-26, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 378-383.
  70. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, P., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Silicon-Based Strengthening Agents on Porous Limestones, Proceedings, 10th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, June 27 – July 2, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 487-494.
  71. Kourkoulis S.K., Z. Agioutantis, N. Ninis, V. Latsiou and E. Papatheodorou, Mechanical Compatibility of Natural Building Stones, Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM12), Politecnico di Bari, August 29 – September 2, 2004, Bari, Italy.
  72. Kourkoulis S.K. and Z. Agioutantis, Transversely Isotropic Marble Plates Under Tension, Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM12), Politecnico di Bari, August 29 – September 2, 2004, Bari, Italy.
  73. Schafrik, S.J., M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis and T. Henderson, An Underground Mine Simulation Tool Utilizing Object Oriented Technologies, Proceedings, 13th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), September 1-3, 2004, Wroclaw, Poland, pp. 605-611.
  74. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas and K. Bounou, Risk quantification in the mineral sector, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2005), May 18-20, 2005, Aachen, Germany.
  75. Kaklis, K.N., Z.G. Agioutantis, E. Sarris and A. Pateli, A theoretical and numerical study of discs with flat edges under diametral compression (flat Brazilian test), Proceedings, 5th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, June 29 – July 1, 2005, Limassol, Cyprus.
  76. Sarris, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Numerical analysis of the dynamic phase of rock blasting under the influence of pre-existing discontinuities, Proceedings, 5th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, June 29 – July 1, 2005, Limassol, Cyprus.
  77. Stiakakis, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Geotechnical parameters of Ptolemais calcareous marls, Proceedings, International Workshop: Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2005), September 12-14, 2005, Milos, Greece, pp. 59-68, online access
  78. Tsirigas, P. G. Kontos, D.N. Pazis, S.K. Kourkoulis and Agioutantis, The validity of the caustics method, for a plate with a hole: some critical points, Proceedings, 16th European Conference on Fracture (ECF16), July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 836.
  79. Markides, Ch., E. Sarris, D.N. Pazis, Z. Agioutantis and S.K. Kourkoulis, Marble discs under distributed loading: theoretical, numerical and experimental analysis, Proceedings, 16th European Conference on Fracture (ECF16), July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 837.
  80. Mitritsakis, N., I Stavrakas, S. Maurigiannakis, C. Anastasiadis, D. Triantis and Z. Agioutantis, Investigation and quantification of damage in geomaterials with the technique of dielectric spectroscopy, Proceedings, 9th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, September 25-29, 2006, Berlin, paper no 317.
  81. Kavourides, C. and Z. Agioutantis, The impact of a large-scale failure of the external waste dump to the operations at the South Field Mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 183-190, online access
  82. Vavadakis D., Z. Agioutantis, A. Xenidis and D. Boufounos, Simulation of bauxite residues disposal in abandoned mine open pits, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 219-226, online access
  83. Arvanitidis Ch. and Z. Agioutantis, A new geotechnical classification system for Greek soils providing strength parameters estimation, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 421-424, online access
  84. Stiakakis, E., I. Kalogirou, Z. Agioutantis and S. Kourkoutis, An investigation of the stability and deformations of a deep open pit lignite mine using finite element analysis, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 431-438, online access
  85. Bozinis, S., F. Pavloudakis, Z. Agioutantis and M. Triantafyllou, Design considerations when blasting in the proximity of operating equipment and inhabited areas, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 681-686, online access
  86. Heasley, K.A. and Z. Agioutantis, LAMODEL: a boundary-element program for coal mine design, Proceedings: New Technology for Ground Control in Multiple-seam Mining, Information Circular 9495, edited by C. Mark and R.J. Tuchman, May 2007 (previously published in Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, Tucson, AZ, January 7–12, 2001, pp. 1679–1682.), online_access
  87. Pavlides, A., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Kavouridis and C. Roumpos, Geostatistical Analysis of Lignite Calorific Values from a Multiseam Deposit, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2007), June 17-20, 2007, Milos, Greece pp. 137-144, online access
  88. Konialis, A., K. Komnitsas and Z. Agioutantis, Rethinking Capacity Building, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2007), June 17-20, 2007, Milos, Greece pp. 389-396, online access
  89. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, G. Alevizos and S. Maurigiannakis, Microhardness Testing of Marbles and Correlation with Mechanical Properties, Proceedings, 8th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, July 12-14, 2007, pp. 601-606.
  90. Agioutantis, Z., P. Viopoulos and S. Maurigiannakis, Elastoplastic modeling of the chimney failure potential at the face of underground openings, Proceedings, 11th ACUUS Conference: Underground Space: Expanding the Frontiers, September 10-13, 2007, Athens, Greece, pp. 391-396.
  91. Agioutantis, Z., P. Viopoulos, H. Papantoni and S. Maurigiannakis, Numerical Modeling of Forepoling Applications in Tunnel Construction, Proceedings, Ecomining 2007, October 24-26, Sovata Romania, pp. 100-110.
  92. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, A. Vafidis, S. Maurigiannakis, M. Kouvelas and G. Feggos, Experimental characterization of the bioclastic Limestone of Alfas-Rethimnon, using laboratory and insitu testing, Proceedings, 1st Panhellenic Congress on Structural Materials, May 21-23, 2008, Athens, Greece, pp. 1075-1084, (in Greek).
  93. Pavloudakis F. and Z. Agioutantis, Using environmental permits for boosting the environmental performance of large-scale lignite surface mining activities in Greece, Proceedings, 25th Annual Meeting (ASMR) and 10th IALR, June 14-19, 2008, Richmond, Virginia, pp. 785-806, online access
  94. Agioutantis, Z., H. Papantoni and P. Viopoulos Subsidence prediction over longwall mining – Parametric investigation of the influence of overburden stratigraphy, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 1-6, online access
  95. Kolettas, P., S. Vogiatzi and Z. Agioutantis, Spectral signature of ultrasonic attenuation profiles for rock characterization, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 13-18, online access
  96. Pavlides, A., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Kavouridis and Ch. Roumpos, Comparison of lignite reserves estimates in the multilayer deposit of the Amyndeo mine, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 231-236, online access
  97. Athousaki, A., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, Ecological footprint of aggregate transport in urban areas, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 193-198, online access
  98. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas, D. Vavadakis and J. Klerkx, Groundwater flow modeling in the vicinity of a metallurgical processing plant in the D.R. Congo, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Indicators for Land Rehabilitation and Sustainable Development (ILR-SUD) Oct. 20-21, 2008, Beijing, China.
  99. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas, D. Vavadakis and J. Klerkx, Contaminant transport modeling in the vicinity of a metallurgical processing plant in the D.R. Congo, Proceedings, International Symposium on Research and Management of Subsoil Resources (INGESUB 2008), November 10-11, 2008, Oviedo, Spain, pp. 171-182.
  100. Stavrakas, I., C. Anastasiadis, S. Maurigiannakis, D. Triantis and Z. Agioutantis, Permittivity variations on marble beams subjected to various loading levels, Proceedings, 10th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing, Application of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, September 1-3, 2009, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  101. Deák, Gy., Şt. Deák, Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Assessment of Rock Salt Micro-Properties Using PFC-2D Modeling, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp.126-134.
  102. Kolletas P. and Z. Agioutantis, Spectral Response of Greek Marbles to Ultrasonic Signals, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp. 147-157.
  103. Agalaniotou S. and Z. Agioutantis, Characterization of Neogene Limestones Using Non – Destructive Methods, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp. 171-181.
  104. Kritikakis, G., A. Vafidis, Z. Agioutantis, N. Andronikidis and D. Kanaris, Contribution of the Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) method in the geotechnical characterization of soils, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp. 243-248, online access
  105. Apostolaki, Ch., Th. Markopoulos, V. Perdikatsis and Z. Agioutantis, An investigation of the hydration and carbonation mechanisms of natural hydraulic limes, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp.11-17, online access
  106. Apostolaki, Ch., Z. Agioutantis, V. Perdikatsis and Th. Markopoulos, Preliminary investigation of the in-plane shear behavior of masonry structures, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp. 6-10, online access
  107. Agioutantis, Z., N. Gouveris, Ch. Steiakakis, P. Viopoulos and S. Maurigiannakis, Thermo-mechanical simulation of monolithic concrete lining of an underground opening, Proceedings, 9th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, July 12-14, 2010, Limassol, Cyprus.
  108. Paganis, L.K, Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and S. Steiakakis, An investigation of the mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete and potential applications to the support of underground excavations, Proceedings, 6th Panhellenic Conference on Geotechnics and Geoenvironmental Engineering, September 29 – October 1, 2010, Volos, Greece, 457-464 (in Greek).
  109. Triantis, D., C. Anastasiadis, I. Stavrakas and Z. Agioutantis, The emergence of electrical signal produced during and after failure of rock samples, Proceedings, First National Conference on Fracture Mechanics, October 21-23, 2010, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  110. Paulides, A., D. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and Roumpos, Evaluation οf Multilayer Deposit Layers Using a Profitability Index, Proceedings, Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2011), June 14-17, 2011, Aachen, Germany, pp. 19-24.
  111. Agioutantis, Z., A. Athousaki and Steiakakis, Effect on Best Practices by the lack of Mineral Policy, Proceedings, Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2011), June 14-17, 2011, Aachen, Germany, pp. 317-324.
  112. Agioutantis Z., S. Maurigiannakis and A. Athousaki, Best practices in quarrying, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on SARM, September 20-21, 2011, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  113. Kaklis K., S. Maurigiannakis and Z. Agioutantis, Comparison of acoustic signatures of rock specimens under uniaxial compression, Proceedings, International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES’12), April 30 – May 4, 2012, Crete, Greece.
  114. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki P., E. Lionakis, Z. Agioutantis, C. Kapridaki, A. Verganelaki, S. Mayrigianakis, M. Stavroulaki, V. Perdikatsis and N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, Physico-chemical and Mechanical Characterization of Hydraulic Mortars Containing Nano-Titania for Restoration Applications, Proceedings, 4th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction (NICOM 4), May 20-22, 2012, Agios Nikolaos, Greece.
  115. Karmis, M., L. Kirby, M. Valyrakis and Z. Agioutantis, A Review of Subsidence Prediction and Control Methodologies in the USA – Experiences and New Developments, Proceedings, AIMS 2012, May 30-31, 2012, Aachen, Germany, pp. 13-23.
  116. Agioutantis Z., S. Slavko, D. Shields and G.A. Blengini, Experiences and Recommendations from the SARMa Project, Proceedings, 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Society of Mining Professors, July 12-16, 2012, Wrocław, Poland.
  117. Vasilikou, F., N. Ripepi, Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, The Application of Constitutive Laws to Model the Dynamic Evolution of Permeability in Coal Seams for the Case of CO2 Geologic Sequestration and Enhanced Coal Bed Methane Recovery, Proceedings, 29th Pittsburgh Annual Coal Conference, paper M47-2, October 16-18, 2012, Pittsburgh, PA.
  118. Papadaki, I., A. Tripolitsiotis, C. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas, P. Partsinevelos and P. Schilizzi, Land movement monitoring at the Mavropigi lignite mine using spaceborne D-InSAR, Proceedings, SPIE 8795, First International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2013), April 8-10, 2013, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2027100.
  119. Savvaidis A., Margaris B., Theodoulidis N., Lekidis V., Karakostas Ch., Mangriotis M-D., Kalogeras I., Koutrakis S., Vafidis A., Steiakakis M., Agioutantis Z., Rozos D., Loupasakis C., Rondoyanni Th., Tsangaratos P., Dikmen U., Papadopoulos N., Sarris A., Soupios P., Kokkinou E., Papadopoulos I., Kouli M. and Vallianatos F, Geo-Characterization According to Recent Advances of Eurocode (Ec8), Proceedings, SPIE 8795, First International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2013), April 8-10, 2013, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2028456
  120. Agalaniotou S. and Z. Agioutantis Z. Finite element modelling of the stress and strain fields on corner marble architraves joined using ”I” shaped titanium connectors, Proceedings, 10th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, May 25-27, 2013, Chania, Crete, Greece.
  121. Kamenopoulos S. and Z. Agioutantis, Rare earth elements: Building a best practices roadmap to sustainable mining, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), 30 June – 3 July 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 338-343 online access
  122. Blengini, G.A., A. Moltrer, M. Valbusa, K. Komnitsas, Z. Agioutantis and E. Garbarino, Data and methodologies for a resource-efficient planning of primary and secondary aggregates in South East Europe (SEE) countries, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 282-288 online access
  123. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi, E. Papakosta, A. Tsalidis and G. Pagonis, Best practices for geotechnical planning and design in open pit mining operations – A sustainable engineering approach, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 638-644 online access
  124. Komnitsas, K., Z. Agioutantis, D. Shields, G.A. Blengini and P.G. Tzeferis, Stakeholder identification in the planning phase of aggregate and quarrying projects, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 294-301 online access
  125. Vouraki, G., M. Stavroulaki, Z. Agioutantis and K. Van Balen, Parametric study on the structural behavior of the Western Curtain of Chania, Proceedings, International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings and Structures (REHAB 2014), pp. 449-456, http://rehab.greenlines-institute.org/en/rehab-2014 (http://dx.doi.org/10.14575/gl/rehab2014/046)
  126. Partsinevelos, P., S. Mertikas, Z. Agioutantis, V. Tsioukas, A. Tripolitsiotis and P. Zervos, Rockfall detection along road networks using close range photogrammetry, Proceedings, SPIE 9229, Second International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2014), April 7-10, 2014, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2068787.
  127. Steiakakis E., E. Manutsoglu, Z. Agioutantis, M. Galetakis and D. Vavadakis, Karst aquifers and quarrying: a case study at the Platyvola – Zou area in eastern Crete, Proceedings, 10th International Hydrogeological Congress, October 8-10, 2014, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp. 317-326 (in Greek).
  128. Tripolitsiotis, A., C. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, G. Vlahou, P. Partsinevelos and S. Mertikas, Improvement of road safety through the development of a rockfall monitoring system, Proceedings, The use of new technologies in the prevention and management of natural disasters – the role of civil protection, Rhodes, October 24-25, 2014, Greece, 12p (in Greek).
  129. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and D. Barkley, Development of Ground Strain Predictions due to Longwall Mining in the Illinois Basin, Proceedings, 2014 Chinese International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, October 24-26, 2014, pp. 174-180.
  130. Tripolitsiotis, A., A. Daskalakis, S. Mertikas, D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and P. Partsinevelos, Detection of small-scale rockfall using their seismic signature, Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2192591
  131. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis, E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri and A. Tripolitsiotis, Quantitative correlation of rainfall and earth surface displacements for slope stability studies, Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2193463
  132. Loupasakis, C., P. Tsangaratos, D. Rozos, Th. Rondoyianni, A. Vafidis, G. Kritikakis, M. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Savvaidis, P. Soupios, I. Papadopoulos, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, M.-D. Mangriotis and U. Dikmen, Cross validation of geotechnical and geophysical site characterization methods: near surface data from selected accelerometric stations in Crete (Greece), Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2192673
  133. Agioutantis, Z., C. Newman, G. Böde Jimenez Leon and M. Karmis, Minimizing impacts on streams due to underground mining by predicting surface ground movements, SME Preprint No 16-112, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ, online access
  134. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Newman, Development of a web-platform for ground control applications, SME Preprint No 16-121, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ, online access
  135. Steiakakis, E., J. Thalassinakis, Z. Agioutantis and M. Galetakis, Failure process of the external waste dump of a lignite mine using FEM, Proceedings, 13th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2016), September 14-16, 2016, Belgrade, Serbia.
  136. Van Zyl, D., D. Shields, Z. Agioutantis and S. Joyce, Waste not, Want not: Rethinking the tailings and mine waste issue, AUSIMM bulletin, December 2016 (based on an extended abstract for Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century, July 27-28, 2015, Sydney, Australia) URL: https://www.ausimmbulletin.com/feature/waste-not-want-not-rethinking-the-tailings-and-mine-waste-issue/
  137. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Current Progress in the Development of the webGroundControl Application, SME Preprint No 17-032, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO, online access
  138. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis, Stability Assessment For Stope-And-Fill Mining Operations, Proceedings, Preprint 18-095, SME Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, online access  
  139. Steiakakis, C., G. Papavgeri, N. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi, A cloud-based real-time slope movement monitoring system, Proceedings, 14th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2018), 23-26 September, 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece
  140. Agioutantis, Z., S. Delmadorou, N. Steiakakis, C. Steiakakis, S. Papaterpos, A real-time event-driven database system for maintenance planning and productivity analysis in continuous surface mining operations, Proceedings, 14th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2018), 23-26 September, 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece
  141. Androulakis, V., S. Schafrik, J. Sottile and Z. Agioutantis, Opportunities and Challenges for Autonomous Shuttle Car Operation in Underground Coal Mines, SME Preprint No 19-032, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, online access 
  142. Ray, C.R., C. Newman and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary Assessment of the Relationship of Pillar Load and Opening Convergence Response, SME Preprint No 19-062, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, online access 
  143. Morrison, E., E. Gilliland, N. Schaefer, Z. Agioutantis and N. Ripepi, Geospatial Monitoring for the Development of Energy Resources in Unstable Terrain, SME Preprint No 19-136, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO.
  144. Agioutantis, Z., J. Robertson, G. Gollager, N. Schaefer, J. Silva, A. Tripolitsiotis and P. Partsinevelos, Permanent Scatterer Radar Interferometry as an effective Structure Deformation Monitoring Tool over Undermined Areas, Proceedings, SPIE 11174, 7th International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2019), 18-20 March 2019, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2533713
  145. Kamenopoulos, S. and Z. Agioutantis, A theoretical holistic risk management model for mining operations, SDIMI 2019, May 25-27, Sydney, Australia (extended abstract).
  146. Andronikidis, N., G. Kritikakis, A. Vafidis, H. Hamdan, Z. Agioutantis, C. Steiakakis and N. Economou, Geotechnical Investigations in Lignite Open pit Mine Using Electrical Tomography (2D&3D) and Seismic Reflection Methods, Proceedings, 11th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, Oct 2021, Volume 2021, pp .1-5, https://dx.doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202149BGS10 (extended abstract).
  147. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik, D.T. Hristopulos, and K. Luxbacher, Investigating Relationships Between Methane Emissions And Atmospheric Data In Underground Coal Mines To Develop A Forecasting Model, SME Preprint No 22-025, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
  148. Flattery R. and Z. Agioutantis, Inclined Pillar Strength Considerations: Review of Different Methodologies, SME Preprint No 22-037, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
  149. Miller, S., J. Sottile, H-P Chiu, S. Schafrik, A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, Z. Agioutantis and A. Rajvanshi, Concepts for Development of Shuttle Car Autonomous Docking with a Continuous Miner Using 3-D Depth Cameras, SME Preprint No 22-079, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
  150. Diaz, J, Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos and S. Schafrik, Forecasting of Methane Gas Concentrations in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2022 International Conference on Green Intelligent Mining for Thick Coal Seam - 40th Anniversary of Longwall Top-Coal Caving Mining in China, July 23-25, 2022, Beijing, China.

Featured Papers

  1. Agioutantis, Z., C. Newman, G. Böde Jimenez Leon, M. and Karmis, Minimizing impacts on streams due to underground mining by predicting surface ground movements, Mining Engineering, Volume 68 (3), March 2016, pp. 28-37, featured paper.
  2. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Development of a new web-based platform for ground control applications, Mining Engineering, Volume 69 (10), October 2017, pp. 38-44, featured paper.
  3. Kamenopoulos, S.N. and Z. Agioutantis, Geopolitical risk assessment of countries with Rare Earth Element deposits, Mining Engineering, March 2020, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
  4. Mark, C., R.C. Stephan and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) for US Coal Mines, Mining Engineering, March 2021, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration).
  5. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, Utilizing machine learning for predicting the load variation in three-point bending tests as a function of acoustic emissions, Mining Engineering, November 2022, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
  6. Diaz, J, Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos, S. Schafrik, and K. Luxbacher, Time Series Modeling of Methane Gas in Underground Mines, Mining Engineering, February 2023, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)

Conference Presentations / Posters (reviewed by abstract)

  1. Triantis, D., I. Stavrakas, V. Saltas, Z. Agioutantis and F. Vallianatos, Pressure Stimulated Currents in rocks. Cross-correlation with mechanical properties. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 6, 05720, 2004, presented at presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2004, Nice, France (abstract and poster).
  2. Kourkoulis, S., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Modeling three point bending of rock-type materials using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, 5th EuroMech Solid Mechanics Conference, 17-22 August, 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece (abstract and presentation, full paper published in the IJ of Mechanical Behavior of Materials in 2005).
  3. Agioutantis, Z., S. Kourkoulis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Notched marble specimens under bending: Experimental study and numerical analysis using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, 5th EuroMech Solid Mechanics Conference, 17-22 August 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece (abstract and presentation, full paper published in the IJ of Mechanical Behavior of Materials in 2005).
  4. Kaklis, K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis and C. Istantso, Investigation of the Indirect Tensile Strength of Transversely Isotropic Dionysos Marble using the Three Point Bending Test, Proceedings, 13th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Experimental Analysis of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures (ICEM13), Alexandroupolis, Greece, July 1-6, 2007 (extended abstract and presentation, full paper was published in Strain)
  5. Sarris, E., Z. Agioutantis, K. Kaklis and S. Kourkoulis, Numerical simulation of the cracked Brazilian disk under diametral compression, 7th International Workshop on Bifurcation, Instabilities and Degradation in Geomechanics (IW BIDG 2005), Hania, June 13-16, 2005 (abstract and presentation, paper published as book chapter of Bifurcations Instabilities, Degradation in Geomechanics by Springer in 2007).
  6. Daniels, L., R. Whittecar, T. Thompson and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud, South Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic SWS Joint Chapter Meeting, March 2011, (abstract and presentation).
  7. Šolar, S., Z. Agioutantis, K. Hatzilazaridou, F. Chalkiopoulou, C. Ubaldo, G. Tiess, G.A. Blengini, D. Shields and Miletić, Sustainable Aggregates Resource Management – Sarma, Proceedings, Euregeo 2012, June 12-15, 2012, Bologna, Italy (abstract and presentation).
  8. Gilliland, E., N. Ripepi, F. Vasilikou, C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, MVA design and early modeling results for an upcoming CO2 injection/ enhanced coalbed methane recovery pilot test in southwest Virginia, Proceedings, 2013 Carbon Storage RD Project Review Meeting, August 20-22, 2013, Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh (abstract and poster).
  9. Hamdan, H., A. Vafidis, Z. Agioutantis and E. Sharif Contribution of Electrical Tomography Methods in Estimating Slope Stability at Mavropigi Lignite Open Pit Mine, Northern Greece, Proceedings, Second International Conference on Engineering Geophysics, November 23-27, 2013, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (extended abstract and presentation).
  10. Steiakakis, C., P. Partsinevelos, A. Tripolitsiotis, Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas and G. Vlahou, Design and system architecture of the GEOIM rockfall monitoring system, RocExs 2014, Proceedings, 5th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Rockfall Protection, May 29-31, 2014, Lecco Italy (extended abstract and presentation).
  11. Shields, D., Z. Agioutantis and Karmis, The Milos Declaration: 12 years, 2015 SME Annual Meeting, February 15-18, 2015, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
  12. Partsinevelos P., Z. Agioutantis, A. Tripolitsiotis, C. Steiakakis and S. Mertikas, Harvesting rockfall hazard evaluation parameters from Google Earth Street View, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-13275, 2015, presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2015, Vienna Austria (abstract and presentation) online access
  13. Loupasakis, C., P. Tsangaratos, D. Rozos, T. Rondoyianni, A. Vafidis, E. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Savvaidis, P. Soupios, I. Papadopoulos, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, M.-D. Mangriotis. U. Dikmen, Near surface geotechnical and geophysical data cross validated for site characterization applications. The cases of selected accelerometric stations in Crete island (Greece), Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-7442, 2015, presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2015, Vienna Austria (abstract and presentation) online access
  14. Papavgeri, G., C. Steiakakis and Z. Agioutantis, Geological hazard, monitoring and early warning data management system, Proceedings, SafeChania Conference, June 10-12, 2015, Chania, Greece (abstract and presentation).
  15. Vlachou, G. and Z. Agioutantis, Developing an innovative rockfall, data management system for use in civil protection, Proceedings, SafeChania Conference, June 10-12, 2015, Chania, Greece (abstract and presentation).
  16. Van Zyl, D., D. Shields D., Z. Agioutantis and S. Joyce, Waste not, Want not: Rethinking the tailings and mine waste issue, Proceedings, Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century, July 27-28, 2015, Sydney, Australia (extended abstract and keynote presentation).
  17. Economou, N., G. Kritikakis, A. Tripolitsiotis, P. Partsinevelos, G. Vlachou, Z. Agioutantis and A. Vafidis, Seismic Monitoring for Automatic Rockfall Detection along Transportation corridor, 8th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, October 5-8, 2015, Chania, Greece, (extended abstract).
  18. Andronikidis, N., G.S. Kritikakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Vafidis, C. Steiakakis, C. Papageorgiou, P. Schilizzi, P. Tsourlos and Vargemezis Mapping the bedrock using ERT for slope stability studies at Mavropigi lignite open pit mine, Northern Greece, 8th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, October 5-8, 2015, Chania, Greece, (poster).
  19. Kaklis, K., S. Mavrigiannakis, V. Saltas, A. Daskalaki, F. Valianatos, Z. Agioutantis, Determination of Fracture Loads for Mode I Fracture Toughness Calculations for CCNBD Marble Specimens by Acoustic Emission Signals, SCiNTE 2015, October, 2015, Athens, Greece (extended abstract and poster).
  20. Dougherty, H., A. Behera, D. Wang, A. Wang, N. Ripepi, M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis, Comparisons of novel fiber optic to standard heat of combustion methane sensors in a coal mine, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ,  (abstract and presentation).
  21. Thompson, T.M., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar, Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A wetland hydrologic design model, ASCE 2016 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 22-26, West Palm Beach, FL (abstract and poster)
  22. Daniels, W.L, G.R. Whittecar, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and M. Rolband, Wetbud – A New Water Budget Modeling Program for Created Wetland Design, 2016 Society of Wetland Scientists, Annual Meeting, May 31- June 4, 2016, Corpus Christi, Texas (abstract and presentation).
  23. Wynn-Thompson, T., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A model for mitigation wetland design, 2016 American Ecological Engineering Society, June 7-9, 2016, Knoxville, TN, (abstract and poster).
  24. Whittecar, G.R., W.L. Daniels, T. Wynn-Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and S.F. Stone, Wetbud Calculates Wetland Water Budgets Efficiently Using Regional Weather Data for Virginia Sites, GSA Annual Meeting, September 25-28, 2016, Denver, CO, http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2016AM-287343 (abstract and presentation).
  25. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Newman, The Development of a Web‐based Platform for Ground Control Applications, 27th SOMP Annual Meeting and Conference, September 21-24, 2016, Washington DC (poster presentation).
  26. Zhang C., Z. Agioutantis and Z. Li, Using Risk Assessment to Improve Regulation Compliance for enhancing Health and Safety in the Chinese Mining Industry, 27th SOMP Annual Meeting and Conference, September 21-24, 2016, Washington DC (poster presentation).
  27. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Böde Jimenez Leon, Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Streams and Groundwater due to Underground Coal Mining, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
  28. Böde Jimenez Leon, G., Z. Agioutantis and C. Newman, Potential Hydrological Impacts due to Mine Subsidence, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (poster).
  29. Schaefer, N., Z. Agioutantis, J. Silva, J. Robertson, Overview of InSAR technology for monitoring subsidence over undermined areas, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
  30. Whittecar, G.R., W.L. Daniels, T.W. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, S.F. Stone, Design Created Wetlands With Wetbud – A Water Budget Modeling Tool, The Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section, 66th Annual Meeting, March 30–31, 2017, Richmond, VA, (abstract and presentation).
  31. Böde Jimenez Leon, G., Z. Agioutantis and C. Newman, Potential Hydrological Impacts due to Mine Subsidence, SME Central Appalachian Section Meeting, April 6-8, 2017, Lexington, KY (poster presentation).
  32. Daniels, W.L., G.R. Whittecar, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and S. Stone, Mine Reclamation Applications of a New Water Budget Model: Wetbud, 2017 Joint Conference of the West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force, American Society for Mining and Reclamation (ASMR), Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI), April 9-13, Morgantown WV (abstract and presentation).
  33. Kamenopoulos, S., K. Komnitsas and Z. Agioutantis, A historical comparison and two global market mechanisms to overcome REE market manipulation, The 2nd conference on European Rare Earth Resources (ERES 2017), May 28-31, 2017, Santorini, Greece (extended abstract and presentation).
  34. Kamenopoulos, S., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, Evaluation of mining projects using a decision support system and sustainability criteria, Mining in Europe, AIMS, June 7-8, 2017, Aachen, Germany (abstract and presentation).
  35. Stone, S.F., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar, T.W. Thompson and Z. Agioutantis, Design Created Wetlands With Wetbud – A Water Budget Modeling Tool, Proceedings, 8th Mid-Atlantic Stream Restoration Conference, September 20-22, 2017, Baltimore MD (abstract and presentation).
  36. Vasilikou, F., N. Ripepi, Z. Agioutantis, C. Keles and M. Karmis, Reservoir Simulations for Coal Bed Methane (CH4) Production and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Injection in Deep Coal Seams in Buchanan County, Virginia, SME Annual Meeting, 25-28 February, 2018, Minneapolis, MN (abstract and presentation)
  37. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Addition of ARMPS-HWM and AHSM into the webGroundControl Application, SME Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2018, Minneapolis, MN (abstract and presentation)
  38. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Mavrigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, On the experimental investigation of pozzolanic lime mortar stress-strain behavior and deformation characteristics when subjected to cyclic loading, Proceedings, 1st International Conference of the Greek Society of Experimental Mechanics of Materials, 10 – 12 May 2018, Athens, Greece (extended abstract and presentation, full paper published in Procedia Structural Integrity) online access to book of abstracts
  39. Stone, S., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis. (2018). Wetbud – An Overview of Software Capabilities, the Research that Made It Possible, and Ongoing Work. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals, 18 May 2018, Richmond, VA (abstract and oral presentation)
  40. Sneesby, E., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar and S. Klopf. (2018). Evaluation of a Wetland Water Budget Model for Non-tidal Created Wetland Design. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals, 18 May 2018, Richmond, VA (abstract and poster presentation)
  41. Agioutantis Z. and J. Robertson, Overview of InSAR technology for monitoring subsidence over undermined areas, 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, June 3-7, 2018, St Louis, Missouri (abstract and presentation) online access to book of abstracts
  42. Agioutantis, Z., K. Luxbacher and S. Schafrik, Using an Atmospheric Data Management System for Decision Making, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  43. Miller A., J. Engstrom, E. Jong and Z. Agioutantis, Using a Cognitive Work Analysis Framework to Introduce Automation in Room-and-Pillar Mining, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  44. Hong, S.Y., A. Bal, F. Badurdeen, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, Continuous-discrete Flow System Modeling using Discrete Event Simulation, IISE Annual Conference, May 18 – 21, 2019, Orlando, Florida (abstract and oral presentation)
  45. Sneesby, E., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar and S. Klopf. (2019), Evaluation of a Wetland Water Budget Model for Non-tidal Created Wetland Design, Society of Wetland Scientists, Annual Meeting, May 28-31, Baltimore, MD (abstract and poster presentation)
  46. Androulakis, V., S. Schafrik, J. Sottile and Z. Agioutantis; Development of a Lab-Scale Autonomous Shuttle Car and Implications for the Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
  47. Ray, R. and Z. Agioutantis, Mine Pillar Design Using the Ground Reaction Curve Concept and Numerical Modeling in FLAC3D, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020 Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
  48. Castillo J. and Z. Agioutantis, Parametric Analysis of a Yield Pillar Geometry for a Gate Road Design of an Underground Longwall Mine, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
  49. Nomikos, P.P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Experimental and numerical investigation of the size effect on the mechanical properties of the banded alfas porous stone, 1st Mediterranean Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity (MedFract1), February 26-28, 2020, Athens, Greece (abstract and oral presentation – full paper published in Procedia)
  50. Wynn-Thompson, T., S. Stone, W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A model for wetland design, 2020 Closed Cycles and Circular Society Symposium, 2-4 September 2020 Closed Cycles and the Circular Society (virtual conference), The international Ecological Engineering Society, Waedenswil, Switzerland (abstract and oral presentation)
  51. Castillo J., Cardenas C. and Z. Agioutantis, Numerical modeling of the ground reaction curve and support reaction curve for pillars in underground limestone mines: A case study, SME Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2021, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
  52. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, 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, IGF 26 – 26th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity, May 26-28 Torino, Italy (abstract and oral presentation, full paper published in Procedia)
  53. Daniels, W.L, E. Sneesby , Whittecar, G.R. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of Target Hydroperiods for Created Wetland Design in the Mid-Atlantic USA, A Creative Economy For Sustainable Development, 2021 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 7-10, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  54. Agioutantis Z. and S. Hicks, Rail Road Bridge Movements Above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  55. Gerwig, C., Z. Agioutantis, S. Stone, W. Daniels and M. Rolband, Wetbud: A Constructed Wetlands Design Tool, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  56. Diaz Martinez, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and D. Hristopulos, Investigating Relationships Between Methane Emissions, Atmospheric Data, and Production Parameters in Underground Coal Mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  57. Flattery, R., C. Cardenas Triana, C. Gerwig and Z. Agioutantis, Inclined Pillar Strength Considerations Using Numerical Modeling, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  58. Cardenas Triana, C., R. Flattery and Z. Agioutantis, Coupling Numerical Modeling and Rock Burst Potential Indices to Predict Coal Bursts, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  59. Miller, S., J. Sottile, H.-P. Chiu, S. Schafrik, A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, A. Rajvanshi and Z. Agioutantis, Concepts for Development of Shuttle Car Autonomous Docking with a Continuous Miner Using 3-D Depth Cameras, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  60. Xenaki, A., H. Zhang, S. Schafrik, S. Nikolaidis and Z. Agioutantis, Concepts for the Development of an Autonomous Roof Bolting Module for Enhancing Miner Safety, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  61. Schafrik, S., J. Sottile, V. Androulakis and Z. Agioutantis, Developing a Semi-Autonomous Shuttle Car: Performance of a Lab-Scale Prototype, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
  62. Diaz Martinez, J., Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos and S. Schafrik, Implementing Time Series Analysis for Methane Gas Forecasting in Underground Coal Mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT (poster presentation in the poster competition)
  63. Diaz, J., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and S. Schafrik, Time series forecasting of methane gas in underground coal mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  64. Wedding, Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Strength estimation of pillars with irregular geometries, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  65. Sottile, J., A. Rajvanshi, Z. Agioutantis, A. Krasner, V. Androulakis, S. Schafrik, J. Rose, M. Sizintsev, H-P. Chiu, Evaluating the Efficacy of Autonomous Shuttle Cars Tramming and Docking Sensor and Control Packages, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  66. Romero, J. and Z. Agioutantis, Valley Closure Movements Due to Coal Underground Mining, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
  67. Pohl, W., C. Steiakakis, N. Steiakakis, H. Nguyen, R.B. Perks, Land Utilization Repurposing Application (Lura) For Sustainable Development After Mine Closure, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)

Recent Keynote or Invited Presentations

  1. Subsidence Prediction using SDPS, 28th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 11, 2015, Lexington, KY, online access
  2. The Milos Declaration on Sustainability: 12 years on, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, Last day Plenary Session
  3. Far field movements from longwall mining, 29th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, August 26, 2016, Lexington, KY, online access
  4. Subsidence Prediction using SDPS, Technology Transfer Seminar of the Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation (ISMR), Workshop on Computers, December 5-6, 2016, Evansville, IN
  5. Potential Hydrogeologic Impacts Due to Mine Subsidence, 30th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 15, 2017, Lexington, KY online access
  6. Challenges and Opportunities in Rock Mechanics, VT ARMA Student Chapter Seminar, April 9, 2018
  7. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, (Opening Presentation).
  8. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, 31st Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 14, 2018, Lexington, KY online access
  9. Prediction of Surface Subsidence due to Underground Coal Mining, University of Pittsburgh Graduate Seminar, October 9, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA
  10. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (Best of ground control Session)
  11. Intelligent Coal Mining: Automating Shuttle Car Haulage, Longwall USA Exhibition & Conference, May 20-22, 2019, Pittsburgh, PA
  12. The Automation Loop: Sensing and Controlling Underground Equipment, 32nd Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 6, 2019, Lexington, KY online access
  13. Rock Mechanics in Underground Design, 8th Panhellenic Congress on Geotechnical Engineering, November 6-8 2019, Athens, Greece, (Keynote Presentation).
  14. Advances in Automation of Shuttle Cars and Underground Equipment, 33rd Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 11, 2020, Lexington, KY online access
  15. Coal bumps analysis and modeling using a finite element method approach, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (online), July 28-30, 2021, (Opening Presentation).
  16. Managing and utilizing big data in atmospheric monitoring systems for underground coal mines, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, (Keynote Presentation).
  17. Rail Road Bridge movements above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, SME annual meeting, Feb 28-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, (Best of ground control Session)
  18. GRawMat Webinar (*), Navigation challenges in autonomous underground tramming operations June 29, 2022 (in Greek)
  19. Forecasting of Methane Gas Concentrations in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2022 International Conference on Green Intelligent Mining for Thick Coal Seam - 40th Anniversary of Longwall Top-Coal Caving Mining in China, July 23-25, 2022, Beijing, China