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Final Conference Programme
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| 08:00 - 09:00
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Registration |
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| 09:00 - 09:45
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Conference Opening
Welcome Speech |
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| 09:45 - 10:15 |
“Detection and Characterization of Coronary Plaques using Dual Energy CT”
Prof. Metin Akay,
Harrington Department of Bioengineering, Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University, USA
Session Chair: D. Polyzos |
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Session 1
Mathematical Methods in Scattering and Biomedical Engineering
Session Chair: K. Kiriaki
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| 10:15 - 10:30
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“The Double Analytic Structure that Allows the Introduction of Vector Ellipsoidal Harmonics”
G. Dassios |
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| 10:30 - 10:45
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“The Inverse Scattering Problem in Linear Elasticity via a pair of Non Linear Integral Equations”
D. Gintides, L. Midrinos |
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| 10:45-11:00
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“Low-Frequency Modeling of the Interaction of a Magnetic Dipole and Two Metallic Spherical Bodies in a Conductive Medium”
P. Vafeas, D. Lesselier |
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| 11:00-11:15 |
“Low frequency scattering by a soft acoustic sphere embedded into an acoustically lossless half space”
J. Lucas-Lekatsas, V. Kostopoulos |
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| 11:15-11:30 |
“Size Effects in the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes”
K.I. Tserpes, Sp. Pantelakis |
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| 12:00-14:00 |
Visit to the Archeological Museum of Patras
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh152.jsp?obj_id=3248 |
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| 14:00-15:30 |
Lunch
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| 15:30-16:00
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“A Range Test Method for an Inverse Source Problem”
Prof. Rainer Kress,
Institut für Numerische und Angewandte Mathematik, University of Göttingen, Germany
Session Chair: G. Dassios |
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| 16:00-16:30
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“Photon Scattering Applications in Tissue Characterisation and Imaging”
Prof. Robert Speller,
Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Facult of Engineering Sciences, University College London, U.K.
Session Chair: G. Dassios |
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Session 2
Biomedical Engineering I
Session Chair: D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 16:30-16:45
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“A Fully Automated method for Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization and Quantification using Intravascular Ultrasound Images”
L.S. Athanasiou, V.D. Tsakanikas, L.K. Michalis, D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 16:45-17:00
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“The impact of scattering and peak spectrum of I-123 in scintigraphy by I-123 MIBG”
M.E. Lyra, N. Lagopati, M. Sotiropoulos, Ch. Chatzigiannis, M. Andreou, M. Gavrilelli, Ch. Antypas |
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| 17:00-17:15
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“Prediction of Blood Glucose of Diabetic Patients using Data Mining Techniques”
E.I. Georga, V. Protopappas, T.P. Exarchos, D. Polyzos, D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 17:15-17:30 |
“Predictive Medicine: CFD Techniques in severe Renal Artery Stenosis to facilitate Therapeutic Decision-Making”
E.D. Skouras, G.C. Bourantas, V.C. Loukopoulos, E.N. Liatsikos, G.C. Nikiforidis |
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| 17:30-18:00 |
Coffee break |
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Session 3
Electromagnetic Scattering and Biomedical Applications
Session Chair: A. Charalambopoulos
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| 18:00-18:15
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“Applications of Complex Analysis to Initial-Boundary Value Problems”
D.S. Mantzavinos |
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| 18:15-18:30
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“Removing Non Uniform Illumination Effects in Infrared Images”
M. Vlachos, E. Dermatas |
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| 18:30-18:45 |
“Estimation of Human Red Blood Cells size using light scattering images at multiple wavelengths”
G. Apostolopoulos, S. Tsinopoulos, E. Dermatas |
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| 18:45-19:00 |
“Electromagnetic wave scattering by quasi-homogeneous obstacles”
N.L. Tsitsas, C.A. Valagiannopoulos |
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| 19:00-19:15 |
“An Electrohydrodynamic Model fo Impedance Cardiography”
P.A. Voltairas, D.I. Fotiadis, A. Charalambopoulos, L.K. Michalis |
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| 19:15-19:30 |
“Point-of-Care Monitoring and Diagnostics for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis”
F.G. Kalatzis, T.P. Exarchos, N. Giannakeas, P. Rizos, D.I. Fotiadis, S. Markoula, E. Hatzi, I. Georgiou |
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Saturday, 10 October 2009 |
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| 09:00 - 09:30
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“Acoustic Scattering by Obstacles Invisible in the Backscattered Direction”
Prof. Brian D. Sleeman,
Dept. of Applied Mathematics, University of Leeds, UK
Session Chair: G. Dassios |
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| 09:30 - 10:00 |
“Sampling methods for defect reconstruction by mechanical waves”
Prof. B. Guzina
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA
Session Chair: G. Dassios |
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Session 4
Size Effects and Enhanced Elastic Theories
Session Chair: D. Polyzos
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| 10:00-10:15
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“The use of Strain Gradient Elasticity in Modeling Tissues: The Case of the Human Hart”
A.E. Giannakopoulos, V. Zafiropoulou |
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| 10:15-10:30
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“Two-dimensional boundary element modeling of wave dispersion in bone-mimicking plates with microstructural effects”
M.G. Vavva, A. Papacharalambopoulos, V.C. Protopappas, D.I. Fotiadis, D. Polyzos |
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| 10:30-10:45
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“Wave Dispersion in Granular Soil by 3D-DEM Analysis”
C.N. Thomas, S. Papargyri-Beskoy, G.E. Mylonakis |
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| 10:45-11:00 |
“Finite Element Models for Generalized Coupled Thermoelastic Problems with Micro – Inertia”
S.J. Markolefas, T.K. Papathanasiou, S.P. Filopoulos, G.J. Tsamasphyros |
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| 11:00-11:15 |
“Significance of Size and Location of the Lesion for Prognosis of Collapse of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head for Patients Treated with Tantalum Rod”
S.D. Koumpoyiannis, N. Aravas, S. Varitimidis, N.E. Houstis, V. Bagiatis, K. Malizos |
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| 11:15-11:30 |
“Boundary element solutions for 2D frequency domain problems in mindlin’s strain gradient theory of elasticity”
A. Papacharalampopoulos, A. Charalambopoulos, D.E. Beskos, D. Polyzos |
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| 11:30-12:00 |
Coffee break |
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Session 5
Mathematical Methods in Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering I
Session Chair: Y. Missirlis
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| 12:00-12:15
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“Novel Integral Representations for Irrotational Stokes Flow in the Exterior of a Sphere”
G. Dassios, M. Doschoris |
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| 12:15-12:30
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“The Need for a First-Order Quasi Lorentz Transformation”
D. Censor |
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| 12:30-12:45
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“Comparing Two Bilinear Equivalent Matrix Pencils”
A.A. Pantelous, A.D. Karageorgos, G.I. Kalogeropoulos |
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| 12:45-13:00 |
“Electric Field Gradient Effects in Modeling Elastic Ferroelectrics”
V.K. Kalpakides, A.I. Arvanitakis |
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| 13:00-13:15 |
“On the Attenuation and Velocity Dispersion of Ultrasound Through Trabecular Bone”
D.D. Deligianni, P. Koika |
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| 13:15-13:30 |
“Coupled Fluid-Structure Interaction Hemodynamics in Stress-Free State Corrected Arterial Geometries”
V. Vavourakis, Y. Papaharilaou, J.A. Ekaterinaris |
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| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch
Hotel Achaia Beach |
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| 15:00-15:30
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“Damage characterization of ageing infrastructures by means of elastic wave techniques”
Prof. Tomoki Shiotani,
Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan
Session Chair: D. Aggelis |
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| 15:30-16:00
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“Faber-Krahn Type Inequalities in Inverse Scattering Theory”
Prof. David Colton,
Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
Session Chair: D. Aggelis |
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| 16:00-16:30
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“On the Existence of Transmission Eigenvalue”
Prof. Fioralba Cakoni,
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware, USA
Session Chair: D. Aggelis |
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| 16:30-17:00 |
Coffee break
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Session 6
Signal Processing and Non Destructive Methods
Session Chair: T. Shiotani |
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| 17:00-17:15 |
“Wave Propagation in Anchor Head for Assessment of Metal Strand Relaxation”
D. Kleitsa, D.G. Aggelis, K. Kawai, T. Shiotani |
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| 17:15-17:30 |
“Delamination Detection on Active Sensory Composite Beams via Guided Lamb Waves Propagation”
A.K. Barouni, N.A. Chrysochoidis, D.A. Saravanos |
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| 17:30-17:45 |
“On-Line Monitoring of Load Induced Degradation of Cross Ply Laminates”
D. Aggelis, N.M. Barkoula, T. Matikas, A. Paipetis |
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| 17:45-18:00 |
“Acoustic Emission Monitoring of the Failure Patterns of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Under Uniaxial Tension, a Cadaveric Study”
N.M. Barkoula, D. Aggelis, N.K. Paschos, D. Gkartzonikas, A. Paipetis, T.E. Matikas, A.D. Georgoulis |
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| 18:00-18:15 |
“A Detrending Technique for HRV signals based on the bayesian framework and a non – stationary model for the non - trend component”
V.P. Oikonomou, D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 18:15-18:30 |
“A Fast Wavelet/Bem for Wave Scattering Solutions”
D. Ntalaperas, S.V. Tsinopoulos, D. Polyzos |
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| 20:30 |
Dinner
Relaxare Restaurant |
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| 09:00 - 09:30
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“Quo vadis, quantitative ultrasound of bone?”
Prof. Pascal Laugier
Laboratoire d’Imagerie Paramétrique, Université Pierre et Marie Curie Paris, France
Session Chair: Y. Missirlis
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| 09:30 - 10:00 |
“Engineering of Vascular Prostheses for the Occlusion of Blood Vessels”
Prof. Didier Letourneur
Department of Cardiovascular Bio-engineering, INSERM U 698, University Paris 7 and University Paris 13, France
Session Chair: Y. Missirlis |
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Session 7
Mathematical Methods in Mechanics and Bioengineering II
Session Chair: A. Charalambopoulos |
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| 10:00-10:15
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“On Kelvin’s Transformation of Potential Problems in an Equilateral Triangle”
G. Baganis, M. Hadjinicolaou |
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| 10:15-10:30
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“On the Coercivity of a Novel Boundary Integral Equation in Acoustic Scattering”
E.A. Spence |
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| 10:30-10:45
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“Reflection of Thermoelastic Plane Waves in Anisotropic Thermoelastic Medium”
V. Kostopoulos, G. Koskoviti, F. Kariotou |
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| 10:45-11:00 |
“What Part of the Neuronal Current can EEG-Measurements see?”
G. Dassios, D. Hadjiloizi |
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| 11:00-11:15 |
“Evaluation of Mass Sensing Characteristics of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes”
S.K. Georgantzinos, N.K. Anifantis |
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| 11:15-11:30 |
“Finger Vein Segmentation and Centerlines Extraction in Infrared Images”
M. Vlachos, E. Dermatas |
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| 11:30-12:00 |
Coffee break |
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Session 8
Biomedical Engineering II
Session Chair: M. Akay |
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| 12:00-12:15
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“DNA : The Axioms of Cell Geometry the Differential Geometry of its Function the Affine Geometry of its Structure”
I.L. Arahovitis |
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| 12:15-12:30
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“Prediction of Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation Based on LDL Transport for a 3D Patient Specific Coronary Artery with Deformable Walls”
A.I. Sakellarios, M.I. Papafaklis, C.V. Bourantas, L.K. Michalis, D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 12:30-12:45
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“Setting a Rational Framework for Experimental Design and Analysis of High-Throughput DNA Microarray Experiments and Data”
G.I. Lambrou, A. Chatziioannou, E. Sifakis, A. Prentza, D. Koutsouris, F. Tzortzatou-Stathopoulou |
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| 12:45-13:00 |
“A clustering-based method for gene expression comparison in embryonic stem cell derived hemangioblasts and adult bone marrow stromal cells”
L. Maglaras, I. Georgiou, D.I. Fotiadis |
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| 13:00-13:15 |
“Morphological Image Denoising and Random-Walks Spot Detection in Microarry Images”
A. Mastrogianni, E. Dermatas, A. Bezerianos |
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