ΔΗΜΟΣΙΕΥΣΕΙΣ - PUBLICATIONS

B: Books

J: Journals

C: Conferences

Βιβλία - BOOKS

B5.	C. Provatidis, The Isogeometric Analysis (IGA) Method, in Greek: Η Μέθοδος της Ισογεωμετρικής Ανάλυσης, Published on 04.03.2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-179, In English: https://repository.kallipos.gr/handle/11419/9186?&locale=en
B4.	C. G. Provatidis, Precursors of Isogeometric Analysis: Finite elements, Boundary elements and Collocation methods, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, published on January 2, 2019. Number of pages: 587 (Fourteen chapters are included) Number of Illustrations: 228 (87 b/w, 141 in colour). Number of Tables: approx. 100 Short Link to AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2EGIOet Short Link to SPRINGER: https://bit.ly/2INjDet eBook ISBN : 978-3-030-03889-2 Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-03888-5 A résumé of author’s research work and contribution in this field for the last 35 years (since 1984). The book unifies and substantially extends the contents of 60 papers (cited below) in the field of CAD-based macroelements, which are the precursors of the so-called IsoGeometric Analysis (IGA). It contains 14 Chapters. (Initial Attempts of CAD/CAE integration since 1970, CAD-based Approximations, COONS’ macroelements, GORDON’s transfinte macroelements, BARNHILL’s macroelements, BEZIER’s macroelements, B-SPLINES macroelements, RATIONAL macroelements, PLATE BENDING macroelements, 3D macroelements, Global Collocation in macroelements, Boundary Element Method (BEM) and macroelements, DOMAIN DECOMPOSITION, REVIEW & EPILOGUE). Also, proposed by City University of Hong Kong - Mechanical Engineering Dept. (Course Syllabus: CAD/CAM/CAE Integration, Ref. 5 on page 5) https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/201920/course/MNE8112.pdf
B3.	G.N. Kouzilos, G.V. Seretis, C.G. Provatidis and D.E. Manolakos, Design of Polymer Extrusion Dies Using Finite Element Analysis, Chapter 10, In: Sayyad Zahid Qamar (Ed.), "Extrusion of Metals, Polymers and Food Products", Open access: https://www.intechopen.com/books/extrusion-of-metals-polymers-and-food-products/design-of-polymer-extrusion-dies-using-finite-element-analysis ISBN 978-953-51-3838-9, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3837-2, Published: February 28, 2018 underCC BY 3.0 license. © The Author(s). DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.72211
B2.	Software for Computational Mechanics (FEM, IGA, BEM) and Structural Optimization (A useful Handbook. First edition: January 2017, includes numerous Fortran 77 and MATLAB codes, 960 colored pages), in Greek http://tziola.gr/book/provat/ First edition
B1.	Finite Elements in Engineering Analysis (A complete textbook: theory and solved examples. First edition: October 2015. The second edition, April 2017, includes four new chapters about ANSYS, MATLAB, meshless, and collocation techniques, 800 colored pages), in Greek http://tziola.gr/book/peperasmena-stichia-stin-analysi-michanologikon-kataskevon/ First edition http://tziola.gr/book/peperasmena-stichia-stin-analysi-kataskevon/ Second edition

Περιοδικά - JOURNALS

	2024
J168.	C. Vakouftsis, G. Vasileiou, C. Kalligeros, Ch. Papalexis, P. Zalimidis, C. Provatidis, V. Spitas, Comparative analysis of the ISO Tolerance class of 3D-printed spur cylindrical gears produced with Material Extrusion (MEX) and Powder Bed fusion (PBF) techniques, Int. J. of Powertrains.
J167.	Provatidis, C.G. Inertial Propulsion Devices: A Review. Preprints 2024, 2024011841. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1841.v1
J166.	C. Provatidis, An easy way to estimate the total energy of the geomagnetic field, The Physics Teacher 2024, 62(5), pp. 361-365. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0119836
J165.	C. Provatidis, On the magnetic field in Earth’s interior, Physica Scripta, Volume 99, Number 2 (2024 Phys. Scr. 99 025006 manuscript). https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1402-4896/ad17fc/meta, DOI 10.1088/1402-4896/ad17fc (OPEN ACCESS)
	2023
J164.	C. Provatidis, Power transmission using circular elements bounded by given central angle in rolling contact, Eng 2023, 4(3), 2309-2335; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng4030132 (registering DOI).
J163.	C. Provatidis, Τopology optimization under a single displacement constraint using a strain energy criterion, Applied Mechanics 2023, 4(2), 567–584. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmech4020031
J162.	C. Provatidis, C. Kalligeros, V. Spitas, Design considerations and simulation of a rolling-contact gearless automotive differential, Proceedings IMechE-Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science (First published online February 15, 2023) https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062231154080
	2022
J161.	C.G. Provatidis, Comparison between Bézier extraction and associated Bézier elements in eigenvalue problems, WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1991-8763 / 2224-2856, Volume 17, 2022, Art. #67, p.605-615.
J160.	C.G. Provatidis, On the field energy of two charges with application to electric dipoles, WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1790-1979 / 2224-3410, Volume 19, 2022, Art. #24, p.212-239.
J159.	D.P. Allen, C.G. Provatidis, Inclined Large-angle Pendulum May Produce Endless Linear Motion of a Cart When Friction is Negligible, WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1991-8747 / 2224-3429, Volume 17, 2022, Art. #23, p.184-197.
J158.	C. Provatidis, Non-rational and rational transfinite interpolation using Bernstein polynomials, International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications (IJCGA) Volume No. 32, Issue No. 01n02, pp. 55 - 89, Year 2022, https:///dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218195922500030
	2021
J157.	Sascha Eisenträger, Johanna Eisenträger, Hauke Gravenkamp, Christopher G. Provatidis, High order transition elements: The xNy-element concept-Part II: Dynamics, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering Volume 387, 15 December 2021, 114145, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.114145.
J156.	C.G. Provatidis, Free fall of a symmetrical gyroscope in vacuum, European Journal of Physics,  https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/ac1e7b
J155.	C. Provatidis, Teaching the Fixed Spinning Top Using Four Alternative Formulations, WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education, Volume 18, 2021, pp. 80-95, DOI: 10.37394/232010.2021.18.9, (https://wseas.com/journals/articles.php?id=440)
J154.	C. Provatidis, How accurately can spherical caps be represented by rational quadratic polynomials? WSEAS Transactions on Computers, Vol. 20, pp. 139-146, 2021, DOI: 10.37394/23201.2021.20.17, (https://wseas.com/journals/articles.php?id=273).
J153.	P. Makris, C. Provatidis, Corrigendum: Weight minimisation of displacement-constrained truss structures using a strain energy criterion, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1d99-AQEIvhds (free access before July 18, 2021).
	2020
J152.	C. Provatidis, Forced precession of a gyroscope with application to the Laithwaite’s engine, European Journal of Physics, in press https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/abce88
J151.	A. Mavridis-Tourgelis, C. Vakouftsis, G. Kaisarlis, Georgios; V.G. Arampatzis, C.G. Provatidis, V. Spitas, Computational implementation of part stiffness on tolerance specification based on the functional performance of assemblies, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, volume 111, pages 397–410 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06139-3
J150.	C. Vakouftsis, A. Mavridis-Tourgelis, G. Kaisarlis, C.G. Provatidis, V. Spitas, The effect of datum system and datum hierarchy on the design of functional components produced by additive manufacturing, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 111, 817–828 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06152-6
	2019
J149.	C. G. Provatidis, Repeated vibrational motion using an inertial drive, Vibration and Acoustics Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, December 2019. http://www.cansrg.com/journals/varj/2019/Provatidis/
J148.	G. V. Seretis, A. K. Polyzou, D. E. Manolakos and Ch. G. Provatidis, Multi-parameter analysis of curing cycle for GNPs/glass fabric/epoxy laminated nanocomposites, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale [Fracture and Structural Integrity], 50 (2019) 517-525; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.50.43. https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/2618/2763
J147.	E. Brilakis, E. Kaselouris, K. Markatos, D. Mastrokalos, C. Provatidis, N. Efstathopoulos, E. Chronopoulos, Mitchell’s osteotomy augmented with bio-absorbable pins for the treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Comparative Finite Element Study, Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions. 2019; 19(2): 234–244.
J146.	Georgios V. Seretis, Ioannis D. Theodorakopoulos, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, and Christopher G. Provatidis, Effect of Strain Rate on the Tensile Performance of Nonwoven EVA/Aramid Composite Fabrics, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering (a SPRINGER Journal), 6 pages, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40997-018-0275-5
	2018
J145.	C. G. Provatidis, On the maximum length of standing long jump using halters (PDF), International Journal Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 153-169, 31 Dec. 2018. Open access at: http://www.ijmras.com/index.php/IJMRAS/issue/view/3
J144.	G.V.Seretis, D.E.Manolakos, C.G.Provatidis, On the stainless steel flakes reinforcement of polymer matrix particulate composites, Composites Part B: Engineering, Available online 29 October 2018. Volume 162, 1 April 2019, Pages 80-88. 50-days free access (before December 23, 2018): https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1X-LO_Uwqh3GDV
J143.	G. Seretis, G. Kouzilos, D. Manolakos, and C. Provatidis, On the multi-parameter analysis of curing cycle for glass fabric/epoxy laminated composites, SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 11(3):193-204, 2018, https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-03-0019
J142.	Georgios V. Seretis, Aikaterini K. Polyzou, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, and Christopher G. Provatidis, Effect of Stainless Steel Flakes Content on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Cast 96.66% Pure Aluminum, Nano Hybrids and Composites, ISSN: 2297-3400, Vol. 21, pp 11-19, Online: 2018-06-26, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/NHC.21.11
J141.	Seretis, G.V., Theodorakopoulos, I.D., Manolakos, D.E., Provatidis, C.G. (2018) ‘Effect of sonication on the mechanical response of graphene nanoplatelets/glass fabric/epoxy laminated nanocomposites’, Composites Part B: Engineering, (Online at: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1Wtz84rCEkSpWn), until June 03, 2018. Volume 147, 15 August 2018, Pages 33-41.
J140.	G. Seretis, J. Theodorakopoulos, D. Manolakos, C. G. Provatidis, Effect of strain rate on the tensile performance of woven para-aramid fabrics, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Online at (https://www.emeraldinsight.com/eprint/2WGNMPMAXSCHCVIYAYQV/full). Vol. 30 No. 2, pp. 195-209; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-12-2016-0134
J139.	G.V. Seretis, D.E. Manolakos, C.G. Provatidis, On the graphene nanoplatelets reinforcement of extruded high density polyethylene, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 145, 15 July 2018, Pages 81–89 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S135983681733295X).
J138.	Georgios V. Seretis, Georgios N. Kouzilos, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, Christopher G. Provatidis, Multi-Objective Curing Cycle Optimization for Glass Fabric/Epoxy Composites Using Poisson Regression and Genetic Algorithm, Materials Research, vol.21 no.2 São Carlos  2018  Epub Feb 01, 2018; http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2017-0815. (http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1516-14392018005006104&script=sci_arttext).
J137.	Georgios V. Seretis, Georgios N. Kouzilos, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, Christopher G. Provatidis, Multi‐objective optimization of post‐curing process for GNPs reinforced glass fabric/epoxy nanocomposite laminae, Polymer Composites (first published 13 February 2018) (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pc.24777). Vol. 39, Issue S4; Special Issue: Epoxy Composites, December 2018, pp. E2483-E2489.
J136.	G.V. Seretis, S.F. Nitodas, P.D. Mimigianni, G.N. Kouzilos, D.E. Manolakos, C.G. Provatidis, On the post-curing of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced hand lay-up glass fabric/epoxy nanocomposites, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 140, 1 May 2018, Pages 133-138 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.12.041).
J135.	C. G. Provatidis, “Engineering Analysis with CAD-based Macroelements”, Archive of Applied Mechanics, February 2018, Volume 88, Issue 1–2, pp. 121–140). Free online access at: http://rdcu.be/uoQh
2017
J134.	Anatolii Savychuk, Marianthi Manda, Christos Galanis, Christofer Provatidis, and Petros Koidis, Stress generation in mandibular anterior teeth restored with different types of post-and-core at various levels of ferrule, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Available online 15 November 2017 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022391317305139).
J133.	N. A. Fountas, G. V. Seretis, C. G. Provatidis, D. E. Manolakos, N. M. Vaxevanidis, “Multi-objective statistical analysis and optimization in turning of aluminum matrix particulate composite using genetic algorithms”, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials (forthcoming: http://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=ijmmm).
J132.	A. K. Polyzou, G. V. Seretis, N. Vaxevanidis, C. G. Provatidis, and D. E. Manolakos (2017) “On the Cold Rolling of Explosive Welded Al/Cu Bimetallic Sheets”, Mater. Sci. Eng. Adv. Res Special Issue: 34-44. (http://verizonaonlinepublishing.com/SpecialIssueMaterialScience.aspx).
J131.	G.V. Seretis, G. Kouzilos, A.K. Polyzou, D.E. Manolakos, C.G. Provatidis, Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets Fillers on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Cast Aluminum Matrix Composites, Nano Hybrids and Composites, ISSN: 2297-3400, Vol. 15, pp 26-35 Revised: 2017-04-01, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/NHC.15.26 Accepted: 2017-04-03 © 2017 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland Online: 2017.
J130.	G.V. Seretis, G. Kouzilos, D.E. Manolakos, C.G. Provatidis, On the graphene nanoplatelets reinforcement of hand lay-up glass fabric/epoxy laminated composites, Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 118, 1 June 2017, Pages 26–32.
J129.	C. G. Provatidis, B-splines collocation for plate bending eigenanalysis, Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 2017, Vol. 12 (4), pp. 353–371. DOWNLOAD (for free): https://msp.org/jomms/2014/9-3/jomms-v9-n3-p01-s.pdf
J128.	C. G. Provatidis, CAD-based collocation eigenanalysis of 2-D elastic structures, Computers and Structures, Vol. 182, 1 April 2017, pp. 55–73 (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2016.11.007).
2016
J127.	G.V. Seretis, P.K. Kostazos, D.E. Manolakos, C.G. Provatidis, On the strength and failure mechanism of woven para-aramid protection fabrics, Mechanics of Materials, Volume 97, June 2016, Pages 92–99 (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167663616000466).
J126.	C. Provatidis, Lumped Mass Collocation Method for 2D Elastodynamic Analysis, International Journal of Advancement in Engineering, Technology and Computer Sciences, Vol 2, No 2 (2015), pp. 1-15. (http://www.irosss.org/ojs/index.php/IJAETCS/article/view/676/207 ).
J125.	C. Provatidis, A. Fillipatos, Numerical Determination of Eigenfrequencies in Two-Dimensional Acoustic Cavities Using a Global Collocation Method, Romanian Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Volume XII, issue 2, 2015, pp. 111-115.
2015
J124.	V. Mitsopoulou, D. Michailidis, E. Theodorou, S. Isidorou, S. Roussiakis, Th. Vasilipoulos, S. Polydoras, G. Kaisarlis, V. Spitas, E. Stathopoulou, Ch. Provatidis, G. Theοdorou, Digitizing, modelling, and 3D printing of skeletal digital models of Palaeolodoxon tiliensis (Tilos, Dodecanese, Greece), Quaternary International, Vol. 379, 27 August 2015, pp. 4-13 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1040618215006680?via%3Dihub). The constructed model was permanently exhibited in the museum of Tilos Island, Greece, since September 2019.
J123.	G. B. Seretis, P. K. Kostazos, D. E. Manolakos, C. G. Provatidis, On the mechanical response of woven para-aramid protection fabrics, Composites Part B: Engineering, Vol. 79, 15 September 2015, Pages 67-73 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359836815002632)
2014
J122.	D. Kossyvakis, C. Vossou, C. Provatidis, E. Hristoforou, Computational Analysis and Performance Optimization of a Solar Thermoelectric Generator, Renewable Energy, Vol. 81, September 2015, Pages 150–161 (doi:10.1016/j.renene.2015.03.026)
J121.	C. G. Provatidis, Lumped mass acoustic and membrane eigenanalysis using the global collocation method, Cogent Engineering, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2014: 981366 (http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/23311916.2014.981366#.VIKnImc-eSo)
J120.	C. G. Provatidis, On the inertial propulsion of floating objects using contra-rotating masses, Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 62, 2014, pp. 117–122 (DOI 10.1016/j.mechrescom.2014.09.004). Closely related online videos: 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfQKGdADevA&noredirect=1 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaiYgB4q1gs&noredirect=1 3. http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/84720/video 4. http://www.americanantigravity.com/news/space/roy-thornsons-inertial-propulsion-demonstration.html 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjV5PaqDpR4&noredirect=1 6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bFQ9luELDY&noredirect=1 7. http://shipov.com/files/200506_news09.pdf
J119.	C. G. Provatidis, Finite element analysis of structures using C^1-continuous cubic B-splines or equivalent Hermite elements, Journal of Structures, Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 754561, 9 pages. Online at: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jstruc/2014/754561/
J118.	D. Kossyvakis, C. Vossou, C. Provatidis, E. Hristoforou, Computational and Experimental Analysis of a Commercially Available Seebeck Module, Renewable Energy (Vol. 74, February 2015, Pages 1–10)
J117.	C. G. Provatidis, B-splines collocation eigenanalysis of 2D acoustic problems, Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures,Vol. 9 (2014), No. 3, 259–285.
J116.	E. Markakis, C. Provatidis, A new hypothesis for particle composition of matter based on only three functional quantum entities and three forces, Physics Essays, September 2014 (Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 464-497). NOTE: A professor of physics at Princeton University wrote that “…Your paper might be associated with the variant of philosophy sometimes called Pythagoreanism https://www.britannica.com/science/Pythagoreanism
J115.	Vrassidas I. N. Leopoulos, Georgios Kaisarlis, Georgios Chatzistelios, Christopher Provatidis, Design and Implementation of an Interlaboratory Comparison Process for Task – Specific CMM Measurements, International Review of Mechanical Engineering (IREME), Vol. 8 (3), 2014, pp. 517-523.
J114	C.G. Provatidis, Bézier versus Lagrange polynomials-based finite element analysis of 2-D potential problems, Advances in Engineering Software, Volume 73, July 2014, Pages 22–34.
J113	C.G. Provatidis, Mechanics of Dean drive on frictional ground, Journal of Mechanical Design and Vibration, 2014, 1(1), 10-19 (DOI: 10.12691/jmdv-1-1-3). Open access, online: http://pubs.sciepub.com/jmdv/1/1/3/jmdv-1-1-3.pdf
J112.	C.G. Provatidis, Unidirectional motion using rotating masses along figure-eight-shaped trajectories, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, DOI: 10.1007/s40430-014-0154-y. January 2015, Volume 37, Issue 1, pp 397–409.
J111	C.G. Provatidis and D. Angelidis, Performance of Coons’ macroelements in plate bending analysis, International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mechanics, Vol. 15, March 2014, pp. 110-125.
J110.	C.G. Provatidis, Design of A Propulsion Cycle for Endless Sliding on Frictional Ground Using Rotating Masses. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2 (2), 35 – 43, January 2014. doi: 10.13189/ujme.2014.020201. Online available at: http://www.hrpub.org/journals/article_info.php?aid=1245
2013
J109	C.G. Provatidis, Shape and Motion Estimation using 2D Images of Structures subjected to known deformation modes, International Journal of Sensing, Computing & Control, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 1-19, 2013. Online access, free of charge: http://www.ijsc2.org/webpage/paper/v3n2-1.pdf
J108	C.G. Provatidis, A Review on Attempts towards CAD/CAE Integration Using Macroelements, Computational Research, Vol. 1, issue 3, 2013, pp. 61-84. Open Access, Online at: http://www.hrpub.org/download/20131107/CR2-13801513.pdf
J107	C.G. Provatidis, Simplified biomechanics for a possible explanation of the ancient Greek long jump using halteres, Universal Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 1, No.1, pp. 5-16, July 2013. Open Access, Online at: www.hrpub.org/download/201307/ujes.2013.010102.pdf
J106	C.G. Provatidis, Forced precession in a spinning wheel supported on a rotating pivot, Mechanics Research Communications 52 (2013) 46– 51. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0093641313000864 The above paper explores the topic of the following YouTube videos: · Professor Eric Laithwaite gives a demonstration of a large gyro wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRPC7a_AcQo · Eric Laithwaite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaOIWXqH9Io
J105	Evangelos Theodorou, Christos S. Georgiou, Christopher Provatidis, Panagiotis Megas, Can the Increased Loosening Rate of the Modular-Neck Hip Systems Be Attributed to Geometric Design Parameters? An Alternative Approach Using Finite Element Analysis, In: Knahr, Karl (Ed.), Total Hip Arthroplasty: Tribological Considerations and Clinical Consequences, 2013, IX, 233 p. 78 illus., 60 illus. in color.
J104.	C.G. Provatidis, An overview of the mechanics of oscillating mechanisms, American Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2013 1 (3), pp 58-65; download from: http://www.sciepub.com/portal/downloads?doi=10.12691/ajme-1-3-1&filename=ajme-1-3-1.pdf
J103.	C. Provatidis, E. Markakis, and N. Markakis, “Rule of thumb” bounds in Goldbach’s Conjecture, American Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 2013 1 (1), pp. 8-13. doi: 10.12691/ajma-1-1-1; DOWNLOAD from: http://www.sciepub.com/journal/ajma/CurrentIssue#.UWqGmzeSnRg
J102.	E. Markakis, C. Provatidis, and N. Markakis, An Exploration on Goldbach’s Conjecture, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 84, No. 1, pp. 29-63 (2013). Open access; download from: http://www.ijpam.eu/contents/2013-84-1/3/3.pdf
J101.	C.S. Georgiou, K.G. Evangelou, E.G. Theodorou, C.G. Provatidis, P.D. Megas, Does Choice of Head Size and Neck Geometry Affect Stem Migration in Modular Large-Diameter Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Preliminary Analysis, The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 2012, 6, 593-600
J100.	C.G. Provatidis, M.A. Gamble, Support forces in a synchronized rotating spring-mass system and its electromagnetic equivalent, International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics 41 (2013) 313–334 (DOI 10.3233/JAE-121616). · “The Boeing Co., Document BOE063011-447, 25th June 2011”, · “The Boeing Co., Copyright 12-00613-EOT, 16^th Aug 2012”. · Citation by Jeane Manning, A Journalist’s Notes, 18 INFINITE ENERGY • ISSUE 103 • MAY/JUNE 2012. · Author has been included in a specialists’ list as below: iSETI: http://iseti.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/real-scientist-working-in-the-field-of-propulsion-physics/
2012
J100-	C. G. Provatidis, A Review on Antigravity, Levitation, Resonance, and Devices Inspired by the Ouroboros Serpent, The Rose+Croix Journal 2012 – Vol 9, pp. 18-47 (Open Access). https://www.academia.edu/download/50150834/vol9_18_47_provatidis.pdf
J99.	C. G. Provatidis, S. K. Isidorou, Solution of One-dimensional Hyperbolic Problems Using Cubic B-Splines Collocation, International Journal of Computer Science and Application(IJCSA), Vol. 1, issue 1, (August) 2012, pp. 12-18; Journal Website: http://www.ij-csa.org/, Paper in PDF: http://www.ij-csa.org/Download.aspx?ID=2225
J98.	C. G. Provatidis, Revisiting the Spinning Top, International Journal of Materials and Mechanical Engineering , Vol. 1, No. 4 (July 2012), pp. 71-88 (Print ISSN: 2162-0695, Online ISSN: 2164-280X, Website: http://www.ijm-me.org/).
J97.	Emmanuel V. Brilakis, Evaggelos Kaselouris, Frank Xypnitos, Christopher G Provatidis, Nicolaos E Efstathopoulos, Effects of foot posture to fifth metatarsal fractures' biomechanics. A Finite Element Study, The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 51, Issue 6 , Pages 720-728, November 2012.
J96.	Savvas Vassiliadis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Paraskevas Frantzeskakis, Christopher Provatidis, Macromechanical modelling of woven fabrics, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 2012, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp.15 – 26.
2011
J95.	C. G. Provatidis, Older and contemporary attempts for inertial propulsion, The General Science Journal, 14 November 2011, http://gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Research%20Papers/View/3772 (over 2500 downloads!). NEW: http://gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Essays/View/3772
J94.	C. G. Provatidis, A Study of the Mechanics of an Oscillating Mechanism, International Journal of Mechanics, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2011, pp. 263-274.
J93.	C. G. Provatidis, Two-dimensional elastostatic analysis using Coons-Gordon interpolation, Meccanica, Volume 47, Number 4 (2012), 951-967 (DOI: 10.1007/s11012-011-9489-y) [http://www.springerlink.com/content/76ll16t7g58h763n/]
J92.	C.G. Provatidis, Equivalent finite element formulations for the calculation of eigenvalues using higher-order polynomials, Applied Mathematics, 2011, Vol. 1, No.1, pp. 13-23 (DOI: 10.5923/j.am.20110101.02).
J91.	L. Alexopoulos, A. Chairakaki, I. Melas, C. Provatidis, P. Kolia, Z. Dailiana, Systems Biology Approach and High-throughput Proteomic Analysis Identifies Toll-Like-Receptor Activators as Major Players of Cartilage Degeneration, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Volume 18, Supplement 2, October 2010, Pages S125-S126.
J90.	George Kaisarlis, Cristopher Provatidis, and Michael Sfantsikopoulos, A New Approach for the Effectiveness of Coaxiality Tolerance Verification, Asian International Journal of Science and Technology in Production and Manufacturing Engineering. AIJSTPME Special Issue "Variability and quality management", (2011) 4(3): 37-47.
J89.	E.G Theodorou, C.G Provatidis, G.C Babis, C.S Georgiou, and P.D Megas, Large Diameter Femoral Heads Impose Significant Alterations on the Strains Developed on Femoral Component and Bone: A Finite Element Analysis, Open Orthop J. 2011; 5: 229–238. Published online 2011 July 19. doi:  10.2174/1874325001105010229
J88.	Savvas Vassiliadis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Dimitra Domvoglou and Christofer Provatidis, Mechanical Analysis of Woven Fabrics: The State of the Art. In: S. Vassiliadis (editor), Advances in Modern Woven Fabrics Technology, INTECHopen, July 2011 (ISBN 978-953-307-337-8). Direct link: http://www.intechopen.com/books/show/title/advances-in-modern-woven-fabrics-technology
J87.	George Kaisarlis, Christopher Provatidis, CAD-based dimensional and geometrical tolerancing implementation by the use of virtual gages: A case study, The Annual Journal of Faculty of Technical Sciences, MACHINE DESIGN, Vol.3 (2011) No.3, (ISSN 1821-1259).
J86.	Stamatis Polydoras, Michael Sfantsikopoulos and Christopher Provatidis, Rational Embracing of Modern Prototyping Capable Design Technologies into the Tools Pool of Product Design Teams, ISRN Mechanical Engineering, Volume 2011 (2011), Article ID 739892, 12 pages (doi:10.5402/2011/739892).
J85.	Mirianthi Manda, Christos Galanis, Dimitrios Venetsanos, Christopher Provatidis, Petros Koidis, The Effect of Select Pulp Cavity Conditions on Stress Field Development in Distal Abutments in Two Types of Fixed Dental Prostheses, International Journal of Prosthodontics, March/April, 2011, Volume 24, Issue 2, pp. 118-126.
J84.	C. G. Provatidis, E. G. Theodorou, G. E. Theodorou. Computed tomography and CAD/CAE methods for the study of the Osseus Inner Ear Bone of Greek Quaternary Endemic Mammals, (accepted 2011), International Journal of Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry (MAA), Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 121-127.
2010
J83.	Savvas Vassiliadis, Maria Rangoussi, Ahmet Cay and Christopher Provatidis, Artificial Neural Networks and Their Applications in the Engineering of Fabrics, CHAPTER 6 in: Woven Fabric Engineering, Book edited by: Polona Dobnik Dubrovski, ISBN: 978-953-307-194-7, Publisher: Sciyo, Publishing date: November 2010.
J82.	C. G. Provatidis, A device that can produce net impulse using rotating masses, Engineering, Vol. 2, Number 8 (Aug. 2010), pp. 648-657, http://www.scirp.org/journal/eng/
J81.	C. G. Provatidis, Some issues on inertia propulsion mechanisms using two contra-rotating masses, Theory of Mechanisms and Machines, 2010, Vol.8, Iss.1, pp. 34-41 (hard copy); direct link: http://tmm.spbstu.ru/15/Provatidis_15.pdf
J80.	Evangelos N. Kaselouris, Demetrios T. Venetsanos, Christopher G. Provatidis, Fragiskos N. Xypnitos,Vassilios Nikolaou, John Lazarettos, Nikolaos E. Efstathopoulos, Investigation of a trochanteric fi-nail intramedullary implant fixation using the finite element method, Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009;6(4)e1
J79.	Φ. Ν. Ξυπνητός, Γ. Κ. Παπαχρήστου, Π. Χατζηγρηγόρης, Ε. Χρονόπουλος, Ε. Ν. Κασελούρης, Δ. Τ. Βενετσάνος, Χ. Γ. Προβατίδης, Ν. Ε. Ευσταθόπουλος, 3D analysis of cubitocarpal joint using the finite element method (Τρισδιάστατη διερεύνηση της άρθρωσης της πηχεοκαρπικής με τη χρήση των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων), Ορθοπαιδική (Orthopaedics), 2009, Vol. 22 (2), pp. 85-93 (in Greek).
J78.	N. Efstathopoulos, V. S. Nikolaou, F. N. Xypnitos, D. Korres, I. Lazarettos, K. Panousis, E. N. Kasselouris, D. T. Venetsanos, C. G. Provatidis, Investigation on the distal screw of a trochanteric intramedullary implant (Fi-nail) using a simplified finite element model, Injury, Int. J. Care Injured, Vol. 41 (2010) 259–265 (doi:10.1016/j.injury.2009.09.006).
J77.	Marianthi Manda, Christos Galanis, Vasilis Georgiopoulos, Christopher Provatidis and Petros Koidis, Effect of varying the vertical dimension of connectors of cantilever cross-arch fixed dental prostheses in patients with severely reduced osseous support: A three-dimensional finite element analysis, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2010, Vol. 103, pp. 91-100.
J76.	D.T.Venetsanos, C.G.Provatidis, On the layout optimization of 2D skeletal structures under a single displacement constraint, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, July 2010, Vol. 42(1), pp. 125-151 (DOI: 10.1007/s00158-009-0472-3).
J75.	Vassiliadis S., Kallivretaki A., Psilla N., Provatidis Ch., Mecit D., Roye A.; Numerical Modelling of the Compressional Behaviour of Warp-knitted Spacer Fabrics, FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe, 2009, Vol. 17, No. 5 (76) pp. 56-61.
J74.	E. G. Theodorou, C. G. Provatidis, P. D. Megas, Investigating a total hip arthroplasty finite element model with respect to the offset and version changes, according to the modular neck type, Journal of the Serbian Society for Computational Mechanics, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2009, pp. 1-16.
J73.	C. Provatidis, C. Vossou, I. Koukoulis,A. Balanika, C. Baltas, G. Lyritis, A pilot finite element study of an osteoporotic L1-vertebra compared to one with normal T-score, Computer Methods on Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Vol. 13(2), pp. 185-195 (DOI: 10.1080/10255840903099703).
J72.	K. Gryllias, I. Koukoulis, Chr. Yiakopoulos, I. Antoniadis, C.G. Provatidis, Morphological processing of proper orthogonal modes for crack detection in beam structures, Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 2009, Vol. 4 (6), pp. 1063–1088.
J71.	S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki and C.G. Provatidis, Mechanical modelling of multifilament twisted yarns, Fibers and Polymers, 2010, Vol. 11 (1), Febr. 28, pp. 89-96.
J70.	C. G. Provatidis and K.S. Ioannou, Static analysis of two-dimensional elastic structures using global collocation, Archive of Applied Mechanics, 2010, Vol. 80 (4), pp. 389-400. (DOI: 10.1007/s00419-009-0317-y)
2009
J69.	C. G. Provatidis, Eigenanalysis of two-dimensional acoustic cavities using transfinite interpolation, Journal of Algorithms & Computational Technology, Volume 3, Number 4, December 2009, pp. 477-502.
J68.	C. G. Provatidis, C. Vossou, E. Petropoulou, A. Balanika, G. Lyritis, A finite element analysis of a T12 vertebra in two consecutive examinations to evaluate the progress of osteoporosis, Medical Engineering & Physics 31 (2009) 632-641.
J67.	C. G. Provatidis, Integration-free Coons macroelements for the solution of 2-D Poisson problems, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 2009; 77:536-557.
J66.	M. Manda, Ch. Galanis, V. Georgiopoulos, C. Provatidis, P. Koidis, Effect of severely reduced bone support on the stress field developed within the connectors of three types of cross-arch fixed partial dentures, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 101, Issue 1, Pages 54-65 (January 2009)
2008
J65.	S.Vassiliadis, A.Kallivretaki, P.Gurkan, C.Provatidis, The effect of compact and ring spun yarns on the micromechanical properties of knitted fabrics, 2008, Tekstil 57 (4), pp. 164-170.
J64.	C. G. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas, J. P. McDonald, Evaluation of craniofacial effects during rapid maxillary expansion through combined in vivo/in vitro and finite element studies, European Journal of Orthodontics, 2008, 30(5):437-448; doi:10.1093/ejo/cjn046
J63.	C. G. Provatidis, Time- and frequency-domain analysis using lumped mass global collocation, Archive of Applied Mechanics, 2008, 78(11), pp. 909-920.
J62.	I. Koukoulis, C. Provatidis, and S. Georgiou, Finite Element Modeling of the Mechanical Effects of the UV Laser Ablation of Polymer Coatings, Applied Surface Science, Volume 254, Issue 11, 30 March 2008, Pages 3531-3539.
J61.	A. Kallivretaki, S. Vassiliadis, M. Blaga and C. Provatidis, Finite element modelling of warp knitted structure, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 11 (4), Nov. 2007, pp. 40-47.
J60.	C. G. Provatidis, Global collocation method for 2-D rectangular domains, Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2008, pp. 185-194.
J59.	C. G. Provatidis, Free vibration analysis of elastic rods using global collocation, Archive of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 78(4), April 2008, 241-250.
2007
J58.	S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, and C. Provatidis, The impact of textile modelling in a CAE environment, Journal of Invetics, Nr. 56, Vol. XI, 2007, pp. 103-108 (ISSN 1210-3084).
J57.	C. G. Vossou, I. N. Koukoulis, and C. G. Provatidis, Genetic combined with a Simplex algorithm as an efficient method for the detection of a depressed ellipsoidal flaw using the Boundary Element Method, ENFORMATIKA: International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Vol. 4 (2), April 2007, 624-629 (ISSN 1305-5313).
J56.	I. N. Koukoulis, C. G. Vossou, and C. G. Provatidis, A parametric study of an Inverse Elastostatics Problem (IESP) using Simulated Annealing, Hooke & Jeeves and Sequential Quadratic Programming in conjunction with Finite Element and Boundary Element Methods, ENFORMATIKA: International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Vol. 4 (2), April 2007, 630-635 (ISSN 1305-5313).
J55.	B. Georgiopoulos, K. Kalioras, G. C. Provatidis, M. Manda, P. Koidis, The effects of implant length and diameter prior to and after osseointegration: A 2-D finite element analysis, Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol. 33, No. 5, 2007, 243–256.
J54.	C. Provatidis, S. Mouzakitis, G. Charalampopoulos, Simulation of Active Noise Control in enclosures using direct prediction, Journal of Computational Acoustics (JCA), Vol. 17, No. 1 (2009), 83-107.
J53.	S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki and Ch. Provatidis, Mechanical Simulation of Plain Weft Knitted Fabrics, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology , Vol. 19 (2), 2007, 109-130.
J52.	C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas, and J.P. McDonald, In-vitro validated FEM model for a human skull and related craniofacial effects during rapid maxillary expansion, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine , Vol. 220, 2006, 897-907.
J51.	C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, Shape and motion reconstruction of non rigid objects from their 2D projections under uniform expansion conditions, Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, Vol. 70 (3), 2006, 187-197.
J50.	S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, C. Provatidis, Geometrical modelling of plain knitted fabrics, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, Vol. 32, March 2007, pp. 62-71.
J49.	C.G. Provatidis and D.T. Venetsanos, Cost minimization of 2D continuum structures under stress constraints by increasing commonality in their skeletal equivalents, Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, Vol. 70 (3), 2006, 159-169.
J48.	C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas, and J.P. McDonald, On the FEM modeling of craniofacial changes during rapid maxillary expansion, Medical Engineering & Physics, Vol. 29 (5), 2007, pp. 566-579.
	2006
J47.	C.G. Provatidis, Transient elastodynamic analysis of two-dimensional structures using Coons-patch macroelements, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 43 (22-23), 2006, 6688-6706.
J46.	P.A. Makris, C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, Structural Optimisation of thin-walled tubular trusses using a virtual strain energy density approach, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol.44, 2006, 235-246.
J45.	P.A. Makris, C.G. Provatidis, D.A. Rellakis, Discrete variable optimization of frames using a strain energy criterion, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Vol. 31 (5), 2006, 410-417.
J44.	C.G. Provatidis, Free vibration analysis of two-dimensional structures using Coons-patch macroelements, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol. 42(6), 2006, 518-531.
J43.	P.A. Makris, A.P. Makri, C.G. Provatidis, Energy saving methodology for material handling applications, Applied Energy, Vol. 83 (10), 2006, 1116-1124.
J42.	C.G. Provatidis, Three-dimensional Coons macroelements: Application to eigenvalue and scalar wave propagation problems, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 65, 2006, 111-134.
J41.	C.G. Provatidis, Coons-patch macroelements in two-dimensional parabolic problems, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Vol. 30, issue 4, April 2006, 319-351.
J40.	C. G. Provatidis, S. Mouzakitis and G. Charalampopoulos, Optimum positioning of active noise control sensors and actuators in enclosures with significant damping properties, Acustica united with Acta Acustica, Vol. 91, 2005, pp. 846-859.
J39.	A. Çay, S. Vassiliadis and Ch. Provatidis, Prediction of the Air Permeability of Woven Fabrics Using a Modified Kozeny-Carman Relationship, Applied Research Review, Vol. XI, No.1, 2006, pp. 151-159 (ISSN 1106-4110).
	2005
J38.	S. Vassiliadis, D. Venetsanos, and C. Provatidis, Optimization Aspects on the Hand of the Fabrics, Textile Research Journal, Vol. 75(9), 2005, 653-661.
J37.	C. G. Provatidis, Analysis of box-like structures using 3-D Coons’ interpolation, Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 21, Issue 8, August 2005, pp. 443-456.
J36.	C. G. Provatidis, Three-dimensional Coons macroelements in Laplace and acoustic problems, Computers & Structures, Vol. 83, Issues 4-5, June 2005, pp. 1572-1583.
J35.	S. G. Vassiliadis, and C. G. Provatidis, Estimation of the Bending Rigidity of Yarns: Influence of the Accuracy of the Numerical Modeling of Fabrics, Applied Research Review, Vol. X, No.1, 2005, 95-109 (ISSN 1106-4110).
J34.	Ch.G.Provatidis, S.G. Vassiliadis and E.A. Athanasiadou, Contact mechanics in the two-dimensional finite elements of modeling of fabrics, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Volume 17 No.1, 2005 (pp. 29-40).
	2004
J33.	G.N. Charalampopoulos, S.T. Mouzakitis and C.G. Provatidis, Gradient Optimisation Methods for the Positioning of Active Noise Control Actuators in Enclosures, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 9(4), December 2004, 163-174.
J32.	Ch.G.Provatidis and S.G. Vassiliadis, On the performance of the geometrical models of fabrics for use in computational mechanical analysis, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Volume 16, Number 5, 2004 (pp. 434 – 444).
J31.	S.G. Vassiliadis and Ch.G.Provatidis, Structural characterization of textile fabrics using surface roughness data, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Volume 16 Number 5, 2004 (pp. 445 – 457).
J30.	Ch. G. Provatidis, On DR/BEM for eigenvalue analysis of 2-D acoustics, Computational Mechanics, Vol. 35, December 2004, 41-53.
J29.	C.G. Provatidis, Solution of two-dimensional Poisson problems in quadrilateral domains using transfinite Coons interpolation, Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 20 (7), 2004, pp. 521-533.
J28.	C.G. Provatidis, Coons-patch macroelements in two-dimensional eigenvalue and scalar wave propagation problems, Computers & Structures, Vol. 82, Issues 4-5, February 2004, pp. 383-395.
	2003
J27.	C.G. Provatidis, A critical presentation of Tsiriggakis’ gearless differential (PDF) , Mobility & Vehicles Mechanics, Vol. 29, No.4, 2003, pp. 25-46.
J26.	C.G. Provatidis, A bone-remodelling scheme based on principal strains applied to a tooth during translation, Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 6, Nos. (5-6), 2003, pp. 347-352.
J25.	C.G.Provatidis and N.K.Zafiropoulos, A modified indirect Boundary Element Method for solving two-dimensional sound radiation problems, Forschung im Ingenieuwesen, 68, 2003, pp.8-18.
	1987 – 2002
J24.	C.G. Provatidis, Coons-patch macroelements in potential Robin problems, Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, 67, 2002, pp.19-26.
J23.	C.G.Provatidis, The role of the principal strains within the periodontal ligament of a tooth during long-term intrusion, Russian Journal of Biomechanics, Vol.6, #3, 2002, pp.38-49. In English: http://vestnik.pstu.ru/get/_res/fs/file2.pdf/2576/Provatidis+C.G.+%28Athens%2C+Greece%29.+The+role+of+principal+strains+within+the+periodontal+ligament+of+a+tooth+during+long-term+intrusionfile2.pdf In Russian: http://tiny.cc/ivh4cz
J22.	S.Vassiliadis, C.Provatidis, P-I.Gerali and N.Zorgou, Subjective assessment and objective measurement of the fabric hand, Balkan Physics Letters, Special Issue/2001, pp. 382-390.
J21.	A. Katsoudas, Ch. Provatidis, K. Spentzas, Comparative evaluation of light weight materials for constructing electric vehicles, Technika Chronika, Vol. 2, 1995, pp. 93-101 (in Greek).
J20.	Ch. Provatidis & N. Zafiropoulos, On the “Interior Helmholtz Integral Equation Formulation” in sound radiation problems, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 26, 2002, 29-40.
J19.	C.G. Provatidis, Analysis of axisymmetric structures using Coons’ interpolation, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 39, 2003, pp.535-558.
J18.	P. Makris and C. Provatidis, Weight minimization of displacement-constrained truss structures using a strain energy criterion, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 191, 2002, pp.2159-2177.
J17.	Ch. Provatidis & A. Kanarachos, Performance of a macro-FEM approach using global interpolation (Coons’) functions in axisymmetric potential problems, Computers & Structures, 79, 2001, pp.1769-1779.
J16.	C.G. Provatidis, Parametric finite element analysis and closed formed solutions in orthodontics, Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 5(2), 2002, pp.101-112.
J15.	Ch. Provatidis, An analytical model for stress analysis of a tooth in translation, International Journal of Engineering Sciences, 39/12, 2001, pp.1361-1381.
J14.	Ch. Provatidis, A comparative FEM-study of tooth mobility using isotropic and anisotropic models of the periodontal ligament, Medical Εngineering & Physics, 22/5, 2000, pp.359-370.
J13.	Ch. Provatidis & Α. Kanarachos, Boundary-type hydrodynamic analysis in tooth movement, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 24/9, 2000, pp.661-669.
J12.	Ch. Provatidis, Numerical estimation of the centers of resistance and rotation in orthodontic tooth movements, Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 2 (2), 1999, pp.149-156.
J11.	Ch. Provatidis, A Fast-Fourier Boundary Element Method for axisymmetric potential and elasticity problems with arbitrary boundary conditions, Computational Mechanics, 23/3, 1999, pp.258-270.
J10.	Ch. Provatidis and N. Toutountzakis, A critical review of older and contemporary applications of biomechanical methods in orthodontics, Hellenic Orthodontic Review, 1, 1998, pp.27-49.
J9.	Ch. Provatidis, A boundary element method for axisymmetric potential problems with non-axisymmetric boundary conditions using fast Fourier Transform, Engineering Computations, 15(4), 1998, pp.428-449.
J8.	A. Kanarachos, Ch. Provatidis, N. Zafeiropoulos, Applications of a Basic Formula in Tensor Analysis, Greek Mathematical Review, 44, 1995, pp.36-51 (in Greek).
J7.	Ch. Provatidis and A. Kanarachos, Further Research on the Performance of Consistent Mass Matrices using BEM for symmetric/nonsymmetric formulations, Computational Mechanics, 16, 1995, pp.197-207.
J6.	A. Kanarachos, N. Pantelelis and Ch. Provatidis, Recent developments of the algebraic multigrid-multiblock method for the solution of the Euler equations, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 111, 1994, pp.235-254.
J5.	Ch. Provatidis and A. Kanarachos, On the BEM Lumped Mass formulations in wave propagation problems, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 11, 1993, pp.319-325.
J4.	A. Kanarachos and Ch. Provatidis, Potential and wave propagation problems using the Boundary Element Method and BEM-subregions, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 9(2), 1992, pp.117-124.
J3.	A. Kanarachos and Ch. Provatidis, Crypto-DOF Finite Elements, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 28, 1989, pp.943-954.
J2.	A. Kanarachos and Ch. Provatidis, On the Symmetrization of the BEM formulation, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 71, 1988, pp.151-165.
J1.	A. Kanarachos and Ch. Provatidis, Performance of Mass Matrices for the BEM Dynamic Analysis of Wave Propagation Problems, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 63, 1987, pp.155-166.

Συνέδρια -  CONFERENCES

			2024
	C253.		C. Provatidis, Transfinite Elements: From FEM to IGA, G+Smo Developer Days 2024, 2-6 March 2024, Thessaloniki.
			2023
	C252.		C. Karampatzakis, A. Mantzaflaris, C. Provatidis, and A. Mihailidis, Contact simulation of tooth flanks using Isogeometic Analysis, International Conference on Gears 2023, Munich, 13-15 September 2023.
	C251.		Christos Kalligeros, Christos Papalexis, Dimitrios Georgiou, Dimitrios Krifos, Christos Vakouftsis, Klearchos Terpos, Konstantinos Goudas, Panagiotis Balis, Theodoros Kontaris, Georgios Kaisarlis, Antonios Tsolakis, Pavlos Zalimidis, Nickolas Sapidis, Christopher G. Provatidis, Vasilios Spitas, Improving the wear resistance of 3D printed spur gears through a free-form tooth flank optimization process, 9^th International BAPT Conference ‘POWER TRANSMISSIONS 2023’, 4-7 September 2023, Varna, Bulgaria.
	C250.		Christos Vakouftsis; Georgios Kaisarlis; Vasilios Spitas; Christopher G. Provatidis, Experimental Research on the Dimensional and Geometrical Deviations of Features-of-Size Produced by Material Extrusion Processes, 32nd International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM), June the 20th, 2023. Book Chapter, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-38241-3_27
	C249.		Christos Karampatzakis, Angelos Mantzaflaris, Christopher Provatidis and Athanassios Mihailidis, Gear flank contact analysis with adaptive hierarchical refinement, 11th International Conference on IsoGeometric Analysis 2023, June 18-21, 2023, Lyon, France.
	C248.		Chr. Vakouftsis, G. Kaisarlis, V. Spitas, and C. G. Provatidis, Experimental Research on the Dimensional and Geometrical Deviations of Features-of-Size Produced by Material Extrusion Processes, 32nd Int. Conf. on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2023), June 18-22, 2023, Porto, Portugal.
			2021
	C247.		M Papachristopoulou, C Provatidis, AP Markopoulos, and V Spitas, Visual representation aid in engineering design process: From axiomatic design towards knowledge intelligence, The 14th International Conference on Axiomatic Design (ICAD 2021) 23rd-25th June 2021, Lisbon, Portugal, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1174, 2021 (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/1174/1/012019/meta).
			2020
	C246.		C.G. Provatidis, Precursors of Iso-Geometric Analysis (pre-IGA), G+Smo Meeting, organized by Angelos Mantzaflaris (INRIA, Sophia-Antipolis, France) and Matthias Möller (TU Delft), 10.12.2020.
			2018
	C245.		G. V. Seretis, A. K. Polyzou, D. E. Manolakos and Ch. G. Provatidis, Tensile performance of graphene nanoplatelets/glass fabric/epoxy nanocomposite laminae, Proceedings 1st International Conference of the GREEK SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, Athens, Greece, May 10-12, 2018.
			2017
	C244.		Σταμάτιος Πολύδωρας, Βασιλική Μητσοπούλου, Χριστόφορος Προβατίδης, Γεώργιος Θεοδώρου [ID:136] «Ο τελευταίος ευρωπαίος ελέφαντας: Πλήρης σκελετική 3D ψηφιακή ανασύσταση και φυσική αναπαράσταση, αποτελέσματα, οφέλη και προοπτικές», 2ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψηφιοποίησης Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς – 2017, Βόλος 1-3 Δεκεμβρίου 2017, Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας (http://euromed2017.eu/conference-program/)
	C243.		Σταμάτιος Πολύδωρας, Χριστόφορος Προβατίδης, Λυδία Παλαιοκρασσά-Κόπιτσα [ID:135] «’Πρόπυλο’: Δημιουργία υψηλής πιστότητας αρχιτεκτονικής μακέτας αρχαιολογικού ενδιαφέροντος με χαμηλού κόστους επιτραπέζιους 3D εκτυπωτές», 2ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ψηφιοποίησης Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς – 2017, Βόλος 1-3 Δεκεμβρίου 2017, Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας (http://euromed2017.eu/conference-program/)
	C242.		G. V. Seretis, G. N. Kouzilos, S. F. Nitodas, P. D. Mimigianni, D. E. Manolakos, and C. G. Provatidis, “Effect Of Post-Curing Conditions On The Mechanical And Thermal Properties Of GNPs/Epoxy Laminated Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of the Twenty-fifth Annual International Conference on COMPOSITES / NANO ENGINEERING (ICCE-25), Rome, Italy, July 16-22, 2017.
	C241.		N. M. Vaxevanidis, Ath. G. Mourlas, N. A. Fountas, G. V. Seretis, C. G. Provatidis, P. P. Psyllaki, and D. E. Manolakos, Correlation of surface roughness parameters with operational variables in turning of a new aluminum matrix steel particulate composite: a multi-parameter analysis, In: Slobodan Mitrović (Editor), Proceedings 15th International Conference on Tribology (SERBIATRIB ‘17), 17 – 19 May 2017, Kragujevac, Serbia, pp. 343–350.
	C240.		N. M. Vaxevanidis, N. A. Fountas, G. V. Seretis, C. G. Provatidis, and D. E. Manolakos, A Multi-parameter Experimental and Statistical Analysis of Surface Texture in Turning of a New Aluminum Matrix Steel Particulate Composite, Springer International Publishing AG 2017, V. Majstorovic and Z. Jakovljevic (eds.), Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies (NEWTECH 2017, 5th-9th June 2017, Belgrade), Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-56430-2_29
			2016
	C239.		G.B. Seretis, N. Vaxevanidis, C.G. Provatidis, D.E.Manolakos, Metallographic study of the window of weldability for the explosive welding of Al-Cu plates, In A.G. Lekatos (Ed.), Proceedings 6th Hellenic Conference on Metallic Materials, 7-9 December 2016, Ioannina, Greece (pp. 63-68, in Greek). (Γ.Β. Σερέτης, Ν. Βαξεβανίδης, Χ.Γ. Προβατίδης, Δ.Ε. Μανωλάκος, Μεταλλογραφική μελέτη περιοχών του παραθύρου συγκολλησιμότητας κατά την εκρηκτική συγκόλληση ελασμάτων αλουμινίου-χαλκού, 6o Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Μεταλλικών Υλικών, 7-9 Δεκεμβρίου 2016, Ιωάννινα).
	C238.		Π. Λάζαρης, Σ. Πολύδωρας, Γ. Καϊσαρλής, Χρ. Προβατίδης, Τρισδιάστατη ψηφιακή αποτύπωση αρχαίων αντικειμένων και εκτύπωση αντιγράφων με τη βοήθεια προηγμένων υπολογιστικών συστημάτων, Ετήσια Ημερίδα 2016, Πανελλήνια Ένωση Συντηρητών Αρχαιοτήτων και Έργων Τέχνης, Αμφιθέατρο Πνευματικού, Κέντρο Ρουμελιωτών, 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2016 (www.pesa.gr)
	C237.		G. Babanis, C. Provatidis, Computational model for sound propagation in an insulated pipe and experimental validation, In: Proceedings ACOUSTICS 2016, 8^th Hellenic Conference in Acoustics, Athens, Greece, 3-4 October, 2016 (ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΙΚΟ ΜΟΝΤΕΛΟ ΔΙΑΔΟΣΗΣ ΗΧΟΥ ΣΕ ΜΟΝΩΜΕΝΟ ΣΩΛΗΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΕΙΡΑΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΛΗΘΕΥΣΗ, «ΑΚΟΥΣΤΙΚΗ 2016»,  8ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ακουστικής ΕΛΙΝΑ 2016, 3-4 Οκτωβρίου 2016, Α.Ε.Ι. Πειραιά Τ.Τ.)
	C236.		C. Provatidis, Engineering analysis using CAD-based macroelements, In: T. Katsikadelis, G.E. Stavroulakis (Editors): Recent advances in Mechanics. Book of abstracts, 9th German-Greek-Polish Symposium, Orthodox Academy of Crete, Kolympari, Greece, September 4-9, 2016. Publisher: Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2016 (e-book), ISBN 978-960-8475-25-0 (pages 51-52)
	C235.		Georgios Seretis, Protesilaos Kostazos, Dimitrios Manolakos and Christopher Provatidis, EFFECT OF THE INITIAL WEAVING CONDITIONS ON PARA-ARAMID FABRICS’ TENSILE PERFORMANCE, In: H.G. Georgiadis and V.K. Koumousis, (Eds.), Proceedings 11th HSTAM International Congress of Mechanics, May 27-30, 2016, Athens (Divani Hotel, Acropolis).
	C234.		C. Provatidis, ON THE MECHANICS OF LAITHWAITE’S ENGINE, In: H.G. Georgiadis and V.K. Koumousis, (Eds.), Proceedings 11th HSTAM International Congress of Mechanics, May 27-30, 2016, Athens (Divani Hotel, Acropolis).
	C233.		V. Mitsopoulou, S. Roussiakis, D. Michailidis, E. Theodorou, E. Stathopoulou, M. Mallouchou, S. Manolis, S. Polydoras, T. Vasilopoulos, S. Isidorou, G. Kaisarlis, S. Diplaris, D. Fotiou, T. Costopoulos, P. Maniatis, I. Papailiou, P. Megas, A. Legakis, S. Koussoulakos, M. Tyllianakis, V. Spitas, G. Theodorou, C. Provatidis, “A study case of a digital and physical representation of the dwarf elephant from Tilos Island”, Greece, Symposium of Archaeometry, 15-16 May 2016, ISBN 978-618-80277-2-5, http://isa2016.uop.gr
	C232.		G. Theodorou, V. Mitsopoulou, S. Roussiakis, D. Michailidis, E. Theodorou, E. Stathopoulou, M. Mallouchou, S. Polydoras, G. Kaisarlis, T. Vasilopoulos, C. Provatidis, “Reinforcement of natural heritage: Rapid Prototyping Technology in the use of vertebrate palaeontology”, Oral presentation in the 3rd International Geo-Cultural Symposium “Samaria 2016”, 13-15 May 2016, Chania, Crete. http://www.samaria.mesonisos.gr/index.php/en/
			2015
	C231.		G. Kaisarlis, V. Gikas, Th. Xenakis, D. Stathas, C. Provatidis, Combined use of total station and articulated arm coordinate measuring on large scale metrology applications, XXI IMEKO World Congress, 30.08.2015 - 04.09.2015, Prague, Czech Republic.
	C230.		M. Gamble, C. Provatidis, State of the Art Inertial Linear Propulsion, Proc. 7^th Conference on Future Energy Program (COFE-7), Albuquerque NM, July 29-August 1, 2015.
			2014
	C229.		S. Polydoras, C. Provatidis, Th. Vasilopoulos, E. Theodorou, G. Theodorou, V. Mitsopoulou, Techniques and practices for the successful, cost effective reconstruction of skeletal elements of the last European elephant of Tilos with LOM and FDM Additive Manufacturing technologies: An interdisciplinary approach of AM for palaeontology, In: Proceedings 5^th International Conference on Additive Technologies, Vienna, Austria, 15-17 October 2014.
	C228.		C.G. Vossou, D.V. Koulocheris, C.G. Provatidis, Th.N. Costopoulos, "Design and Optimization of a Control Link of a Vehicle Suspension System", in P. Iványi, B.H.V. Topping, (Editors), "Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 54, 2014. doi:10.4203/ccp.105.54
	C227.		D. Koulocheris, C. Vossou, C. Provatidis, Th. Costopoulos, The influence of the material properties on a typical control link of a vehicle suspension system under different loading conditions, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.) Proceedings 6th International Conference from "Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering", Athens 9-12 July, 2014.
	C226.		Th. Xenakis, G. Kaisarlis, B. Gikas, D. Stathas, C. Provatidis, Overview and experimental evaluation of contemporary geodetic sensors in large-scale industrial applications, Proceedings 5th National Congress of Metrology, May 9-10, 2014, National Center of Research (EIE), Athens, Greece.
	C225.		E. Theodorou, C. Provatidis, V. Mitsopoulou, T. Vasilopoulos, S. Polidoras, S. Rousiakis, D. Michailidis, S. Kousoulakos, G. Kaisarlis, M. Tyllianakis, V. Spitas, E. Stathopoulou, A. Legakis, G. Theodorou, From the Charkadio cave excavation, to a full 3D reconstruction of an extinct elephant, VIth International Conference on Mammoths and their Relatives | 5-12 May 2014 | Grevena-Siatista | Greece.
	C224.		G. Theodorou, S. Roussiakis, V. Mitsopoulou, T. Vasilopoulos, G. Kaisarlis, D. Michailidis, E. Theodorou, S. Isidorou, D. Fotiou and C. Provatidis, Laser scans, CT scans and conventional photography scans, as a powerful tool for comparative palaeontological studies, Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA GR) Institute of Mediterranean Studies,7th – 8th March 2014, Rethymno, Crete.
	C223.		G. Theodorou, V. Mitsopoulou, S. Isidorou, T. Vasilopoulos, S. Roussiakis, E. Theodorou, D. Michailidis, G. Kaisarlis, C. Provatidis, Study case for a 3D skeletal reconstruction of ELEPHAS TILIENSIS based on ct and laser scans; MORPHOLOGY, POPULATION DATA AND TAPHONOMY. P.172, North American Paleontological Convention (NAPC), February 15 - 18, 2014 | Gainesville, FL (SPEECH)
			2013
	C222.		E.I. Chatzopoulou, I.N. Melas, S. Bougioukli, S. Samara, P. Kollia, C.G. Provatidis, Z.H. Dailiana and L.G. Alexopoulos, A comparison of chondrocyte response in cartilage and 2D culture, 69^th EEXOT Conference (Hellenic Society of Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology), 2-5 October 2013, Athens, Divani Caravel Hotel.
	C221.		Melas, Ioannis N; Chairakaki, Aikaterini D; Mitsos, Alexander; Dailiana, Zoe; Provatidis, Christopher; Alexopoulos, Leonidas G, Modeling Signaling Pathways in Chondrocytes, ID: 113, ICCB 2013, V International Conference on Computational Bioengineering, 11-13 September 2013, Leuven, Belgium.
	C220.		E. Theodorou, V. Mitsopoulou, T. Vasilopoulos, C. Provatidis, S. Roussiakis, Toward a better knowledge of ELEPHAS TILIENSIS skeletal proportions and morphology, 14th Congress of Regional Committee on Mediterranean Neogene Stratigraphy (RCMNS), Istanbul, Turkey, 8th - 12th September, 2013. (SPEECH)
	C219.		Ioannis N. Melas, Aikaterini D. Chairakaki, Alexander Mitsos, Zoe H. Dailiana, Christopher Provatidis, Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, NETWORK ANALYSIS OF SIGNALING IN CHONDROCYTES, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2013), Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras, Greece, between 25-28 August 2013.
	C218.		Evangelos Zympeloudis, Elisavet I. Chatzopoulou, Ioannis N. Melas, Zoe H. Dailiana, Christopher Provatidis, Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, Real Time Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Articular Cartilage During Collagenase Induced Digestion, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2013), Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras, Greece, 25-28 August 2013.
	C217.		Nikolaos V. Georgiou, Nikolaos D. Nikolaou, Panagiotis D. Alevras, Elisavet I. Chatzopoulou, Ioannis N. Melas , Christopher G. Provatidis, Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, A Device for Simultaneous Compression Measurements of Human Cartilage, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2013), Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras, Greece, 25-28 August 2013.
	C216.		Elisavet I. Chatzopoulou, Ioannis N. Melas, Christoforos G. Provatidis, Zoe Dailiana, Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, A Comparison of Condrocyte Response in Cartilage and 2D Cultures, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2013), Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras, Greece, 25-28 August 2013.
	C215.		Georgios Georgiadis, Georgios Kaisarlis, Christopher Provatidis, Reverse Engineering and Finite Element Analysis of a Gearless Differential, 5th IC-EpsMso, Athens, Greece, from July 3^rd to July 6^th, 2013.
	C214.		E. Theodorou, C. Provatidis, G. Theodorou, V. Mitsopoulou, T. Vasilopoulos, A. Legakis, P. Megas, P. Maniatis, I. Papailiou, Inside a fossil dwarf elephant: A 3D reconstruction, 6th Symposium of the Hellenic Society for Archaeometry, May 16-18, 2013.
	C213.		G. Kaisarlis, P. Lazaris and C. Provatidis, Τρισδιάστατη Ψηφιακή Αποτύπωση Αρχαίων Αντικειμένων και Εκτύπωση Αντιγράφων με τη Βοήθεια Προηγμένων Υπολογιστικών Συστημάτων, 6th Symposium of the Hellenic Society for Archaeometry, May 16-18, 2013.
	C212.		Nikolaos Georgiou, Nikolaos Nikolaou, Panagiotis Alevras, Elisavet Chatzopoulou, Ioannis Melas, Christopher Provatidis and Leonidas Alexopoulos, A Novel Device For Multiple Indentation Tests of Osteoarthritic Cartilage Disks, 5^th Panhellenic Conference on Biomedical Technology, Athens, 4-6 April 2013. The Conference is endorsed by the IFMBE (International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering) and EAMBES (European Alliance for Medical and Biological Engineering & Science).
			2012
	C211.		E. Theodorou, C. Provatidis, S. Roussiakis, PALAEONTOLOGICAL HERITAGE – A STATE OF THE ART COMPLETE SKELETAL RECONSTRUCTION, 3ο Συμπόσιο: Αρχαιολογική Έρευνα και Νέες Τεχνολογίες - 3rd ARCH_RNT, Καλαμάτα, 03 - 06 Οκτωβρίου 2012.
	C210.		Γ. Καϊσαρλής, Χ. Προβατίδης και Μ. Παπαγεωργίου, Ψηφιακή αποτύπωση και τεκμηρίωση αρχαιολογικών ευρημάτων: Ο ρόλος των προηγμένων τεχνολογιών CAD/CAE/CAM, 3ο Συμπόσιο: Αρχαιολογική Έρευνα και Νέες Τεχνολογίες - 3rd ARCH_RNT, Καλαμάτα, 03 - 06 Οκτωβρίου 2012.
	C209.		Ε. Μπριλάκης, Ε. Κασελούρης, Φ. Ξυπνητός, Χ. Προβατίδης, Ν. Ευσταθόπουλος, Εμβιομηχανική Μελέτη Καταγμάτων 5^ου Μεταταρσίου με τη Μέθοδο των Πεπερασμένων Στοιχείων, 68^ο Πανελλήνιο Ορθοπαιδικό Συνέδριο, Divani Caravel Hotel, Αθήνα, 3-6 Οκτωβρίου 2012.
	C208.		Kaisarlis George, Papageorgiou Metaxia, Provatidis Christopher, Digital Reconstruction of a Roman Bird-Shaped Glass Vessel from Patras in 3D CAD Environment, “Annales” 19^th Congress of the Association Internationale pour L’Histoire du Verre (AIHV19), Piran – Slovenia, 17th – 21st September 2012, pp. 250-256.
	C207.		Σ. Βασιλειάδης, Α. Καλλιβρετάκη, Χ. Προβατίδης, Μ. Ραγκούση, Στ. Ποτηράκης, “Ο Ρόλος της Γεωμετρίας στην Υπολογιστική Μοντελοποίηση Υφασμάτων”, Γεωμετρία: από την Επιστήμη στην Εφαρμογή, Συμπόσιο, Παρασκευή και Σάββατο 1 - 2 Ιουνίου 2012, Αμφιθέατρο του νέου Συνεδριακού Κέντρου του ΤΕΙ Πειραιά.
	C206.		E. Theodorou, C. Provatidis, G. Babis, C. S. Georgiou, K. Anagnostou, P. Megas, Finite element analysis of the strains developed in large diameter metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty: use of large heads produces significant changes, EFORT12-2869, Proceedings EFORT 2012, 23 - 25 May 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
			2011
	C205.		C. G. Provatidis, M. A. Gamble, Support forces in a synchronized rotating spring-mass system and its electromagnetic equivalent, Proceedings “Space, Propulsion & Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF-2012)”, Wednesday, 29th February through Friday, 2nd March., 2012, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA. Also: Technical Report, Released by Boeing Co. (BOE063011-447), 31 August 2011. Relevant citation: Jeane Manning, A Journalist’s Notes, 18 INFINITE ENERGY • ISSUE 103 • MAY/JUNE 2012.
	C204.		Γ. Καϊσαρλής, Β. Γκίκας, Δ. Σταθάς, Χρ. Προβατίδης, Διερεύνηση Συνδυαστικής Χρήσης Γεωδαιτικών Σταθμών και Μηχανών Μέτρησης Συντεταγμένων σε Μεγάλης Κλίμακας Βιομηχανικές Εφαρμογές, 4ο Τακτικό Εθνικό Συνέδριο Μετρολογίας, Πολυτεχνειούπολη Ζωγράφου, Αθήνα, 3-4 Φεβρουαρίου 2012. (accepted)
	C203.		Γ. Χατζηστέλιος, Γ. Καϊσαρλής, Β. Λεώπουλος, Χρ. Προβατίδης, Διεξαγωγή Διεργαστηριακής Σύγκρισης σε Μετρήσεις Μήκους Πρότυπων Πλακιδίων με τη Χρήση Μηχανών Μέτρησης Συντεταμένων, 4ο Τακτικό Εθνικό Συνέδριο Μετρολογίας, Πολυτεχνειούπολη Ζωγράφου, Αθήνα, 3-4 Φεβρουαρίου 2012. (accepted)
	C202.		George Kaisarlis, Christos Galanis, Pavlos Mpikos and Christopher Provatidis, Σχεδιασμός σε περιβάλλον 3D-CAD και κατασκευή πρωτότυπης πειραματικής συσκευής αποτύπωσης οδοντιατρικών εμφυτευμάτων, Paper No.71, 4^th ELEVIT 2012 Conference (Hellenic Society of Biomedical Engineering), 20-21 January 2012, Athens, Greece.
	C201.		Nikolaos Nikolaou, Panagiotis Alevras, Elisavet Chatzopoulou, Ioannis Melas, Zoe Dailiana, Christoforos Provatidis and Leonidas Alexopoulos, Monitoring Cartilage Degeneration in a High Throughput Format via its Mechanical Properties, Paper No. 29, 4^th ELEVIT 2012 Conference (Hellenic Society of Biomedical Engineering), 20-21 January 2012, Athens, Greece.
	C200.		S. Vassiliadis, S. Potirakis, M. Rangoussi, and C. Provatidis, Design of a wearable digital system for the gait monitoring, Proceedings of the SMARTEX 2011, 22-24 November 2011, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.
	C199.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, M. Blaga and C. Provatidis, Implementing FEM on complex textile structures, Proceedings of the ICONTEX 2011, 20-22 October 2011, Instabul, Turkey, pp. 249-255.
	C198.		George Kaisarlis, Christopher Provatidis, Virtual Gage Design for the Effective Assignment of Position Tolerances under Maximum Material Condition, Proceedings 7th International Conference of Digital Enterprise Technology (DET2011), Athens, Greece, 28-30 September 2011, pp. 512-521.
	C197.		George Kaisarlis, Stamatios Polydoras, Christopher Provatidis, Evaluation of Geometrical Uncertainty Factors during Integrated Utilization of Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping Technologies, Proceedings 7th International Conference of Digital Enterprise Technology (DET2011), Athens, Greece, 28-30 September 2011, pp. 532-541.
	C196.		I.Melas, A. Chairakaki, A. Mitsos, Z. Dailiana, C, Provatidis, L.Alexopoulos, Modeling signaling pathways in articular cartilage, 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'11), Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA, USA on August 30 - September 3, 2011:3712-5.
	C195.		Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, Katerina Chairakaki, Ioannis N. Melas, Christopher Provatidis, Zoe Dailiana, and Alexander Mitsos, Tackling cartilage degeneration via a combination of Systems Biology and Biomechanics approach, Proceedings 7^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 30 June-2 July 2011, Athens, Greece.
	C194.		Panagiotis D. Alevras, Nikolaos D. Nikolaou, Ioannis N. Melas, Georgios P. Kanakaris, Christoforos Provatidis and Leonidas G. Alexopoulos, A device for multiple indentation tests of cartilage disks, Proceedings 7^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 30 June-2 July 2011, Athens, Greece.
	C193.		Christopher G. Provatidis and Stelios K. Isidorou, B-Splines collocation eigenvalue analysis of 1-D problems, Proceedings 7^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 30 June-2 July 2011, Athens, Greece.
	C192.		Christopher G. Provatidis, Global versus Local interpolation in the FEM free vibration analysis of prismatic bars, Proceedings 7^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 30 June-2 July 2011, Athens, Greece.
	C191.		Christopher G. Provatidis, Some issues on CAD/CAE integration: Global interpolation using isoparametric and isogeometric techniques, Proceedings 7^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 30 June-2 July 2011, Athens, Greece.
	C190.		C.G. Provatidis, Progress in an Antigravity Mechanism using Inertial Masses, Proceedings “Space, Propulsion & Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF-2011)” [CR-ROM], March 15-17, 2011, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
			2010
C189.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, D. Domvoglou and C. Provatidis, Computational Modelling: An effective tool for the technical design of textile structures, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Applied Research in Textiles, December 2010, Monastir, Tunisia.
C188.		C.G. Provatidis and V.Th. Tsiriggakis, A new concept and design aspects of an ‘antigravity’ propulsion mechanism based on inertial forces, Proceedings of 46th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, Nashville, TN, 25-28 July 2010 (Paper AIAA 2010-6684).
C187.		I.N. Melas, Α. Chairakaki, A. Mitsos, C.P. Provatidis, Z. Dailiana, P. Kolia, L.G. Alexopoulos, Biomechanical and Systems Biology Approach for Modelling Cartilage Degeneration, Proceedings Fourth ELEMBIO Conference, 3-4 June 2010, Ioannina, Greece.
C186.		Ε. Κολλιάκου, Φ. Ξυπνητός, Ε. Κασελούρης, Α. Γουλιάμος, Δ. Κορρές, Χ. Προβατίδης, Συγκριτική μελέτη της μηχανικής συμπεριφοράς της φυσιολογικής και δυσπλαστικής άρθρωσης του ισχίου, Πρακτικά 4^ου Συνεδρίου ΕΛΕΜΒΙΟ, 3-4 Ιουνίου, 2010, Ιωάννινα.
C185.		C.G. Provatidis, Computational versus in-vitro models in Orthodontics, Proceedings Fourth ELEMBIO Conference, 3-4 June 2010, Ioannina, Greece.
C184.		C. G. Provatidis and V. Th. Tsiriggakis, A new kinematics theory in physics and presentation of a device for gravity studies. In: A.P. Kudinov (Ed.), Proceedings 9^th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC - PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “Research, Development and Application of High Technologies in Industry” (ISBN 978-5-7422-2557-7), 22-23 April 2010, St. Petersburg, Russia, pp. 386-393.
		2009
C183.		C.G.Provatidis, E.G.Theodorou, P.Megas, A comparative study between clinical and biomechanical (FEM) data in modular Total Hip Arthroplasty, First Join Conference of Hellenic Society of Biomaterials & EEXOT Orthopaedic Research, 27-29 November, 2009, Stratos Vassilikos Hotel, Athens, Greece.
C182.		S. Vassiliadis, M. Rangoussi, D. Meimaris, K. Prekas, and C. Provatidis, Electrically concuctive spun yerns and their contact behavior, Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Textiles and Mass Customisation, 11-14 November 2009, Casablanca, Morocco.
C181.		Χ.Σ. Γεωργίου, A.Γ. Σαρίδης, Π.Δ. Μέγας, Ε.Γ. Θεοδώρου, Χ.Γ. Προβατίδης. Ολική Αρθροπλαστική Ισχίου METAL-ON-METAL με Μεταβλητους Αυχενες και Μεγαλες Κεφαλες. Η Εμπειρια μας απο την κλινικη και ακτινολογικη παρακολουθηση 110 ασθενων για διαστημα μεχρι τρια χρονια. 23o Ετήσιο Συνέδριο Τμήματος Επανορθωτικής Χειρουργικής ισχίου & γόνατος, 30/10 - 1/11 2009, Συνεδριακό και Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών (C.S. Georgiou, A.G. Saridis, P.D. Megas, E.G.Theodorou, C.G. Provatidis. TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY METAL-ON-METAL  WITH MODULAR NECKS AND BIG FEMORAL HEADS. OUR EXPERIENCE FROM ΑN UP TO THREE YEARS FOLLOW-UP, CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL STUDY OF 110 CASES.)
C180.		Ε.Γ. Θεοδώρου, Χ.Γ. Προβατίδης, Χ.Σ. Γεωργίου, Π.Δ. Μέγας. Εμβιομηχανική Αναλυση Ολικής Αρθροπλαστικής Ισχίου Διαιρούμενων Αυχένων και Μεγάλων Κεφαλών με την Μέθοδο των Πεπερασμένων Στοιχείων. 23o Ετήσιο Συνέδριο Τμήματος Επανορθωτικής Χειρουργικής ισχίου & γόνατος, 30/10 - 1/11 2009, Συνεδριακό και Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών. (E.G.Theodorou, C.G. Provatidis, C.S. Georgiou, P.D. Megas. FINITE ELEMENT ΑNALYSIS OF A TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY USING MODULAR IMPLANTS AND BIG FEMORAL HEADS. )
C179.		F.N. Xypnitos; E. Kolliakou; D. T. Venetsanos; C. G. Provatidis; and N. E. Efstathopoulos, 011 MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF THE RADIOCARPAL JOINT DURING THE HEALING PROCESS OF A SCAPHOID FRACTURE, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 93-B, Issue SUPP_III, 340-341., Hellenic Association Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Traumatology, Thessaloniki, Greece: 7–10 October 2009.
C178.		N.E. Efstathopoulos; F.N. Xypnitos; V. Nikolaou; J. Lazarettos; E.N. Kaselouris; D.T. Venetsanos; and C.G. Provatidis, 103 INVESTIGATION OF A TROCHANTERIC FINAIL INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANT FIXATION USING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, Thessaloniki, Greece: 7–10 October 2009, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 93-B, Issue SUPP_III, 356.
C177.		Ε.Γ. Θεοδώρου, Χ.Γ. Προβατίδης, Χ.Σ. Γεωργίου, Π.Δ. Μέγας. Συνδυάζοντας μεταβλητούς αυχενες και μεγαλες κεφαλες στην ολικη αρθροπλαστικη ισχιου. Αναλυση με την μεθοδο πεπερασμενων στοιχειων. 65ο Πανελλήνιο Ορθοπαιδικό Συνέδριο Ε.Ε.Χ.Ο.Τ., Θεσσαλονίκη, 7-10 Οκτωβρίου, 2009 (E.G.Theodorou, C.G. Provatidis, C. Georgiou, P.D. Megas, 060 COMBINING BIGGER FEMORAL HEADS WITH MODULAR NECKS IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS. 65th Annual Congress of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Traumatology, “John Vellidis” Conference Center , Thessaloniki, 7-10 October 2009.), Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 93-B, Issue SUPP_III, 349.
C176.		Χ.Σ. Γεωργίου, Π.Δ. Μέγας, Ε.Γ. Θεοδώρου, Χ.Γ. Προβατίδης, Πρώϊμα αποτελέσματα κλινικής και ακτινολογικής παρακολούθησης ολικής αρθροπλαστικής ισχίου με μεταβλητούς αυχένες και μεγάλες κεφαλές. 65ο Πανελλήνιο Ορθοπαιδικό Συνέδριο Ε.Ε.Χ.Ο.Τ., Θεσσαλονίκη, 7-10 Οκτωβρίου,2009 (C.S. Georgiou, P.D. Megas, E.G.Theodorou, C.G. Provatidis, 059 TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY WITH MODULAR NECKS AND BIG FEMORAL HEADS. EARLY CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS, 65th Annual Congress of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Traumatology, “John Vellidis” Conference Center, Thessaloniki, 7-10 October 2009), Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 93-B, Issue SUPP_III, 348.)
C175.		C.G. Provatidis, A novel mechanism to produce figure-eight-shaped closed curves in the three-dimensional space, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009. [Scientific paper (8-pages PDF)]
C174.		C.G. Provatidis, Some issues on mechanical antigravity mechanisms using two contra-rotating masses, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009. The abovementioned work was motivated by Dean space drive, Inventor: Norman L. Dean (Patent granted in 1959) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_drive
C173.		C.G. Provatidis, Higher order Galerkin/Ritz approximations in 1-D eigenvalue problems, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C172.		S.K. Isidorou and C.G. Provatidis, Comparison of advanced collocation methods for the solution of ordinary differential equations, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C171.		F.N. Xypnitos, G.C. Papachristou, P. Grigoris, E. Chronopoulos, E.N. Kaselouris, D.T. Venetsanos, C.G. Provatidis, E. Kollialou, N.E. Efstathopoulos, A Preliminary three dimensional investigation of the radiocarpal joint using the finite element method, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C170.		E. G. Theodorou, P. D. Megas, C. G. Provatidis, A finite element analysis of a total hip arthroplasty using modular hip implants with  respect to material properties, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C169.		W.C. du Pré and C.G. Provatidis, Modelling of the dynamical behaviour of cushions made of expanded polystyrene: application to a TV set, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C168.		E.F. Spatharis, D.T. Venetsanos and C.G. Provatidis, Layout optimization of a dual-axis solar tracker according to the Eurocode standards, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C167.		A.K. Kapogiannis, D.T. Venetsanos and C.G. Provatidis, Weight minimization of a steel hangar using a new heuristic optimization procedure and according to the Eurocode standards, 3^rd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modeling/Simulation & Optimization (3^rd IC-EpsMsO), Athens, 8-11 July, 2009.
C166.		F.N. Xypnitos, G.C. Papachristou, N.E. Efstathopoulos, E.N. Kaselouris, D.T. Venetsanos, G.C. Provatidis, Investigation of the mechanical behavior of typical scaphoid fractures during their healing process using the finite element method, SEECCM 2009 (2^nd South-East European Conference on Computational Mechanics), Rhodes, Greece, 22–24 June 2009.
C165.		C. Provatidis, A. Kallivretaki, S. Vassiliadis, Fabric Drape Simulation Using FEM, SEECCM 2009 (2^nd South-East European Conference on Computational Mechanics), Rhodes, Greece, 22–24 June 2009.
C164.		A. E. Kallivretaki, S. G. Vassiliadis, and C. G. Provatidis, Mechanical modelling of woven fabrics using the homogenization method, SEECCM 2009 (2^nd South-East European Conference on Computational Mechanics), Rhodes, Greece, 22–24 June 2009.
C163.		E. Theodorou, C. G. Provatidis, P. Megas, On the investigation of a Total Hip Arthroplasty Finite Element Model with respect to the offset changes according to the length of the Profemur-E modular Neck, SEECCM 2009 (2^nd South-East European Conference on Computational Mechanics), Rhodes, Greece, 22–24 June 2009.
C162.		C.G. Vossou, C.G. Provatidis, Creation of a patient specific finite element model of a spinal segment L2-L4 using two ways for material attribution to the bone, SEECCM 2009 (2^nd South-East European Conference on Computational Mechanics), Rhodes, Greece, 22–24 June 2009.
C161.		Efstathopoulos Nikolaos, Xypnitos Fragiskos, Nikolaou Vassilios, Lazarettos John, Brilakis Emmanouel, Kaselouris Evangelos, Venetsanos Demetrios, Provatidis Christopher, Investigation on the distal screw of a trochanteric FI-Nail intramedullary implant using a simplified finite element model, Paper P1944, 10th EFORT Congress, Vienna, Austria, 3 – 6 June, 2009.
C160.		D.T. Venetsanos, C.G. Provatidis, Minimum weight designs for single displacement constrained 2D continua using variable element-wise thickness, 8th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO8), LNEC (National Laboratory for Civil Engineering), Lisboa, Portugal, June 1- 5, 2009.
C159.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, P. Frantzeskakis, Ch. Provatidis, Macromechanical Modelling of Woven Fabrics, AUTEX 2009 World Textile Conference, May, 26-29, 2009 Çesme, Izmir, Turkey (Royal Ten Cate Award).
C158.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, Ch. Provatidis, Problems and limitations on the numerical modelling of textiles, AUTEX 2009 World Textile Conference, May, 26-29, 2009 Çesme, Izmir, Turkey.
C157.		Ahmet Çay, Savvas Vassiliadis, Jelka Geršak, Christopher Provatidis, Parametric correlation of the measurement signals from automated and manual KES-F, AUTEX 2009 World Textile Conference, May, 26-29, 2009 Çesme, Izmir, Turkey.
		2008
C156.		Ε. Θεοδώρου, Χρ. Προβατίδης, Π. Μέγας, Α. Κουζέλης, Προεγχειρητικός υπολογισμός των γεωμετρικών παραμέτρων του μηριαίου στην ολική αρθροπλαστική ισχίου κατά την ανάπτυξη τρισδιάστατου μοντέλου CAD για την ανάλυσή του με την μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων, 6^ο Ετήσιο Συνέδριο του Τμήματος Ορθοπαιδικής Έρευνας ΕΕΧΟΤ, 28 – 30 Νοεμβρίου 2008, Πολυχώρος «Απόλλων». (E.Theodorou, C.Provatidis, P.Megas, A.Kouselis, Preoperative calculation of the geometrical parameters of the femur in the THA when developing a 3D-CAD-model for further Finite Element Analysis, 6^th Annual Conference of the Orthopaedic Research Section (EEXOT), 28-30 November 2008, “Apollo” Building, Athens, Greece)
C155.		C.G. Vossou, C.G. Provatidis, Investigating mesh parameters to achieve clinically applicable finite element analysis of vertebrae, 8th IEEE International on BioInformatics and BioEngineering (BIBE 2008), 8-10 Oct. 2008, Athens, Greece (DOI: 10.1109/BIBE.2008.4696841)
C154.		C.G. Vossou, G.S. Savva, C.G. Provatidis, The influence of different bone remodeling equations on a 2-D vertebra model in the final bone density distribution, 8th IEEE International on BioInformatics and BioEngineering (BIBE 2008), 8-10 Oct. 2008, Athens, Greece (DOI: 10.1109/BIBE.2008.4696765)
C153.		S. Vassiliadis, K. Prekas, A. Kallivretaki, M. Rangoussi, and C. Provatidis, Electrically Conductive Yarns: A Technological Overview, Proceedings International Conference of Applied Research in Textiles, CIRAT-3, November 2008, Sousse, Tunisia, p. 1.
C152.		A. Kallivretaki, S. Vassiliadis, C. Provatidis, Computational Modeling of Fibrous Assemblies, Proceedings International Conference of Applied Research in Textiles, CIRAT-3, 2008, Sousse, Tunisia, pp. 309-313.
C151.		L. G. Alexopoulos, T. Eftaxiopoulou, and C. Provatidis, Modeling signaling pathways in cartilage degeneration, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO), 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C150.		C. G. Vossou, C. G. Provatidis and L.K. Botsis, Finite element analysis of an osteoporotic L1 vertebra in two consecutive examinations, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO), 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C149.		Evangelos G. Theodorou and Christopher G. Provatidis, Preoperative planning of a total hip arthroplasty using modern CAD/CAE tools, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO), 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C148.		E. N. Kaselouris, D. T. Venetsanos and C. G. Provatidis, J. Lazarettos, V.S. Nikolaou, F.N. Xypnitos and N.E. Efstathopoulos, Investigation on the distal screw of a trochanteric fi-nail intramedullary implant in a healed femur, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO), 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C147.		P. I. Kouli, D. T. Venetsanos, B. Ch. Georgiopoulos and C. G. Provatidis, An inverse engineering procedure for the estimation of the locus of the centres of resistance of a human tooth, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO) , 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C146.		C. G. Provatidis, Biomechanics of movement of idealised human teeth: Flexibilities and centres of resistance, Third Conference of Greek Society of Biomechanics (ELEMBIO), 26-28 September, 2008, Athens, Greece.
C145.		D. T. Venetsanos, E.-A. T. Magoula, and C. G. Provatidis, Performance-based optimization of the welded box of a single girder overhead travelling crane according to EC3 and EC1, 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM8), Venice, Italy, 30 June-4 July, 2008.
C144.		D. T. Venetsanos and C. G. Provatidis, Performance-based optimization of a welded open cross section runway beam according to EC3 and EC1, 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM8), Venice, Italy, 30 June-4 July, 2008.
C143.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, A.M Grancaric, S. Giannakis, Ch. Provatidis, Computational modelling of twill and satin woven structure, Autex 2008, World Textile Conference, 24-26 June 2008, Biella, Italy.
C142.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, X. Kavagia, Ch. Provatidis, D. Mecit and A. Roye, Computational modelling of spacer fabrics, Autex 2008, World Textile Conference, 24-26 June 2008, Biella, Italy.
C141.		I. Koukoulis, P. Frantzeskakis, C.Provatidis, Parametric investigation of size and depth of delamination using holographic interferometry non destructive evaluation on a multilayered structure upon thermal loading, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C140.		C. Vossou, C. Provatidis, Calibration of the material properties for a novel finite element modeling of the intervertebral disc, 6th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C139.		C.Vossou, L. Poufos, C. Provatidis, Creation of a finite element model of the lumbar spine, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C138.		D.T.Venetsanos, C.G. Provatidis, Layout optimization of single displacement constrained 2D continua using finite elements of variable thickness, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C137.		D.T.Venetsanos, E-A.T.Magoula, C.G. Provatidis, Layout optimization of stressed constrained 2D continua using finite elements of variable thickness, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C136.		C. Provatidis, Plate bending analysis using transfinite interpolation, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C135.		C. Provatidis, Analysis of one-dimensional wave propagation problems using global collocation, 6^th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 19-21 June, 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C134.		M. Gleß, V. Fafoutis, G. Repphun, C. G. Provatidis, D. Bartel, L. Deters, Fatigue life in rolling contacts with rough surfaces, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde e.V., 9-11 April, 2008, Aachen, Germany. Also: Chapter in: Al. Fischer and K. Bobzin (Eds.), International Symposium on Friction Wear and Wear Protection, Wiley-VCH, June 2009, pp. 473-478 (ISBN-10: 3-527-32366-X).
C133.		B.Georgiopoulos and C.Provatidis, Three-dimensional finite element analysis of a human mandible with simulated bone loss: A case study, 8th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Porto, Portugal, 27^th February – 1^st March 2008.
C132.		C.Provatidis and B.Georgiopoulos, A single implant supported crown versus a fixed partial denture supported by prepared teeth: a FEM study, 8th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Porto, Portugal, 27^th February – 1^st March 2008.
C131.		C.G.Vossou , C.G. Provatidis, Comparison of three different bone remodeling approaches applied in two virtual geometries , 8th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Porto, Portugal, 27^th February – 1^st March 2008.
C130.		C.G.Vossou, C.G. Provatidis, Rapid development of 3D patient specific finite element models using CT images: Application in four vertebrae with compressive fracture of different degree, 8th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Porto, Portugal, 27^th February – 1^st March 2008.
		2007
C129.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki and C. Provatidis, Computational Mechanical Modelling of Textile Structures, Workshop on the Textile Research Networking. In the frame of the International Conference on Intelligent Textiles and Mass Customisation, 15-17 November 2007, Casablanca, Morocco, p.525.
C128.		A. Kallivretaki, M. Blaga, S. Vassiliadis, and C. Provatidis, On the effects of the boundary conditions in the computational textile mechanical, Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Textiles and Mass Customisation, 15-17 November 2007, Casablanca, Morocco, pp. 396-403.
C127.		M. Manda, C. Galanis, B. Georgiopoulos, C. Provatidis and P. Koidis, Effect of severely reduced bone support on the developed stress field within the connectors of three types of cross-arch fixed partial dentures (FPDs), 31^st Annual Conference of the European Prosthodontic Association, Athens, Greece, October 2007 (Best oral presentation)
C126.		M. Blaga, A. Kallivretaki, S. Vassiliadis, and C. Provatidis, On the numerical modelling of weft knitted structures. In: Buletinul Institutului Politehnic Iaşi, Tomul LIII (LVII), Fasc. 5, 2007, Textile. Pielărie, pp. 89-94. Paper presented at The XIII^th Romanian Textile and Leather Conference – CORTEP 2007– October 18-20, 2007.
C125.		S. Vassiliadis, K. Prekas, A. Kallivretaki and C. Provatidis, The challenges of the new spinning technologies, Proceedings XIth International Izmir Textile and Apparel Symposium, Izmir, Turkey, 26-29 October 2007, pp. 246-258.
C124.		M. Manda, B. Georgiopoulos, C. Galanis, C. Provatidis and P. Koidis, Splinting effect on perio-prosthetic patient. A 3D-Finite Element Analysis, Proceedings 42^nd Annual Meeting of IADR-Continental European and Israeli Divisions, 26-29 September 2007, Thessaloniki, Greece.
C123.		C. Provatidis and C. Vossou, Clinically applicable methodology of finite element modelling of vertebras, First Hellenic Conference on Spine, 20-23 September 2007, Vouliagmeni, Greece.
C122.		C. G. Provatidis, Performance of a Lagrange based global finite element collocation method for eigenvalue structural analysis, 8^th Hellenic Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HSTAM) Congress, 12-14 July 2007, Patras, Greece.
C121.		D. T. Venetsanos, C. G. Provatidis, E-A. Magoula, Optimal Design of A Welded Open Cross Section Crane Runway Beam in Accordance with EC1 and EC3. In: Dt.T.Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modelling/Simulation & Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Vol.II, pp. 794-801, Athens, 4-7 July, 2007, Greece.
C120.		D. T. Venetsanos, C. G. Provatidis, S. Skarmeas, Optimal Design of a Box Cross Section of a Double Girder Crane in Accordance with EC1 and EC3. In: Dt.T.Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modelling/Simulation & Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Vol.II, pp. 786-793, Athens, 4-7 July, 2007, Greece.
C119.		C.G. Provatidis, D. T. Venetsanos, S. D. Champilos, Estimation of the flexibilities of tooth support of an ellipsoidal shape. In: Dt.T.Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modelling/Simulation & Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Vol.II, pp. 420-427, Athens, 4-7 July, 2007, Greece.
C118.		O. S. Exarchos, D. T. Venetsanos, and C. G. Provatidis, A new image processing approach for developing 3-D finite element models for long bones from pQ-CTs. In: Dt.T.Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modelling/Simulation & Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Vol.I, pp. 36-43, Athens, 4-7 July, 2007, Greece.
C117.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, E.G. Theodorou, The effect of osteoporosis in the strain field of a Total Hip Arthroplasty. In: Dt.T.Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Experiments/Process/System Modelling/Simulation & Optimization (IC-EpsMsO), Vol.III, pp. 1003-1010, Athens, 4-7 July, 2007, Greece.
C116.		Vassiliadis S., Kallivretaki A. and Provatidis Ch., Contact Phenomena in the Knitted Fabrics Modelling, 7th World Textile Conference AUTEX 2007, 26-28 June 2007, Tampere, Finland.
C115.		Kallivretaki A., Vassiliadis S., Blaga M. and Provatidis Ch., Micromechanical Modelling of Warp Knitted Fabrics, 7th World Textile Conference AUTEX 2007, 26-28 June 2007, Tampere, Finland.
C114.		Kallivretaki A., Vassiliadis S., Blaga M. and Provatidis Ch., Finite Element Modelling of The Warp Knitted Structures, Workshop: Modelling and Simulation in the Textile Industry (ISC’ 2007), June 11-13 2007, Delft, The Netherlands (PAPER AWARD).
C113.		K.C. Gryllias, I.N. Koukoulis, C.T. Yiakopoulos, I.A. Antoniadis, C.G. Provatidis, Combination of proper orthogonal decomposition and morphological processing for crack detection in structures, Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2007), 13-16 June 2007, Rethymno, Crete, Greece.
C112.		M. Manda, B. Georgiopoulos, C. Galanis, K. Kalioras, C. Provatidis and P. Koidis, A two-dimensional finite element analysis for evaluating the effects of implant length and diameter prior to and after osseointegration, 12^th Congress of the Balkan Stomatological Society, 12-14 April 2007, Instabul, Turkey.
		2006
C111.		Savvas Vassiliadis, Argyro Kallivretaki, Christopher Provatidis, Geometrical representation of the interlock knitted structure in numerical modeling, ATC’06 (33^rd Aachen Textile Conference), Aachen, Germany, 29-30 November 2006.
C110.		I. Kourtis, K.N. Malizos, C. Provatidis, V. Protopappas, D.I. Fotiadis, Ultrasound wave propagation in intact and healing bones using two-dimensional finite element modeling, 62^nd National (Greek) Orthopaedics Congress, 3-7 Oct. 2006, Hilton, Athens, Greece.
C109.		S. Mouzakitis and C. Provatidis, Design and application of an experimental active noise control system, 3^rd Greek National Conference in Acoustics, 18-19 September 2006, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
C108.		C.G. Provatidis, Transient Elastodynamic Analysis of Plane Structures Using Coons-Patch Macroelements and Modal Superposition, The Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 12-15 September 2006, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain (doi:10.4203/ccp.83.197. You can find your paper webpage in the repository by following the link http://dx.doi.org/10.4203/ccp.83.197).
C107.		C.G. Provatidis and N.K. Zafiropoulos, A New Boundary Element Method Formulation in Three-Dimensional Exterior Elastodynamics, The Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 12-15 September 2006, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Spain (doi:10.4203/ccp.83.171. You can find your paper webpage in the repository by following the link http://dx.doi.org/10.4203/ccp.83.171).
C106.		C.G. Provatidis, Further research on simplified cemented hip models under contact effects, Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 39, Supplement 1, 2006, S512-S513: Abstracts of the 5^th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 29 July – 4 August 2006.
C105.		C.G. Provatidis, Orthodontic movement of single-rooted teeth in torsion, Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 39, Supplement 1, 2006, S201: Abstracts of the 5^th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 29 July – 4 August 2006.
C104.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, P.A. Markos, Investigation of Hybrid Optimization Schemes with a Deterministic Search Direction and a Stochastic Step Size, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 755-762 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C103.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, A.N. Vassiliou, Description and Cancellation of the Collapse Mode of a Typical Calcaneal Fracture, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 509-516 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C102.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, E.A. Kyriazi, Optimum Design of Single-Sided and Double-Sided Bolted Peinforcement of a Plate under Axial Loading According to Eurocode-3, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. III, pp. 1040-1047 (ISBN: 960-530-083-4).
C101.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, S.K. Moissiadou, Optimum Design of Racking Systems According to the Eurocode Standards, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. III, pp. 1032-1039 (ISBN: 960-530-083-4).
C100.		Provatidis C.G., Venetsanos D.T., Champilos S.D., Weight Minimization of 3D Continuum Structures under Stress Constraints, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. III, pp. 1454-1461 (ISBN: 960-530-083-4).
C99.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, M.D. Linardos, Cost Minimization of Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage According to API Standards, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 501-508 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C98.		A.A. Papageorgiou, D.T. Venetsanos, C.G. Provatidis, Investigating the Influence of Typical Genetic Algorithm Parameters on the Optimization of Benchmark Mathematical Functions, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 747-754 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C97.		C.G. Provatidis, D.T. Venetsanos, N. Kessimoglou, Layout Optimization of a Stress-Constrained Plate under Out-of-Plane Loading, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 787-794 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C96.		C.G. Provatidis, C.G. Vossou, E.G. Theodorou, On the CAD/CAE integration using Coons interpolation, In: D. Tsahalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. III, pp. 991-998 (ISBN: 960-530-083-4).
C95.		C.G. Provatidis, C.G. Vossou, E.N. Petropoulou, Investigation of the Influence of the Material Property Data used to Simulate Bone Material in Finite Element Models of Vertebrae, In: D. Tshalis (Ed.), Proceedings 2nd International Conference “From Scientific Computing to Computational Engineering”, 5-8 July, 2006, Athens, Greece, Vol. II, pp. 763-770 (ISBN: 960-530-082-6).
C94.		K.C. Gryllias, I.N. Koukoulis, C.T. Yiakopoulos, I.A. Antoniadis and C.G. Provatidis, Crack detection in structures using proper orthogonal decomposition and morphological processing, 13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ISVR13), July 2-6, 2006, Vienna, Austria.
C93.		S. Vassiliadis, P. Gurkan, A. Kallivretaki, C. Provatidis, Mechanical modelling of Rib 1×1 knitted fabric, 37^th International Symposium on Novelties in Textiles, 15-17 June 2006, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
C92.		S. Vassiliadis, P. Gurkan, A. Kallivretaki, C. Provatidis, Subjective hand evaluation of fabrics produced with compact and ring yarns, 37^th International Symposium on Novelties in Textiles, 15-17 June 2006, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
C91.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, C. Provatidis, Computational mechanical modeling as a textile design tool, 1^st International Instabul Textile and Textile Machinery Congress, 1-2 June 2006, Instabul, Turkey.
C90.		S. Mouzakitis and C. Provatidis, Use of the finite element method for the optimum selection of ANC sensors and actuators locations, Euronoise 2006, 30 May-1 June 2006, Tampere, Finland.
C89.		C.G. Provatidis, A global method in biomechanical modeling: application to dental mechanics, 7th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 22nd-25th March, 2006, Antibes, Juan Les Pins, Côte d’Azur, France.
C88.		C.G. Provatidis, Preliminary thoughts on the critical size of trabeculae in osteoporotic vertebrae based on buckling criteria, 7^th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 22^nd-25^th March, 2006, Antibes, Juan Les Pins, Côte d’Azur, France.
		2005
C87.		B.C. Georgiopoulos and C.G. Provatidis, Biomedical modeling of facial skeleton under tooth loading: a FEM study, In: H. Rodrigues. M. Cerrolaza, M. Doblaré, J. Ambrósio, M. Viceconti (Eds.), Proceedings of II International Conference on Computational Bioengineering (ICCB2005), Lisbon, Portugal, September 14-16, 2005.
C86.		B. Georgiopoulos, C. Provatidis, C. Galanis, M. Sfantsikopoulos, N. Kafantaris, P. Koidis, Comparative finite element analysis of a normal dentition with a single implant-supported crown influenced by axial-non axial loading, In: M.H. Hamza (Ed.), Proceedings of the Third IASTED International Conference on BIOMECHANICS, September 7-9, 2005, Benidorm, Spain (ISBN: 0-88986-534-5), pp. 254-259.
C85.		D. T. Venetsanos, and C. G. Provatidis, Fully stressed 2D continua formed by applying the stress-ratio technique to finite elements of variable thickness, 1^st IC-EpsMsO, 6-9 July 2005.
C84.		C. G. Provatidis, and D. T. Venetsanos, The influence of normalizing the virtual strain energy density on the shape optimization of 2D continua, 1^st IC-EpsMsO, 6-9 July 2005.
C83.		C. G. Provatidis, E. D. Tzanakakis, and D. T. Venetsanos, Optimum selection of doubly symmetric rolled beams for single-girder overhead travelling cranes using finite element plate models, 1^st IC-EpsMsO, 6-9 July 2005.
C82.		C. G. Provatidis, I. Koukoulis and C. Vossou, Rapid development of a 3D finite element model of bone structures using CT images: Application on an osteoporotic lumbar vertebra, 1^st EPSMSO, Athens, 6-9 July 2005.
C81.		C. G. Provatidis, C. Vossou and I. Koukoulis, Investigation of the influence of mesh quality and number of materials used to simulate osteoporosis in finite element models of vertebrae, 1^st EPSMSO, Athens, 6-9 July 2005.
C80.		C. G. Provatidis, E. Theodorou, and C. Vossou, Creep simulation of acrylic bone cement in simplified THR with respect to the friction coefficient, 1^st EPSMSO, Athens, 6-9 July 2005.
C79.		C.G.Provatidis, Analysis of tooth movement using a boundary-type solution of Reynolds’ equations, GRACM 05, Limassol, Cyprus, 29 June – 1 July 2005.
C78.		C. G. Provatidis, Performance of large Gordon-Coons finite elements in 2-D potential problems, GRACM 05, Limassol, Cyprus, 29 June – 1 July 2005.
C77.		C. G. Provatidis, Performance of several RBFs in DR/BEM eigenvalue analysis of 2-D structures, GRACM 05, Limassol, Cyprus, 29 June – 1 July 2005.
C76.		S.G. Vassiliadis, A.E. Kallivretaki, C.G. Provatidis, Estimation of the geometrical structure of the plain weft knitted fabrics for use in numerical modeling, 5^th AUTEX Conference, Portorož, Slovenia, 27 – 29 June 2005.
C75.		S. Vassiliadis, A. Kallivretaki, P. Gurkan, and C.G. Provatidis, Fabric Modelling as an Important Quality Parameter of the Textile Fabrics, 2^nd International Conference on Information Technology and Quality, Spetses, 4-5 June, 2005.
C74.		S. Vassiliadis, C.G. Provatidis, K. Prekas, M. Rangussi, Novel Fabrics with Conductive Fibres, INTELLIGENT TEXTILE STRUCTURES – APPLICATION Workshop, Thessaloniki, Greece, 12-13 March 2005 (35 PowerPoint pages).
		2004
C73.		S. Vassiliadis, C. Provatidis, K. Prekas and M. Rangussi, Electrically Conductive Spun Yarns (ELEKTRİK İLETKENLİĞİ BULUNAN EĞRİLMİŞ İPLİKLER), Proceedings Xth International Izmir Textile and Apparel Symposium, Izmir, Turkey, 27-30 October 2004 (Invited paper).
C72.		C. Provatidis, D. Venetsanos and K. Spentzas, Parametric investigation of car suspension design, Proceedings MVM XIII, International Scientific Meeting Motor Vehicle & Engines, Kragujevac, Serbia, 4-6 October 2004.
C71.		C.Provatidis, S.Mouzakitis and G.Charalampopoulos, Active noise control of a moving sound source using electronically controlled acoustic shadow-walls, Proceedings 2^nd Conference Hellenic Society of Acoustics, Thessaloniki, Greece, 27-28 September 2004.
C70.		C.G.Provatidis, P.A. Makris and D.T.Venetsanos, Size optimization of tubular trusses using a virtual strain energy density approach, In: D.Tsahalis (ed.), CD Proceedings 1st International Conference “From Specific Computing to Computational Engineering”, Athens, 8-10 September, 2004.
C69.		C.G.Provatidis, D.T.Venetsanos and C.G.Vossou, A comparative study on deterministic and stochastic optimization algorithms applied to truss design, In: D.Tsahalis (ed.), CD Proceedings 1st International Conference “From Specific Computing to Computational Engineering”, Athens, 8-10 September, 2004.
C68.		C.G.Provatidis, C.G.Vossou and D.T.Venetsanos, Verification of popular deterministic and stochastic optimization methods using benchmark mathematical functions, In: D.Tsahalis (ed.), CD Proceedings 1st International Conference “From Specific Computing to Computational Engineering”, Athens, 8-10 September, 2004.
C67.		Ch. G. Provatidis, Th. K. Papathanassiou, Stability issues of the BEM calculated stress field in two-dimensional central crack problems, In: A. Kounadis, C. Providakis and G. Exadaktylos (eds.), Proceedings 7^th National Congress on Mechanics, Chania, Crete, June 24-26, 2004, pp. 295-300.
C66.		D. T. Venetsanos, D. Mitrakos and C. G. Provatidis, Layout optimization of 2d skeletal structures using the fully stressed design, 1st International Conference on Information Technology and Quality, Athens, 5- 6 June 2004.
C65.		D.T. Venetsanos, Th.Alysandratos and C.G.Provatidis, Investigation of symmetric reinforcement of metal plates under tension using the finite element analysis, 1st International Conference on Information Technology and Quality, Athens, 5- 6 June 2004.
C64.		S. Vassiliadis, C. Provatidis and N. Markakis, On the Use of Tensile Data in the Woven Fabrics Micromechanics, 1st International Conference on Information Technology and Quality, Athens, 5- 6 June 2004.
C63.		C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas and J.P.McDonald, Stress analysis of dental tissue during rapid maxillary expansion treatment, Sixth International Symposium Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 25-28 February 2004, Madrid, Spain.
C62.		C.G.Provatidis, T.Marossi, Th.Karachalios, A study on the design and placement of plates for the fixation of calcaneal fractures using a two-dimensional finite element model, Sixth Int Sympos Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering, 25-28 February 2004, Mardid, Spain.
		2003
C61.		C.G. Provatidis and M.M. Sfantsikopoulos, An Approach for Computational NDT of Archaeological Objects, Proceedings Third NDT Conference, 15-17 October 2003, Chania, Crete.
C60.		C.G. Provatidis, S.G. Vassiliadis, M. Rangussi and K. Prekas, Retrieval of structural parameters of textile fabrics from surface roughness data obtained from KES-F measurements. In: J.Gersak (ed.), 4^th International Conference Innovation and Modelling of Clothing Engineering Processes (IMCEP 2003), (ISBN 86-435-0575-7), pp.149-156, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, October 9-11, 2003, Maribor, Slovenia.
C59.		C.G.Provatidis, S.G.Vassiliadis, and M. Livaditi, Estimation of the Geometrical Characteristics of the Fabrics for use in Numerical Mechanical Modeling. In: J.Gersak (ed.), Proceedings 4^th International Conference Innovation and Modelling of Clothing Engineering Processes (IMCEP 2003), (ISBN 86-435-0575-7), pp.17-23, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, October 9-11, 2003, Maribor, Slovenia.
C58.		C.G. Provatidis  and  N.K. Zafiropoulos, Off-boundary BEM techniques in two-dimensional sound radiation problems, Proceedings Hellenic-European Conference on Computational Mathematics (HERCMA) 2003.
C57.		C.G. Provatidis, Coons-patch macroelements for boundary-value problems governed by fourth-order partial differential equation, Proceedings Hellenic-European Conference on Computational Mathematics (HERCMA) 2003.
C56.		C.G.Provatidis & N.K.Zafiropoulos, Determination of eigenfrequencies in three-dimensional acoustic cavities using Coons-patch Boundary Superelements, Fifth European Solids Mechanics Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, 17-22 August 2003.
C55.		C.G.Provatidis & N.K.Zafiropoulos, Free-vibration analysis of three-dimensional solids using Coons-patch Boundary Superelements, Fifth European Solids Mechanics Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, 17-22 August 2003.
C54.		N. K. Zafiropoulos and C. G. Provatidis, A new BEM formulation for the analysis of two-dimensional infinite elastic media, Proceedings ICCES’ 03, Corfu, Greece, 24-29 July 2003.
C53.		C. G. Provatidis, Free vibrations of two-dimensional structures using Coons-patch macroelements, FEM and BEM, Proceedings ICCES’ 03, Corfu, Greece, 24-29 July 2003.
C52.		C. Provatidis, J. Koukoulis, Software environment for image processing and development of FEM models in Biomedicine: Application on an L1-vertebra, Proceedings 10^th FEM Workshop, The Finite Element Method in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Related Fields, Ulm, Germany, 17-18 July 2003.
C51.		C. Provatidis, G. Paradeisis, D. Venetsanos and Th. Karachalios, A Finite Element Model to Investigate the Influence of Material Properties in THR Bone Remodeling, Proceedings 10^th FEM Workshop, The Finite Element Method in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Related Fields, Ulm, Germany, 17-18 July 2003.
C50.		C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas and J.P.McDonald, FEM modelling of craniofacial effects during Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Proceedings 10^th FEM Workshop, The Finite Element Method in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Related Fields, Ulm, Germany, 17-18 July 2003.
C49.		C. Provatidis and D. Venetsanos, Shape, motion and material characteristics identification for elastically deformable vibrating structures from orthographic projections, VIII International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, organized by the Institute of Sound & Vibration Research University of Southampton, 14-16 July 2003.
C48.		C. Provatidis, Frequency analysis and transient response of two-dimensional structures using Coons-patch macroelements, VIII International Conference on Recent Advances in Structural Dynamics, organized by the Institute of Sound & Vibration Research University of Southampton, 14-16 July 2003.
C47.		Ch. Provatidis, D. Venetsanos and Th. Karachalios, A study on the design and placement of plates for the fixation of calcaneal fractures, Free Paper, Hellenic Foot and Ankle Meeting, 27-29 June, 2003, Alonnisos, Greece.
C46.		C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas, J.P. McDonald, In-vitro validation of a FEM model for craniofacial effects during rapid maxillary expansion, Proceedings IASTED International Conference on BIOMECHANICS: BioMECH 2003, June 30-July 2, 2003, Rhodes, Greece.
C45.		C. Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, A. Kotinas, J.P. McDonald, Simplified Finite Element Model for the Simulation of Relaxation During Rapid Maxillary Expansion, Proceedings European Symposium: Integrated systems in Dental Healthcare, 29-31 May 2003, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.
C44.		P.A.Makris, C.G.Provatidis, D.A.Rellakis and D.T.Venetsanos, Size optimization of two-dimensional T-shaped frames using a virtual energy method, In: C. Cinquini, M. Rovati, P. Venini and R. Nascimbene (eds.), Proceedings Fifth World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, May 19-23, 2003, Lido di Jesolo, Italy, pp. 387-389, Schönenfeld & Ziegler (ISBN 88-88412-18-2).
C43.		C.G. Provatidis and D.T. Venetsanos, Performance of the FSD in shape and topology optimization of two-dimensional structures using continuous and truss-like models, In: C. Cinquini, M. Rovati, P. Venini and R. Nascimbene (eds.), Proceedings Fifth World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, May 19-23, 2003, Lido di Jesolo, Italy, pp. 385-386, Schönenfeld & Ziegler (ISBN 88-88412-18-2).
C42.		G-C. Vosniakos, A. Krimpenis, P. Zampakos, D. Pantelis, C. Provatidis, B. Lekou, N. Karouzos, On agile manufacturing of custom hip stems, In: J. McGeough (ed.), Proceedings of 18^th International Conference on Computer-aided Production Engineering (CAPE 2003), 18-19 March 2003, The University of Endinburgh, UK, Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd, pp. 469-478.
		2002
C41.		N. Zafiropoulos and C. Provatidis, Some issues on the application of the direct boundary element method to two-dimensional sound radiation (Helmholtz) problems, Acoustics 2002, Patras, Greece, 30 Sept-1 Oct. 2002, Paper No.AcP049.
C40.		C.G. Provatidis, “ACOUSYS”: A computer code for the prediction of acoustical behavior in cavities and sound radiation from elastic structures, Acoustics 2002, Patras, Greece, 30 Sept-1 Oct. 2002, Paper No.AcP049.
C39.		C.Provatidis, B. Georgiopoulos, D. Venetsanos, A. Kotinas, P. Diamantopoulos, A procedure for handling stl data to develop 3D FEM models: application on a human skull, Third Symposium on Biomedical Engineering & Medical Physics, 28-30 August, Patras, Greece.
C38.		C.G.Provatidis, On the relationship between bone-remodeling rate and orthodontic strains within the periodontal ligament, Proceedings IV World Congress of Biomechanics, Calgary, Canada, 4-9 August 2002.
C37.		C.G.Provatidis & S.G.Vassiliadis, On the numerical estimation of the mechanical behaviour of fabrics, Proceedings Second World Textile Conference (AUTEX 2002), Bruges, Belgium, 1-3 July 2002, pp. 88-97.
C36.		C.G.Provatidis, Analysis of three-dimensional sound radiation problems using trimmed patch boundary elements, 4^th GRACM Congress on Computational Mechanics, Patras, 27-29 June, 2002 (CD Proceedings).
C35.		C.G.Provatidis, A comparative study between Coons-patch macroelements and Boundary elements in two-dimensional potential problems, 4^th GRACM Congress on Computational Mechanics, Patras, 27-29 June, 2002 (CD Proceedings).
		2001
C34.		C.G.Provatidis, Hydrodynamic versus elastic analysis of tooth movement, Proceedings 5^th Int. Symp. Comp. Meth. Biomech & Biomed Eng, Rome, 31 Oct-3 Nov. 2001.
C33.		S. Vassiliadis, C. Provatidis, P. Gerali and N. Zorzou, Subjective assessment and objective measurement of the fabric hand, First Hellenic-Turkish International Physics Conference, 10-15 Sept. 2001, Kos (Greece) and Bodrum (Turkey), poster presentation.
C32.		C. Provatidis, Finite Element Models of Foot, 57^th Conference EEXOT (Hellenic Society of Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Round-table presentation, Athens, October 2001.
C31.		Ch. Provatidis, On the FEM modelling of short- and long-term orthodontic movements, 8^th FEM Workshop in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Ulm, Germany, July 2001, CD Proceedings (ISBN 3-9806183-4-X), pp. 20-32.
C30.		T. Marossi, P. Boskainos, Th. Karachalios, Ch. Provatidis, G. Lyritis, Improvement of mechanical properties of acrylic cement using carbon fibers, 57^th Conference EEXOT (Hellenic Society of Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, Volume 52, Supplement, Athens 2001 (ISSN 1105-3429), pp. 54-55.
C29.		Th. Karachalios, Ch. Provatidis, T.S. Marossi, B. Likomitros, K.N.Malizos, A biomechanical study on calcaneal fractures fixation, Fifth EFFORT Congress (EFORT: European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Monday June 4, 2001 (p.81).
C28.		P. Diamantopoulos, J.D.Richardson, Ch. Provatidis, Image acquisition, processing and visualisation of the human skull for Computer Aided Design, Proceedings of ASME – Greek Section, September 17-20, 2001, Patras, Greece. In: P.A. Drakatos (ed.), CD Proceedings (Paper ANG1/P102, pages 1-6).
C27.		P. Diamantopoulos, J.D.Richardson, Ch. Provatidis, Mechanical and manufacturing technologies in clinical practice. A project review and current applications, Proceedings of ASME – Greek Section, September 17-20, 2001, Patras, Greece. In: P.A. Drakatos (ed.), CD Proceedings (Paper ANG1/P101, pages 1-6).
C26.		Ch. Provatidis, Stress analysis of 3D solid structures using large boundary elements derived from 2D-Coons’ interpolation, Proceedings of ASME – Greek Section, September 17-20, 2001, Patras, Greece. In: P.A. Drakatos (ed.), CD Proceedings (Paper ANG1/P129, pages 1-6).
C25.		Ch. Provatidis, Acoustic analysis of two-dimensional mufflers using large finite elements derived from Coons’ interpolation, Proceedings of ASME – Greek Section, September 17-20, 2001, Patras, Greece. In: P.A. Drakatos (ed.), CD Proceedings (Paper ANG1/P029, pages 1-6).
		2000
C24.		Th. Karachalios, Ch. Provatidis, T. Marossi, B. Lykomitros, G. Lyritis and K. Malizos, Biomechanical study of calcaneal osteosynthesis, 56^th Conference EEXOT (Hellenic Society of Surgical Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Hellenica, Volume 51, Supplement 2, Athens, 2000 (ISSN 1105-3429), pp. 147-148 (in Greek).
C23.		S. Vassiliadis, Ch. Provatidis and L. Tsigginos, A computational method for approaching the micromechanical structure of fabrics, Third Conference "Technology and Automation", 14-16 October 2000, ΤΕΙ Piraeus, Applied Research Review on Technology and Automation (ISSN-1109-2262), pp. 455-460 (in Greek).
C22.		C.G. Provatidis, A global approximation technique for noise-control analysis, 4^th European Conference on Noise Control, 14-17 January 2001, University of Patras, Greece. In: D.T. Tsahalis (ed.): Proceedings of EuroNoise-2001, Vol.1, pp. 23-31.
C21.		C.G. Provatidis, On the Indirect BEM in sound radiation problems, 4^th European Conference on Noise Control, 14-17 January 2001, University of Patras, Greece. In: D.T. Tsahalis (ed.): Proceedings of EuroNoise-2001, Vol.2, pp. 615-628.
C20.		Ch. Provatidis & A. Kanarachos, A-posteriori FEM-stress analysis of a refinery's piping system, IFAC Symposium on Manufacturing, Modeling, Management and Control (MIM 2000), July 12-14 2000, Patras, Greece. In: P. Groumpos & A. Tzes (eds.), Proceedings, pp. 252-255.
C19.		Ch. Provatidis and A. Kanarachos, On the use of Coons’ interpolation in CAD/CAE systems, MCME 2000: 2^nd Int. Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Mechanical Engineering, 10-15 July 2000, Vouliagmeni, Greece. In: N. Mastorakis (ed.), Systems and Control: Theory and applications, World Scientific and Engineering Society Press (ISBN: 960-8052-11-4), 2000, pp. 343-348.
C18.		Ch.Provatidis, A. Kanarachos and D. Venetsanos, Strength analysis of buried curved pipes due to blast explosions (Invited). In: N.Jones & C.A.Brebbia (Eds.), Structures Under Shock and Impact VI (SUSI’ 2000): Cambridge University, UK, Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton, 2000, pp. 3-12.
C17.		Ch. Provatidis and A. Kanarachos, A simplified finite element procedure for the prediction of the fracture in pressurized PVC-reinforced pipes, IASS-IACM 2000: Fourth International Colloquium on Computation of Shell & Spatial Structures, June 4-7 2000, Chania-Crete, Greece. In: M. Papadrakakis, E. Samartin and E.Onate (eds.), CD Proceedings (14 pages).
C16.		Ch. Provatidis, T. Marossi, Th. Karachalios and G. Lyritis, A biomechanical study of calcaneal fracture's fixation, Proc. 2nd International Workshop on Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (ISMNI), 18-21 May 2000, Delphi, Greece (p. 90-91).
		Before 1999
C15.		G. Kaisarlis, Ch.Provatidis and M.Sfantsikopoulos, An integrated approach of combining CAD/CAM/CAE technologies, Inverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping in biomedical applications, Proceedings Second Hellenic Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Athens, 5-6 November 1999, pp. 168-172 (in Greek).
C14.		Ch.Provatidis, Ε. Greventzakis, A. Kotinas, D. Scarpalezos, P. Leonardou, Application of the Finite Element Method to the biomechanical study of the maxilla during the orthodontic RME treatment, Proceedings Second Hellenic Conference of Biomedical Engineering, Athens, 5-6 November 1999, pp. 173-177 (in Greek).
C13.		Ch. Provatidis, On the numerical estimation of tooth-support flexibilities, 4th Inernational Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Lisbon, October, 1999. In:  J. Middleton, M.L. Jones, N.G.Shrive and G.N.Pande (eds.), Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering – 3, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, Australia, 2001, p.629-634.
C12.		A.Kanarachos, Ch. Provatidis, D. Deriziotis, and N. Photeas, A new approach of the FEM analysis of two-dimensional elastic structures using global (Coons’) interpolation functions, European Conference on Computational Mechanics (ECCM’99): CD Proceedings, 28 Aug-3 Sept. 1999, Munich, Germany. In: W. Wunderlich (ed.), ECCM’99 – CD Proceedings (763.pdf: pages 1-19).
C11.		Ch. Provatidis, Validation of analytical formulas during the intrusion of a central incisor using the Finite Element Method, 6^th FEM Workshop in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Ulm, Germany, July 1999. In: J.Schneider and M. Geiger (eds.), Workshop 1999 CD Proceedings (ISBN 3-9806183-2-3), pp. 144-158.
C10.		Ch. Provatidis, Efficient acoustic BEM analysis of large-scale industrial problems, Proceedings 3rd National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Volos, 24-26 June 1999, pp.553-560.
C9.		Ch. Provatidis, Improving the BEM analysis in sound radiation problems, Proceedings 3rd National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Volos, 24-26 June 1999, pp.545-552.
C8.		A.Kanarachos, G. Charalambopoulos and Ch. Provatidis, Application of acoustic finite elements to estimate active noise suppression in enclosed sound field, In N. Aravas & J.T. Katsikadelis (eds.), Proc. 3rd National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Volos, 24-26 June 1999, pp.537-544
C7.		A.Kanarachos & Ch.Provatidis, Determination of buried structure loads due to blast explosions, In: N.Jones, D.G.Talaslidis, C.A.Brebbia, G.D.Manolis (Eds.), Structures Under Shock and Impact V, (SUSI'98), Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton, 1998, 95-104.
C6.		Ch.Provatidis & A.Kanarachos, Strength analysis of buried pipes under explosive loads, In: N.Jones, D.G.Talaslidis, C.A.Brebbia, G.D.Manolis (Eds.), Structures Under Shock and Impact V, (SUSI'98), Computational Mechanics Publications, Southampton, 1998, 85-94.
C5.		Ch.Provatidis, Bone remodelling in οrthodontics, Third International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Βiomedical Engineering, 7-10 May 1997, Barcelona. In: Middleton J, Jones ML, Pande GM, editors. Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering - 2. Australia: Gordon and Breach Publishers, 1998: 655-661.
C4.		A.Kanarachos, D.Grekas, Ch.Provatidis. Generalized Formulation of Coons' Interpolation, in: P.Kaklis & N.Sapidis (Eds.), Computer Aided Geometric Design From Theory to Practice, 1995, NTUA, Chapter 7, 65-76.
C3.		A. Katsoudas, Ch. Provatidis, K. Spentzas, Cooperative study of light weight materials for constructing electric vehicles, Conference on Electromotion in public transport means, Athens, (June 1993).
C2.		Ch.Provatidis and A.Kanarachos, Further Research on the Performance of Consistent Mass Matrices using BEM for symmetric/nonsymmetric formulations, ICES'92, Int. Conf. Comput. Eng. Sci., Hong Kong, 17-22 December 1992.
C1.		A. Kanarachos, N. Pantelelis and Ch. Provatidis, An algebraic multiblock-multigrid solver for the Euler equations, 3rd European Conference on Multigrid Methods, Bonn, Oct. 1-4, 1990 (GMD-Studien Nr. 189, 167-178).