Research

ΤΤLog focuses on several scientific fields of research and educational activities, such as transportation planning, design and evaluation, transport safety, user behavior analysis, development and implementation of advanced transport technologies, traffic and transport management, logistics etc., and develops research projects with funding from either the European Union or Greek public and private bodies. Below, you will find an indicative list of projects and studies that the TTLog research team carried out or participated in.

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Open Digital Courses of the University of Thessaly, Operational Programme “Education and Lifelong Programme”, 2007-2013, 2014-2015.

Road infrastructure focusing on sound designing and environmental authorization. Emphasis on new European Directives 2008/96/ΕC, ΕΝ1317, 2020/49/ΕC and 54/2004, Operational program Education and life-long learning (2007-2013), Knowledge Update program for graduate students, 2007-2013.

International scientific study on Transport Corridor Management, Lulea Tekniska Universitet, 01/01 – 30/06/2013.

REVITA- Development of Small and Medium size railway stations into multipurpose local service centres, INTERREG III B CADSES Programme. Institute of Transport, National Center for Research and Technological Development, 2006-2008.

Collection of geometric and operational data on the roadway and public transport networks – TSA 032, ΑΤΤΙΚΟ ΜΕΤRΟ Α.Ε., 1996.

Improvement of the geometric characteristics of 12 intersections along National Highway 11, Technical Bureau of the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, 1994-1996.

Open Digital Courses of the University of Thessaly, Operational Programme “Education and Lifelong Programme”, 2007-2013, 2014-2015.

School zones analysis for the 6th Elementary School of N. Ionia, Magnesia., 2014-2015.

Promoting driving awareness and safe driving at local level in the cross-border area Greece – Bulgaria – PROMO SAFE DRIVING, European Territorial Cooperation Program Greece – Bulgaria. Assigned by the municipality of Serres, 2007-2013.

Planning and organization of road safety activities, University of Thessaly. Assigned by several organizations.

Dissemination of CAST – Campaigns and Awareness-raising Strategies in Traffic Safety, Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP), assigned to the University of Thessaly by the European Commission 2008-2009.

Evaluation of the Greek Campaign CAST, in the context of the research project “Campaigns and Awareness-raising Strategies in Traffic Safety” Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP), assigned to the University of Thessaly by the European Commission 2008-2009.

Campaigns and Awareness-raising Strategies in Traffic Safety, Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP). Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the European Commission, 2005-2008.

Human network for the advancement and promotion of the road safety, Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Development, 2003-2005.

Integrated Road Safety Systems, with the application of advanced driver monitoring, warning and information technologies (OSOA – 3P), Research reinforcement program (PENED – 2003). Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Development, 2005-2008.

i-mobi Volos – Information Mobility Platform in the city of Volos, Targeted Research Program, assigned to TTLog by the Research Committee of University of Thessaly, i-mobi VOLOS aims at developing an Intelligent Mobility Platform informing commuters for all available modes, routes and timetables, and a combination of them, under real-time information provision, 2013-2015.

TTRANS- Enhancing the transfer of Intelligent Transportation System innovations to the market, FP7- THEME [TPT.2012.3-2.] – Grant agreement no: 314263, assignment to UTh INTELSPACE Innovation Technologies SA., 3/2013, 2013.

Development of an integrated navigation system for rural networks – IN ARTE, European Commission, DG ΧΙΙΙ. Driver navigation system, dynamic information systems, used for incident prevention and minimization of travel times, 1998–2000.

Worldwide emergency telemedicine services – WETS, DGXIII, Telematics Applications. Development and coordination of the Greek pilot implementation, 1998-2000.

Integrated incident management, emergency healthcare and environmental monitoring in road networks – IN-EMERGENCY, DGXIII, Telematics Application. Development and coordination of the Greek pilot implementation, 1998-2000.

System for effective assessment of the driver state and vehicle control in emergency situations – SAVE, DGXIII, DRIVE III. Application of advanced technologies for the monitoring of the drivers’ behavior, notification of the drivers and the surrounding environment, and application of emergency control strategies for accident avoidance, 1996-1998.

Incident response with on-line innovative sensing – IN-RESPONSE, DGXIII, DRIVE III (1996 – 1998). Application of new technologies for the incident detection, verification, and response, motorists’ information and traffic management. A pilot implementation is realized in Thessaloniki (ERMIS – emergency response and management information system), 1996-1998.

Sustainable urban mobility management based on an integrated tool-set – SUMMIT, SAVE Program, European Union. Development of a tool for designing and assessing more-suitable mobility patterns having particular regards to the estimation and achievement of positive energy and environmental impacts, 1995-1996.

TELAID, Advanced Transport Telematics for the transportation of the disabled persons, DRIVE II, DGXIII, V1960, 1992-1993.

NEAR 2- Network of European Asian Rail Research capacities, European Commission – 7th Framework Programme.  12/1/2012 – 11/30/2014.

TRI-VALUE – Ex-post evaluation of Transport Research and Innovation in the FP7, European Commission – 7th Framework Programme. 5/1/2013 – 5/1/2014.

Road infrastructure focusing on sound designing and environmental authorization. Emphasis on new European Directives 2008/96/ΕC, ΕΝ1317, 2020/49/ΕC και 54/2004, Operational program Education and life-long learning 2007-2013, Knowledge Update program for graduate students.

HR- Croatia: Technical assistance for Management of IPA/SF Operational Programme – Publication ref EuropeAid/132567/D/SER/HR, assignment to UTh East West Consulting (EWC) sprl, 2-3/2013.

Project-Level Traffic Forecasting GuidelinesUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2012.

A Study on Integrated Border Crossing Points Management between Schengen Area and Russia/Belarus, Europeaid, EU — Assistance Projects – World Trade Organization, 2011.

Traffic and environmental impact study, including techno-economical assessment of the construction of the Aluminium Tower interchange, Democracy of Cyprus – Ministry of Transportation and Works. Assigned to SSE Environment SA / ALA Planning Partnership Ltd. Responsible for the traffic impact analysis, 2008-2009.

REVITA- Development of Small and Medium size railway stations into multipurpose local service centres, INTERREG III B CADSES Programme. Institute of Transport, National Center for Research and Technological Development, 2006-2008.

Integrated system for the benchmarking of the railway infrastructure, Institute of Transport. Assigned by the Hellenic Railways, 2003-2006.

Integrated system for the benchmarking of the passenger services of the Hellenic Railways, Institute of Transport. Assigned by the Hellenic Railways, 2003-2006.

Feasibility Study for the Development of Intermodal Transport Nodes along the Hellenic Trans-European Transport Network “NATIONAL FREIGHT CENTRES NETWORK, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, 2002-2003.

Prediction of congestion and incident in real time for intelligent incident management and emergency traffic management – PRIME, European Commission, Information Societies Technology (IST) program, 2000-2002.

Master plan for the development of the infrastructure and operations of the passenger port of Volos, Volos Port Authority, Ministry of Maritime. Assigned to Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2000.

Thematic evaluation of the transportation development project, European Commission, DG XVI (1999). Assigned to Oscar Faber, UK. Assessment of the on-going and future Support Framework Program in the European countries, investigation of the degree of completion, allocated and resulted budget, 1999.

Technological priorities in the transport sector, General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Ministry of Development, 1999.

Feasibility and viability of the establishment of industrial area of Aspropirgos. Municipality of Aspropirgos, 1998.

Sustainable mobility in the prefecture of Magnesia. LIFE Program. Development plan for the transportation system, and assessment of its impact to the environment, tourism, and economy of the area, 1997.

Strategic development and management plan for the air transportation infrastructure of W. Greece and Peloponnesos. University of Thessaly, Department of Civil Engineers, and Urban planning. National Aviation Authority, 1997.

Urban planning and development of the 11th department of the Prefecture of Serres. University of Thessaly, Department of Civil Engineering. 11th department of the Prefecture of Serres, 1997.

General transport and traffic study in the Greater Area of Thessaloniki – Stage II. Bureau of Urban Planning and Environmental Protection of Thessaloniki, 1997.

Traffic and construction study for the K7 intersection in the vicinity of the elementary school. Municipality of Oraiokastro, 1997.

Traffic and construction study for the pedestrian way and parking lot at Dimokratia str., 1997.

Traffic study at the Municipality of Lagada, 1997.

Organization of the traffic system of Ammoniate. University of Thessaly, Department of Civil Engineering. Municipality of Amintaio, 1996.

Urban development and traffic planning for the inter-connection of the old and new developments at the Municipality of Oraiokastro, 1996.

Traffic study at the Old Town. Municipality of Thessaloniki, 1996.

Parking study at the Municipality of Abelokipoi, Municipality of Abelokipoi, 1996.

Feasibility study for the railway connection between Domokos and Lianokladi, General Support for the Hellenic Railways, 1996.

Feasibility study, and preliminary engineering for the roadway corridor between Ormenio – Ferres – Alexandroupoli (Hellenic – Bulgarian border), Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works.

Feasibility study, and preliminary engineering for the roadway corridor between Siatista – Kristallopi (Hellenic – Albanian border), Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works.

Feasibility study for the railway line between Volos and Palaiofarsalos, General Support for the Hellenic Railways, 1995.

Environmental Impact Study for the National Airport of Skiathos, National Aviation Authority, Ministry of Environment, Planning, and Public Works, 1995.

Environmental Impact Study for the National Airport of Ikaria, National Aviation Authority, Ministry of Environment, Planning, and Public Works, 1995.

Evaluation of the feasibility of the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, initiated by the European Investment Bank and in coordination with GTM International, 1995.

Feasibility study for new air carrier among the Greek isles, project initiated by the Chamber of Commerce, for the establishment of a new air carrier in Greece, operated by the Chambers of Greece, 1994-1995.

Master Plan Study for an environmentally – friendly Transport System in Budapest, EEC – PHARE Program, 1993-1995.

Strategic Master Plan for the Transport Infrastructure in Greece – GREECE 2010, project initiated by the Ministry of Finance, Greece, 1992-1993.

Inspection of the construction of Route 52 East, CALTRANS, San Diego California.  The inspection included right-of-way fence lines, embankments, side slopes, sound walls, and environmental protection, 1992.

Feasibility study and design of a 4-lane 12-mile segment on Route 125, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1992.

Design of the Route 78 and Route 5 interchange, CALTRANS, San Diego California. This job included widening of the exit ramp from Route 78 to Route 5, ramp metering, ramp closure, and traffic diversion, 1992.

Design of new entrance and exit ramps along Route 78, and ramp metering, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1992.

Upgrading of Route 36 from a medium flow arterial to a high speed high volume highway, CALTRANS, San Diego California. This project included right of way acquisition along the corridor to be improved, 1991.

Studies involving design of bridge joint seals at various locations, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Installation of traffic signal, pedestrian crossing, and wheelchair ramp at the Calle Albara and Route 52 intersection, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Coordinated signalization along Route 78, CALDRONS, San Diego California, 1991.

Park-and-ride facilities study, The project included identification of the location of the facilities in San Diego county and estimation of utilization rates. CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Left-turn pockets design along Orange Blvd, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Chip seal overlay and realignment of the traffic lanes on Jamacha Rd, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Expressway maintenance plans and asphalt replacement, CALTRANS, San Diego California, 1991.

Trip Characteristics of the agglomeration of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering Laboratory, 1987-1988.

New cooperative business models and guidance for sustainable city logistics – NOVELOG, European Commission, HORIZON 2020 Mobility for Growth, 2015-2018.

Open Digital Courses of the University of Thessaly, Operational Programme “Education and Lifelong Program”, 2007-2013, 2014-2015.

STRAtegies and measures for smarter urban freIGHTSOLutions, Collaborative European Research Project (RTD), CERTH/HIT, 2011-2014.

Connecting LOng and Short-distance networks for Efficient tRansport – CLOSERCollaborative European Research Project assigned to the Institute of Transport, Center for Research and Technological Development by the European Commission, 2010-2012.

Management of the transportation of hazardous goods through the tunnels of the National roadway network from Athens to Patras, the underground bypass of Katerini, and the underwater tunnel of Action – Preveza, Institute of Transportation, National Center for Research and Technological Development. Assigned by the Ministry of Environment and Public Works, Greece, National Highway Funds S.A., 2007 – 2008.

Enhancement of the administrative abilities of the Cyprus Port Authority, European Commission, Assigned to TREDIT SA. Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a training program for the Port Authority and its partners, 2006-2008.

Development of the institutional and administrative rules for the transportation of dangerous goods through roadway tunnels, Institute of Transportation, National Center for Research and Technological Development. Assigned by the Ministry of Environment and Public Works, Greece, Special Service of Public Works – SERA (concession projects), 2006–2007.

Efficient Integration of Cargo Transport Modes & Nodes in CADGES area – IMONODE, European Initiative Interreg IIIB 2000 – 2006. Institute of Transport, 2003–2006.

Environmental friendly urban freight transport in Kavala, Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the Institute of Transport, Center of Research and Technological Development, 2005.

Feasibility for the establishment of short sea shipping services in Pagasitikos golf, Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the Volos Port Authority SA, 2004.

Feasibility study for the improvement of the Port of Volos, Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the Volos Port Authority SA, 2003.

Feasibility study for the improvement of the main pier, the container terminal and the road connection over the Xirias River in the Port of Volos jurisdiction, Assigned to the University of Thessaly by the Volos Port Authority SA, 2003.

Feasibility study for the construction of railway and port terminal infrastructure in western Greece and the creation of an EU intermodal “gate” in south east Europe, Institute of Transport. Assigned by Hellenic Railways, 2003.

Transportation of dangerous and over-weight cargo, along the Egnatia Axis (Via Egnatia), Egnatia Odos S.A., Assigned to the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2001-2002.

Implementation of a Container Terminal Management System, Ministry of National Economy and Thessaloniki Port Authority, 2000.

Potential market share of the port of Volos and measures for the increase of its productivity and business partner, Volos Port Authority, Ministry of Maritime. Assigned to Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1997.

Research for the transportation of hazardous goods in Greece and the role of Hellenic Railways, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering. Hellenic Railways, 1997.

Marketing plan for the Port of Thessaloniki, identification of potential markets and relevant issues, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering. Port of Thessaloniki, 1996.

MITHOS, Monitoring of Intermodal Transportation of Hazardous Goods, DRIVE II, DG XIII, V-2066, 1993-1994.

METAFORA, Freight and Fleet Management, DRIVE II, DG XIII, V2005, 1992-1993.

Development of an urban public transport system at the municipalities of Amintaio, Aetos, Filotas and Lehovo, Assigned by Florina’s Development Authority to the University of Thessaly, 2000-2001.

Collection of geometric and operational data on the roadway and public transport networks – TSA 032, ΑΤΤΙΚΟ ΜΕΤRΟ Α.Ε., 1996.

Enhancing excellence and innovation capacity in sustainable transport interchanges – ALLIANCE, H2020-TWINN-2015, 1/1/2016-31/12/2018. Assigned to University of Thessaly by the European Commission.

City-HUB, Collaborative European Research Project (RTD), CERTH/HIT, 2012-2015.