World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

Overview

Spyros Pavlides is affiliated with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and conducts research primarily in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their work focuses strongly on Geophysics, representing the majority of their scientific output, with additional attention to Civil and Structural Engineering, Oceanography, Artificial Intelligence, and Molecular Biology.

Their research spans several interconnected topics, including earthquake and tectonic studies, geological and geophysical studies worldwide, earthquake detection and analysis, high-pressure geophysics and materials, marine and environmental studies, seismic performance and analysis, and seismic waves and analysis.

Recent publications by Pavlides demonstrate a focus on geodetic and tectonic phenomena, seismic sequences, and crustal deformation patterns. Selected recent papers include:

  • Geodetic analysis of the tectonic crustal deformation pattern in the North Aegean Sea, Greece (2021) published in Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews
  • The northern Thessaly strong earthquakes of March 3 and 4, 2021, and their neotectonic setting (2021) published in Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece
  • Temporal evolution of crustal rotation in the Aegean region based on primary geodetically-derived results and palaeomagnetism (2022) published in Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica
  • Fault modelling, seismic sequence evolution and stress transfer scenarios for the July 20, 2017 (MW 6.6) Kos-Gökova Gulf earthquake, SE Aegean (2020) published in Acta Geophysica
  • Determination of local active tectonics regime in central and northern Greece, using primary geodetic data (2020) published in Applied Geomatics

Pavlides collaborates frequently with several researchers, including Sotiris Sboras, Alexandros Chatzipetros, Ilias Lazos, Christos Pikridas, and Athanasios Chatziioannou. Co-authorship with these scientists features prominently across their publications.

The scientist's work appears frequently in notable publication venues such as Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica, Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, and Acta Geophysica.

Best Publications

  • Magnitude versus faults' surface parameters: quantitative relationships from the Aegean Region

    Spyros Pavlides;Riccardo Caputo

  • The European Database of Seismogenic Faults (EDSF) compiled in the framework of the Project SHARE

    R. Basilic;V. Kastelic;M. B. Demircioglu;D. Garcia Moreno

  • DEM-based morphometry of range-front escarpments in Attica, central Greece, and its relation to fault slip rates☆☆☆

    Athanassios Ganas;Spyros Pavlides;Vassilios Karastathis

  • Late Cainozoic geodynamic evolution of Thessaly and surroundings (central-northern Greece)

    Riccardo Caputo;Spyros Pavlides

  • Extensional tectonics of northwestern Macedonia, Greece, since the late Miocene

    S.B. Pavlides;D.M. Mountrakis

  • A major Oligo-Miocene detachment in southern Rhodope controlling north Aegean extension

    D. Sokoutis;J. P. Brun;J. Van Den Driessche;S. Pavlides

  • The Greek Database of Seismogenic Sources (GreDaSS): state-of-the-art for northern Greece

    Riccardo Caputo;Alexandros Chatzipetros;Spyros Pavlides;Sotiris Sboras

  • Soil gas radon: a tool for exploring active fault zones.

    K. Ioannides;C. Papachristodoulou;K. Stamoulis;D. Karamanis

  • The 2003 Lefkada earthquake: Field observations and preliminary microzonation map based on liquefaction potential index for the town of Lefkada

    G. Papathanassiou;S. Pavlides;A. Ganas

  • Postcollisional Tectonics and Magmatism in the Mediterranean Region and Asia

    Yildirim Dilek;Spyros Pavlides

  • A palaeoseismological and geoarchaeological investigation of the Eliki fault, Gulf of Corinth, Greece

    Ioannis K. Koukouvelas;Leonidas Stamatopoulos;Dora Katsonopoulou;Spyros Pavlides

  • Tectonic geomorphology of the easternmost extension of the Gulf of Corinth (Beotia, Central Greece)

    Ioannis M. Tsodoulos;Ioannis K. Koukouvelas;Spyros Pavlides

  • Active faulting in the north-eastern Aegean Sea Islands

    A. Chatzipetros;A. Kiratzi;S. Sboras;S. Sboras;N. Zouros

  • Liquefaction case histories and empirical relations of earthquake magnitude versus distance from the broader Aegean region

    G. Papathanassiou;S. Pavlides;B. Christaras;K. Pitilakis

  • Seismotectonics of the Aegean region

    G.A. Papadopoulos;D.P. Kondopoulou;G.-A. Leventakis;S.B. Pavlides

  • The 13 May 1995 western Macedonia, Greece (Kozani Grevena) earthquake; preliminary results

    S.B. Pavlides;N.C. Zouros;A.A. Chatzipetros;D.S. Kostopoulos

  • GIS-based statistical analysis of the spatial distribution of earthquake-induced landslides in the island of Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece

    George Papathanassiou;Sotiris Valkaniotis;Athanassios Ganas;Spyros Pavlides

  • The Lefkada, Ionian Sea (Greece), shock (Mw 6.2) of 14 August 2003: Evidence for the characteristic earthquake from seismicity and ground failures

    Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos;Vassilios K. Karastathis;Athanassios Ganas;Spyros Pavlides

  • The large 1956 earthquake in the South Aegean: Macroseismic field configuration, faulting, and neotectonics of Amorgos Island

    Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos;Spyros B. Pavlides

  • Active fault geometry and kinematics in Parnitha Mountain, Attica, Greece

    A. Ganas;S.B. Pavlides;S. Sboras;S. Valkaniotis

Frequent Co-Authors

Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos
Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos Hellenic Mediterranean University
Efthimios Sokos
Efthimios Sokos University of Patras
Daniela Pantosti
Daniela Pantosti National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Dimitrios Sokoutis
Dimitrios Sokoutis Utrecht University
Marco Mucciarelli
Marco Mucciarelli University of Basilicata
John J. Walsh
John J. Walsh University College Dublin
Conrad Childs
Conrad Childs University College Dublin
Jean-Pierre Brun
Jean-Pierre Brun University of Rennes
Kyriazis Pitilakis
Kyriazis Pitilakis Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Massimo Mattei
Massimo Mattei Roma Tre University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Earth Science, exploring best online mfa programs can provide a creative approach to incorporating environmental themes into media and communication fields. These programs often accommodate flexible schedules, making them accessible to working professionals.

Another promising pathway includes leadership roles in environmental organizations, where an online masters in human resource management can be valuable. This degree helps develop skills in managing teams and projects focused on sustainability and resource management.

Seniors looking to pivot or enhance their knowledge might consider one year degree programs for seniors, which offer accelerated paths to re-enter the workforce or volunteer in scientific and conservation communities.

Finally, for those interested in informational sciences related to Earth data, pursuing an ala-accredited program ensures quality education in managing scientific information and supporting research initiatives effectively.

Best Scientists Citing Spyros Pavlides

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles