Dr. Dimitrios Piskas

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Biography

Dimitrios Piskas is a lecturer at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Structural Engineering, Steel and Concrete Construction, and Earthquake Engineering. He is responsible for the Steel Construction modules and oversees seminars related to Earthquake Engineering within the Bachelor of Civil Engineering program. Additionally, he contributes as a member of the teaching team for foundational courses in Constructive Design for both Civil Engineering and Architecture Bachelor programs, as well as supervising undergraduate and master's theses in constructive engineering. Piskas also holds a relevant background in structural engineering, with professional experience that includes roles as a project leader and engineer in prominent firms.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer in Steel Construction

2022-02-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Zurich, Switzerland

Lecturer for Steel Construction modules and seminar in Earthquake Engineering, supervising Bachelor and Master theses.

Project Manager

2014-09-01 — Present

Basler & Hofmann AG • Zurich, Switzerland

Civil engineer and project manager in building construction.

Intern Engineer

2010-06-01 — 2010-07-01

Erdemli Engineering and Consulting • Istanbul, Turkey

Internship in engineering and consulting for civil projects.

Awards

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Alias Student Teaching Award

2023-04-01
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Hatt-Bucher Prize for Master's Thesis

2014-11-01
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ESOP - Excellence Scholarship Opportunity Programme

2012-09-01

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.