Dr. Eleonora Papadimitriou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eleonora Papadimitriou is an Assistant Professor in the Safety Security Science Section at the Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management. She holds a diploma in Civil/Transportation Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA, 2001), an MSc in Transport from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (2003), and a PhD in Transport Safety from NTUA (2010). Her research focuses on safety and accident risks across various transport modes, including road, maritime, rail, and aviation, with emphasis on the complex interactions among users, vehicles, technology, and the environment. Eleonora employs quantitative methods and AI applications to identify and manage transport risks and uncertainties, aiming to bridge engineering and human factors in transport safety while considering ethical dimensions. She teaches MSc and BSc courses related to Transport Safety and Ethics & Safety Maritime. Eleonora has participated in over 25 multidisciplinary research projects in transport safety, collaborating with organizations such as the European Commission and OECD/ITF. Her current projects include iDreams, Rhapsody, GAZETOAV, and PHOEBE, focusing on predictive safety assessments and human behavior in relation to automated vehicles.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching courses on Transport Safety and conducting research in the field of transport safety.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.