Dr. George Mylonakis

Professor

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Biography

George Mylonakis is a leading academic in the field of Geotechnics, specializing in Soil-Structure Interaction and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering. He is currently a Professor at the University of Bristol, where he holds the Chair position in Geotechnics. His educational background includes a Diploma from Greece and a PhD from New York. Mylonakis has contributed significantly to various groundbreaking projects, including the UKCRIC - Bristol Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction Facility, identifying methodologies for seismic analysis and the design standards of pile-supported retaining walls. His expertise is further recognized through his external role as an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and his previous position as a Professor at the University of Patras. Mylonakis is actively involved in research collaborations internationally, focusing on earthquake geotechnics and related themes. He maintains a profile on Scopus, showcasing his extensive publication record and research contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Chair position in Geotechnics specializing in Soil-Structure Interaction and Earthquake Engineering.

Adjunct Professor

2013-07-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research responsibilities in geotechnical engineering.

Professor

2004-06-01 — 2020-01-08

University of Patras • Patras, Greece

Held professorship in the field of Geotechnics.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.