
Fotis Tsiolis
Theory and Simulation
Main Focus
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Texture evolution during thermomechanical processing of non-heat-treatable aluminium alloys
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Crystal plasticity modelling (DAMASK)
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Recrystallization modelling (Cellular Automata)
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Anisotropy & formability
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CALPHAD (thermodynamics & kinetics)
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Sustainable alloy & process design
Current Project
I am developing a through-process simulation framework to predict the evolution of crystallographic texture during hot rolling of non-heat-treatable aluminium alloys. The project couples the DAMASK crystal plasticity framework with a full-field Cellular Automata model of recrystallization, enabling direct links between thermomechanical history, microstructural evolution, and resulting anisotropy. The ultimate goal is to deliver predictive tools that support sustainable alloy and process design, particularly under the challenges posed by increased recycling content.
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
01/2025 – present: Doctoral Researcher, Theory & Simulation Group, Max-Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat), Düsseldorf | DAAD Bi-nationally supervised doctoral programme scholarship holder (MPI-SusMat & NTUA)
Education
Professional Experience
09/2022 – 12/2024: R&D Metallurgical Engineer, ELKEME SA
04/2021 – 10/2021: Master Thesis Project Internship, ELKEME SA
07/2020 – 08/2020: Internship, HALCOR SA
06/2019 – 08/2019: Internship, ELVAL SA
06/2018 – 08/2018: Internship, ELVAL SA
06/2017 – 08/2017: Internship, ELVAL SA