Zach Agioutantis

Mining Engineering Foundation Professor; Department Chair

Teaching

Completed Research Projects at UKy (2014-today)

1. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Development of a Generalized Parametric Database system for Management of Monitoring Data,” funded by Virginia Tech, December 2014 – December 2015, approx. budget $15,000.
2. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “A Database Design for Management of Time-Series Data in Underground Coalmines,” funded by Virginia Tech, December 2014 – December 2015, approx. budget $15,000.
3. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Development of tools for advanced calculations of surface deformations in the vicinity of linear water bodies (streams)”, funded by ARIES, August 2015 – June 2016, approx. budget $90,000.
4. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Development of the ARMPS-LAM Windows program”, funded by NIOSH through WVU, July – September 2016, approx. budget $16,000.
5. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Enhanced Ground Control Assessment for Improving Safety in Mine Design,” funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, August 2015 – July 2018, approx. budget $353,000.
6. Z. Agioutantis, PI, J. Silva co-PI, “Monitoring Mine Subsidence Ground Movements in Illinois using D-InSAR” funded by IMSIF, June 2016 – June 2018, approx. budget $200,000.
7. Z. Agioutantis, co-PI, “Wetbud”, funded by RPG through Virginia Tech, October 2016 – October 2019, approx. budget $90,000.
8. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “NIOSH STOP Application”, funded by NIOSH, August 2017 – November 2018, approx. budget $35,000.
9. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Fundamental Investigation into Pillar Design and Global Stability by Integrating Pillar Load and Opening Convergence Response”, funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, August 2018 – July 2020, approx. budget $223,000.
10. F. Badurdeen, PI, Z. Agioutantis, co-PI, Coronado Mine Bunker Simulation Modeling, funded by Coronado Coal LLC, September 2018 – February 2019, approx. budget $50,000.
11. J. Silva, PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "Analysis of the Influence of Macro Fractures on Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Seals", funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, November 2020 – February 2021, approx. budget $250,000.
12. Z. Agioutantis, PI, S. Schafrik co-PI, "Comprehensive atmospheric monitoring in underground coal mines: long term critical trend analysis and tablet-based communication", funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, September 2020– November 2022, approx. budget $382,000.
13. S. Schafrik, PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, “Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety”, funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, September 2019 – February 2023, approx. budget $748,000.
14. J. Sottile, PI, S. Schafrik co-PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "Autonomous Docking of Face Haulage Mining Machinery In GPS-Denied Environments", funded by NIOSH, September 2020 – December 2022, approx. budget $650,000.
15. Z. Agioutantis, PI, S. Schafrik co-PI, J. Sottile, co-PI, “Autonomous Underground Mining Systems to Improve Safety – Intelligent Coal Mining”, funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, December 2017 – June 2023, approx. budget $2,195,000.
16. Z. Agioutantis, PI, S. Schafrik co-PI, "Evolve-CAPP", funded by DOE through Virginia Tech, October 2021 – March 2024, approx budget $215,000 with $45,000 cost share.
17. Z. Agioutantis, PI, funded by NIOSH, Aug 2023 - Aug 2024, approx. budget $25,000.

Active Research Projects at UKy

1. Z. Agioutantis, PI, “Wetbud Maintenance”, funded by RPG, January 2021 – July 2029, approx. budget $196,000.
2. Z. Agioutantis, PI, "Development of A Stability Mapping Platform for Stone Mines That Will Combine Numerical Modeling and Empirical Criteria", funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, June 2023 - May 2025, approx. budget $355,000.
3. S. Schafrik, PI, J. Sottile co-PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "In-Mine Underground Collision Avoidance Information System", funded by NIOSH, Sept 2023 - Dec 2024, approx. budget $334,000.
4. Z. Agioutantis, PI, "Enhancement of Subsidence Prediction Methodologies", funded by OSMRE, May 2024 - April 2026, approx. budget $200,000.
5. Z. Agioutantis, PI, S. Schafrik, co-PI, J. Sottile, co-PI. Beck co-PI, "Automated Sensing Module for Enhancing Miner Safety," funded by the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Dec 2024-Nov 2026, approx. budget $250,000.
6. S. Schafrik, PI, J. Sottile co-PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "Development and Demonstration of an Automated Shuttle Car," funded by NIOSH, Oct 2024 - Sept 2026, approx. budget $439,000.
7. A. Moradi, PI, S. Schafrik, co-PI, P. Roghanchi, co-PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "Strategic Health and Safety Optimization in Transition from Open Pit to Underground Mines," funded by NIOSH, Oct 2024 - Sept 2025, approx. budget $1,250,000.
8. P. Roghanchi, PI, S. Wilson, co-PI, A. Moradi, co-PI, S. Schafrik, co-PI, Z. Agioutantis co-PI, "Integrating Artificial Intelligence Technologies into Mining Education," funded by NSF, Oct 2024 - Sept 2027, approx. budget $442,000.

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Analysis of blasting waves with particular emphasis on the geomechanical characteristics of the site, Metalliologika Chronika (Mining Chronicles), No 58, Athens, Greece, 1984, August, pp. 24‑29, (in Greek).
2. Karmis, M., A. Jarosz, P. Schilizzi and Z. Agioutantis, Surface deformation characteris­tics above undermined areas: Experiences from the eastern United States, Civil Engineering Transactions, Vol. CE29, no 2, The Institution of Engineers, Australia, 1987, April, pp. 106‑114.
3. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Developing improved methods of predicting surface displacements due to underground mining through the integration of empirical indices into numerical modeling, Mining Science and Technology, 1988, 7, pp. 133‑148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0167-9031(88)90526-9
4. Karmis M., A. Jarosz and Z. Agioutantis, Predicting subsidence with a computer, Coal, 1989, vol 26, no. 12, December, pp. 54‑61.
5. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Recent develop­ments in the application of the influence function method for ground movement predictions in the U.S., Mining Science and Technology, 1990, Vol. 10, pp. 233‑245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-9031(90)90439-Y
6. Agioutantis Z., Prediction of surface deformations due to underground mining using empirical procedures, Mineral Wealth, 1990, Vol. 69, Nov-Dec, pp. 25-34.
7. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Subsidence prediction techniques in the United States: A State-of-the-Art Review, Mineral Resources Engineering, 1990, Vol. 3, No 3, pp. 197-210.
8. Agioutantis, Z. Automated downtime recording and processing for continuous surface mining systems, International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 1994, Vol. 8, 159-162, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09208119408964779
9. Karmis, M., J. Mastoris and Z. Agioutantis, Potential of the ‘Damage Angle’ concept for assessing surface impacts of underground mining, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., 1994, Vol. 296, pp. 1883-1886, online access
10. Agioutantis, Z. Using Numerical procedures for geomechanical modeling, Mineral Wealth, 1995, Vol. 96, pp. 23-34 (in Greek).
11. Agioutantis, Z. and E. Gavalaki, Automation and control of rock mechanics laboratory experiments, Technical Chronicles, Technical Chamber of Greece, 1998, Vol. V, No. 1-2, pp. 9-18 (in Greek).
12. Agioutantis Z., D. Sisoura and S. Kleftakis, Laboratory investigation of mechanical and physical properties of sand-resin mixtures, Mineral Wealth, 1999, Vol. 110, pp. 41-48 (in Greek).
13. Monopolis, D., E. Stiakakis, Z. Agioutantis and C. Kavouridis, Geotechnical investigation at lignite mines, Mineral Resources Engineering, 1999, Vol. 8, No. 4, December, pp. 405-418.
14. Duvris, D. and Z. Agioutantis, Air quality improvement of underground bauxite mines through a controlled maintenance program of the diesel-powered equipment, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., 1999, Vol. 306, online access
15. Duvris D. and Z. Agioutantis, Economic analysis of the private mining and quarrying sector in Greece, Mineral Wealth, 1999, Vol. 113, pp. 21-32 (in Greek).
16. Karmis M. and Z. Agioutantis, Discussion on the paper: FDM predictive methodology for subsidence due to flat and inclined coal seam mining, by L.R. Alejano, P. Ramirez-Oyanguren, J. Taboada, International Journal of Rock Mechanics, 2000, Vol 36, No 8, pp. 1095-1097, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1365-1609(99)00083-0
17. Agioutantis, Z. and A. Bekas, The potential of district heating using geothermal energy. A case study, Geothermics, 2000, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 51-64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0375-6505(99)00050-4
18. Agioutantis, Z., E. Chatzopoulou and M. Stavroulaki, A numerical investigation of the effect of the interfacial zone in concrete mixtures under uniaxial compression – the case of the dilute limit, Cement and Concrete Research, 2000, vol 30, 715-723, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0008-8846(00)00240-4
19. Agioutantis Z. and G. Karahalios, Current trends in production and trade of industrial minerals in the south eastern European region, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., 2000, Vol 308, online access
20. Agioutantis Z. and D. Duvris, Health and safety statistics and trends for the Greek mining and quarrying industry, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc. 2001, vol. 310, pp. 41-46, online access
21. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, A novel, web-based, continuous mining simulator, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., 2001, vol. 310, pp. 69-74, online access
22. Pavloudakis F., M. Galetakis, Z. Agioutantis and C. Kavourides, Evaluation of on-line quality analyzer results, during its trial operation at western Macedonian lignite mines, Technical Chronicles, Technical Chamber of Greece, 2002, Vol 1&2., pp. 27-38 (in Greek).
23. Agioutantis, Z., C. Stiakakis and S. Kleftakis, Numerical simulation of the mechanical behaviour of epoxy based mortars under compressive loads, Computers and Structures, 2002, 80, 2071-2084, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0045-7949(02)00251-1
24. Pavloudakis F., Z. Agioutantis and C. Kavourides, Stockpile homogenisation possibilities of the lignite produced from the mines of Ptolemais area, Greece, Bulk Solids Handling, 2003, Vol. 23, No. 1, January-February, pp. 22-26.
25. Pavloudakis, F. and Z. Agioutantis, Simulation of bulk solids blending in longitudinal stockpiles, International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 2003, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 98-112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1076/ijsm.17.2.98.14127
26. Heasley, K., Z. Agioutantis and Q. Wang, Automatic grid generation allows faster analysis of coal mines, Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., 2003, Vol. 314, pp. 75-80 online access
27. Stavrakas , D. Triantis, Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis, V. Saltas, F. Vallianatos and M. Clarke, Pressure stimulated currents in rocks and their correlation with mechanical properties, Natural Hazards and Earth Systems Sciences (NHESS), 2004, 4, 563-567, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/nhess-4-563-2004
28. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Methodology of incident recreation using virtual reality, Mining Engineering, October, 2004.
29. Sarris, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Numerical simulation of the dynamic phase during rock blasting, Mineral Wealth, 2004, Vol. 133, pp. 9-18 (in Greek).
30. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, P., N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, D. Korakaki, Z. Agioutantis and S. Maurigiannakis, Evaluation of silicon-based strengthening agents on porous limestones, Progress in Organic Coatings, 2006, 57, 140-148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2006.08.007
31. Kourkoulis, S., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Modeling three point bending of rock-type materials using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 2005, Vol. 16, Nos 1-2, 85-93, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/JMBM.2005.16.1-2.85
32. Agioutantis, Z., S. Kourkoulis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Notched marble specimens under bending: Experimental study and numerical analysis using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 2005, Vol. 16, Nos 1-2, 1-8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/JMBM.2005.16.1-2.1
33. Antoniou, A. and Z. Agioutantis Determination of the perimeter of the pit bottom in surface mining operations: An alternative approach, Metaliologika Chronika, 2006, No 189, Athens, Greece, pp. 77-91, (in Greek).
34. Kourkoulis S.K., I. Prassianakis, Z. Agioutantis and G. Exadaktylos, Reliability assessment of the NDT results for the internal damage of marble specimens, Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), 2006, Vol. 26, Nos 1/2, pp. 35-56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMPT.2006.008979
35. Agioutantis, E. Stiakakis, I. Kalogirou and S. Kourkoutis, An investigation of the stability and deformations of a deep open pit lignite mine using finite elements analysis, ‘Gornyy Informatsionno-Analiticheskiy Byulleten’ – Mining Information and Analytical Bulletin, No 10, pp 123-130, ISSN 0236-1493 (in Russian).
36. Markides, Ch., E. Sarris, D.N. Pazis, Z. Agioutantis and S.K. Kourkoulis, Marble discs under distributed loading: Theoretical, numerical and experimental analysis, I, Buletin Resurse Minerale, December 2006, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 31-38, ISSN: 1842-290X.
37. Stiakakis, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Deep excavations, kinetic behavior and geotechnical investigation, Mineral Wealth, 2007, Vol. 142, January-March (in Greek).
38. Konialis, A., K. Komnitsas and Z. Agioutantis, Rethinking Capacity Building, Buletin Resurse Minerale, editorial, June 2007, Vol 4, No 2, pp. 3-13.
39. Kaklis, K.N., M.A. Dimopoulou and Z. Agioutantis, A theoretical and experimental investigation of the ring test on Dionysos marble, Mineral Wealth, 2007, Vol. 145, October-December, pp. 39-49.
40. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, P., N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and D. Korakaki, A comparative study of porous limestones treated with silicon-based strengthening agents, Progress in Organic Coatings, 2008, Volume 62, Issue 1, March, pp. 49-60, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2007.09.020
41. Kolettas P and Z. Agioutantis, A non destructive method of rock characterization through spectral analysis of ultrasonic analysis, Mineral Wealth, 2009, Vol. 151, pp. 19-30 (in Greek).
42. Κaklis, K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis and C. Istantso, Influence of Specimen Shape on the Indirect Tensile Strength of Transversely Isotropic Dionysos Marble Using the Three‐Point Bending Test, Strain, 2009, Volume 45, Issue 5, October, pp. 393-399, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1305.2008.00560.x
43. Stiakakis, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Α kinetic behavior model at a surface lignite mine, based on geotechnical investigation, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2010, Volume 18, Issue 5, May, pp. 558-573, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2009.12.011
44. Agalaniotou, S., K. Kaklis and Z. Agioutantis, Anisotropy estimation for limestones using P-wave velocities, Mineral Wealth, 2011, Vol. 159, pp. 23-36 (in Greek).
45. Kolettas, P., A. Vafidis and Z. Agioutantis, A novel technique for geophysical investigation using the frequency component of seismic waves – pilot study in carstic Neogene limestones in Hania, Greece, Technical Chronicles, Technical Chamber of Greece, 2010, Jan – April, Vol 1, Issue 1, pp. 191-199 (in Greek).
46. Pazis D.N., Z. Agioutantis and S.K. Kourkoulis, The optical method of reflected caustics applied for a plate with a central hole: critical points and limitations, Strain, 2011, Volume 47, Issue 6, December, pp. 489-498, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1305.2009.00714.x
47. Blengini G.A, E. Garbarino, S. Solar, D. Shields, T. Hámor, R. Vinai and Z. Agioutantis, The EU SARMa Project: Life Cycle Assessment guidelines to boost sustainable production and recycling of aggregates, Journal of Cleaner Production, 2012, Volume 27, May, pp. 177-181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.01.020
48. Triantis D., I. Stavrakas, A. Kyriazopoulos, G. Hloupis and Z. Agioutantis, Pressure stimulated electrical emissions from cement mortar used as failure predictors, Journal of Fracture, 2012, Volume 175, Issue 1, May, pp 53-61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10704-012-9701-7
49. Stavrakas, I., K., Moutzouris, K., Ninos, N., Mitritsakis, Z., Agioutantis and D. Triantis, Using AC conductivity measurements to study the influence of mechanical stress on the strength of geomaterials, Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 2012, Volume 02, Number 02, June, http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojapps.2012.22007
50. Agioutantis Z. and S.N. Kamenopoulos, Rare Earth Elements: An analysis of their multi-dimensional global importance, Cuprum Magazine, 2012, Vol 64, No. 3, (also, presented at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Society of Mining Professors, July 12-16, 2012, Wrocław, Poland), online access
51. Maravelaki, P., Z. Agioutantis, E. Lionakis, M. Stavroulaki and V. Perdikatsis, Physico-chemical and mechanical characterization of hydraulic mortars containing nano-titania for restoration applications, Cement and Concrete Composites, 2013, 36, 33-41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2012.07.002
52. Roumpos C., P. Partsinevelos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Makantasis and A. Vlachou, The optimal location of the distribution point of the belt conveyor system in continuous surface mining operations, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2014, 47, 19-27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2014.04.006
53. Tripolitsiotis, A., C. Steiakakis, E. Papadaki, Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas and P. Partsinevelos, Complementing geotechnical slope stability and land movement analysis using satellite DInSAR, Central European Journal of Geosciences, 2014, Volume 6, Issue 1, March, 56-66, http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s13533-012-0159-y.
54. Hamdan A.H., N. Andronikidis, G. Kritikakis, N. Economou, Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi, C. Steiakakis, C. Papageorgiou, G. Tsourlos and A. Vafidis, Contribution of electrical tomography methods in geotechnical investigations at Mavropigi lignite open pit mine, Northern Greece, Environmental Earth Sciences, 2014, 72 (5), September, pp. 1589-1598, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12665-014-3063-6.
55. Agioutantis, Z., K. Luxbacher, M. Karmis and S. Schafrik, Development of an atmospheric data management system for underground coal mines, The Journal of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 114, (December 2014), 1059-1063, online access
56. Jong, E.C., Y. Peng, W.T. Bradley, K.D. Luxbacher, Z. Agioutantis and H.M. McNair, Development of a perfluoromethylcyclohexane (PMCH) permeation plug release vessel (PPRV) for tracer gas studies in underground mines, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2015, 95, 136-145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2015.02.012
57. Pavlides, A., D. Hristopulos, C. Roumpos and Z. Agioutantis, Spatial modeling of lignite energy reserves for exploitation planning and quality control, Energy, 2015, 93, 1906-1917, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.049
58. Agioutantis, Z., K. Kaklis, S. Mavrigiannakis, M. Verigakis, F. Vallianatos and V. Saltas, The potential of acoustic emissions from three point bending tests as rock failure precursors, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2016, 26, 155-160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.024
59. Partsinevelos, P. G. Kritikakis, N. Economou, Z. Agioutantis, A. Tripolitsiotis, S. Mertikas and A. Vafidis. Integration of seismic and image data processing towards rockfall monitoring and early warning in highways, Natural Hazards, 2016, 83 (Suppl 1), pp. 133-153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-016-2462-2
60. Agioutantis, Z., C. Steiakakis, E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri and A. Tripolitsiotis, Integrating weather and geotechnical monitoring data for ensuring the stability of large scale surface mining operations, Open Geosciences, 2016, 8, pp. 694-699, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/geo-2016-0066
61. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Boede Jimenez Leon, Assessment of potential impacts to surface and subsurface water bodies due to longwall mining, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2017, 27, pp. 57-64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2016.11.016
62. Kaklis K., V. Saltas, S. Mavrigiannakis, F. Vallianatos and Z. Agioutantis, Using acoustic emissions to enhance fracture toughness calculations for CCNBD marble specimens, Journal of Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2017, 40, pp. 1-17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.40.01
63. Kaklis, K., S. Mavrigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis, E.K. Steiakakis and F.K. Stathogianni, Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of Alfas stone, Journal of Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2017, 40, pp. 18-31, http://dx.doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.40.02
64. Kamenopoulos, S., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, A new Hybrid Decision Support Tool for evaluating the sustainability of mining projects, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2018, Vol. 28, Issue 2, March, pp. 259-265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.07.001
65. Steiakakis, E., A. Lazaropoulos, A. Vafidis, Z. Agioutantis, G. Kritikakis, Determination of shear wave velocities in sediment deposits, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2017, Vol. 11, Issue 6, pp. 630-640, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19386362.2017.1374494
66. Kaklis, K., S. Mavrigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, Characterization of pozzolanic lime mortars used as filling material in shaped grooves for restoring member connections in ancient monuments, International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 2018, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp. 75-90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2017.1377313
67. Hescock, J., C. Newman and Z. Agioutantis, Development of a new algorithm for implementing the edge effect offset for subsidence calculations, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2018, Vol. 28, Issue 1, January, pp. 61-66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.11.010
68. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Development of a web-platform for mining applications, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2018, Vol. 28, Issue 1, January, pp. 95-99, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.11.016
69. Mark, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A new generation of pillar design software, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2019, Vol. 29, Issue 1, January, pp. 87-91, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.11.007
70. Keles, C., F. Vasilikou, N. Ripepi, Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, Sensitivity analysis of reservoir conditions and gas production mechanism in deep coal Seams in Buchanan County, Virginia, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 94, (2019), 31-42, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2019.02.001
71. Arvanitidis, C., E. Steiakakis and Z. Agioutantis, Peak friction angle of soils as a function of grain size, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2019, Vol. 37, Issue 3, June, pp. 1155–1167, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0675-8
72. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Mavrigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, A simplified damage evolution relationship and deformation characteristics of a pozzolanic lime mortar when subjected to unloading-reloading cycles in the pre-peak region, Journal of Fracture and Structural Integrity, 50, (2019), pp. 395-406, https://dx.doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.50.33
73. Agioutantis, Z., S. Delmadorou, N. Steiakakis, C. Steiakakis and S. Papaterpos, A real-time event-driven database productivity and maintenance planning tool for continuous surface mining operations, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 2019, Vol 10, No 2/3/4, pp. 177-188, https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMME.2019.104446
74. Steiakakis, C., G. Papavgeri, N. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis and P. Schilizzi, A cloud – based near real time slope movement monitoring system, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 2019, Vol 10, No 2/3/4, pp. 233-254, https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMME.2019.104455
75. Kamenopoulos, S.N. and Z. Agioutantis, Geopolitical risk assessment of countries with Rare Earth Element deposits, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2020, Vol. 37, pp. 51-63, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42461-019-00158-9
76. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, S. Schafrik and Z. Agioutantis, Concepts for Development of Autonomous Coal Mine Shuttle Cars, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 56, Issue 3, May-June 2020, Print ISSN: 0093-9994, Electronic ISSN: 1939-9367, https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2020.2972786
77. Nomikos, P.P, K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Experimental characterization and numerical modelling of the fracture process in banded Alfas porous stone, Material Design and Processing Communications, 2020, 1-15, https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mdp2.165
78. Hong S-Y, A. Bal, F. Badurdeen, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, Evaluation of Bunker Size for Continuous / Discrete Flow Systems by Applying Discrete Event Simulation: A Case Study in Mining. Simulation Modeling Practice and Theory, 105 (2020), 102155, December, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2020.102155
79. Mark, C., R. Stephan and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) for US Coal Mines, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 37, (2020),1899–1910, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42461-020-00301-x
80. Kamenopoulos, S. and Z. Agioutantis, The importance of the Social License to Operate at the investment and operations stage of coal mining projects: Application using a Decision Support System, The Extractive Industries and Society, Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2021, 100740, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2020.05.019
81. Androulakis, V., S. Schafrik, J. Sottile and Z. Agioutantis, Data Management System for a Semiautonomous Shuttle Car for Underground Room and Pillar Coal Mines, Automation, 2021, 2, 153–172, https://doi.org/10.3390/automation2030010
82. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, S. Schafrik and Z. Agioutantis, Navigation system for a semi-autonomous shuttle car in room and pillar coal mines based on 2D LiDAR scanners, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology incorporating Trenchless Technology Research, 117C (2021) 104149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.104149
83. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, D.T. Hristopulos, S. Schafrik and K. Luxbacher, Time Series Modeling of Methane Gas in Underground Mines, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2022, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42461-022-00654-5
84. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola and Z. Agioutantis, Utilizing machine learning for predicting the load variation in three-point bending tests as a function of acoustic emissions, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2022, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42461-022-00674-1
85. Diaz, J, D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Luxbacher and S. Schafrik, Forecasting of Methane Gas in Underground Coal Mines: Univariate versus Multivariate Time Series Modeling, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 2023, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00477-023-02382-8
86. Agioutantis, Z., H. Schobert and J. Hower, On the interactions between strength and petrology of Pennsylvania anthracite, International Journal of Coal Geology, 2023, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2023.104339
87. Andronikidis, N., G. Kritikakis, A. Vafidis, H. Hamdan, Z. Agioutantis, C. Steiakakis and N. Economou, Geophysical Research on an Open Pit Mine for Geotechnical Planning and Future Land Reclamation: A Case Study from NW Macedonia, Greece, Sustainability, 2023, 15, 14476, https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su151914476
88. Zhang, H., S-H Chan, J. Zhong, J. Li, P. Kolapo, S. Koenig, Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and S. Nikolaidis, Multi-Robot Geometric Task-and-Motion Planning for Collaborative Manipulation Tasks, Autonomous Robots, 2023, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10514-023-10148-y
89. Kolapo, P., S. Schafrik, H. Zhang, S. Nikolaidis, Z. Agioutantis, A Concept for Integrating Robotic Systems in an Underground Roof Support Machine, Journal of Industrial Safety, 2024, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinse.2024.100002.
90. Shields, L., J. Silva, J. Calnan, E. Maldonado, Z. Agioutantis, Integrating Underground Blast Fragmentation Modeling for Sustainable Mine-to-Mill Optimization: A Focus on Blast Fragmentation and Energy Efficiency in Comminution Circuits, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2024, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04118-8
91. Pavloudakis, F., C. Roumpos, and Z. Agioutantis, Overall Equipment Effectiveness of Continuous Mining Systems, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-024-01096-x
92. Long, M, S. Schafrik, P. Kolapo, Z. Agioutantis and J. Sottile, Equipment and Operations Automation in Mining: A Review, Machines, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12100713
93. van den Berg, S.J., Z. Wedding, Z. Agioutantis, J. Calnan, J. Silva, and J. Castillo, The investigation of micro-crack generation in cementitious mine seal through temperature and strain measurements, Journal of Industrial Safety, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinse.2024.100024
94. Diddle, B., Z. Agioutantis, E. Maldonado Esguerra, J.D. Romero Benitez, and M. Parra Valencia, Prediction of Dynamic and Final Vertical and Horizontal Movements Due to Longwall Mining, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04262-1
95. Shields, L., J. Calnan, J. Silva, and Z. Agioutantis, Underground Bench Blast Fragmentation: Comparison of a Multivariate Regression Model to Established Predictive Models, Mining Technology, 2025, https://www.doi.org/10.1177/25726668241301880
96. Lamont R., S. Schafrik, B. Diddle, J. Silva, J. Calnan and Z. Agioutantis, Prediction of Casted Muck Pile Profiles Using Discrete Element Modeling and the Monte Carlo Approach, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2025.103077  
97. Schafrik, S.J., M.W. Long, Z.E. Wedding, B.M. Diddle, Z. Agioutantis, Reducing Product Loss Through Ventilation in Bourbon Maturation Warehouses. Sustainability 2025, 17, 699, https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020699
98. Kondyla D, F. Pavloudakis, I. Kapageridis, G. Barakos, C. Roumpos and Z. Agioutantis, Evaluating the effectiveness of continuous surface mining systems: Lessons learned from six decades of lignite extraction in Western Macedonia, Greece, Archives of Mining Sciences (in press) 
     

Book Chapters and Papers in Honorary Volumes

1. Agioutantis, Z., Using computers for solving ventilation problems in mines, Chapter, Mine Ventilation, J.N. Economopoulos, 1991 (in Greek).
2. Komnitsas, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Factors affecting revegetation of acid producing mine spoils, Chapter, The honorary volume for the late Prof. Kontopoulos, NTUA Publications, 2004, pp. 305-312.
3. Sarris, E., Z. Agioutantis, K. Kaklis and S. Kourkoulis, Numerical simulation of the cracked Brazilian disk under diametral compression, Chapter, Bifurcations, Instabilities, Degradation in Geomechanics, ed. G. Exadaktylos and I.G. Vardoulakis, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007, pp. 403-430, https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783540493419
4. Kaklis, K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis and G. Bazdanis, An investigation of the mechanical characteristics of Nestos Marble, Chapter, Volume in Honor of the late Professor K. Kavouridis, Technical University of Crete Publications, 2010, pp. 57-68 (in Greek).
5. Kamenopoulos, S.N., D. Shields and Z. Agioutantis, Sustainable development criteria and indicators for the assessment of REE mining projects, Chapter 6, Rare Earths Industry: Technological, Economic and Environmental Implications, Ismar Borges de Lima and Walter Leal Filho, Editors, Elsevier, Boston, 2015, pp. 87-109, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802328-0.00006-1
6. Kamenopoulos, S.N., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, A framework for sustainable mining of REEs, Chapter 7, Rare Earths Industry: Technological, Economic and Environmental Implications, Ismar Borges de Lima and Walter Leal Filho, Editors, Elsevier, Boston, 2015, pp. 111-120, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802328-0.00007-3
7. Partsinevelos, P., Z. Agioutantis, A. Tripolitsiotis and N. Schaefer, A review of unmanned aerial vehicles, citizen science and interferometry remote sensing in landslide hazards – applications in transportation routes and mining environments, 2017, Chapter 23, Remote Sensing of Hydrometeorological Hazards, George P. Petropoulos and Tanvir Islam, Editors, pp. 467-488, https://www.routledge.com/Remote-Sensing-of-Hydrometeorological-Hazards/Petropoulos-Islam/p/book/9781498777582
8. Dai, H.Y., S. Peng and Z. Agioutantis (2020), Prediction of surface subsidence, Chapter 2: Surface Subsidence Engineering: Theory and Practice, Peng SS (Ed.), CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne https://www.routledge.com/Surface-Subsidence-Engineering-Theory-and-Practice/Peng/p/book/9780367509347
9. Roumpos C., F. Pavloudakis and Z. Agioutantis (2023), A Sustainability Approach to Optimize the Closure of Continuous Surface Lignite Mines, Yearbook of Sustainable Smart Mining and Energy - Technical, Economic and Legal Framework, https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41873-0_3 

Conference Papers (full paper peer-review)

1. Agioutantis, Z., S.K. Kourkoulis and G. Kontos, Notched marble specimens under direct tension: The influence of the shape of the notch, Proceedings, Symposium on Fracture and Failure of Natural Building Stones in the Frame of ECF16, July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 918.
2. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and K. Andrews, Enhancing mine subsidence prediction and control methodologies, Proceedings, 27th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2008, Morgantown, WV, pp. 131-136, online access
3. Steiakakis, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Excavation difficulties in a stiff fissured clay and a reinforced earth wall solution, State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering, GeoCongress 2012, March 25-29, 2012, San Francisco, CA, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412121.047
4. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Addressing the effect of sloping terrain on ground movements due to underground mining, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 308-318.
5. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and L. Kirby, Application of subsidence prediction methodologies for sizing barrier pillars for stream protection in Appalachia, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 319-335.
6. Vasilikou, F., C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis, N. Ripepi and M. Karmis, Experiences in reservoir model calibration for coal bed methane production in deep coal seams in Russell County, Virginia, Proceedings, Symposium on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production edited by J.R. Craynon, SME, April 14-18, 2013, Charleston, WV, pp. 140-152.
7. Agioutantis Z. and M. Karmis, Recent developments on surface ground strain calculations due to underground mining in Appalachia, Proceedings, 32nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 30 July – 1 August 2013, Morgantown, WV, pp. 214-219, online access
8. Vasilikou, F., C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis, N. Ripepi and M. Karmis, Model verification of carbon dioxide sequestration in unminable coal seams with enhanced coal bed methane recovery, Proceedings, 23rd World Mining Congress, August 11-15, Montreal, Canada.
9. Kavvadas, M., Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi and C. Steiakakis, Stability and movements of open-pit lignite mines in Northern Greece, Proceedings, 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, September 2-6, 2013, Paris, France, pp. 2193-2196, online access
10. Agioutantis Z., K. Komnitsas and A. Athousaki, Aggregate transport and utilization in urban sreas: Ecological footprint and environmental impacts, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, vol. XLVII 2013, Proceedings, 13th International Congress, September 5-8, 2013, Chania, Greece, http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11005
11. Vafidis A., M. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, N. Andronikidis, G. Kritikakis, N. Economou, K. Pandi, N. Spanoudakis, A. Savvaidis,  B. Margaris, N. Theodoulidis, V. Lekidis, Ch. Karakostas, M-D. Mangriotis, I. Kalogeras, S. Koutrakis, D. Rozos, C. Loupasakis, Th. Rondoyanni, P. Tsangaratos, U. Dikmen, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, P. Soupios, E. Kokkinou, I. Papadopoulos, M. Kouli and F. Vallianatos, Geo-characterization of selected areas in Crete, Greece, towards realistic assessment of seismic design actions, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece, vol. XLVII 2013, Proceedings, 13th International Congress, September 5-8, 2013, Chania, Greece, http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11029
12. Agioutantis Z., S. Mertikas, A. Tripolitsiotis, E. Apostolou, C. Steiakakis and G. Kaplanidis, Rockfall monitoring system for improving road safety, Proceedings, Eurock 2014, 26-30 May, Vigo, Spain, pp. 965-970, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b16955-166
13. Agioutantis Z., K. Luxbacher, M. Karmis and S. Schafrik, Development of an Atmospheric Data Management System for Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2014 SOMP Meeting, June, South Africa, 7p.
14. Agioutantis, Z., D. Barkley, M. Karmis and S. Elrick, Development of an Enhanced Methodology for Ground Movement Predictions due to Longwall Mining in the Illinois Basin, Proceedings, 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2014, Morgantown, WV, pp. 312-319, online access
15. Zhang, P., K.A. Heasley and Z. Agioutantis, A Comparison between ARMPS and the New ARMPS-LAM Programs, Proceedings, 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 29-31, 2014, Morgantown, WV, pp. 170-174, online access
16. Dougherty, H., K. Luxbacher, M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Approaches to Communication of Mine Atmospheric Monitoring Data, Proceedings, 10th International Mine Ventilation Congress, IMVC2014, The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa, 2-8 August, Sun City, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa, pp. 267-273.
17. Kamenopoulos, S.N. and Z. Agioutantis, A Framework for the Sustainable Development of Rare Earth Elements, Proceedings, 1st conference on European Rare Earth Resources, September 4-7, Milos, Greece, pp. 140-147.
18. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and E. Apostolou, Slope stability evaluation of stiff fissured clays and shales for different failure conditions, Proceedings, XII IAEG Congress, September 15-19, 2014, Torino, Italy, pp. 1507-1511, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_267
19. Apostolou, E., Z. Agioutantis and C. Steiakakis, Integrated Evaluation of Rockfall Triggering Mechanism for Road Monitoring, Proceedings, XII IAEG Congress, September 15-19, 2014, Torino, Italy, pp.1975-1978, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_350
20. Lazaropoulos, A., E. Steiakakis, A. Vafidis and Z. Agioutantis, Determination of the stiffness modulus of soils using laboratory and insitu testing, Proceedings, 7^th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, (in Greek).
21. Agioutantis Z., G. Kaplanidis and C. Steiakakis, Development of a database system for geomechanical monitoring, Proceedings, 7^th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, paper no XV-1, 8p, (in Greek).
22. Agioutantis Z., S. Mertikas, C. Steiakakis, A. Tripolitsiotis, A. Daskalakis, G. Kritikakis, E. Apostolou and G. Kaplanidis, Experimental investigation of a rockfall monitoring system, Proceedings, 7^th Panhellenic Geotechnical Congress, 5-7 November 2014, Athens, Greece, paper no X-2, 8p, (in Greek).
23. Dougherty, H., K. Luxbacher, N. Ripepi, M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Design principles for a mining interface, APCOM 2015, May 23-27, 2015, Fairbanks, Alaska, pp. 800-809.
24. Agioutantis, Z. and S. Papaterpos, A real-time event driven data management application for equipment monitoring in continuous surface mining operations, AIMS Conference, May 27-28, 2015, Aachen, Germany, pp. 19-30.
25. Agioutantis Z., K. Luxbacher, H. Dougherty and M. Karmis, Development and Implementation of a Data Management Platform for Atmospheric Data in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 15th North American Ventilation Symposium, June 20-24, 2015, Blacksburg VA, pp. 135-140.
26. Agioutantis, Z., C. Steiakakis, G. Papavgeri and P. Schilizzi, Development of a geotechnical data management system for mining operations, 2015 SOMP Conference, June 21-26, 2015, Freiberg, Germany, pp. 141-147.
27. Hartai, E., V. Correia and Z. Agioutantis, INTRAW – Developing new opportunities on the international cooperation for raw materials, Proceedings, 7^th International Conference of Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2015), 12-15 July, 2015, Vancouver, Canada, online access
28. Kamenopoulos S.N., Z. Agioutantis, K. Komnitsas and P. Partsinevelos, A New Tool for the Geopolitical Assessment of REE projects, Proceedings, 7^th International Conference of Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2015), 12-15 July, 2015, Vancouver, Canada, online access
29. Kaklis K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis, F. Stathogianni and E. Steiakakis, Experimental Investigation of the Size Effect on the Mechanical Properties on two Natural Building Stones, Proceedings, 8th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, 12 July – 15 July 2015, Volos, Greece, online access
30. Agioutantis, Z., S. Agalaniotou, K.N. Kaklis, S. Maurigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, The Mechanical Properties of Pozzolanic Lime Mortars Used as Filler Material in the Restoration of Ancient Monuments, Proceedings, 8th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, July 12-15, 2015, Volos, Greece, online access
31. Agioutantis, Z., K. Kaklis, S. Mavrigiannakis, M. Verigakis, F. Vallianatos, V. Saltas, The Potential of Acoustic Emissions from Three Point Bending Tests as Rock Failure Precursors, Proceedings, 34th International Conference on Ground Control, July 28-30, 2015, Morgantown, WV, pp. 323-329, online access
32. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, A methodology to assess the potential impacts of longwall mining on streams in the Appalachian basin, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, online access
33. Agioutantis, Z., D. Shields, M. Karmis and P. Martens, The Milos Declaration on Sustainability: 12 years on, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, edited by J.R. Craynon, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA.
34. Agioutantis, Z., S.J. Schafrik, E.C. Jong, K. Luxbacher, and M. Karmis, A Platform for Managing and Analysing Atmospheric Data in Underground Coalmines, Proceedings, the 3rd International Future Mining Conference, November 4-6 2015, Sydney, Australia, online access
35. Steiakakis, C., E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri, Z. Agioutantis and P. Schilizzi, Large moving landslide inside a lignite mine in northern Greece, Proceedings, 12th International Symposium on Landslides (ISL 2016), 12-19 June 2016, Napoli, Italy, 1867–1874, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b21520-233.
36. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Experimental determination of the indirect tensile strength parameters for Dionysos marble, Proceedings, 50th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2016, June 26-30, Houston, TX, paper 16-811, online access
37. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and K. Heasley, The New ARMPS-LAM Program, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
38. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Böde Jimenez Leon, Evaluation of potential impacts to stream and ground water due to underground coal mining, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
39. Barczak, T., Z. Agioutantis and J. Restrepo, The Contributions of the alpha foundation to ground control research and development, Proceedings, 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2016, Morgantown, WV, online access
40. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and E. Apostolou, Mining in a landslide, is it possible? Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, March 12-15, 2017, Orlando, Florida, GSP 278, pp. 264-274, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480458.026
41. Stone, S., Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar, W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson and K. Dobbs, Wetbud – A free water budget modeling tool for created wetland design, Proceedings, SDIMI 2017, June 26-29, 2017, Beijing, China, http://dx.doi.org/10.15273/gree.2017.02.033
42. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress redistribution in cut-and-fill mining operations with respect to cemented paste backfill material, Proceedings, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2017, June 25-28, San Francisco, CA, paper 17-0033, online access
43. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, A new web-based platform for ground control computer applications, Proceedings, 51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA 2017, June 25-28, San Francisco, CA, paper 17-0011, online access
44. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, A new generation of web-based applications for mine design, Proceedings, 36th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2017, Morgantown, WV, pp. 254-258,  online access
45. Hescock, J. and Z. Agioutantis, SDPS Update: Easy calculation of the edge effect offset for complex extraction panels, Proceedings, 36th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2017, Morgantown, WV, pp. 353-358, online access
46. Steiakakis, C., S. Delmadorou, E. Malandrakis, Z. Agioutantis and A. Athanasiou, Tunnel foundation remediation in an area of mild squeezing conditions, IFCEE 2018, March 5-10, Orlando, FL, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784481622.027
47. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S.P. Mavrigiannakis and P.P. Nomikos, A Multi-Stage Triaxial Test for Cemented Paste Backfill, Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle, WA, paper 18-526, online access
48. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress Redistribution around Single and Multiple Stope-and-Fill Operations, Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle, WA, paper 18-730, online access
49. Andrews, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Assessment of Sequenced Room and Pillar Retreat Coal Mine Subsidence Using the Surface Deformation Prediction System (SDPS), Proceedings, 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17-20 June 2018, Seattle WA, paper 18-958, online access
50. Mark, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, Proceedings, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, Morgantown, WV, pp. 1-6, online access
51. Newman, C. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of a numerical model for the approximation of stress distribution for a single vertical backfilled stope, Proceedings, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, Morgantown, WV, pp. 302-308, online access
52. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Mavrigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, On the experimental investigation of pozzolanic lime mortar stress-strain behavior and deformation characteristics when subjected to unloading-reloading cycles, Procedia Structural Integrity, 10 (2018) 129-134, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2018.09.019
53. Ray, R., C. Newman and Z. Agioutantis, Review of the relationship between pillar load and opening convergence response, Proceedings, 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2019, New York, NY, paper 19-350, online access
54. Nomikos, P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis and Z. Karatza, Comparison of bonded-particle numerical model results with indirect tension experimental results for Dionysos marble, Proceedings, 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2019, New York, NY, paper 19-1788, online access
55. Ray, R., Z. Agioutantis and K. Kaklis, Mine Pillar Design using the Ground Reaction Curve Concept, Proceedings, 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 23-25, 2019, Morgantown, WV, pp. 204-211, online access
56. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, S. Schafrik, and Z. Agioutantis, Elements of Autonomous Shuttle Car Operation in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 54th IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Sept 29-Oct 3, 2019, Baltimore, MD, online access
57. Hicks, S, J. Wickline, and Z. Agioutantis, Monitoring and evaluation of ground movements above a deep longwall mine in the eastern US, Proceedings, 39th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 28-30, 2020 (conference was cancelled, but proceedings were published), online access
58. Nomikos P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Mavrigiannakis, Investigation of the size effect and the fracture process on the uniaxial compressive strength of the banded Alfas porous stone, Procedia Structural Integrity, 26 (2020) 285–292, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.06.036
59. Diaz, J,  Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and D.T. Hristopulos, Towards atmospheric monitoring data analysis in underground coal mines, Proceedings, 18th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 12-17, 2021, Rapid City, SD, pp. 498-506 http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003188476-51
60. Castillo, J., C. Cardenas Triana and Z. Agioutantis, Support design using the ground reaction curve and support reaction curves at underground limestone mines. Proceedings, 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA) - Virtual, 20-23 June 2021, Houston, TX, paper 21-1238, online access
61. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis and G. Moitse, Stability analysis for partial pillar extraction recovery. A case study at an underground coal mine in southern Africa, Proceedings, 55th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA) - Virtual, 20-23 June 2021, Houston, TX, paper 21-1599, online access
62. Agioutantis, Z. and S. Hicks, Rail Road Bridge movements above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME,  Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
63. Cardenas Triana C., J. Castillo and Z. Agioutantis, Coal bumps analysis and modeling using a finite element method approach, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME, Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
64. Mark, C., Z. Agioutantis and R. Stephan, Development of the Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) Design Methodology, Proceedings, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, SME, Virtual, July 28-30, 2021, online access
65. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, A preliminary application of a machine learning model for the prediction of the load variation in three-point bending tests based on acoustic emission signals, Procedia Structural Integrity, 33C (2021) 251-258; https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2021.10.031
66. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, D.T. Hristopulos, and S. Schafrik, Managing and utilizing big data in atmospheric monitoring systems for underground coal mines, Proceedings, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, Mater. Proc. 2021, 5, 78; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/materproc2021005078
67. Kaklis, K. Z. Agioutantis, M. Masialeti, J. Yendaw and T. Bineli Betsi, Parametric analysis of rib pillar stability in a longitudinal sublevel open stoping operation in an underground copper mine in southern Africa, Proceedings, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, Mater. Proc. 2021, 5(1), 11; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/materproc2021005011
68. Xenaki, A., H. Zhang, S. Schafrik, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Nikolaidis, Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety, Proceedings, Future Mining 2021, 6-10 December 2021, online conference, AUSIMM, pp. 128-138. online access
69. Androulakis, V., J. Sottile, Z. Agioutantis, and S. Schafrik, Automation Considerations for Underground Shuttle Car Haulage, Proceedings, Future Mining 2021, 6-10 December 2021, online conference, AUSIMM, pp. 81-97. online access
70. Flattery, R., Z. Agioutantis, and K. Kaklis, Parametric numerical analysis on inclined pillars, Proceedings, 41st International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2022, Canonsburg, PA. online access
71. Gerwig, C., V. Androulakis, and Z. Agioutantis, Strain energy considerations related to strata failure during caving operations, Proceedings, 41st International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26-28, 2022, Canonsburg PA, online access
72. Schafrik, S., P. Kolapo and Z. Agioutantis, Development of an Automated Roof bolting Machine for Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 32nd Annual SOMP Conference, September 8-14, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia, SAIMM, online access
73. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, D.T. Hristopulos, and S. Schafrik, Methane Gas Concentration Prediction in Underground Coal Mines as a Sustainable Mining Approach, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI), September 15-17, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia (extended abstract), SAIMM, online access
74. Roumpos, C., F. Pavloudakis, and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation of the Relationship between Regional Sustainable Development and Depletion of Surface Coal Mines, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI), September 15-17, 2022, Windhoek, Namibia (extended abstract), SAIMM, online access
75. Rajvanshi, A., A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, H-P. Chiu, J. Sottile, Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and J. Rose, Autonomous Docking Using Learning-Based Scene Segmentation in Underground Mine Environments, Proceedings, IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics (SSRR 2022), Seville, Spain, Nov 8-10, 2022, online access
76. Agioutantis Z., and C. Mark, An Empirical System for Primary and Secondary Support in US Coal Mines, AusRock 2022, Nov 29 – Dec 1, Melbourne, Australia (extended abstract).
77. Agioutantis, Z., V. Androulakis, S. Schafrik, and J. Sottile, LiDAR Navigation in Underground Openings, Proceedings, World Tunnel Congress, ITA-AITES (WTC 2023), Conference, May 12-18, Athens, Greece, online access
78. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik, and D.T. Hristopulos, Underground coal methane gas forecasting using multivariate time series with one and two exogenous variables, Proceedings, 19th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium (NAMVS 2023), June 17-22, Rapid City, SD online access
79. Romero Benitez, J.D., Maldonado E. and Z. Agioutantis, Prediction of ground movements under dipping seam conditions, Proceedings, 57th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25-28 June 2023, Atlanta, GA, paper 23-126 https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2023-0126
80. Wedding Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary laboratory results of irregularly shaped specimens modeled after irregularly shaped stone pillars, Proceedings, 57th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25-28 June 2023, Atlanta, GA, paper 23-145 https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2023-0145
81. Gerwig, C., J. Wickline and Z. Agioutantis, Relating Seismic Energy and Energy Released due to Strata failure During Longwall Caving Operations, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
82. Agioutantis, Z., J.D. Romero Benitez and E. Maldonado, Prediction of dynamic subsidence in the proximity of longwall panel boundaries – the influence of the edge effect offset, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
83. Wedding Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Stress Distribution in Pillars as a Function of Opening and Pillar Geometry and Material Properties, Proceedings, 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 25-27, 2023, Canonsburg, PA online access
84. Badurdeen, F., A. Bal, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, Simulation-Based Approach to Assess Impact of Increasing Skip Capacity for Underground Mining. In: Silva, F.J.G., Ferreira, L.P., Sá, J.C., Pereira, M.T., Pinto, C.M.A. (eds) Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. FAIM 2023, Porto, Portugal, June 18-22, 2023, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38165-2_133
85. Shields, L, J. Calnan, J. Silva-Castro, E. Maldonado, and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary Blast Fragmentation Modeling in an Underground Aggregate Operation, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0053, https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2024-0053
86. Maldonado, E, J. Romero, and Z. Agioutantis, Sensitivity analysis of a dynamic subsidence prediction model for longwall extraction, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0064, https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2024-0064
87. Elibol, A., D. Tuncay, and Z. Agioutantis, Assessing Pillar Stability in Underground Stone Mines: Impact of Geological Structures and Stress Variations In The Appalachian Region, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0578, https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2024-0578
88. Cardenas-Triana, C., V. Androulakis, and Z. Agioutantis, A Coal Pillar Burst Assessment Index Based on Numerical and Analytical Tools, Proceedings 58th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June 2024, Golden, CO, paper 24-0651, https://doi.org/10.56952/ARMA-2024-0651
89. Maldonado, E., Z. Agioutantis, and J. Romero Benitez, Prediction of ground movements for inclined seams, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
90. Andrews, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Application of Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS) Software for Assessment of Pillar Stability in Underground Lignite Mining – A Case Study, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
91. Hicks, S., G. Hasenfus, Z. Agioutantis and Z. Wedding, Valley Bottom Upsidence above a Longwall operation with strong overburden strata, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
92. Brown, J., S. Hicks, Z. Agioutantis and Z. Wedding, Gob wells – Is there a way to predict water makers? Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
93. Agioutantis, Z., and T.M. Barczak, Update of the Support Technology Optimization Program: New Features and a New Interface, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
94. Suner, M.C., A. Elibol, R. Jimenez, D. Tuncay, and Z. Agioutantis, Calibration of LaModel In-Seam Material Properties for Underground Stone Mine Benching Operation by Employing Brittle Failure Criteria in FLAC3D, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
95. Khademian, Z., J. Beale, S. Hicks, J. Fuller, Z. Agioutantis, Q. Justice, Seismic potential forecasting in a deep longwall mine, Proceedings, 43rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 22-25, Canonsburg, PA.
96. Agioutantis, Z., Hristopulos D., Schafrik, S., Diaz, J., Forecasting of methane gas concentrations in underground coal mines using univariate and multivariate modeling, SOMP 2024, September, Sydney, Australia.
97. Morgan, E., J. Calnan, and Z. Agioutantis, Determining The Dynamic Response of Geologic Bodies Through Split-Hopkinson Bar Compression Testing for Blasting Applications, Proceedings, 51st Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE 2025, January 21-26, 2025, Cherokee, NC.
98. Wedding, Z., B. Diddle and Z. Agioutantis, A comparison of empirical and numerical pillar design methods, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0037
99. Diddle B, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, The Effect of Sloping Terrain on the Prediction of Surface Movements in Undermined Valleys, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0049
100. Schnell, D., J. Calnan, E. Woolery, Z. Agioutantis and P. Roghanchi, A Review of Current Blast Ground Vibration Velocity and Amplitude Impact Models and Methods, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0188
101. Wedding, Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Modeling the interburden hydraulic conductivity in multi-seam mining, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0282
102. Diddle, B., Z. Agioutantis, A. Moradi, P. Roghanchi, and S. Schafrik, Transitioning from Open Pit to Underground Mining: A Literature Review on Crown Pillar Stability, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0291
103. Moradi, A., Z. Agioutantis, P. Roghanchi, and S. Schafrik, Evaluating Blast-Induced Vibrations: A Comprehensive Literature Review for Predictive Modeling in Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mines, Proceedings, 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 8-11 June 2025, Santa Fe, NM, paper 25-0329 

Conference papers (reviewed by abstract)

1. Karmis, M., P. Schilizzi and Z. Agioutantis, The Potential and Application of Sonic Wave Methods in Engineering Rock Characterization, Proceedings, 25th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Northwestern University, June 25‑27, 1984, Evanston, Illinois, pp. 1083‑1091, online access
2. Goodman, G., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Optimization of Surface Mining Systems Utilizing Interactive Computer Software, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on the Use of Computers in the Coal Industry, University of Alabama, April 15‑17, 1985, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, pp. 288‑296.
3. Agioutantis, Z. and E. Topuz, An Interactive Microcomputer Program for Mine Ventilation Network Analysis, Proceedings, 2nd U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, University of Nevada, September 22‑25, 1985, Reno, Nevada, pp. 505‑514.
4. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation into the Mechanisms of Roof Caving and Its Prediction Using Numerical and Geomechanics Techniques, Proceedings, 3rd Annual Work­shop, Generic Mineral Technology Center on Mine Systems Design and Ground Control, University of Kentucky, November 25‑26, 1985, Lexington, KY, pp. 53‑74, online access
5. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Engineering Rock Characterization for the Analysis of Blasting Waves, Proceedings, International Symposium on the Application of Rock Characterization Techniques in Mine Design, AIME Annual Meeting, March 2‑6, 1986, New Orleans, LA, pp. 196‑206.
6. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, A Study of Roof Caving in the Eastern U.S. Coalfields, Proceedings, 5th Conference on Ground Control in Mining, June 11‑13, 1986, Morgantown, WV, pp. 134‑146, online access
7. Agioutantis, Z., VENTSIM – A Ventilation Simulation Model, Proceedings, 17th Annual Institute on Coal Mining Health, Safety and Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, August 26‑28, 1986, Blacksburg, Virginia, pp. 85‑90.
8. Karmis, M., A. Jarosz and Z. Agioutantis, An Integrated Surface Movement Monitoring System for Undermined Areas, Proceedings, VII International Congress on Mine Surveying, Volume X, June 28-July 2, 1988, Leningrad, USSR, pp. 42‑48.
9. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and A. Jarosz, Prediction of Surface Subsidence and Strain in the Appalachian Coalfields Using Numerical Methods, Proceedings, 7th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, West Virginia University, August 3‑5, 1988, Morgantown, WV, pp. 95‑100, online access
10. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Subsidence Prediction in Steep Slope Terrain, Proceedings, Annual Symposium, Powell River Project, September, 1990, pp. 43-55.
11. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and A. Jarosz, Subsidence Prediction in Steep Slope Terrain – Model Formulation and Application, Proceedings, Annual Symposium, Powell River Project, September, 1991, pp. 46-54.
12. Karmis, M., C. Haycocks and Z. Agioutantis, The Prediction of Ground Movements Caused by Mining, Proceedings, 3rd Subsidence Workshop Due to Underground Mining, June 1-4, 1992, Morgantown, WV, pp. 1-9.
13. Karmis, M., J. Mastoris and Z. Agioutantis, An Investigation into the Potential of the ‘Damage Angle’ Concept for Assessing the Impacts of Underground Mining on the Surface, SME Preprint No 94-149, SME Annual Meeting, February 14-17, 1994, Albuquerque, New Mexico online access
14. Exadaktylos, G., Z. Agioutantis and E. Lambrou, Effect of the fracture process zone in directed crack propagation in borehole blasting, Proceedings, Eurock ’94, Rock Mechanics in Petroleum Engineering, August 29 –September 1, 1994, pp. 463-470, http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/28085-MS
15. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Kavouridis, Determination of Equipment Downtime / Breakdown and Availability Coefficients for Continuous Surface Mining Systems, Proceedings, 4th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection, 1995, Calgary, Alberta, pp. 343-350.
16. Agioutantis, Z., K. Kaklis and D. Duvris, A Database Retrieval and Classification System for Measured Mechanical Properties of Rock, Proceedings, 1st International Symposium on Mine Simulation Via the Internet, G.N. Panagiotou and J.R Sturgul (eds), 1996.
17. Kleftakis, S., Z. Agioutantis and D. Sisoura, Mechanical Properties of Chemically Reinforced Geomaterials, 3rd Hellenic Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 20-22 March, 1997, Vol 2., pp. 65-71, Patras, Greece.
18. Agioutantis, Z. and A. Stratakis, Simulation of a Continuous Surface Mining System Using the Micro Saint visual simulation package, Proceedings, 1st international conference on information technologies in the minerals industry via the Internet, Panagiotou, G.N. and T.N. Michalakopoulos (eds), 1-12 December 1997.
19. Agioutantis, Z., Determination of Equipment Downtime by Automated Processing for Continuous Surface Mining Systems, Proceedings, 1st international conference on information technologies in the minerals industry via the Internet, Panagiotou, G.N. and T.N. Michalakopoulos (eds), 1-12 December 1997.
20. Duvris, D. and Z. Agioutantis, Air Quality Improvement of Underground Bauxite Mines through a Controlled Maintenance Program of the Diesel-Powered Equipment, SME Preprint No 98-8, SME Annual Meeting, March 1998, Orlando Florida, online access
21. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Correlation of Subsidence Parameters and Damage Assessment due to Underground Mining, Proceedings, 5th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, May 18-20, 1998, Ankara, Turkey, 195-201.
22. Agioutantis, Z., S. Mertikas and M. Karmis, Integration of GPS Monitoring with Ground Movement Prediction Techniques for Subsidence Planning in High Production Longwall Panels, Proceedings, 5th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), May 18-20, 1998, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 281-286.
23. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Kavouridis, Technological enhancements in the drilling and blasting procedures for removing hard formations at the South Field Lignite Mine, Ptolemaes, Greece, 7th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), 1998, Calgary, Alberta.
24. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, Assessing Alternative Mining Systems Using Ground Movement Prediction Methods, Proceedings: Advances in GPS Deformation Monitoring, A two-day International Workshop, School of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University of Technology, 24-25 Sept. 1998, Western Australia, paper no 7.
25. Mystakidoy, E., G. Alevizos and Z. Agioutantis, Qualitative laboratory investigation of commercial limestone for the construction industry, Proceedings, 6th Congress of Chemistry for Greece-Cyprus, September 1999, Rhodes, Greece, pp. 122-125 (in Greek).
26. Pavloudakis, F. and Z. Agioutantis, Computer aided coal quality control and homogenization – A state-of-the-art review, Proceedings, THERMIE Workshop New Technologies for Coal Quality Control and Homogenization, September 30 – October 1, 1999, Athens, Greece.
27. Bekas, A. and Z. Agioutantis, Evaluation of the geothermal reserves of the Nea Kessani area in the Xanthi prefecture, Proceedings, 6th Congress of the Institute of Solar Energy, 3-5 November 1999, Volos, Greece, pp. 435-442 (in Greek).
28. Agioutantis, Z. and A. Bekas, Energy study for geothermal remote heating of the Koutso village of the Nea Kessani area in Xanthi prefecture, Proceedings, Congress of the Institute of Solar Energy, 3-5 November 1999, Volos, Greece, pp. 453-460 (in Greek).
29. Pavloudakis F. and Z. Agioutantis, Lignite homogenization for the coal fired plants in the Ptolemais area, Proceedings, 1st Congress of Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 12-13 February 2000, Kozani, Greece (in Greek).
30. Agioutantis Z. and G. Karahalios, Current trends in production and trade of industrial minerals in the south eastern European region, SME Preprint No 00-97, SME Annual Meeting, February 28 – March 1, 2000, Salt Lake City, UT, online access
31. Agioutantis Z. and D. Duvris, Health and safety issues in the mining and quarrying industry, SME Preprint No 00-98, SME Annual Meeting, February 28 – March 1, 2000, Salt Lake City, UT, online access
32. Kleftakis, S., Z. Agioutantis and C. Stiakakis, Numerical simulation of the uniaxial compression test including the specimen – platen interaction, Proceedings, 4th International Colloquium on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures, June 4-7, 2000, Hania, Greece.
33. Agioutantis, Z., S. Kleftakis, C. Stiakakis and K. Kaklis, Numerical simulation of the indirect tension test of rock specimens, Proceedings, 4th International Colloquium on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures, June 4-7, 2000, Hania, Greece.
34. Agioutantis, Z., C. Stiakakis and S. Kleftakis, Numerical simulation of the mechanical behavior of epoxy based mortars under compressive loads, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, 6-8 September 2000, Leuven, Belgium.
35. Galetakis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, The influence of strategic development options on the long term quality variation of (mined) lignite – the case of the South Field Mine in Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
36. Agioutantis, Z. and K. Heasley, LAMODEL – A boundary element program for coal mine design, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
37. Agioutantis Z, C. Kavouridis, S. Bozinis and K. Tsampis, Assessment of vibration measurements due to blasting of the hard formations at the South Field lignite mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), November 6-9, 2000, Athens, Greece.
38. Stratakis, A., P. Schilizzi and Z. Agioutantis, Application of a GIS systems for managing drill hole data 3rd National Congress of Mineral Wealth, 22-24 November 2000, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
39. Karahalios G. and Z. Agioutantis, Comparative study of the production of mineral resources in S.E. Europe, 3rd National Congress of Mineral Wealth, 22-24 November 2000, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
40. Heasley, K. and Z. Agioutantis, LAMODEL – A boundary element program for coal mine design, Proceedings, 10th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, January 9-12, 2001, Tuscon, AZ.
41. Weisiger, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Multimedia Training Applications in the Mining Industry, SME Preprint No 01-57, SME Annual Meeting, February 2001, Denver CO, online access
42. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, A Novel, Web-Based, Continuous Mining Simulator, SME Preprint No 01-32, SME Annual Meeting, February 2001, Denver CO, online access
43. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis, C. Stiakakis and N. Stiakakis, An Interactive Roof Bolting Selection and Performance System, 4th International Symposium for Roofbolting in Mining, 6-7 June 2001, Aachen, Germany.
44. Agioutantis, Z., S. Bozinis, G. Panagiotou and C. Kavouridis, Evaluation and Analysis of blasting procedures for removing hard formations at the South Field Lignite Mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 17th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey (IMCET 2001), June 19-22, 2001, Ankara, Turkey.
45. Pavloudakis, F. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of a software tool for the prediction of coal blending efficiency in longitudinal stockpiles, Proceedings, 17th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey (IMCET 2001), June 19-22, 2001, Ankara, Turkey.
46. Stiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Paschalis, Rock Discontinuities in Tunnel Design: Numerical simulation of the effects of clay-filled and open joints, Proceedings, 6th National Congress on Mechanics, July 19-21, 2001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
47. Newman, D., Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, SDPS for Windows: An Integrated Approach to Ground Deformation Prediction, Proceedings, 20th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, August 7-9, 2001, Morgantown, WV, 157-162, online access
48. Agioutantis Z. and K. Komnitsas, Life cycle of a tailings facility with emphasis on impoundment stability, Proceedings, International Workshop, New Frontiers In Reclamation: Facts & Procedures In Extractive Industry, September 19-21, 2001, Milos, Greece.
49. Komnitsas, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Risk calculation as a key tool for the rehabilitation of mixed sulphide disposal sites, Proceedings, International Workshop, New Frontiers In Reclamation: Facts & Procedures In Extractive Industry, September 19-21, 2001, Milos, Greece.
50. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, A Visualization Application for the Mining Industry Using Standard Tools, Proceedings, 30th International Symposium of Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM), February 25-27, 2002, Phoenix, AZ, pp. 529-536, online access
51. Agioutantis, Z., S. Maurigiannakis and C. Stiakakis, Modeling the uniaxial compression test in rocks: Comparison of different approaches, Proceedings, 4th GRACM Congress on Computational Mechanics (GRACM 2002), Patras, Greece.
52. Agioutantis, Z. and M. Karmis, SDPS for Windows: An Application for Subsidence Prediction, Optimum Mine Design and Environmental Control, Proceedings, 7th Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), October 7-10, 2002, Cagliari, Italy.
53. Heasley, K., Z. Agioutantis and Q. Wang, Automatic Grid Generation Allows Faster Analysis of Coal Mines, SME Preprint No 03-101, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-26, 2003, Cincinnati, OH, online access
54. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis and Z. Agioutantis, Methodology of Incident Recreation Using Virtual Reality, SME Preprint No 03-119, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-26, 2003, Cincinnati, OH, 5p, online access
55. Agioutantis, Z., M. Karmis and S. Schafrik, Virtual Reality Applications in the Mining Industry, using Common Software Tools, Workshop on Development trends of the Greek Mining Industry, Technical Chamber of Greece, May 15, 2003, Athens, Greece (in Greek).
56. Komnitsas, K. and Z. Agioutantis, Risk assessment and sustainable development framework in the mining industry, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 53-58, online access
57. Maurigiannakis, S., Z. Agioutantis, P. Kokkiniotis and T. Kagiaras, Suitability of artificial stone as building material: a sustainable development option for the construction industry, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry  (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 259-264, online access
58. Schafrik, S., M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis and T. Chewing, Sustainable development of mineral resources: Improving communications using visualization techniques, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 353-358, online access
59. Pavloudakis F., Z. Agioutantis and A. Papadimitriou, Planning for sustainable land use management in surface coal mining areas, Proceedings, International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Mineral Industry (SDIMI 2003), May 21-23, 2003, Milos, Greece, pp. 389-396, online access
60. Kourkoulis, S.K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Notched Marble Beams Under Bending: An Elastic Transversely Isotropic Model, Proceedings, International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering & Sciences, July 24-29, 2003, Corfu, Greece.
61. Agioutantis, Z., E. Kalogirou and E. Stiakakis, Comparison of slope stability factors obtained via Finite Element Methods and Limit Equilibrium Methods, Proceedings, International Workshop on Prediction and Simulation Methods in Geomechanics, October 14-15, 2003, Athens, Greece.
62. Karmis, M. and Z. Agioutantis, A risk analysis subsidence approach for the design of coal refuse impoundments overlying mine workings, Proceedings, 8th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management, in Energy and Mineral Production (SWEMP), May 17-20, 2004, Antalya, Turkey, pp. 205-210.
63. Dimopoulou, Μ.Α, K.N. Kaklis and Z. Agioutantis, A numerical and experimental study of marble discs with a central hole under diametral compression (ring test), Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 31-36, online access
64. Stiakakis, E., Z. Agioutantis and D. Monopolis, An Investigation of the kinetic behavior of a deep excavation at an open pit mine using finite elements analysis, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology  (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 51-56, online access
65. Konstantinidou, N., I. Kalogirou and Z. Agioutantis, Comparison of retaining wall behavior in a deep excavation in an urban area using analytical and finite element methods, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 75-82, online access
66. Gogidou D. and Z. Agioutantis, Estimation of rock mass parameters based on empirical equations – An end user approach, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology, June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 691-696, online access
67. Stavrakas, I., D. Triantis, Z. Agioutantis, Maurigiannakis, V. Saltas and F. Vallianatos, Pressure Stimulated Currents in rocks. Cross-correlation with mechanical properties, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2004), June 7-9, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 733-738, online access
68. Agioutantis, Z., Maurigiannakis, P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, Modeling the behavior of strengthening compounds on porous geomaterials, Proceedings, 7th National Congress on Mechanics, June 24-26, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 138-143.
69. Kyriazopoulos, A., I Stavrakas, C. Anastasiadis, D. Triantis, F. Vallianatos, Z. Agioutantis, Pressure simulated current (PSC) recordings on cement mortar: preliminary results, Proceedings, 7th National Congress on Mechanics, June 24-26, 2004, Hania, Greece, pp. 378-383.
70. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, P., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Silicon-Based Strengthening Agents on Porous Limestones, Proceedings, 10th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, June 27 – July 2, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden, pp. 487-494.
71. Kourkoulis S.K., Z. Agioutantis, N. Ninis, V. Latsiou and E. Papatheodorou, Mechanical Compatibility of Natural Building Stones, Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM12), Politecnico di Bari, August 29 – September 2, 2004, Bari, Italy.
72. Kourkoulis S.K. and Z. Agioutantis, Transversely Isotropic Marble Plates Under Tension, Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM12), Politecnico di Bari, August 29 – September 2, 2004, Bari, Italy.
73. Schafrik, S.J., M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis and T. Henderson, An Underground Mine Simulation Tool Utilizing Object Oriented Technologies, Proceedings, 13th International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES), September 1-3, 2004, Wroclaw, Poland, pp. 605-611.
74. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas and K. Bounou, Risk quantification in the mineral sector, Proceedings, 2nd Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2005), May 18-20, 2005, Aachen, Germany.
75. Kaklis, K.N., Z.G. Agioutantis, E. Sarris and A. Pateli, A theoretical and numerical study of discs with flat edges under diametral compression (flat Brazilian test), Proceedings, 5th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, June 29 – July 1, 2005, Limassol, Cyprus.
76. Sarris, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Numerical analysis of the dynamic phase of rock blasting under the influence of pre-existing discontinuities, Proceedings, 5th GRACM International Congress on Computational Mechanics, June 29 – July 1, 2005, Limassol, Cyprus.
77. Stiakakis, E. and Z. Agioutantis, Geotechnical parameters of Ptolemais calcareous marls, Proceedings, International Workshop: Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2005), September 12-14, 2005, Milos, Greece, pp. 59-68, online access
78. Tsirigas, P. G. Kontos, D.N. Pazis, S.K. Kourkoulis and Agioutantis, The validity of the caustics method, for a plate with a hole: some critical points, Proceedings, 16th European Conference on Fracture (ECF16), July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 836.
79. Markides, Ch., E. Sarris, D.N. Pazis, Z. Agioutantis and S.K. Kourkoulis, Marble discs under distributed loading: theoretical, numerical and experimental analysis, Proceedings, 16th European Conference on Fracture (ECF16), July 3-7, 2006, Alexandroupolis, Greece, paper no 837.
80. Mitritsakis, N., I Stavrakas, S. Maurigiannakis, C. Anastasiadis, D. Triantis and Z. Agioutantis, Investigation and quantification of damage in geomaterials with the technique of dielectric spectroscopy, Proceedings, 9th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, September 25-29, 2006, Berlin, paper no 317.
81. Kavourides, C. and Z. Agioutantis, The impact of a large-scale failure of the external waste dump to the operations at the South Field Mine, Ptolemais, Greece, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 183-190, online access
82. Vavadakis D., Z. Agioutantis, A. Xenidis and D. Boufounos, Simulation of bauxite residues disposal in abandoned mine open pits, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 219-226, online access
83. Arvanitidis Ch. and Z. Agioutantis, A new geotechnical classification system for Greek soils providing strength parameters estimation, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 421-424, online access
84. Stiakakis, E., I. Kalogirou, Z. Agioutantis and S. Kourkoutis, An investigation of the stability and deformations of a deep open pit lignite mine using finite element analysis, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 431-438, online access
85. Bozinis, S., F. Pavloudakis, Z. Agioutantis and M. Triantafyllou, Design considerations when blasting in the proximity of operating equipment and inhabited areas, Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mineral Resources Management and Environmental Geotechnology (AMIREG 2006), September 25-27, 2006, Hania, Greece, pp. 681-686, online access
86. Heasley, K.A. and Z. Agioutantis, LAMODEL: a boundary-element program for coal mine design, Proceedings: New Technology for Ground Control in Multiple-seam Mining, Information Circular 9495, edited by C. Mark and R.J. Tuchman, May 2007 (previously published in Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, Tucson, AZ, January 7–12, 2001, pp. 1679–1682.), online_access
87. Pavlides, A., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Kavouridis and C. Roumpos, Geostatistical Analysis of Lignite Calorific Values from a Multiseam Deposit, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2007), June 17-20, 2007, Milos, Greece pp. 137-144, online access
88. Konialis, A., K. Komnitsas and Z. Agioutantis, Rethinking Capacity Building, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2007), June 17-20, 2007, Milos, Greece pp. 389-396, online access
89. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, G. Alevizos and S. Maurigiannakis, Microhardness Testing of Marbles and Correlation with Mechanical Properties, Proceedings, 8th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, Patras, July 12-14, 2007, pp. 601-606.
90. Agioutantis, Z., P. Viopoulos and S. Maurigiannakis, Elastoplastic modeling of the chimney failure potential at the face of underground openings, Proceedings, 11th ACUUS Conference: Underground Space: Expanding the Frontiers, September 10-13, 2007, Athens, Greece, pp. 391-396.
91. Agioutantis, Z., P. Viopoulos, H. Papantoni and S. Maurigiannakis, Numerical Modeling of Forepoling Applications in Tunnel Construction, Proceedings, Ecomining 2007, October 24-26, Sovata Romania, pp. 100-110.
92. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, A. Vafidis, S. Maurigiannakis, M. Kouvelas and G. Feggos, Experimental characterization of the bioclastic Limestone of Alfas-Rethimnon, using laboratory and insitu testing, Proceedings, 1st Panhellenic Congress on Structural Materials, May 21-23, 2008, Athens, Greece, pp. 1075-1084, (in Greek).
93. Pavloudakis F. and Z. Agioutantis, Using environmental permits for boosting the environmental performance of large-scale lignite surface mining activities in Greece, Proceedings, 25th Annual Meeting (ASMR) and 10th IALR, June 14-19, 2008, Richmond, Virginia, pp. 785-806, online access
94. Agioutantis, Z., H. Papantoni and P. Viopoulos Subsidence prediction over longwall mining – Parametric investigation of the influence of overburden stratigraphy, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 1-6, online access
95. Kolettas, P., S. Vogiatzi and Z. Agioutantis, Spectral signature of ultrasonic attenuation profiles for rock characterization, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 13-18, online access
96. Pavlides, A., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis, K. Kavouridis and Ch. Roumpos, Comparison of lignite reserves estimates in the multilayer deposit of the Amyndeo mine, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 231-236, online access
97. Athousaki, A., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, Ecological footprint of aggregate transport in urban areas, Proceedings, 2nd International Workshop on Geoenvironment and Geotechnics (GEOENV 2008), September 8-9, 2008, Milos, Greece, pp. 193-198, online access
98. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas, D. Vavadakis and J. Klerkx, Groundwater flow modeling in the vicinity of a metallurgical processing plant in the D.R. Congo, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Indicators for Land Rehabilitation and Sustainable Development (ILR-SUD) Oct. 20-21, 2008, Beijing, China.
99. Agioutantis, Z., K. Komnitsas, D. Vavadakis and J. Klerkx, Contaminant transport modeling in the vicinity of a metallurgical processing plant in the D.R. Congo, Proceedings, International Symposium on Research and Management of Subsoil Resources (INGESUB 2008), November 10-11, 2008, Oviedo, Spain, pp. 171-182.
100. Stavrakas, I., C. Anastasiadis, S. Maurigiannakis, D. Triantis and Z. Agioutantis, Permittivity variations on marble beams subjected to various loading levels, Proceedings, 10th International Conference of the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing, Application of Contemporary Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering, September 1-3, 2009, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
101. Deák, Gy., Şt. Deák, Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Assessment of Rock Salt Micro-Properties Using PFC-2D Modeling, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp.126-134.
102. Kolletas P. and Z. Agioutantis, Spectral Response of Greek Marbles to Ultrasonic Signals, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp. 147-157.
103. Agalaniotou S. and Z. Agioutantis, Characterization of Neogene Limestones Using Non – Destructive Methods, Proceedings, Ecomining 2009, September 4-5, 2009, Milos, Greece, pp. 171-181.
104. Kritikakis, G., A. Vafidis, Z. Agioutantis, N. Andronikidis and D. Kanaris, Contribution of the Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) method in the geotechnical characterization of soils, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp. 243-248, online access
105. Apostolaki, Ch., Th. Markopoulos, V. Perdikatsis and Z. Agioutantis, An investigation of the hydration and carbonation mechanisms of natural hydraulic limes, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp.11-17, online access
106. Apostolaki, Ch., Z. Agioutantis, V. Perdikatsis and Th. Markopoulos, Preliminary investigation of the in-plane shear behavior of masonry structures, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference Towards Sustainable Development: Assessing the Footprint of Resource Utilization and Hazardous Waste Management, (AMIREG 2009), September 7-9, 2009, Athens, Greece, pp. 6-10, online access
107. Agioutantis, Z., N. Gouveris, Ch. Steiakakis, P. Viopoulos and S. Maurigiannakis, Thermo-mechanical simulation of monolithic concrete lining of an underground opening, Proceedings, 9th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, July 12-14, 2010, Limassol, Cyprus.
108. Paganis, L.K, Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and S. Steiakakis, An investigation of the mechanical behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete and potential applications to the support of underground excavations, Proceedings, 6th Panhellenic Conference on Geotechnics and Geoenvironmental Engineering, September 29 – October 1, 2010, Volos, Greece, 457-464 (in Greek).
109. Triantis, D., C. Anastasiadis, I. Stavrakas and Z. Agioutantis, The emergence of electrical signal produced during and after failure of rock samples, Proceedings, First National Conference on Fracture Mechanics, October 21-23, 2010, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
110. Paulides, A., D. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and Roumpos, Evaluation οf Multilayer Deposit Layers Using a Profitability Index, Proceedings, Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2011), June 14-17, 2011, Aachen, Germany, pp. 19-24.
111. Agioutantis, Z., A. Athousaki and Steiakakis, Effect on Best Practices by the lack of Mineral Policy, Proceedings, Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2011), June 14-17, 2011, Aachen, Germany, pp. 317-324.
112. Agioutantis Z., S. Maurigiannakis and A. Athousaki, Best practices in quarrying, Proceedings, 1^st International Conference on SARM, September 20-21, 2011, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
113. Kaklis K., S. Maurigiannakis and Z. Agioutantis, Comparison of acoustic signatures of rock specimens under uniaxial compression, Proceedings, International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES’12), April 30 – May 4, 2012, Crete, Greece.
114. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki P., E. Lionakis, Z. Agioutantis, C. Kapridaki, A. Verganelaki, S. Mayrigianakis, M. Stavroulaki, V. Perdikatsis and N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, Physico-chemical and Mechanical Characterization of Hydraulic Mortars Containing Nano-Titania for Restoration Applications, Proceedings, 4th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction (NICOM 4), May 20-22, 2012, Agios Nikolaos, Greece.
115. Karmis, M., L. Kirby, M. Valyrakis and Z. Agioutantis, A Review of Subsidence Prediction and Control Methodologies in the USA – Experiences and New Developments, Proceedings, AIMS 2012, May 30-31, 2012, Aachen, Germany, pp. 13-23.
116. Agioutantis Z., S. Slavko, D. Shields and G.A. Blengini, Experiences and Recommendations from the SARMa Project, Proceedings, 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Society of Mining Professors, July 12-16, 2012, Wrocław, Poland.
117. Vasilikou, F., N. Ripepi, Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, The Application of Constitutive Laws to Model the Dynamic Evolution of Permeability in Coal Seams for the Case of CO₂ Geologic Sequestration and Enhanced Coal Bed Methane Recovery, Proceedings, 29th Pittsburgh Annual Coal Conference, paper M47-2, October 16-18, 2012, Pittsburgh, PA.
118. Papadaki, I., A. Tripolitsiotis, C. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas, P. Partsinevelos and P. Schilizzi, Land movement monitoring at the Mavropigi lignite mine using spaceborne D-InSAR, Proceedings, SPIE 8795, First International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2013), April 8-10, 2013, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2027100.
119. Savvaidis A., Margaris B., Theodoulidis N., Lekidis V., Karakostas Ch., Mangriotis M-D., Kalogeras I., Koutrakis S., Vafidis A., Steiakakis M., Agioutantis Z., Rozos D., Loupasakis C., Rondoyanni Th., Tsangaratos P., Dikmen U., Papadopoulos N., Sarris A., Soupios P., Kokkinou E., Papadopoulos I., Kouli M. and Vallianatos F, Geo-Characterization According to Recent Advances of Eurocode (Ec8), Proceedings, SPIE 8795, First International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2013), April 8-10, 2013, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2028456
120. Agalaniotou S. and Z. Agioutantis Z. Finite element modelling of the stress and strain fields on corner marble architraves joined using ”I” shaped titanium connectors, Proceedings, 10th HSTAM International Congress on Mechanics, May 25-27, 2013, Chania, Crete, Greece.
121. Kamenopoulos S. and Z. Agioutantis, Rare earth elements: Building a best practices roadmap to sustainable mining, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), 30 June – 3 July 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 338-343 online access
122. Blengini, G.A., A. Moltrer, M. Valbusa, K. Komnitsas, Z. Agioutantis and E. Garbarino, Data and methodologies for a resource-efficient planning of primary and secondary aggregates in South East Europe (SEE) countries, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 282-288 online access
123. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi, E. Papakosta, A. Tsalidis and G. Pagonis, Best practices for geotechnical planning and design in open pit mining operations – A sustainable engineering approach, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 638-644 online access
124. Komnitsas, K., Z. Agioutantis, D. Shields, G.A. Blengini and P.G. Tzeferis, Stakeholder identification in the planning phase of aggregate and quarrying projects, Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI 2013), June 30 – July 3, 2013, Milos, Greece, pp. 294-301 online access
125. Vouraki, G., M. Stavroulaki, Z. Agioutantis and K. Van Balen, Parametric study on the structural behavior of the Western Curtain of Chania, Proceedings, International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historical Buildings and Structures (REHAB 2014), pp. 449-456, http://rehab.greenlines-institute.org/en/rehab-2014 (http://dx.doi.org/10.14575/gl/rehab2014/046)
126. Partsinevelos, P., S. Mertikas, Z. Agioutantis, V. Tsioukas, A. Tripolitsiotis and P. Zervos, Rockfall detection along road networks using close range photogrammetry, Proceedings, SPIE 9229, Second International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2014), April 7-10, 2014, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2068787.
127. Steiakakis E., E. Manutsoglu, Z. Agioutantis, M. Galetakis and D. Vavadakis, Karst aquifers and quarrying: a case study at the Platyvola – Zou area in eastern Crete, Proceedings, 10th International Hydrogeological Congress, October 8-10, 2014, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp. 317-326 (in Greek).
128. Tripolitsiotis, A., C. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, G. Vlahou, P. Partsinevelos and S. Mertikas, Improvement of road safety through the development of a rockfall monitoring system, Proceedings, The use of new technologies in the prevention and management of natural disasters – the role of civil protection, Rhodes, October 24-25, 2014, Greece, 12p (in Greek).
129. Karmis, M., Z. Agioutantis and D. Barkley, Development of Ground Strain Predictions due to Longwall Mining in the Illinois Basin, Proceedings, 2014 Chinese International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, October 24-26, 2014, pp. 174-180.
130. Tripolitsiotis, A., A. Daskalakis, S. Mertikas, D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and P. Partsinevelos, Detection of small-scale rockfall using their seismic signature, Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2192591
131. Steiakakis, C., Z. Agioutantis, E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri and A. Tripolitsiotis, Quantitative correlation of rainfall and earth surface displacements for slope stability studies, Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2193463
132. Loupasakis, C., P. Tsangaratos, D. Rozos, Th. Rondoyianni, A. Vafidis, G. Kritikakis, M. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Savvaidis, P. Soupios, I. Papadopoulos, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, M.-D. Mangriotis and U. Dikmen, Cross validation of geotechnical and geophysical site characterization methods: near surface data from selected accelerometric stations in Crete (Greece), Proceedings, SPIE 9535, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), March 16-19, 2015, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2192673
133. Agioutantis, Z., C. Newman, G. Böde Jimenez Leon and M. Karmis, Minimizing impacts on streams due to underground mining by predicting surface ground movements, SME Preprint No 16-112, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ, online access
134. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Newman, Development of a web-platform for ground control applications, SME Preprint No 16-121, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ, online access
135. Steiakakis, E., J. Thalassinakis, Z. Agioutantis and M. Galetakis, Failure process of the external waste dump of a lignite mine using FEM, Proceedings, 13th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2016), September 14-16, 2016, Belgrade, Serbia.
136. Van Zyl, D., D. Shields, Z. Agioutantis and S. Joyce, Waste not, Want not: Rethinking the tailings and mine waste issue, AUSIMM bulletin, December 2016 (based on an extended abstract for Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century, July 27-28, 2015, Sydney, Australia) URL: https://www.ausimmbulletin.com/feature/waste-not-want-not-rethinking-the-tailings-and-mine-waste-issue/
137. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Current Progress in the Development of the webGroundControl Application, SME Preprint No 17-032, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO, online access
138. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis, Stability Assessment For Stope-And-Fill Mining Operations, Proceedings, Preprint 18-095, SME Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, online access
139. Steiakakis, C., G. Papavgeri, N. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, P. Schilizzi, A cloud-based real-time slope movement monitoring system, Proceedings, 14th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2018), 23-26 September, 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece
140. Agioutantis, Z., S. Delmadorou, N. Steiakakis, C. Steiakakis, S. Papaterpos, A real-time event-driven database system for maintenance planning and productivity analysis in continuous surface mining operations, Proceedings, 14th International Symposium on Continuous Surface Mining (ISCSM 2018), 23-26 September, 2018, Thessaloniki, Greece
141. Androulakis, V., S. Schafrik, J. Sottile and Z. Agioutantis, Opportunities and Challenges for Autonomous Shuttle Car Operation in Underground Coal Mines, SME Preprint No 19-032, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, online access
142. Ray, C.R., C. Newman and Z. Agioutantis, Preliminary Assessment of the Relationship of Pillar Load and Opening Convergence Response, SME Preprint No 19-062, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, online access
143. Morrison, E., E. Gilliland, N. Schaefer, Z. Agioutantis and N. Ripepi, Geospatial Monitoring for the Development of Energy Resources in Unstable Terrain, SME Preprint No 19-136, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO.
144. Agioutantis, Z., J. Robertson, G. Gollager, N. Schaefer, J. Silva, A. Tripolitsiotis and P. Partsinevelos, Permanent Scatterer Radar Interferometry as an effective Structure Deformation Monitoring Tool over Undermined Areas, Proceedings, SPIE 11174, 7th International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2019), 18-20 March 2019, Paphos, Cyprus, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2533713
145. Kamenopoulos, S. and Z. Agioutantis, A theoretical holistic risk management model for mining operations, SDIMI 2019, May 25-27, Sydney, Australia (extended abstract).
146. Andronikidis, N., G. Kritikakis, A. Vafidis, H. Hamdan, Z. Agioutantis, C. Steiakakis and N. Economou, Geotechnical Investigations in Lignite Open pit Mine Using Electrical Tomography (2D&3D) and Seismic Reflection Methods, Proceedings, 11th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, Oct 2021, Volume 2021, pp .1-5, https://dx.doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202149BGS10 (extended abstract).
147. Diaz, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik, D.T. Hristopulos, and K. Luxbacher, Investigating Relationships Between Methane Emissions And Atmospheric Data In Underground Coal Mines To Develop A Forecasting Model, SME Preprint No 22-025, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
148. Flattery R. and Z. Agioutantis, Inclined Pillar Strength Considerations: Review of Different Methodologies, SME Preprint No 22-037, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
149. Miller, S., J. Sottile, H-P Chiu, S. Schafrik, A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, Z. Agioutantis and A. Rajvanshi, Concepts for Development of Shuttle Car Autonomous Docking with a Continuous Miner Using 3-D Depth Cameras, SME Preprint No 22-079, SME Annual Meeting, February 27-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT.
150. Diaz, J, Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos and S. Schafrik, Forecasting of Methane Gas Concentrations in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2022 International Conference on Green Intelligent Mining for Thick Coal Seam - 40th Anniversary of Longwall Top-Coal Caving Mining in China, July 23-25, 2022, Beijing, China.

Featured Papers

1. Agioutantis, Z., C. Newman, G. Böde Jimenez Leon, M. and Karmis, Minimizing impacts on streams due to underground mining by predicting surface ground movements, Mining Engineering, Volume 68 (3), March 2016, pp. 28-37, featured paper.
2. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Development of a new web-based platform for ground control applications, Mining Engineering, Volume 69 (10), October 2017, pp. 38-44, featured paper.
3. Kamenopoulos, S.N. and Z. Agioutantis, Geopolitical risk assessment of countries with Rare Earth Element deposits, Mining Engineering, March 2020, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
4. Mark, C., R.C. Stephan and Z. Agioutantis, Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) for US Coal Mines, Mining Engineering, March 2021, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration).
5. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, Utilizing machine learning for predicting the load variation in three-point bending tests as a function of acoustic emissions, Mining Engineering, November 2022, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
6. Diaz, J, Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos, S. Schafrik, and K. Luxbacher, Time Series Modeling of Methane Gas in Underground Mines, Mining Engineering, February 2023, (extended abstract of paper published in Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)

Conference Presentations / Posters (reviewed by abstract)

1. Triantis, D., I. Stavrakas, V. Saltas, Z. Agioutantis and F. Vallianatos, Pressure Stimulated Currents in rocks. Cross-correlation with mechanical properties. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 6, 05720, 2004, presented at presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2004, Nice, France (abstract and poster).
2. Kourkoulis, S., Z. Agioutantis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Modeling three point bending of rock-type materials using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, 5th EuroMech Solid Mechanics Conference, 17-22 August, 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece (abstract and presentation, full paper published in the IJ of Mechanical Behavior of Materials in 2005).
3. Agioutantis, Z., S. Kourkoulis, S. Maurigiannakis and E. Papatheodorou, Notched marble specimens under bending: Experimental study and numerical analysis using an elastoplastic model with contact elements, 5th EuroMech Solid Mechanics Conference, 17-22 August 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece (abstract and presentation, full paper published in the IJ of Mechanical Behavior of Materials in 2005).
4. Kaklis, K., S. Maurigiannakis, Z. Agioutantis and C. Istantso, Investigation of the Indirect Tensile Strength of Transversely Isotropic Dionysos Marble using the Three Point Bending Test, Proceedings, 13^th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Experimental Analysis of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures (ICEM13), Alexandroupolis, Greece, July 1-6, 2007 (extended abstract and presentation, full paper was published in Strain)
5. Sarris, E., Z. Agioutantis, K. Kaklis and S. Kourkoulis, Numerical simulation of the cracked Brazilian disk under diametral compression, 7th International Workshop on Bifurcation, Instabilities and Degradation in Geomechanics (IW BIDG 2005), Hania, June 13-16, 2005 (abstract and presentation, paper published as book chapter of Bifurcations Instabilities, Degradation in Geomechanics by Springer in 2007).
6. Daniels, L., R. Whittecar, T. Thompson and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud, South Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic SWS Joint Chapter Meeting, March 2011, (abstract and presentation).
7. Šolar, S., Z. Agioutantis, K. Hatzilazaridou, F. Chalkiopoulou, C. Ubaldo, G. Tiess, G.A. Blengini, D. Shields and Miletić, Sustainable Aggregates Resource Management – Sarma, Proceedings, Euregeo 2012, June 12-15, 2012, Bologna, Italy (abstract and presentation).
8. Gilliland, E., N. Ripepi, F. Vasilikou, C. Keles, Z. Agioutantis and M. Karmis, MVA design and early modeling results for an upcoming CO2 injection/ enhanced coalbed methane recovery pilot test in southwest Virginia, Proceedings, 2013 Carbon Storage RD Project Review Meeting, August 20-22, 2013, Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh (abstract and poster).
9. Hamdan, H., A. Vafidis, Z. Agioutantis and E. Sharif Contribution of Electrical Tomography Methods in Estimating Slope Stability at Mavropigi Lignite Open Pit Mine, Northern Greece, Proceedings, Second International Conference on Engineering Geophysics, November 23-27, 2013, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (extended abstract and presentation).
10. Steiakakis, C., P. Partsinevelos, A. Tripolitsiotis, Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas and G. Vlahou, Design and system architecture of the GEOIM rockfall monitoring system, RocExs 2014, Proceedings, 5th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Rockfall Protection, May 29-31, 2014, Lecco Italy (extended abstract and presentation).
11. Shields, D., Z. Agioutantis and Karmis, The Milos Declaration: 12 years, 2015 SME Annual Meeting, February 15-18, 2015, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
12. Partsinevelos P., Z. Agioutantis, A. Tripolitsiotis, C. Steiakakis and S. Mertikas, Harvesting rockfall hazard evaluation parameters from Google Earth Street View, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-13275, 2015, presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2015, Vienna Austria (abstract and presentation) online access
13. Loupasakis, C., P. Tsangaratos, D. Rozos, T. Rondoyianni, A. Vafidis, E. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Savvaidis, P. Soupios, I. Papadopoulos, N. Papadopoulos, A. Sarris, M.-D. Mangriotis. U. Dikmen, Near surface geotechnical and geophysical data cross validated for site characterization applications. The cases of selected accelerometric stations in Crete island (Greece), Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU2015-7442, 2015, presented at the EGU General Assembly, April 2015, Vienna Austria (abstract and presentation) online access
14. Papavgeri, G., C. Steiakakis and Z. Agioutantis, Geological hazard, monitoring and early warning data management system, Proceedings, SafeChania Conference, June 10-12, 2015, Chania, Greece (abstract and presentation).
15. Vlachou, G. and Z. Agioutantis, Developing an innovative rockfall, data management system for use in civil protection, Proceedings, SafeChania Conference, June 10-12, 2015, Chania, Greece (abstract and presentation).
16. Van Zyl, D., D. Shields D., Z. Agioutantis and S. Joyce, Waste not, Want not: Rethinking the tailings and mine waste issue, Proceedings, Tailings and Mine Waste Management for the 21st Century, July 27-28, 2015, Sydney, Australia (extended abstract and keynote presentation).
17. Economou, N., G. Kritikakis, A. Tripolitsiotis, P. Partsinevelos, G. Vlachou, Z. Agioutantis and A. Vafidis, Seismic Monitoring for Automatic Rockfall Detection along Transportation corridor, 8th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, October 5-8, 2015, Chania, Greece, (extended abstract).
18. Andronikidis, N., G.S. Kritikakis, Z. Agioutantis, A. Vafidis, C. Steiakakis, C. Papageorgiou, P. Schilizzi, P. Tsourlos and Vargemezis Mapping the bedrock using ERT for slope stability studies at Mavropigi lignite open pit mine, Northern Greece, 8th Congress of the Balkan Geophysical Society, October 5-8, 2015, Chania, Greece, (poster).
19. Kaklis, K., S. Mavrigiannakis, V. Saltas, A. Daskalaki, F. Valianatos, Z. Agioutantis, Determination of Fracture Loads for Mode I Fracture Toughness Calculations for CCNBD Marble Specimens by Acoustic Emission Signals, SCiNTE 2015, October, 2015, Athens, Greece (extended abstract and poster).
20. Dougherty, H., A. Behera, D. Wang, A. Wang, N. Ripepi, M. Karmis, Z. Agioutantis, Comparisons of novel fiber optic to standard heat of combustion methane sensors in a coal mine, SME Annual Meeting, February 21-25, 2016, Phoenix AZ,  (abstract and presentation).
21. Thompson, T.M., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar, Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A wetland hydrologic design model, ASCE 2016 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 22-26, West Palm Beach, FL (abstract and poster)
22. Daniels, W.L, G.R. Whittecar, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and M. Rolband, Wetbud – A New Water Budget Modeling Program for Created Wetland Design, 2016 Society of Wetland Scientists, Annual Meeting, May 31- June 4, 2016, Corpus Christi, Texas (abstract and presentation).
23. Wynn-Thompson, T., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A model for mitigation wetland design, 2016 American Ecological Engineering Society, June 7-9, 2016, Knoxville, TN, (abstract and poster).
24. Whittecar, G.R., W.L. Daniels, T. Wynn-Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and S.F. Stone, Wetbud Calculates Wetland Water Budgets Efficiently Using Regional Weather Data for Virginia Sites, GSA Annual Meeting, September 25-28, 2016, Denver, CO, http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2016AM-287343 (abstract and presentation).
25. Agioutantis, Z. and C. Newman, The Development of a Web‐based Platform for Ground Control Applications, 27^th SOMP Annual Meeting and Conference, September 21-24, 2016, Washington DC (poster presentation).
26. Zhang C., Z. Agioutantis and Z. Li, Using Risk Assessment to Improve Regulation Compliance for enhancing Health and Safety in the Chinese Mining Industry, 27^th SOMP Annual Meeting and Conference, September 21-24, 2016, Washington DC (poster presentation).
27. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and G. Böde Jimenez Leon, Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Streams and Groundwater due to Underground Coal Mining, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
28. Böde Jimenez Leon, G., Z. Agioutantis and C. Newman, Potential Hydrological Impacts due to Mine Subsidence, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (poster).
29. Schaefer, N., Z. Agioutantis, J. Silva, J. Robertson, Overview of InSAR technology for monitoring subsidence over undermined areas, SME Annual Meeting, February 19-22, 2017, Denver CO (abstract and presentation).
30. Whittecar, G.R., W.L. Daniels, T.W. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, S.F. Stone, Design Created Wetlands With Wetbud – A Water Budget Modeling Tool, The Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section, 66th Annual Meeting, March 30–31, 2017, Richmond, VA, (abstract and presentation).
31. Böde Jimenez Leon, G., Z. Agioutantis and C. Newman, Potential Hydrological Impacts due to Mine Subsidence, SME Central Appalachian Section Meeting, April 6-8, 2017, Lexington, KY (poster presentation).
32. Daniels, W.L., G.R. Whittecar, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis and S. Stone, Mine Reclamation Applications of a New Water Budget Model: Wetbud, 2017 Joint Conference of the West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force, American Society for Mining and Reclamation (ASMR), Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI), April 9-13, Morgantown WV (abstract and presentation).
33. Kamenopoulos, S., K. Komnitsas and Z. Agioutantis, A historical comparison and two global market mechanisms to overcome REE market manipulation, The 2nd conference on European Rare Earth Resources (ERES 2017), May 28-31, 2017, Santorini, Greece (extended abstract and presentation).
34. Kamenopoulos, S., Z. Agioutantis and K. Komnitsas, Evaluation of mining projects using a decision support system and sustainability criteria, Mining in Europe, AIMS, June 7-8, 2017, Aachen, Germany (abstract and presentation).
35. Stone, S.F., W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar, T.W. Thompson and Z. Agioutantis, Design Created Wetlands With Wetbud – A Water Budget Modeling Tool, Proceedings, 8^th Mid-Atlantic Stream Restoration Conference, September 20-22, 2017, Baltimore MD (abstract and presentation).
36. Vasilikou, F., N. Ripepi, Z. Agioutantis, C. Keles and M. Karmis, Reservoir Simulations for Coal Bed Methane (CH4) Production and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Injection in Deep Coal Seams in Buchanan County, Virginia, SME Annual Meeting, 25-28 February, 2018, Minneapolis, MN (abstract and presentation)
37. Newman, C., Z. Agioutantis and N. Schaefer, Addition of ARMPS-HWM and AHSM into the webGroundControl Application, SME Annual Meeting, February 25-28, 2018, Minneapolis, MN (abstract and presentation)
38. Kaklis, K., Z. Agioutantis, S. Mavrigiannakis and P. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, On the experimental investigation of pozzolanic lime mortar stress-strain behavior and deformation characteristics when subjected to cyclic loading, Proceedings, 1st International Conference of the Greek Society of Experimental Mechanics of Materials, 10 – 12 May 2018, Athens, Greece (extended abstract and presentation, full paper published in Procedia Structural Integrity) online access to book of abstracts
39. Stone, S., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis. (2018). Wetbud – An Overview of Software Capabilities, the Research that Made It Possible, and Ongoing Work. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals, 18 May 2018, Richmond, VA (abstract and oral presentation)
40. Sneesby, E., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar and S. Klopf. (2018). Evaluation of a Wetland Water Budget Model for Non-tidal Created Wetland Design. Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals, 18 May 2018, Richmond, VA (abstract and poster presentation)
41. Agioutantis Z. and J. Robertson, Overview of InSAR technology for monitoring subsidence over undermined areas, 35th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, June 3-7, 2018, St Louis, Missouri (abstract and presentation) online access to book of abstracts
42. Agioutantis, Z., K. Luxbacher and S. Schafrik, Using an Atmospheric Data Management System for Decision Making, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
43. Miller A., J. Engstrom, E. Jong and Z. Agioutantis, Using a Cognitive Work Analysis Framework to Introduce Automation in Room-and-Pillar Mining, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
44. Hong, S.Y., A. Bal, F. Badurdeen, Z. Agioutantis and S. Hicks, Continuous-discrete Flow System Modeling using Discrete Event Simulation, IISE Annual Conference, May 18 – 21, 2019, Orlando, Florida (abstract and oral presentation)
45. Sneesby, E., W.L. Daniels, T. Thompson, Z. Agioutantis, G.R. Whittecar and S. Klopf. (2019), Evaluation of a Wetland Water Budget Model for Non-tidal Created Wetland Design, Society of Wetland Scientists, Annual Meeting, May 28-31, Baltimore, MD (abstract and poster presentation)
46. Androulakis, V., S. Schafrik, J. Sottile and Z. Agioutantis; Development of a Lab-Scale Autonomous Shuttle Car and Implications for the Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
47. Ray, R. and Z. Agioutantis, Mine Pillar Design Using the Ground Reaction Curve Concept and Numerical Modeling in FLAC3D, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020 Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
48. Castillo J. and Z. Agioutantis, Parametric Analysis of a Yield Pillar Geometry for a Gate Road Design of an Underground Longwall Mine, SME Annual Meeting, February 23-26, 2020, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
49. Nomikos, P.P., K. Kaklis, Z. Agioutantis and S. Mavrigiannakis, Experimental and numerical investigation of the size effect on the mechanical properties of the banded alfas porous stone, 1st Mediterranean Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity (MedFract1), February 26-28, 2020, Athens, Greece (abstract and oral presentation – full paper published in Procedia)
50. Wynn-Thompson, T., S. Stone, W.L. Daniels, G.R. Whittecar and Z. Agioutantis, Wetbud: A model for wetland design, 2020 Closed Cycles and Circular Society Symposium, 2-4 September 2020 Closed Cycles and the Circular Society (virtual conference), The international Ecological Engineering Society, Waedenswil, Switzerland (abstract and oral presentation)
51. Castillo J., Cardenas C. and Z. Agioutantis, Numerical modeling of the ground reaction curve and support reaction curve for pillars in underground limestone mines: A case study, SME Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2021, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
52. Kaklis, K., O. Saubi, R. Jamisola, and Z. Agioutantis, A preliminary application of a machine learning model for the prediction of the load variation in three-point bending tests based on acoustic emission signals, IGF 26 – 26th International Conference on Fracture and Structural Integrity, May 26-28 Torino, Italy (abstract and oral presentation, full paper published in Procedia)
53. Daniels, W.L, E. Sneesby , Whittecar, G.R. and Z. Agioutantis, Development of Target Hydroperiods for Created Wetland Design in the Mid-Atlantic USA, A Creative Economy For Sustainable Development, 2021 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 7-10, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
54. Agioutantis Z. and S. Hicks, Rail Road Bridge Movements Above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
55. Gerwig, C., Z. Agioutantis, S. Stone, W. Daniels and M. Rolband, Wetbud: A Constructed Wetlands Design Tool, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
56. Diaz Martinez, J., Z. Agioutantis, S. Schafrik and D. Hristopulos, Investigating Relationships Between Methane Emissions, Atmospheric Data, and Production Parameters in Underground Coal Mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
57. Flattery, R., C. Cardenas Triana, C. Gerwig and Z. Agioutantis, Inclined Pillar Strength Considerations Using Numerical Modeling, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
58. Cardenas Triana, C., R. Flattery and Z. Agioutantis, Coupling Numerical Modeling and Rock Burst Potential Indices to Predict Coal Bursts, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
59. Miller, S., J. Sottile, H.-P. Chiu, S. Schafrik, A. Krasner, M. Sizintsev, A. Rajvanshi and Z. Agioutantis, Concepts for Development of Shuttle Car Autonomous Docking with a Continuous Miner Using 3-D Depth Cameras, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
60. Xenaki, A., H. Zhang, S. Schafrik, S. Nikolaidis and Z. Agioutantis, Concepts for the Development of an Autonomous Roof Bolting Module for Enhancing Miner Safety, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
61. Schafrik, S., J. Sottile, V. Androulakis and Z. Agioutantis, Developing a Semi-Autonomous Shuttle Car: Performance of a Lab-Scale Prototype, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT, (abstract and oral presentation)
62. Diaz Martinez, J., Z. Agioutantis, D. Hristopulos and S. Schafrik, Implementing Time Series Analysis for Methane Gas Forecasting in Underground Coal Mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 27 – March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, UT (poster presentation in the poster competition)
63. Diaz, J., D.T. Hristopulos, Z. Agioutantis and S. Schafrik, Time series forecasting of methane gas in underground coal mines, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
64. Wedding, Z. and Z. Agioutantis, Strength estimation of pillars with irregular geometries, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
65. Sottile, J., A. Rajvanshi, Z. Agioutantis, A. Krasner, V. Androulakis, S. Schafrik, J. Rose, M. Sizintsev, H-P. Chiu, Evaluating the Efficacy of Autonomous Shuttle Cars Tramming and Docking Sensor and Control Packages, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
66. Romero, J. and Z. Agioutantis, Valley Closure Movements Due to Coal Underground Mining, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
67. Pohl, W., C. Steiakakis, N. Steiakakis, H. Nguyen, R.B. Perks, and Z. Agioutantis, Land Utilization Repurposing Application (Lura) for Sustainable Development After Mine Closure, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 26 – March 1, 2023, Denver, CO, (abstract and oral presentation)
68. Khademian, Z., Z. Agioutantis, M. Gadde and T. Klemetti, Bridging the Gap: Linking Academic Research on Ground Control to Practical Use in the Mining Industry, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 25-28, 2024, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and panel presentation)
69. Rose, S., J. Sottile, A. Rajvanshi, Z. Agioutantis, M. Sizintsev, S. Schafrik and H. Chiu, Autonomous Shuttle Car Docking to Continuous Miner Using RGB and Depth Information, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 25-28, 2024, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
70. Maldonado, E., J. Romero and Z. Agioutantis, Prediction of Ground Deformation Indices for Inclined Coal Seams, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 25-28, 2024, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)
71. Schafrik, S., Z. Agioutantis and R. Bishop, Technology Assessment for Mining Critical Minerals in Central Appalachia, SME Annual Meeting, Feb 25-28, 2024, Phoenix, AZ, (abstract and oral presentation)

Recent Keynote or Invited Presentations

1. Subsidence Prediction using SDPS, 28th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 11, 2015, Lexington, KY, online access
2. The Milos Declaration on Sustainability: 12 years on, Proceedings, 2^nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, 2^nd Conference on Environmental Considerations in Energy Production, 21-23 September 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, Last day Plenary Session
3. Far field movements from longwall mining, 29th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, August 26, 2016, Lexington, KY, online access
4. Subsidence Prediction using SDPS, Technology Transfer Seminar of the Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation (ISMR), Workshop on Computers, December 5-6, 2016, Evansville, IN
5. Potential Hydrogeologic Impacts Due to Mine Subsidence, 30th Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 15, 2017, Lexington, KY online access
6. Challenges and Opportunities in Rock Mechanics, VT ARMA Student Chapter Seminar, April 9, 2018
7. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 24-26, 2018, (Opening Presentation).
8. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, 31st Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 14, 2018, Lexington, KY online access
9. Prediction of Surface Subsidence due to Underground Coal Mining, University of Pittsburgh Graduate Seminar, October 9, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA
10. Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS): A New Generation of Pillar Design Software, SME Annual Meeting, February 24-27, 2019, Denver, CO, (Best of ground control Session)
11. Intelligent Coal Mining: Automating Shuttle Car Haulage, Longwall USA Exhibition & Conference, May 20-22, 2019, Pittsburgh, PA
12. The Automation Loop: Sensing and Controlling Underground Equipment, 32nd Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 6, 2019, Lexington, KY online access
13. Rock Mechanics in Underground Design, 8^th Panhellenic Congress on Geotechnical Engineering, November 6-8 2019, Athens, Greece, (Keynote Presentation).
14. Advances in Automation of Shuttle Cars and Underground Equipment, 33rd Annual Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar, September 11, 2020, Lexington, KY online access
15. Coal bumps analysis and modeling using a finite element method approach, 40th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (online), July 28-30, 2021, (Opening Presentation).
16. Managing and utilizing big data in atmospheric monitoring systems for underground coal mines, International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy (RawMat 2021), 05-09 Sept, 2021, Athens, Greece, (Keynote Presentation).
17. Rail Road Bridge movements above a Deep Longwall Mine in the Eastern US, SME annual meeting, Feb 28-March 2, 2022, Salt Lake City, (Best of ground control Session)
18. GRawMat Webinar (*), Navigation challenges in autonomous underground tramming operations June 29, 2022 (in Greek)
19. Forecasting of Methane Gas Concentrations in Underground Coal Mines, Proceedings, 2022 International Conference on Green Intelligent Mining for Thick Coal Seam - 40th Anniversary of Longwall Top-Coal Caving Mining in China, July 23-25, 2022, Beijing, China

This page provides links to software packages which have been developed by Prof. Zach Agioutantis and are either free to the public or available on a commercial basis.

Free software developed by Prof. Agioutantis and sponsored by NIOSH.  The links below redirect to corresponding pages available on the NIOSH website.

1. AHSM
2. ALPS
3. AMSS
4. ARBS
5. ARMPS 2010
6. ARMPS-HWM
7. CMRR
8. Ground Control Toolbar

Free software developed by Prof. Agioutantis and sponsored by the Wetland Research Initiative (currently managed by the Resource Protection Group, Inc.).

1. Wetbud: A free package for constructed wetland design. Click here for a short summary of this project.
2. TreeSpec: A free Wetland Mitigation Tree Specifications Planning Tool.

Free software developed by Prof. Agioutantis.

1. ACPS: The Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS) now integrates all three of the older software packages for coal pillar design (ARMPS, ALPS and AMSS) into a single pillar design framework.
2. AMRS: The Analysis of Mine Roof Support (AMRS) package implements a design methodology that builds on and quantifies the basic roof support concepts that have been successfully applied in US coal mines.
3. STOP: Support Technology Optimization, version 5.
4. RockWin: A tool for helping students studying Rock Mechanics
5. BlastWin: A tool for helping students studying Blasting

Commercial packages developed by Prof. Agioutantis

1. SDPS: This package is used to calculate ground deformations (subsidence, strain, horizontal displacements, slope, etc) based on the mine plan, surface topo and geological characteristics. SDPS is a niche program developed through Virginia Tech and available free of charge to Federal and State Agencies. The commercial version of the package is available at: http://www.carlsonsw.com/solutions/mining-solutions/sdps/.