Overview
overview
- Dr. Zisis has expertise in structural and environmental wind engineering and in particular the wind effects on the built environment. He has been involved in several experimental research projects and he has gained significant experience in small- to full-scale testing, as well as structural monitoring of instrumented buildings.
Affiliation
manager of
- Wall of Wind (WOW) Facility
Publications
Patents issued
selected scholarly works & creative activities
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Article
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2026Influence of Building Shape-factor on Wind Loads for Non-Rectangular Low-Rise Structures. Journal of Building Engineering. 120:115314.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2026.115314 Web of Science: 001679826100001
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2025Wind-induced loads on photovoltaic (PV) panels on low-sloped gable roofs: Panel size effects. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 263.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2025.106129 Web of Science: 001503683000002
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2025Simulation of atmospheric boundary layer for full-and large-scale experiments in large wind tunnels. Wind and Structures, An International Journal. 41:1-18.Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2025.41.1.001 Web of Science: 001543193200001
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2025The Need for an Improved Wind Engineering Curriculum to Address Natural Disasters. Journal of Civil Engineering Education. 151.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/JCEECD.EIENG-2102 Web of Science: 001488742700006
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2025Parametric study to investigate span-wire traffic signal system performance during tropical storms. Frontiers in Built Environment. 11.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2025.1558829 Web of Science: 001509670400001
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2025Wind load impact on tall building facades: damage observations during severe wind events and wind tunnel testing. Frontiers in Built Environment. 10.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2024.1514523 Web of Science: 001438639600001
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2025Full-scale experimental investigation of wind loading on ballasted photovoltaic arrays mounted on flat roofs. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 256.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2024.105963 Web of Science: 001363616500001
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2023Wind loading on commercial roof edge metals: A full-scale experimental study. Journal of Building Engineering. 75.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106910 Web of Science: 001021872800001
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2023Exploring the impact of vertically separated flows on wind loads of multi-level structures. Frontiers in Physics. 11.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2023.1225817 Web of Science: 001049964900001
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2023Codification of wind loads on hip roof overhangs of low-rise buildings. Engineering structures. 288.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116199 Web of Science: 000989731000001
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2023Performance of asphalt shingles under simulated hurricane winds and evaluation of current installation practices. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 239.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2023.105456 Web of Science: 001012524900001
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2023Wind Effects on Dome Structures and Evaluation of CFD Simulations through Wind Tunnel Testing. Sustainability. 15.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/su15054635 Web of Science: 000947536100001
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2023Effect of roof shape on wind vulnerability of roof sheathing panels. Structural Safety. 100.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.strusafe.2022.102283 Web of Science: 000876453900001
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2022Development and validation of a test method to assess the wind-induced response of span wire traffic signal systems. Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. 7:938-954.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/23789689.2022.2123143 Web of Science: 000864341600001
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2022Large-Scale Wind Testing on Roof Overhangs for a Low-Rise Building. Journal of Structural Engineering. 148.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003477 Web of Science: 000855217400005
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2022Study of wind loads on asphalt shingles using full-scale experimentation. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 225.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2022.105005 Web of Science: 000799943500001
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2021Repeated interaction and its impact on cooperation and surplus allocation—an experimental analysis. Games. 12.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/g12010025
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2020Testing and modeling of hurricane wind-driven rain water ingress, propagation, and subsequent interior damage in residential buildings. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 207.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104427 Web of Science: 000600368900003
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2020Aeroelastic Testing of Span-Wire Traffic Signal Systems. Frontiers in Built Environment. 6.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00111 Web of Science: 000558869100001
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2020Experimental Investigation of Wind-Driven Rain Propagation in a Building Interior. Journal of Structural Engineering. 146.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002670 Web of Science: 000548066500018
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2019Nonlinear time domain and stability analysis of beams under partially distributed follower force. Applied Mathematical Modelling. 73:303-326.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2019.04.031 Web of Science: 000472129000017
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2019Mitigation of Aerodynamic Uplift Loads Using Roof Integrated Wind Turbine Systems. Frontiers in Built Environment. 5.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2019.00010 Web of Science: 000559264000001
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2017An experimental study on the wind-induced response of variable message signs. Frontiers in Built Environment. 3.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2017.00066
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2017Effects of roof height on local pressure and velocity coefficients on building roofs. Engineering structures. 150:693-710.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.083 Web of Science: 000413125800052
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2017An experimental study to assess the effect of soffit louvered vents on wind loads and wind driven rain intrusion on low rise buildings. Sustainable Cities and Society. 34:43-55.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.06.005 Web of Science: 000415896000005
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2017Wind loads on residential scale rooftop photovoltaic panels. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 168:228-246.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.06.006 Web of Science: 000408299700021
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2017Effect of wind-induced internal pressure on local frame forces of low-rise buildings. Engineering structures. 143:455-468.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.04.039 Web of Science: 000401880300034
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2017Large-Scale Experimentation Using the 12-Fan Wall of Wind to Assess and Mitigate Hurricane Wind and Rain Impacts on Buildings and Infrastructure Systems. Journal of Structural Engineering. 143.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001785 Web of Science: 000399908300024
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2017Wind loading on ridge, hip and perimeter roof tiles: A full-scale experimental study. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 166:90-105.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.04.002 Web of Science: 000402495000008
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2017Large-Scale Wind Tunnel Tests of Canopies Attached to Low-Rise Buildings. Journal of Architectural Engineering. 23.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000235 Web of Science: 000403090900009
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2016Experimental assessment of wind loads on vinyl wall siding. Frontiers in Built Environment. 2.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2016.00035
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2015Generosity motivated by acceptance--evolutionary analysis of an anticipation game. Scientific Reports. 5:18076.Full Text via DOI: 10.1038/srep18076
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2014Wind Loading on Attached Canopies: Codification Study. Journal of Structural Engineering. 140.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001007 Web of Science: 000336526700022
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2014Local and overall wind pressure and force coefficients for solar panels. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 125:195-206.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2013.12.007 Web of Science: 000331774800018
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2011Cladding pressures and primary structural system forces of a wood building exposed to strong winds. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. 38:974-983.Full Text via DOI: 10.1139/L10-124 Web of Science: 000295993100003
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2009Wind-Induced Cladding and Structural Loads on Low-Wood Building. Journal of Structural Engineering. 135:437-447.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2009)135:4(437) Web of Science: 000264151800012
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2009Urban Habitat Constructions under Wind Catastrophic Events. Global Environmental Research. 13:197-202.Full Text via DOI: 10.57466/ger.13.2_197
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Wind load transfer mechanisms on a low wood building using full-scale load data. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 104:65-75.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2012.04.003 Web of Science: 000307609200008
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Book Chapter
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2013Wind design of timber buildings. 164-172.
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2010Actions due to natural catastrophes, except volcanic eruptions. 53-72.Full Text via DOI: 10.1201/b10559-7/4
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Conference
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2025Investigating the Influence of PV Panel Sizes on Wind-Induced Loads. 403-412.Web of Science: 001577904600036
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2023Towards Developing a Modernized Wind Engineering Curricula. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
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2022Shape effect on vulnerability of roof coverings used in low-rise residential structures. Proceedings of the International Conference on Natural Hazards and Infrastructure.
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2019Parametric investigation of wind-induced response of span-wire traffic signal systems. Proceedings of the International Conference on Natural Hazards and Infrastructure.
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2018
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2015Large-Scale Wind Testing of Photovoltaic Panels Mounted on Residential Roofs. 1868-1878.Web of Science: 000392737000161
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2013Wind design of timber buildings. 164-172.Web of Science: 000350208600017
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2013Wind loads on solar collectors and PV panels on roofs. 1545-1554.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/9780784412848.136
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2012Wind loads on solar collectors: A review. 1169-1179.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/9780784412367.105
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2011
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2010Structural design of urban habitat construction against catastrophic wind actions. 519-524.Web of Science: 000391991900080
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2010Wind-induced loads on the foundation of a low-rise building: Full-scale and wind tunnel experimentation. 1120-1130.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/41130(369)102
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2009Wind loading and building exposure: Are we still on A, B, C?. 2458-2466.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/41031(341)269
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2008Wind load paths on low wood buildings. 1194-1203.
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2008
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2005
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Preprint
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Review
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2022Machine Learning Techniques in Structural Wind Engineering: A State-of-the-Art Review. Applied Sciences (Switzerland).Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/app12105232 Web of Science: 000803522600001
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Research
principal investigator on
- Phase II IUCRC: Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance awarded by National Science Foundation 2025 - 2030
- Windstorm Research Instrumentation and Testing Enhancements at FIU awarded by National Institute of Standards & Techno 2024 - 2029
- Phase I I/UCRC Florida International University: Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance (WHIP) awarded by National Science Foundation 2019 - 2025
- Wind-induced loads on roof overhangs- Phase II awarded by FL Dept of Business & Profess Regulation 2021 - 2022
- Wind-induced loads on roof overhangs awarded by FL Dept of Business & Profess Regulation 2020 - 2021
- Characterization and modeling of the damage caused by hurricane induced water penetration in coastal buildings, and subsequent risk evaluation awarded by U.S. Department of Commerce 2016 - 2019
- ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES DURING HURRICANE FORCE WINDS awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2016 - 2019
- Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies During Hurricane Force Winds awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2014 - 2019
co-principal investigator on
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Grant
- Mid-scale RI-1 (M1:DP): National Full-Scale Testing Infrastructure for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, Surge, and Wave Events (NICHE) awarded by National Science Foundation 2022 - 2027
- NHERI Experimental Facility Renewal awarded by National Science Foundation 2021 - 2026
- 2025-2026 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP) awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2025 - 2026
- Phase I I/UCRC Florida International University: Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance (WHIP) awarded by National Science Foundation 2019 - 2025
- MRI: Acquisition of a Three Component Particle Image Velocimetry System for Large Field of View and Time Resolved Measurements of High Reynolds Number Fluid-Structure Interaction awarded by National Science Foundation 2018 - 2023
- NHERI Experimental Facility 2015-2019 awarded by National Science Foundation 2015 - 2021
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2017 - 2018
- Wall of Wind State Research awarded by Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2014 - 2015
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida 2013 awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013 - 2014
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
subproject principal investigator on
- Risk & Resilience Infrastructure awarded by Economic Development Administration 2024 - 2029
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015 - 2016
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
investigator on
- RAPID: Identifying fundamental behavior of manufactured homes under windstorms through time-critical full-scale experimentation and numerical modeling awarded by University of Kansas 2025 - 2026
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015 - 2016
- Wall of Wind Testing of Photovoltaic Systems awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2014
Contact
full name
- Ioannis Zisis
