Dr. Gregory G. Penelis, MSc, DIC, Phd is a structural engineer graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, holds a post graduate degree in earthquake engineering from Imperial College London and a Phd in nonlinear dynamics for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is the CEO of Penelis Consulting Engineers SA.

He is the co-author of “Concrete Buildings in Seismic Regions” 1st and 2nd edition, by Taylor and Francis (CRC Press) as well as co-author of “Structural Restoration of Masonry Monuments” by Taylor and Francis (CRC Press 2019).

In his professional capacity he has been involved in the design/review of concrete and steel buildings worldwide as well as well the seismic assessment of listed and monumental masonry buildings. He is Vice-chairman of the BOD of the Thessaloniki Water and Sewage Company (EYATH SA) since 2019.

He has been twice awarded the gold medal by the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa for his volunteer work, received the Institute of Structural Engineers (UK) 2016 Structural Award and the ENR 2016 Global Best Project Award (USA) for the 100mx100m canopy of the SNFCC, and the ENR2017 Global Best Project Award (USA) for the restoration of the 2000 years old Roman Tower and Church (Margirgis) in Cairo. He is the PM for the Halki Theological School in Istanbul as well as the design coordinator for the IRCE HARD ROCK Casino in Ellinikon.