Nikolaos N. Ambraseys
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Summary
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys was born on January 19, 1929[1], in Athens[2]. He died on December 28, 2012[3], in Putney[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and seismologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Greece[10]
- Field of work: seismology[11]
- Employer: Imperial College London[12]
- Educated at: Imperial College London[13], National Technical University of Athens[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Alec Skempton[15]
- Award received: William Smith Medal[16], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[17], Harry Fielding Reid Medal[18]
- Member of: Academy of Athens[19], Academia Europaea[20]
- Influenced by: Alan W. Bishop[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Doctoral student: Sarada K. Sarma[23]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[24]
- Family name: Ambraseys[25]
- Given name: Nikólaos[26]
- Academic thesis: The seismic stability of earth dams[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[28]
- Name in native language: Νικόλαος Αμβράζης[29]
Why It Matters
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Nikolaos N. Ambraseys born?
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys was born in Athens[2].
Where did Nikolaos N. Ambraseys die?
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys died in Putney[4].
What did Nikolaos N. Ambraseys do for work?
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys worked as a university teacher[5], civil engineer[6], engineer[7], and seismologist[8].
Where did Nikolaos N. Ambraseys go to school?
Nikolaos N. Ambraseys was educated at Imperial College London[13] and National Technical University of Athens[14].
What awards did Nikolaos N. Ambraseys receive?
Honors received include William Smith Medal[16], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[17], and Harry Fielding Reid Medal[18].