Kleopatra Petroutsatou

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Dr. Kleopatra Petroutsatou is a leading researcher in construction engineering and management, with a specialized focus on construction equipment and its operational efficiency. Her work addresses a critical gap in the field: the highly fragmented and diversified nature of research on construction machinery. Through her highly cited thematic reviews, particularly her 2016 paper (29 citations) and its 2017 follow-up (9 citations), Dr. Petroutsatou has systematically synthesized decades of literature, providing a much-needed roadmap for scholars and practitioners. By identifying key research clusters and methodological trends, she has helped to consolidate knowledge on equipment selection, productivity, and lifecycle management. Her contributions are foundational for anyone studying the optimization of heavy construction fleets, offering clarity in a domain often characterized by scattered insights. Dr. Petroutsatou’s work not only highlights the evolution of construction equipment research but also sets the stage for future innovations in automation and sustainability. Her reviews remain essential reading for graduate students and industry professionals seeking to understand the state of the art in construction mechanization.