Dimitrios Peschos is an Associate Professor of Psysiology with emphasis on Cell Physiology, at the Laboratory of Physiology, Medical Department, School of Health Sciences in the University of Ioannina, Greece. During his academic career he has taken on administrative tasks such as: board member of the Society for Prevention of Road Accidents, board member of the Greek Anticancer Society, member of the 1 st Students’ Residence committee of the UoI (2008-2010), member of committees of public tenders for the provision and installation of scientific quipment – structures of the UoI, participation in the following administration bodies: the general assembly of the Functional and Clinical – Laboratory Sector, electoral body of Medical Department, School of Health Sciences in the University of Ioannina, Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, NARIC (Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Center), Academic Consultant in Medical field, Consultant Professor of Students with special needs of Medical Department, School of Health Sciences in the University of Ioannina. His research is mainly focused on programmes that control cell growth in malignant cell lines and inoculated tumors in Wistar rats, as well as their inhibitory potential of antioxidant - anti-cancer natural substances and cytostatic compounds as they are initially designed in the Physiology laboratory of the Department of Medicine and composed in the Department of Chemistry of the University of Ioannina. He is also interested in carrying out histopathology control of tumors developed in animals and cell lines in malignant cells. At the same time, he participates in researches concerning the effect of electromagnetic fields on sequences of malignant tumor cells in Wistar rats. He has participated in European-funded research programmes and has been an active member in national and international medical societies. He has developed a research cooperation with institutions at national and international level. He has also been a chairperson in round tables and member of organisational committees in Greek and international congresses and seminars. Ηe has presented his work in 33 internationa1 and 62 national congresses. He has been honoured and awarded (5) by national and international organizations. Moreover, he has numerous publications (95), participation in chapters of scientific books (2) and abstracts in proceedings (14) in acknowledged international scientific journals, with >1200 citations.
Dr. Haralambos (Haris) Stamatis, is Professor of Biotechnology in the Department of Biological Applications and Technologies, University of Ioannina (BAT-UOI), Greece. Prof. Stamatis is the founder and director of Lab of Biotechnology at BAT-UOI.
His published work includes > 130 papers in international journals (>120) and book series (>10). His research work has been cited > 4600 times in the scientific literature (h-index=41). He is a member of the Editorial Board of four international journals. He also serves as a regular reviewer in > 40 scientific journals and several research funding agencies, while he is/was a member in the organizing and scientific committees of international and national conferences. He is/was coordinator and/or the main researcher in > 30 research programs financially supported by GSRT and EU. During his academic work he has supervised and worked closely with several graduate students on their master’s (10) and doctoral dissertations (11). Prof. Stamatis teaches both at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Enzymology and Nanobiotechnology are his primary teaching interests.
His research activities lie mainly in the areas of Applied Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Nanobiotechnology and especially:
- Development of “green” bioprocesses for the production of high-value bioactive products (nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals)
- Development of bionanoassemblies and bionanodevices and their application in biocatalytic processes, drug delivery and biosensing
- Development of micro and nanobioreactors for biosynthetic processes
- Production, purification and characterization of enzymes
Evangelia Dounousi (or Ntounousi) is an Assistant Professor of Nephrology with emphasis on Renal Transplantation (non tenure) in School of Health Sciences Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology at University of Ioannina, Greece, since September 2016. From September the 20 th , 2016 she is the Director of Nephrology Department at University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece. She was born in Thessaloniki (1972) and received her Medical Diploma from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) in 1996. She received the accreditation of the Nephrology Specialty in 2004 and in 2006 she received a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Nephrology on “Clinical Nephrology and Renal Transplantation” at the Renal Unit of Western Infirmary Glasgow in UK. She received her PhD in Medicine in 2008 from the University of Ioannina entitled: “Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis and Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease”, (Supervisor: Prof K. Siamopoulos). In 2010 she became a lecturer in Nephrology and Renal Transplantation at the University of Ioannina. In 2014, she joined the group of Prof. C. Zoccali as a Research Associate at the Research Unit of Reggio Calabria, Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Reggio Calabria, Italy. Her research interests are focused on the epidemiology and risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD), progression to end stage renal disease, diagnosis and treatment of CKD complications. Cardiovascular risk factors/biomarkers and cardiovascular disease in pre-dialysis CKD, dialysis and renal transplant patients and the application of nanostructured materials in modification and improvement of pharmacokinetic characteristics of immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and other pharmaceutical substances. She is the author of 60 international publications in peer reviewed journals (Total Impact Factor until October 2019 TΙF= 138.56) acknowledged with more than 1186 (without self-citations). She has also published 1 chapter in international book, 3 chapters in Greek books, 3 chapters (editor translation) in Greek book and 13 chapters in congress proceedings. She has presented more than 87 abstracts in International Congresses and more than 107 abstracts in National Congresses. She has given more than 68 invited talks in national and international congresses. She has participated as a Sub-Investigator in a number of clinical national and international studies and currently she is the Principal Investigator of 5 clinical trials and Scientific Responsible of 2 Funded Research Projects. She is a reviewer in 26 international journals. Finally, she is member of 6 scientific societies (Hellenic Society of Nephrology, European Dialysis Transplant Society, General Medical Council, Hellenic Society of Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress, Hellenic Society of Transplantation, International Association history of Nephrology) and since March 2015 she is member of the scientific committee of the Hellenic Society of Nephrology and since 2019 Member of the Scientific Board of the educational Nephrology Portal of the ERA-EDTA / Area: Diabetes Mellitus – Arterial Hypertension – Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Dimitrios Gournis is a Professor of Materials Chemistry in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Ioannina, Greece. He is an experimental synthetic chemist working in the area of layered and nanoporous materials. His research interests are focused on the synthesis, characterization and study of the properties of clay-based materials, carbon nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, graphene), hybrid organic–inorganic nanocomposites, inorganic layered structures, biocatalysts, metallic (magnetic or semiconducting) nanoparticles and mesoporous materials. He is the author of 167 international publications in peer reviewed journals (Total Impact Factor, ΣΙF= 837.6 and Mean Impact Factor, IF/paper = 5.1) acknowledged with more than 7200 citations (>6000 without self-citations) and h-index 42 (Google Scholar). He has also published 5 chapters (invited-refereed) in international books, 3 technical reports and 1 international patent, while he has given 36 invited talks in conferences and institutions. He has successfully accomplished the supervision of 11 PhD and 24 MSc Theses and he has supervised more than 100 students in their Diploma Thesis. He has participated as Principal Investigator (10), main researcher (18) or Program coordinator (4) in 32 funded European and National (Greek) programs. He has been a member of the organizing committee in 7 conferences. Finally, he is Associate Editor of Frontiers in Materials journal (specialty section: Carbon-based Materials, IF. 2.689), member of the editorial board in Molecules (Section Editor; section: Materials Chemistry, IF. 3.060) and Nanomaterials (IF. 4.034) while he has been a member of the board (2016-2018) of the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI, elected representative of Univ. of Ioannina). Since 2018 he’s been the Director of the interdepartmental post-graduate (MSc) program “Chemistry and Technology of Materials” of Univ. of Ioannina.
Konstantinos Tsamis is Neurologist and Assistance Professor of Physiology in the School of Medicine, University of Ioannina since May 2021. His research interests are mainly focused on the structure and function of neuronal circuits, on mechanisms underlying synapses' formation, their disruption in neurological disorders and the effect of different therapeutic agents. His team is currently working on the efficacy of the antidiabetic treatments on models of Alzheimer's disease. Other research interests include brain oscillations, brain- machine interface, nerve conduction studies, and diagnostic approaches to neuropathies and myopathies. His teaching activities include physiology and neurology in pre-graduate medical students and neuroscience in master students. He is also enthusiastically engaged in science outreach events with the team Exploring the Brain (https://www.exploringthebrain.gr/).
Yannis Simos is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Associate at the Laboratory of Physiology, Medical Department, School of Health Sciences. He graduated from the Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences of the Harokopio University of Athens. He has an MSc (MedSci) in Human Nutrition. He received his PhD from the Medical Department, School of Health Sciences of the University of Ioannina. His work experience includes participation in 6 research programs and he is the author of 44 international publications in peer reviewed journals (Total Impact Factor 44.7, > 500 citations). He has also participated in 27 National and 9 International Conferences. His main research interests are focused on prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and specifically: a) the role of oxidative stress in the development of the disease, b) novel methods of prevention and treatment (nanomedicine), c) design and production of novel dietary products with antidiabetic properties (medicinal and functional food) and d) the modulation of the functionality of the immune system after supplementation with micronutrients (polyphenols) and herbal extracts. He is a peer reviewer in eleven international journals and author of three book chapters.
Dr. Konsantinos Spyrou obtained the B.Sc Degree in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Ioannina (UOI). He finished his PhD studies at the University of Groningen, Zernike Institute for advanced materials (the Netherlands). He worked for two years as Post-doc Associate at university of Cornel, (USA) at the Materials science and Engineering Department. He was a visited scientist at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He worked as an Experienced Researcher Marie Curie Fellow at National Center of Scientific Research Demokritos (Athens). His work experience includes participation in 7 research programs and he is the author of 43 international publications in peer reviewed journal (such as JACS, ACS Nano, Adv. Funct. Mater., etc). and more than 900 citations. He has also participated in 6 National and 10 International Conferences. His scientific research focuses in chemistry and engineering of carbon composite materials. Accordingly, his research activities interconnect organic chemistry, organic and organometallic catalysis and science of carbon and polymeric nanocomposites. He is a peer reviewer in 7 international journals and author of three book chapters. He is guest editor in the journals Applied Science and Frontiers in Chemistry.
Alexandra V. Chatzikonstantinou is a biologist with an MSc and PhD in Enzyme Biotechnology. She is working on the research field of Enzyme Biotechnology, Biocatalysis and Nanobiotechnology. Her main research activities focus on the:
Study of the enzyme function-structure relationship in organized nanostructures and nanomaterials.
Development of new “green” bioprocesses for the production of high-value products such as biofuels or compounds with biological activities.
Study of the biological activities of natural compounds/natural extracts (anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, enzyme inhibitory activity etc.) and development of bioprocesses for the enhancement of these activities.
Dr. Panagiota Zygouri has advanced knowledge and experience on synthesis, functionalization and characterization of carbon-based materials. She graduated (B.Sc) from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina (2009). Her B.Sc. thesis entitled “Study on Environmental Degradation of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials”. The aim was to construct polymer composite materials reinforced with carbon nanotubes for aerospace applications. In 2012, received her M.Sc. Diploma on «Materials Chemistry and Technology», Cross-Departmental Master Program, Departments of Materials Science & Engineering and Chemistry, University of Ioannina and the M.Sc thesis had the following title “Development of novel approaches for chemical fuctionalization of carbon based nanostructured material”. The aim of this dissertation was the development of a new methodology for chemical functionalization of carbon based nanostructured materials (Single- and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Carbon Nanodiscs, Fullerenes) for use in various technological applications (e.g. catalysis, biomedicine, nanocomposites). From November 2012 until December 2016 prepared her PhD thesis, entitled “New hybrid functional materials based on carbon: synthesis, characterization and study of properties”, between two Universities, the University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the University of Ioannina, Greece (Double PhD). The objective of this thesis was to synthesize and develop novel hybrid functional materials based on graphite and fullerenes, to study their properties and to investigate their use in various applications on these properties. Emphasis was given to their utilization in the field of bioapplications. The functionalized carbon materials were tested for drug delivery carriers, as cytotoxic agents and as supports for nanobiocatalytic systems. Her work experience includes participation in 3 research programs, 11 published articles including 1 book chapter (Invited) and a mini-review and more than 110 citations. She has also participated in 12 National and International Conferences.
BSc with Intergraded Master in Biological Applications and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina.
PhD in Enzyme Nanobiotechnology (Title: “Development of novel biocatalytic systems through immobilization of enzymes onto nanostructure materials” – Biotechnology Laboratory, Biological Applications and Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina.
M.Sc in «Materials Chemistry and Technology», Cross-Departmental Master Program, Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Biotechnology Laboratory, Biological Applications and Technology,
University of Ioannina.
Adjusted lecturer of the elective undergraduate course «Laboratory exercises on Enzymatic Biotechnology and Nanotechnology» in the Department of Biological Applications and Technology, University of Ioannina.
Research Dr. Patila ‘s main scientific interests are focused in the following areas: - Biocatalysis with native and immobilized enzymes on nanostructured materials. - Structure and function of nanostructured materials. - Development of efficient immobilization techniques for biocatalysis and delivery systems. - Interactions between nanostructured materials and biological molecules. - Biochemical and structural characterization of native and immobilized enzymes. Work Experience (2010-2019) 2 National Strategic Reference Framework (funded by the EU and the Greek Government); 2 Cooperation scientific programs Greece-Germany and Greece-Cyprus. Awards and Fellowships 2012-2013 Fellowship of the Research Committee of University of Ioannina for PhD studies. 2017-2019 Fellowship from Greek National Scholarship Foundation for Postdoctoral studies. Other activities Co-supervision of 16 undergraduate diploma students and 2 MSc students in Biotechnology Laboratory.
Niki Karouta is a PhD student at the Ceramics and Composites Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Department, School of Engineering. She graduated from the Department of Materials Science of the University of Patras (2015) and has an MSc in Chemistry and Technology of Materials (2017). She has participated in 1 research program, 4 international publications and her PhD is financed by the State Scholarships Foundation. Her research work is focused on the synthesis and functionalisation of novel nanostructures and hybrid superstructures based on carbon nanomaterials and metal nanoparticles for biomedical application.
Efterpi Korakaki is a PhD Candidate at the Laboratory of Physiology, Medical Department, School of Health Sciences at the University of Ioannina. She graduated (2019) from the Department of Biological Applications and Technologies of the University of Ioannina (BAT-UOI) and her thesis was about Molecular Diagnosis of Microbial Infections in Infertile Couples, which took place at the Laboratory of Medical Genetics in Clinical Practice. She participated (2018) in a workshop practical in the Microbiology Department at 424 General Military Training Hospital and now her research centre of activity is focalized on Immunology, Molecular Biology and Nanobiotechnology
Andreas Katsenos is a PhD Candidate at Laboratory of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences. He graduated from the Department of Biological Applications and Technologies of the University of Ioannina (2016) and has an MSc in Medical Chemistry, studying the DNA methylation of apoptosis regulatory genes in leukemic blasts (2021). His PhD is financed by ‘’Academy of Neuroscience’’. His research is focused on the effect of anti-diabetic factors in Alzheimer’s Disease
Eirini Papanikolaou is a PhD Candidate at the Laboratory of Physiology, Medical Sciences, University of Ioannina. She graduated from the Department of Biological Applications and Technology of the University of Ioannina (2017) and has an MSc in Basic Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Molecular and Applied Pharmacology (2020). Her research interests centre around the fields of Toxicology, Human Physiology and Nanoscience and she is focusing on the use of nanomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of glucose metabolism disorders.
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