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Costas H. Vlahos is a Professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Ioannina, affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences. His academic career spans from Lecturer (2001-2006) to Professor (2018–present). He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Ioannina, followed by postdoctoral research at institutions including the Universidad Complutense Madrid and the University of Athens. His research focuses on polymer conformational properties, micellization, and self-assembly using computational methods like Monte Carlo simulations and molecular dynamics. Key areas include star polymers, polyelectrolytes, and thermoresponsive copolymers. Collaborations with Professors Juan Freire and Marios Kosmas have been central to his work. Publications highlight advancements in polymer blend compatibility, micelle formation, and electrostatic complexation. Recent studies explore cargo release mechanisms in hydrophobic polymers and zipper brush dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with computational experiments to understand polymer behavior in diverse environments. Though no grants or awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record underscores his contributions to polymer science. Collaborations and multidisciplinary approaches continue to shape his research trajectory.

• Polymer Physics
• Polymer Conformation
• Polyelectrolyte Behavior
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Vlachos Konstantinos is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece. His research focuses on polymer science, computational chemistry, and statistical mechanics, particularly on conformational properties of polymers, adsorption on surfaces, and self-assembly phenomena. Education: 1982: Degree in Chemistry, University of Ioannina 1989: PhD in Chemistry, University of Ioannina 1991-1993: Postdoctoral Researcher, UNED and Complutense Universities of Madrid 1993-2001: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Athens Research Interests include: Study of dilute polymer solutions using analytical and computational methods Polymer adsorption on surfaces for industrial applications Miscibility of polymer mixtures via Monte Carlo simulations Self-assembly of block copolymers and polyelectrolyte micelles Polymer brushes and their conformational behavior Publications (selected) highlight trends in polymer blend compatibility, micellar dynamics, and the impact of molecular architecture on material properties. His work bridges theoretical models like the random walk and Pivot algorithm with experimental validation.

• Polymer Science
• Computational Chemistry
• Self-Assembly
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