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Ioannis Plakatouras is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, Greece, where he has held an uninterrupted academic career since 1997, progressing from Assistant Professor to full Professor in 2011. He leads the Laboratory of Magnetochemistry, has co-supervised numerous MSc and PhD students, and has participated in several national and European research programmes. Education B.Sc. in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 1988 – Grade: Very Good Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 1992 – Grade: Excellent (supervisor: Assist. Prof. Spiros P. Perlepes) Research interests His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of coordination compounds , spanning from classic Werner-type complexes to extended coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks. A major theme is bioinorganic chemistry , investigating the interaction of essential (Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺) and toxic (Ni²⁺) metal ions with peptide fragments derived from histones and enzymes. Complementary work targets the design of Gd(III) and lanthanide complexes as MRI contrast agents and the study of magnetochemical properties of transition-metal and lanthanide systems. Research output & trends With over 65 peer-reviewed publications, his work shows a clear evolution from fundamental synthetic and structural studies of mononuclear complexes (late 1980s–1990s) to the construction of multi-dimensional coordination polymers and supramolecular architectures (2000s–2010s). Recent articles increasingly integrate computational chemistry and explore functional materials with potential biomedical applications, reflecting a strategic shift towards translational inorganic chemistry. Awards & fellowships NFWO Post-doctoral Fellowship, Belgium, July 1989 National Hellenic Research Foundation Fellowship, Sep 1989 – Aug 1990 SERC Post-doctoral Fellowship, United Kingdom, Mar 1993 – Feb 1996 Advising & grants He has directed 10 MSc theses and 4 PhD theses, and served on 10 additional PhD supervisory committees. Funding has been secured through HERACLITUS (2003–2007) , COST Action D18 (2000–2006) , EPEAEK & EPEAEK II “Bioinorganic Chemistry” , and regional “PEP” Epirus programmes. Laboratories & teams Since 1999 he has been Scientific Coordinator of the Laboratory of Magnetochemistry , University of Ioannina, managing instrumentation for magnetic susceptibility and EPR measurements. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the Laboratory of X-ray Crystallography, facilitating single-crystal and powder diffraction studies.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
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Mitraki Anna is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology at the University of Crete, Greece. Her work bridges biochemistry, structural biology, and materials science, focusing on the design of fibrous biomaterials inspired by natural proteins like adenovirus fibers and phage tailspikes. She has been affiliated with the Institute for Electronic Structure and Laser at FORTH since 2004. BS in Chemistry, University of Thessaloniki (1981) PhD in Biochemistry, Universite de Paris-Sud (1986) Habilitation, Universite Joseph Fourier (2003) Her research explores the self-assembly of peptides into amyloid-like structures for applications in wound healing, drug delivery, and environmental remediation . Key areas include: Protein folding and aggregation Design of bioinspired nanomaterials Interdisciplinary collaborations with laser scientists Recent publications highlight her work on porphyrin-dipeptide hybrids for antimicrobial resistance, RGD-integrated amyloid scaffolds for tissue engineering, and computational modeling of cesium-binding biomaterials for nuclear waste remediation. She was shortlisted for the Society of Biology Book Award (2014) and served as Academic Editor for PLoS ONE (2009-2014).

• Biomaterials
• Protein Engineering
• Self-Assembling Peptides
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Emmanouela Filippidi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Crete, and an affiliated researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH). She holds dual email addresses and conducts research at both institutions. Her work focuses on the self-assembly of polymers, peptides, and proteins to create novel materials with tunable properties. Education: B.S., Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (2005) M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (2007) Ph.D., Physics, New York University (2014) Research Interests: She explores how microstructural configurations influence macroscopic material properties, such as mechanical strength, thermal behavior, and viscosity. Her group develops tough biomimetic polymers and studies protein phase separation and conformation dynamics using interdisciplinary techniques from physics and biochemistry. Current projects include sustainable bio-sourced polymers and mussel-inspired adhesives. Awards: Max Planck Partner Group Leader (2021–present) Springer Poster Award (2019) Alexander S. Onassis Foundation Fellowship (2009–2012) Advising & Grants: While no students are explicitly listed, her research group likely advises graduate students in materials science and engineering. Funding sources include the Max Planck Society and international grants. Labs/Teams: Leads the Filippidi Research Group at IESL-FORTH and collaborates with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Crete.

• Materials Science
• Biomaterials
• Polymer Networks
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Anna Mitraki is a Professor of Biomaterials at the Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete. She leads the Natural Biomaterials Lab, focusing on translating structural knowledge of natural fibrous proteins into bio-nano-material applications through interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., laser science). Education Habilitation, Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France (2003) Post-Doctoral, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A. (1987-1991) PhD Biochemistry-Enzymology, Université Paris-Sud, France (1986) B.S. Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1981) Her research integrates biochemical and structural methodologies to engineer fibrous biomaterials, self-assembling peptides, and protein systems. Primary interests include protein folding mechanisms and the design of functional bionanotechnologies derived from biological templates. She co-authored the textbook Plenty of Room for Biology at the Bottom: An Introduction to Bionanotechnology and contributed to the MIT Faculty Newsletter's Festschrift for Jonathan King.

• Protein Engineering
• Biomaterials Design
• Fibrous Proteins
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Άγγελος Γ. Καλαμπούνιας is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina since November 2024. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Patras (2003) and has held academic positions including Associate Professor (2020–2024) and Assistant Professor (2015–2020) at the same institution. His research focuses on experimental physical chemistry, Raman spectroscopy, and the study of glass-forming systems, with a particular emphasis on structural dynamics and thermodynamics of molten salts, metallic materials, and environmental pollution analysis. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Patras (2003) MSc in Materials Science, University of Patras (2002) BSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Patras (2002) BSc in Physics, University of Patras (1998) Research interests include Raman spectroscopy of high-temperature melts, ultrasonic relaxation, and the structural characterization of glasses and polymers. He leads a research group investigating molecular dynamics, phase transitions, and nanomaterials. His work spans interdisciplinary areas such as environmental chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations, and computational modeling. Publications highlight contributions to understanding glass transition phenomena, vibrational relaxation, and drug delivery systems. He collaborates with institutes like the Institute of Materials Science (IMSC) and the Institute for Environmental and Sustainable Development (IESD) at the University of Ioannina. He advises over 15 graduate students and has authored/co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles. His lab focuses on advanced spectroscopic techniques and their applications in materials and environmental science.

• Physical Chemistry
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Glass Transition
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Achilleas Garoufis is a full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, where he has served since 2015 after progressing through academic ranks from Lecturer (2000) to Assistant Professor (2005) and Associate Professor (2010). His primary appointment resides within the Chemistry department with no explicit school affiliation mentioned in available materials. His research spans inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry with emphasis on metal-based anticancer agents. Garoufis' research program focuses on the design and characterization of platinum group metal complexes (particularly ruthenium, palladium, and platinum) conjugated to biomolecules. His work investigates DNA binding mechanisms using spectroscopic and bioanalytical techniques, with applications in photodynamic therapy and cytostatic drug development. Key methodologies include NMR, CD, LD spectroscopy, electrophoresis, and ESI-MS for studying metal-nucleic acid interactions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on ruthenium and platinum anticancer complexes, DNA binding specificity, and photophysical properties of supramolecular structures. His work increasingly incorporates advanced structural characterization of metal complexes with DNA oligomers and explores novel scaffolds like cycloparaphenylene systems for enhanced cytotoxicity. Recent publications also demonstrate expansion into analytical applications of NMR for food chemistry, particularly olive oil authentication. Garoufis has authored several textbooks including Inorganic elements in the environment, life and technology (2005) and Inorganic Chemistry (1999), and has translated Cotton & Wilkinson's BASIC INORGANIC CHEMISTRY . His teaching portfolio covers undergraduate and graduate courses in Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, and NMR Spectroscopy. His academic development includes undergraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Ioannina (BSc 1985, PhD 1989), followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Bergen (1993-1994), VUB Brussels (1994-1995), and Zhongshun University (1999). Current research continues to advance metal-based therapeutic strategies with emphasis on structure-activity relationships in DNA-targeting complexes.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
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Angelos G. Kalambounias is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, Greece, where he has progressed from Assistant Professor (2015-2020) to Associate Professor (2020-2024) and finally to full Professor (November 2024-present). He maintains additional affiliations as a Collaborating faculty member at the Institute of Materials Science and Computation and the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Scientific and Technological Park of Epirus. His research spans multiple domains of physical chemistry with emphasis on spectroscopic techniques. His primary interests include condensed matter structure and dynamics, development of contactless high-temperature spectroscopic measurement techniques, Raman spectroscopy applications in thermodynamics, inorganic coordination complexes, glass science (particularly tellurite and oxide glasses), nanomaterials, atmospheric pollution analysis, and ultrasonic spectroscopy. His work bridges fundamental physical chemistry with practical applications in materials science and environmental monitoring. His publication record shows consistent output since 1999, with recent work focusing on molecular dynamics, peptide structure, drug delivery systems, microplastic analysis, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. His research group comprises numerous students across physics and chemistry disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. Among his professional roles, he serves as a Review Editor on the Editorial Board of 'Battery Systems and Applications' and has acted as a reviewer for over 30 international scientific journals spanning physical chemistry, materials science, and spectroscopy. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses in physical chemistry, statistical mechanics, quantum chemistry applications, spectroscopic methods, and materials characterization at both the University of Ioannina and previously at the University of Patras.

• Physical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Condensed Matter Physics
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