Chitzanidi Ioanna

Dr. Chitzanidi Ioanna is a Principal Investigator in the Physics Department at the University of Crete since 2018. Previously, she served as Senior Researcher at the Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (QCN), University of Crete (2015–2018), and held adjunct professor roles at the School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE) and Technological Educational Institute of Kalamata (2010–2014). Her research focuses on nonlinear and statistical physics, with applications in advanced materials, biomedicine, and quantum systems.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Technische Universität Berlin (2007)
• BSc in Physics, University of Athens (2002)

Research Interests:

Her work spans interdisciplinary areas including materials science for energy applications, mathematical modeling of complex systems, and quantum technologies. She has contributed to projects like the KRIPIS initiative (Advanced Materials for Energy) and the Thales-funded project on biomedical and materials systems.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator at University of Crete (2018–present)
• KRIPIS Project (National Center for Scientific Research Demokritos, 2014)
• Thales Project (2012–2014)
• Optical Communications Laboratory, University of Athens (2009–2010)

Labs & Affiliations:

Active in the Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (QCN) and the Optical Communications Laboratory. Her research integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in physics, biomedicine, and materials engineering.