Christos Theodorakopoulos

Dr Christos Theodorakopoulos is a Lecturer and International Moderator in the Division of Dietetics, Nutrition & Biological Sciences at Queen Margaret University (QMU). He holds a BSc (First Class Hons) in Human Nutrition (2010), an MSc in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition (2011), and a PhD (2018). His academic roles include facilitating quality assurance collaborations between QMU and partner institutions since 2017, alongside teaching responsibilities in nutrition, exercise nutrition, and body composition assessment.

• Education:
• BSc Human Nutrition (First Class Hons), 2010
• MSc Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition, 2011
• PhD, Completed 2018

Research Focus: Christos specializes in lifestyle interventions for healthy ageing, geriatric nutrition, and exercise rehabilitation in cancer patients. He explores sarcopenia, obesity, and the role of diet/physical activity in improving body composition and quality of life. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing practical applications of nutritional and exercise science.

Teaching & Awards: He contributes to programs like the BSc Dietetics and Nutrition, integrating his expertise into courses such as Epidemiology and Body Composition Assessment. He has received notable awards, including recognition from ESPEN for impactful research presentations. His commitment to public engagement underscores the importance of promoting active, healthy lifestyles.