معرفی
Elena Hadjimbei is a Lecturer in Clinical Dietetics at the School of Sciences, Department of Life Sciences at Cyprus University of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from Cyprus University of Technology (2019), an M.Sc. in Human Nutrition from the University of Glasgow (2005), and a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Harokopio University (2003). Her research focuses on dietary habits, functional foods, probiotics, Mediterranean diet adherence, and the health impacts of natural resins like mastic. She has contributed to studies on yogurt functionalization, consumer behavior in gluten-free products, and the role of dietary patterns in maternal and neonatal health.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology & Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology (2019)
- M.Sc. (Medical Science) in Human Nutrition, University of Glasgow (2005)
- B.Sc., Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University (2003)
Research Interests:
Her work bridges food science and clinical nutrition, emphasizing probiotic applications, functional food development, dietary interventions for chronic diseases, and cross-cultural dietary behaviors. Key areas include the health benefits of Pistacia resins, Mediterranean diet adherence among youth, and consumer trends in specialty food markets.
Recent Article Themes (2022–2024):
Recent publications explore gluten-free product consumer preferences, Monacolin K efficacy in hypercholesterolemia, and the role of mastic in inflammatory bowel disease. She also investigates time-restricted feeding’s glycemic effects and cross-cultural validation of eating behavior scales.
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