Eleni Andreou

Eleni Andreou is a Professor and Associate Professor at the University of Nicosia within the School of Life and Health Sciences, teaching and coordinating Nutrition/Dietetics programs since 1992. She practices as a private clinical dietitian in Cyprus since 1991 and holds a Doctorate in Professional Studies from Middlesex University (2006-2011), focusing on behavioral modification, diabetes, obesity, and cognition-sleep relationships.

• B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) in Dietetics from Youngstown State University (1990)
• Postgraduate clinical training at Youngstown State University and Southside & Northside Memorial Hospital (1992)
• Doctorate in Professional Studies (Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Health Education) from Middlesex University (2011)

Her research spans behavioral nutrition, chronic disease management, and cognition-sleep interactions, with recent work including chrono-nutrition effects on cognitive function, carbohydrate periodization for physical fitness, and pandemic-induced lifestyle changes. She contributes to public health policy through her roles in Cyprus Diabetes Association, CySPEN, and as a Scientific Advisor for health organizations. She authored the textbook Antioxidants in Health and Disease (2015) and over 75 research outputs.

Key scientific contributions include h-index of 13 with 640 citations (Scopus) and fellowship in the United Kingdom Higher Education Academy. She leads nutrition research projects and consults food/pharmaceutical companies, while serving as President of Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association, CySPEN, and Cyprus Atherosclerosis Association. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2,3,4) and has active collaborations across Europe and Cyprus.