Ioannis Stavrou

Ioannis Stavrou is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Analysis at the Department of Life Sciences, European University of Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Chemistry (2015) from the University of Cyprus and a BSc in Chemistry (2010) from the University of Patras. His research focuses on chiral separations, pharmaceutical analysis, and the application of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in analytical chemistry.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Cyprus (2015)
• BSc in Chemistry, University of Patras (2010)

Research Interests: Dr. Stavrou specializes in developing advanced separation techniques using capillary electrophoresis and chromatography. His work emphasizes chiral recognition mechanisms, natural product analysis (e.g., carobs, Aloe vera), and forensic drug analysis. He has pioneered the use of deep eutectic solvents and ionic liquids as eco-friendly media for pharmaceutical and food analyses.

Awards:

• Nominated for Best Poster at the 2018 International Symposium on Chromatography
• Best Fourth-Year Chemistry Student, University of Patras (2010)
• Best Second-Year Chemistry Student, University of Patras (2008)

Grants/Projects:

• Postdoctoral Researcher: University of Cyprus projects on chiral separation media (2017–2019)
• Researcher: Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation project on chiral stationary phases (2012–2014)

Labs/Teams: Active in instrumental analysis laboratories at the University of Cyprus and collaborates with institutions like Nireas-International Water Research Center. His work integrates green chemistry principles with high-performance analytical methods.