Mamas Prodromidis

Mamas Prodromidis is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, Greece, specializing in electrochemical sensors and biosensors. His research focuses on enzyme amperometric biosensors, impedimetric immunosensors, bipolar electrochemistry, and green synthesis of nanoparticles using electric discharge methods. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Microchimica Acta since 2000.

His primary research areas include:

• Development of screen-printed electrochemical cells for portable medical diagnostics
• Impedimetric immunosensors for pathogen detection in food
• Green synthesis of nanoparticles for electrode modification
• Point-of-care biosensing devices with smartphone integration

Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong trend toward miniaturization and sustainability, with emphasis on paper-based and 3D-printed electrochemical sensors for heavy metal detection, biomarker analysis, and food safety testing. His group pioneers spark-discharge techniques for rapid, low-cost electrode fabrication.

His notable awards include:

• 3-5th Best Scientific Paper Award in Food Science and Technology (2009)
• Featured in Analytical Chemistry (2010)
• Featured article in Analytica Chimica Acta (2012)
• 1st Prize in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition 'Odysseys of Innovation' (2012)
• Editor-in-Chief of Microchimica Acta (since 2000)

Professor Prodromidis has coordinated major research projects totaling over 2.5 million euros, including EU-funded initiatives for GMO detection and portable medical diagnostics. His Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry maintains active collaborations with institutions in Spain, USA, Germany, and Pakistan, evidenced by numerous international research visits and invited talks at global conferences.