Niki Emmanouil Nikolousi

Dr. Niki Emmanouil Nikolousi is a Professor at the European University Cyprus's Dental School, Department of Dentistry, with a distinguished dual appointment as Professor Emeritus at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She holds dual doctoral degrees in Stomatology (1985) and Histology-Embryology (1990), along with Medical (1990) and Dental (1970) degrees from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her employment includes positions at Aristotle University from 2008-2014 as Professor and since 2014 as Professor Emeritus, concurrently serving at European University Cyprus from 2014 to present.

Research Focus

Her interdisciplinary research spans Teratology, Embryology, and Environmental Health, with significant contributions to understanding pollution impacts on prenatal development. She pioneers work in Nanomedicine applications for embryology and Oral Medicine, particularly HPV-related oral pathology. Her studies frequently employ advanced techniques like electron microscopy and molecular analysis.

Publication Trends

Recent articles (2012-2018) demonstrate three key themes: 1) Environmental impacts on development (pollution, temperature), 2) Medical education reform in histology/embryology, and 3) Diagnostic innovations in oral pathology. Her work consistently integrates clinical anatomy with environmental toxicology, featuring translational research from rodent models to human health applications.

Honors and Leadership

• European Teratology Society: Presidency (2010-2015), Emeritus status (2016), Council Member (1999-2010)
• MEDICHEM International: Board Member (2002-present), Gold Medal (2016)
• International College of Dentists: Fellow (2016)
• 12 national/international research awards (1998-2017)

Research Leadership

• Coordinator: INSTRUCT-CYPRUS (EU, 2017-present), INSPIRED (Aristotle Univ., 2015-present), Researchers' Night (2016)
• Partner: BioMERA H2020 (2018-present), COST Action on Birth Defects (2015-present)

Academic Service

Advises postgraduate students at Aristotle University (2000-2014), serves on EUC's International & Erasmus Committee (2015-present) and Special Educational Needs Committee (2017-2018). Leads the Thessaloniki Teratology Information Service since 2002.