Prodromidis Mamatos

Prodromidis Mamatos serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, Greece, leading research at the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (LAC-SENSOR) with facilities at X2-307 (office) and X2-318 (laboratory). His work bridges electrochemical engineering, nanotechnology, and medical diagnostics, focusing on translating fundamental research into practical sensing solutions for global health and food safety challenges.

His research program centers on electrochemical biosensors and sensor technology, with expertise in enzymatic amperometric biosensors, immunochemical capacitance biosensors, bipolar electrochemistry, and green-synthesized nanoparticles. Key application areas include portable medical diagnostics (particularly point-of-care devices), food safety testing for pathogens like Salmonella, and environmental monitoring of heavy metals. His group pioneers screen-printed disposable sensors and novel electrode modification techniques using sparked nanoparticles.

Professor Mamatos has secured over €2.5 million in research funding as coordinator of major projects including EU-QLK3-2001 for GMO detection in foods (€1.6M), multiple Salmonella diagnostic initiatives (€104K total), and the YDE-ETAK portable diagnostic device project (€662K). His laboratory maintains active international collaborations with institutions in England, Italy, Spain, Germany, and the USA, evidenced by 15+ international research visits since 1994.

His scientific recognition includes: 3rd-5th Prize from the Aristeidis Daskalopoulos Foundation (2009), feature in Analytical Chemistry's Research Profile (2010), cover feature in Analytica Chimica Acta (2012), 1st Prize in the 'Odysseys of Innovation' competition (2012), and continuous service as Editor-in-Chief of Microchimica Acta since 2000.

He actively disseminates knowledge through invited lectures at 20+ international conferences across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including keynote addresses at the Aegean Analytical Chemistry Days and International Seminars on Analytical Sciences. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in electrochemical sensors, analytical chemistry, and biomarker analysis for both undergraduate and graduate programs.