Vamvakaki Maria

Maria Vamvakaki is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, with affiliations at FO.RTH-Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) since 2003. Her research focuses on polymer synthesis and biomedical applications.

• University of Crete (B.Sc., Chemistry)
• University of Sussex (Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry)

Research Interests:
Synthesis of novel polymers with stimuli-responsive and self-assembling properties, exploring their biomedical applications such as tissue engineering scaffolds, antimicrobial coatings, and drug delivery systems. She also investigates advanced fabrication techniques like multiphoton polymerization and photolithography for creating 3D structures.

Publication Trends:
Recent work emphasizes 3D-printed biopolymer hydrogels, optical fiber sensors, and responsive nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications. Her studies often integrate polymer chemistry with photonic technologies and sustainable material design.

Labs & Collaborations:
Active in the Chemistry Department at University of Crete and FO.RTH-IESL. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving materials science, biomedical engineering, and photonic device fabrication.