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Margiolakis Irini is a Professor at the Department of Cell & Developmental Genetics Biology, University of Patras. Her research focuses on structural biology, protein crystallography, and pharmaceutical applications using synchrotron radiation and X-ray diffraction. She actively collaborates with institutions like the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and contributes to international crystallography networks. University: University of Patras Department: Cell & Developmental Genetics Biology Email: imargiola@upatras.gr | margiolaki@esrf.fr Research Interests: Structural analysis of proteins and peptides, drug design, insulin polymorphism studies, virus-derived macromolecules, and development of advanced diffraction methods. Her work bridges biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, and materials science, with a focus on vaccine and diabetes drug development. Recent Article Trends: Publications emphasize synergistic NMR-X-ray powder diffraction approaches for polymorph screening, humidity effects on crystal structures, and pharmaceutical peptide design (e.g., Octreotide, insulin variants). Collaborative efforts span virology (Dengue, Arenaviridae) and methodological innovations in macromolecular crystallography. Scientific Awards: Unesco L'Oreal Fellow (2010) for Young Women in Life Sciences Leadership & Networks: Co-organizer of international crystallography workshops, member of European Powder Diffraction Committee, and co-editor of Acta Crystallographica . Leads initiatives for Greece's integration into synchrotron radiation research via the Greek Synchrotron User Network (GrSUN).

• Structural Biology
• Protein Crystallography
• X-ray Diffraction
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Christos Ouzounis is a Professor of Bioinformatics at the Department of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , with a career spanning institutions including the European Bioinformatics Institute , King's College London , and University of Toronto . His work bridges Computational Biology , Digital Biology , and Metagenomics , focusing on large-scale data analysis, machine learning applications, and functional annotation of proteins. Education : BSc in Biological Sciences (1986), MSc in Biological Computation (1987), and DPhil in Computational Chemistry (1993) Key Roles : Director of the Bioinformatics Centre at King's College London (2007-2010), Research Director at IDEP-EKETA (2014-2020) His research interests include low-complexity protein sequences , Covid-19 seasonality patterns linked to UV radiation, and metagenomic analysis of urban microbiomes in cultural heritage sites. Current projects involve machine learning models for microbial coexistence networks, ontological classification of biomedical literature, and bioinformatics tool development . Publications highlight trends in archaeal genomics , functional dark matter in metagenomics, and epidemiological modelling . Notable collaborations include work on BioTextQuest v2.0 for concept discovery and MjCyc for metabolic pathway analysis.

• Bioinformatics
• Digital Biology
• Biological Computation
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Patrina Paraskevopoulou is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , where she has been affiliated since 2009. Her academic journey at the same institution includes roles as Lecturer (2009), Assistant Professor (2015), Associate Professor (2019), and Full Professor (2023). PhD in Inorganic Chemistry/Catalysis (2003, NKUA) MSc in Inorganic Chemistry/Catalysis (2000, NKUA) BSc in Chemistry (1998, NKUA) Her research spans three core areas: Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry : Transition metal clusters, redox-active ligands, and nanostructured materials Homogeneous Catalysis : Oxidation reactions, atom-transfer processes, and polymerization mechanisms Nanoporous Materials : Metal-doped aerogels for environmental, biomedical, and energy applications Recent publications highlight her work on: Alginate-based aerogels for nuclear waste removal Biopolymer aerogels for sustainable packaging Carbon aerogels for electrochemical energy storage Metathesis polymerization mechanisms Biomedical implant monitoring via ultrasound Scientific Recognition : CAS REGISTRY Innovator (2023) DAAD Research Stay Scholarship (2017-2018) Multiple Greek State Scholarships (academic excellence) She has supervised numerous PhD, MSc, and undergraduate theses while serving as Guest Editor for Polymers and Frontiers in Chemistry . Her laboratory has received funding exceeding €1,000,000 through national and European projects.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Nanoporous Materials
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Professor Irene Athanassakis is a faculty member at the Biology Department of the University of Crete. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Alberta (1988). Her research focuses on immunology, reproductive biology, and cancer diagnosis, with particular emphasis on MHC molecule regulation, T cell activation, and nonlinear optical imaging techniques. She leads a laboratory in the Biology building (Office: Γ 125, Lab: Ε 130) and has contributed extensively to understanding immune tolerance mechanisms and developing implantable vaccine technologies. Key research areas include soluble MHC antigens' role in immune modulation, diagnostic applications of third/harmonic generation microscopy for cancer grading, and the interplay between L-carnitine and endometriosis. Her work bridges molecular immunology with biomedical engineering, addressing clinical challenges in autoimmune diseases and cancer. Recent research trends highlight her contributions to SARS-CoV-2 immunogenicity studies, implantable vaccine design using laser-structured scaffolds, and machine learning-based analysis of biological samples. These studies underscore her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex biomedical problems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She advises no listed PhD/Master’s students but collaborates widely across disciplines. Her lab's activities include developing novel diagnostic tools and immunotherapeutic strategies, reflecting her commitment to translational research.

• Immunology
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
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Professor Vassilios Tsikaris is a faculty member at the Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece, specializing in peptide chemistry and biochemistry. He has held academic roles including Head of the Department of Chemistry (2010-2014), President of the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (2015-2017), and Hospital Manager of the University Hospital of Ioannina (2017-2020). His research focuses on peptide synthesis, integrin receptor inhibitors, and biomimetic materials. Education: Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Institut Polytechnic 'Gh. Ashaki' (Romania, 1982), PhD in Chemistry from University of Ioannina (1988). Research Interests: Design of bioactive peptides, development of artificial carriers for antigens/immunogens, antibody production, thrombosis mechanisms, and peptide-based drug delivery systems. His work includes antiplatelet agents and diagnostic tools for autoimmune diseases. Publications: Over 92 journal articles, focusing on cyclic peptides, integrin inhibition, and biomaterials. Recent work includes studies on tyrosyl radical stabilization in hybrid materials and synergistic peptide inhibitors for platelet aggregation. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of 14 research projects, including antiplatelet drug development and immunodiagnostic assays. Active in EU and Greek-funded initiatives. Lab/Teams: Leads the Peptide Chemistry research team, developing innovative synthetic methodologies and biomimetic systems.

• Peptide Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Organic Chemistry
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Georgios Vassilikogiannakis is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Crete, Greece, where he leads innovative research in sustainable organic synthesis. His work focuses on harnessing singlet oxygen chemistry and photochemical methods to develop environmentally benign synthetic routes for complex molecules. Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of Crete (1998) Professor Vassilikogiannakis' research centers on total synthesis of bioactive natural products and the sustainable application of singlet oxygen. His group pioneers continuous flow reactor systems for gas-liquid photochemical reactions, significantly advancing green synthesis principles. Current work integrates photocatalysis, organocatalysis, and singlet oxygen chemistry to construct high-value alkaloid and heterocyclic frameworks with exceptional atom economy. His publication record demonstrates a clear evolution toward multiphotocatalyst cascades and sustainable methodologies, particularly in furan photooxygenation for alkaloid synthesis. Recent work emphasizes sp 3 -rich scaffold construction and bioconjugation techniques, maintaining strong focus on step-economy and environmental impact reduction. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant Professor Vassilikogiannakis directs an active research group funded by the European Research Council, mentoring graduate students in advanced synthetic techniques. His laboratory develops novel continuous flow photoreactors and sustainable oxidation methodologies, with applications spanning medicinal chemistry and natural product synthesis. The Vassilikogiannakis Group operates from state-of-the-art laboratories at the University of Crete's Vasilika Vouton campus, specializing in photochemical reaction engineering and cascade sequence design for complex molecule synthesis.

• Organic Synthesis
• Total Synthesis of Natural Products
• Singlet Oxygen Chemistry
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Michael Fountoulakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, specializing in biochemical engineering applications for environmental sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2005), University of Patras MSc in Energy and Environment (2005), University of Patras Diploma in Chemical Engineering (2001), University of Patras Research Interests: Anaerobic digestion for biogas production Membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment Microalgae and fungal waste treatment systems Composting technologies Protein and biofertilizer production from purple bacteria Recent Research Trends: His work focuses on integrating advanced materials (e.g., granular activated carbon, conductive additives) into anaerobic digestion systems and innovating constructed wetland designs for greywater treatment using ornamental and climbing plants. Publications span biochemical engineering, environmental technology, and urban sustainability. Projects: LIFE22-ENV-EL-HIPPOCRATES (Scientific Coordinator) OLEONAS (Scientific Coordinator) KOTINOS (Scientific Director) Green4Grey (Scientific Director)

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Wastewater Treatment
• Bioremediation
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Vasilis Valdramidis is an Associate Professor of Food Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His research focuses on food safety, sustainable technologies, and the impact of climate change on microbial dynamics in food systems. Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Research Areas: Food chemistry, microbial inactivation, predictive modeling, climate change adaptation Valdramidis utilizes advanced technologies like high-power ultrasound, hydrodynamic cavitation, and cold atmospheric plasma to enhance food preservation while minimizing environmental impact. His work addresses critical challenges in microbial safety, including pathogen adaptation mechanisms and stress response. Recent publications highlight his leadership in quantitative microbial risk assessment (Q4MRA), life cycle analysis of non-thermal technologies, and climate change interactions with dairy safety. He explores astaxanthin stability in food matrices and ultrasonic decontamination efficacy. Key trends in his research include: (1) Non-thermal processing for food safety, (2) Climate change-induced microbial risks, (3) Data-driven modeling for spoilage prediction, and (4) Sustainable innovation in dairy and seafood preservation.

• Food Chemistry
• Food Safety
• Sustainable Food Technologies
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Vassilios V. Dimakopoulos is a Professor of Parallel Processing at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina, Greece. He has been affiliated with the university since 1998, initially as an adjunct professor and later as a regular faculty member. Currently, he serves as the Dean of the School of Engineering and Chairman of the Technical Council of the University of Ioannina. His academic journey includes a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras (1990), and M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Victoria, Canada (1992 and 1996, respectively). His research focuses on parallel and distributed systems, parallel programming models, systems software, computer architecture, embedded systems, and performance analysis. He has held administrative roles such as Deputy Chairman of the Department (2014–2017) and Director of Graduate Studies (2016–2020). His contributions include pioneering work on OpenMP runtime systems, adaptive scheduling for embedded multicore architectures, and probabilistic search protocols in dynamic networks. Dimakopoulos is a member of the IEEE and the Technical Chamber of Greece. His work emphasizes bridging compiler design, runtime systems, and hardware constraints to optimize parallel computing efficiency. Recent research trends include hybrid OpenMP-MPI offloading strategies, adaptive task scheduling in heterogeneous environments, and fog computing cost modeling. His administrative leadership spans multiple institutional committees, reflecting his dual role as an academic leader and researcher. His research group collaborates on projects involving high-performance numerical optimization, task-based global optimization for protein folding, and embedded systems integration.

• Parallel & Distributed Systems
• Parallel Programming
• Systems Software
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Mitraki Anna is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology at the University of Crete, Greece. Her work bridges biochemistry, structural biology, and materials science, focusing on the design of fibrous biomaterials inspired by natural proteins like adenovirus fibers and phage tailspikes. She has been affiliated with the Institute for Electronic Structure and Laser at FORTH since 2004. BS in Chemistry, University of Thessaloniki (1981) PhD in Biochemistry, Universite de Paris-Sud (1986) Habilitation, Universite Joseph Fourier (2003) Her research explores the self-assembly of peptides into amyloid-like structures for applications in wound healing, drug delivery, and environmental remediation . Key areas include: Protein folding and aggregation Design of bioinspired nanomaterials Interdisciplinary collaborations with laser scientists Recent publications highlight her work on porphyrin-dipeptide hybrids for antimicrobial resistance, RGD-integrated amyloid scaffolds for tissue engineering, and computational modeling of cesium-binding biomaterials for nuclear waste remediation. She was shortlisted for the Society of Biology Book Award (2014) and served as Academic Editor for PLoS ONE (2009-2014).

• Biomaterials
• Protein Engineering
• Self-Assembling Peptides
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Professor Georgiadis Dimitris is a faculty member at the Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in Organic Chemistry with a focus on enzymology, peptide chemistry, and drug design. His research emphasizes developing inhibitors for zinc-metalloproteases and aminopeptidases, particularly targeting cancer-associated proteases and immunological pathways. Key areas include antigen processing mechanisms, MMP inhibition for cancer imaging, and synthetic strategies for phosphinic peptides. His work bridges organic chemistry and biomedical applications, aiming to advance cancer therapeutics and immunology. Research Focus: His studies explore enzyme-inhibitor interactions, structural biology of proteases, and applications in cancer and immune system modulation. He has pioneered methods for designing selective inhibitors of ERAP1/2 and MMPs, contributing to understanding antigen presentation pathways and their role in autoimmune diseases and malignancies. Publications Overview: Recent work highlights advancements in covalent protease labeling, first-in-class HYOU1 inhibitors, and structural insights into ERAP1 dynamics. These studies underscore his team's expertise in linking molecular mechanisms to translational medicine. Grants & Labs: While specific grants/labs are not detailed here, his extensive publication record indicates sustained involvement in collaborative research projects funded by biomedical initiatives. His lab likely focuses on chemical biology, enzymology, and drug development.

• Organic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Enzymology
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Dr. Aristidis Likas is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina, Greece. His research spans neural networks, machine learning, data mining, and intelligent systems with applications in medicine and biology. He has contributed to image processing, video analysis, and scientific computing, with a focus on algorithm innovation and biomedical applications. His work has been published in journals such as IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks , Pattern Recognition , and Bioinformatics . He has also served as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks (2008-2012) and co-chaired conferences including ECML/PKDD 2011 and SETN 2014. Key projects include VIDEOSUM: Video Summarization PRotEin S-Sulfenylation Server (PRESS) Global k-means algorithm Dip-means clustering

• Neural Networks
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
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Michail Fountoulakis is an Associate Professor in the Environmental Applications of Biochemical Engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Crete. He holds a Ph.D. (2005), MSc (2005), and Diploma in Chemical Engineering (2001) from the University of Patras, Greece. Current research focuses on anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment systems (membrane bioreactors, constructed wetlands), and bio-based material production using microalgae and fungi Active projects include LIFE22-ENV-EL-HIPPOCRATES (hospital wastewater treatment), ELAIONAS (olive production residue utilization), and Zero-PM (persistent pollutant reduction) Key collaborations span HORIZON 2020, Interreg Greece-Cyprus, and Ministry of Rural Development and Food initiatives

• Environmental Applications of Biochemical Engineering
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Wastewater Treatment Systems
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Dr. Vasiliki Evageliou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural University of Athens since 2018. Previously, she held roles as Assistant Professor (2012-2018) and Lecturer (2006-2012) in Food Physical Chemistry. She earned her PhD in Chemistry from Cranfield University (UK) and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Athens. Her research focuses on biopolymer systems, edible films, aroma encapsulation, and functional food development. She teaches courses in Physical Chemistry and Food Physical Chemistry. Her scientific work spans rheology of biopolymer solutions (e.g., pectin, carrageenan), stabilization of emulsions, and development of novel food products. Notable projects include studies on buttermilk properties from sheep milk and utilization of orange peel pectin for edible films. She leads research on encapsulation techniques for bioactive compounds like EGCG and antimicrobial coatings for fruit preservation. Dr. Evageliou collaborates with labs specializing in Chemistry & Analysis. Her research integrates food chemistry principles with material science applications, emphasizing sustainable food technologies and biopolymer valorization. Despite no listed awards, her extensive publication record reflects impactful contributions to food science and technology.

• Food Physical Chemistry
• Biopolymer Systems
• Functional Food Products
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Efstratios Mylonas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Ioannina , Greece. He leads research in the Laboratory of Biochemistry , focusing on structural biology, protein folding, and rational protein design. His work integrates biochemical, biophysical, and computational approaches to understand and engineer biological macromolecules. Education: No explicit educational background listed in the provided text. Research Interests: Dr. Mylonas's research centers on the structural and functional characterization of biological macromolecules . His lab investigates: The regulation of the Type III Secretion System (T3SS) in bacterial pathogens like Pseudomonas syringae and Erwinia amylovora , aiming to uncover the molecular interactions that activate this virulence machinery. The rational design of artificial proteins using AI-driven structural prediction and experimental validation, targeting applications in biotechnology and biomedicine. The mechanisms of protein folding and how sequence dictates three-dimensional structure, leveraging tools like small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). Scientific Contributions: His recent publications span RNA structure, bacterial virulence, protein engineering, nanomaterials, and neurodegeneration . A consistent theme is the use of solution scattering techniques to probe dynamic macromolecular assemblies in near-physiological conditions. Laboratory & Affiliations: Dr. Mylonas directs the Laboratory of Biochemistry at the University of Ioannina. He collaborates internationally with teams across Europe and Asia, contributing to structural biology consortia and training programs.

• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• Protein Folding
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