Irene Petraki is a postgraduate student at the Department of Materials Science and Technology of the University of Crete. She received her Bachelor in Materials Science and Technology from University of Crete in 2018. She did her diploma thesis with theme The fabrication of PLGA replicas and the effect of their topography in PC12 cells in Foundation for Research and Technology - hellas (FORTH) and Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) in 2016 - 2018. She began her master's thesis with theme The fabrication and characterization of polymer scaffolds by molding for biomedical applications in Foundation for Research and Technology - hellas (FORTH) and Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) in 2019.
Education
- 2018, Beginning of Master of Materials Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
- 2018, Bachelor, Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
Interests
- Tissue Engineering
2020, diploma, practical work carried out at IESL-FORTH, entitled "Magnetic Field Effects on High-Tc Superconductors"; degree awarding Instiution, University of Crete (Dept. of Physics).
Career
- 2021, Physics, University of Crete, Greece
Interests
- magnetism and superconductivity in high-Tc cuprates
- magnetotransport
- solid-state chemistry
Thaleia-Michaela Chatzaki is currently a postgraduate student in the division of Advanced materials - Physical chemistry, at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Crete and a member of the Hybrid Nanostructures Group of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, in 2021.
Education
- 2021, Bachelor of Science, University of Crete, Department of Chemistry
Interests
- Organic-inorganic nanohybrid materials
- Polymer surfaces and interfaces
- Polymer nanocomposite coatings
- Polymer dynamics under severe confinement
Education
- 2017, Bachelor (BSc), Chemistry department, University of Crete, Greece
Interests
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymers
- Nanostructured solid polymer electrolytes
Maria Psarrou is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Technology of the University of Crete and a member of the Hybrid Nanostructures Group of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology.
Education
- 2018, Master of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece
- 2016, Bachelor in Material Science and Technology, University of Crete, Greece
Interests
- Synthesis and characterization of responsive polymers and polymer networks
- Stimuli-degradable polymers and hydrogels
- Self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers
- Polymer-drug conjugates
- Modification of natural polymers
- Hybrid nanomaterials for biomedical applications
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- 2018, Research student 1st best poster presentation award, 12th Hellenic Polymer Society International Conference, Ioannina, Greece
Evangelia Vasilaki is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Technology of the University of Crete and a member of the Hybrid Nanostructures Group of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology.
Education
- 2019, PhD in Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece
- 2013, MSc in Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece
- 2010, Bachelor in Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Greece
Interests
- Design and synthesis of polymer-inorganic hybrid materials
- Polymer surfaces and interfaces
- Polymer nanocomposite coatings
- Antifouling and biocidal surfaces
- Environmental and energy applications of polymers and hybrid materials
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- 2021, Best oral presentation award, AdvPhotoCat-EE 2021, 28-29 June 2021.
- 2017, Stavros Niarchos Foundation-FORTH Fellowship for Ph.D. candidates within the project ARCHERS, FORTH, Greece.
- 2017, Best poster award, Eurofillers Polymer Blends Conference, 23-27/03/2017, Hersonissos, Greece.
- 2010, Delivery of the oath during the graduation ceremony of the Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus (highest degree in class).
Education
- 2009, Ph.D. Physics Department, University of Athens, Greece
- 2004, M.Sc., Physics Department, University of Athens, Greece
- 2002, B.Sc. Physics Department, University of Athens, Greece
Career
- 2018 - 2019, Senior Research Fellow, Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, Univ. of Southampton, UK
- 2016 - 2018, Research Fellow, Electronics & Computer Science (ECS), Univ. of Southampton, UK
- 2015 - 2016, Marie - Curie Fellow, IMM-CNR, Rome, Italy
- 2011 - 2014, Research Associate, Physics Dept., University of Athens, Greece
Interests
- AI for micro/ nano electronics
- RF MEMS
- Metal-Oxide Memristors
- Semiconductor Materials and Devices
- Microwave Microscopy
- Science Outreach
I obtained my PhD in Materials Science from Linköping University in 2016 (Sweden) and I hold expertise in materials development, including synthesis and characterization. I have exprience on physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques for fabrication of thin films and coatings and, characterization of their micro- and nanostructures, using microscopy, spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction methods. In my previous projects, I worked on the mechanical, tribological, and thermal properties of carbon- and nitride-based films and rare-earch silicate coatings intended for applications in automotive and wind turbine industry (bearings) as well as in aviation (jet engine components). During these projects, I collaborated closely with the companies SKF and Rolls-Royce. Currently, my work involves crystallographic investigations of iron selenide compounds intended for use as superconductors. The purpose is to correlate their structures to their magnetic properties and superconducting abilities.
Education
- 2016, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science with specialization in Thin Film Physics / Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
- 2015, Degree of Licentiate of Engineering / Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
- 2011, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Materials Science and Technology / Solid State Physics Division, School of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
- 2008, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics / School of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Career
- Sep 2019 - Present, Postoctoral researcher fellow - Materials Engineer / Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH) (Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser).
- Sep 2017 - July 2019, Postdoctoral research associate - Materials Engineer - Project manager / University of Manchester (School of Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering) and Rolls-Royce (Department of Materials Development and Engineering).
- Dec 2016 - Feb 2017, Researcher - Project manager / Linköping University (Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)).
- Oct 2012 - Nov 2016, PhD student- Project manager / Linköping University (Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)) and SKF Engineering & Research Centre (Tribology & Lubrication Department).
- Oct 2009 - Sep 2012, Research assistant / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Solid State Physics Division, School of Physics, inorganic Chemistry Group, Chemistry Department).
- Aug 2007 - May 2008, Research assistant / Democritus University of Thrace (Cultural & Educational Technology Institute (CETI) "Athena" - Cultural & Innovation Center).
- 2004 - 2012, Tutor of physics, mathematics, and chemistry / Freelancer
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- Travel Grant of 18000 SEK (2000 EUR) gained from Åforsk Foundation (Sweden) for attending the 43rd International Conference of Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films 2016 (San Diego, California, USA).
