Lida E. Vagiaki is PhD candidate at the Department of Biology at the University of Crete, Greece. She received her Batchelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Technology, at the University of Crete, in 2018. During her undergraduate studies she joined the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory and investigated the biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of zirconia and magnesia ceramic scaffolds. In 2019 she received her Master’s Degree in Nanomedicine hosted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the Medical School and the Department of Pharmacy. Her master thesis was implemented at the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), at the Institute of Chemical Biology. During her thesis she contributed in projects that aimed in the synthesis of novel organic nanoparticles that act as contrast agents for theranostic applications. Currently, her scientific interest focuses on the development of an organic bioelectronic sensing device that studies the function of neural networks in epileptic seizures with a combination of imaging and electrophysiological recordings.
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
