Teaching Staff with expertise in "Plant Breeding and Biometry"
Office: Papadakis Building, 1st Floor, Office 9
Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science, Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry.
He collaborates with students daily between 12:00 and 15:00 pm after prior arrangement (tel: 4622, vpapasot@aua.gr).
His office is in the Papadaki building, 1st floor, Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry.
Technical Staff at at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science, Laboratory of Plant Breeding & Biometry
She is located in the Papadaki building, 1st floor, Laboratory of Plant Breeding & Biometry, office 1, 3 (tel.+30 2105294633, e-mail: esimou@aua.gr).
Assistant Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science, Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry. Her research interests include the molecular breeding of cultivated to withstand abiotic / biotic stresses with emphasis on -omic technologies, the investigation of epigenetic mechanisms that lead to adaptability to adverse environments and the study of genetic variability of cultivated species and wild relatives.
She has 49 publications in peer reviewed international journals, she has participated in the translation of 3 textbooks and several book chapters (>850 citations, h index 20- https://www.scopus.com/results/authorNamesList.uri?name=name&st1=TANI&st2=Eleni&origin=searchauthorlookup), has participated in several international and national conferences and has been a reviewer and editorial board for international scientific journals (Stresses, Agronomy, Frontiers in Plant Science).
She is the supervisor of 4 PhD candidates, and has supervised more than 10 postgraduate dissertations and over 30 undergraduate theses.
She collaborates with students daily between 12:00 and 15:00 pm after prior arrangement (tel: 4625, email: etani@aua.gr).
Her office is in the Papadaki building, 1st floor, Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry.
Assistant Professor of Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, with a research expertise in "Microbial Fermentation - Molecular Biotechnology of Microorganisms".
A. Karnaouri is a Biologist, holding a BSc from University of Athens (UoA) (2008) and a MSc in "Μicrobial Biotechnology" from the same University (2010). She obtained a PhD in Biotechnology from School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) (2015). She has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden and at NTUA (2015-2022).
Research Interests
Enzymes - Biocatalysis
- Cloning, heterologous expression, production and characterization of novel biocatalysts involved in the degradation of lignocellulosic biomass.
- Development of enzyme-mediated biocatalytic processes for the production of added value compounds from industrial by-products and pollutants, including different streams obtained from biomass pretreatment, furans, synthetic polymers and other xenobiotic compounds.
Microbial Fermentation Processes
- Development of microbial fermentation processes both in small-scale cultures and bioreactors for the production of useful products, including proteins, mycelial biomass, lactic acid, ω-3 fatty acids and nanocellulose.
Research Team Members
Μaria-Κonstantina Karonidi, PhD candidate
She has obtained a BSc/MSc at Agricultural University of Athens (2018 - 2023). Her diploma thesis entitled "Heterologous expression and biochemical characterization of oxidative fungal enzymes towards the biotransformation of furans" (2022-2023) was conducted at the Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, under supervision of Assist. Prof. A. Karnaouri).
In her PhD (started on February 2024, Supervisor Assist. Prof. A. Karnaouri), she is studying the discovery of novel fungal enzymes for the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass, as well as other natural and xenobiotic compounds of similar structure towards the production of value added products of industrial interest.
Email mkaronidi@aua.gr
Εvangelia - Loukia Giouroukou, PhD candidate
She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Biotechnology of the Agricultural University of Athens. She is a PhD candidate at the Laboratory of General and Agricultural Microbiology, AUA (2022–present) (supervisor Professor G. Zervakis). Her thesis is entitled "Biodegradation – Biotransformations of synthetic polymers using selected fungal strains." Her research focuses on evaluating the enzymatic potential of fungi and microbial fermentation processes for the production of mycelium, utilizing synthetic polymers and industrial by-products.
Email evi.giouroukou@aua.gr
Diploma Thesis
Αlexandra Charitoudi, MSc thesis, Master Program "Biotechnology", University of Athens
“Exploitation of novel fungal oxidative biocatalysts for the sustainable production of valuable monomers from lignocellulose-based furans” - started at September 2024.
Νikolaos - Athanasios Κaltsas, MSc thesis, Master Program "Biotechnology", University of Athens
“Evaluation of antibacterial activity of crude extracts obtained from fungi” started at September 2024.
Κerasia-Vasileia Bartzoka, MSc thesis, Master Program "Biotechnology", University of Athens
“Study of novel fungal redox enzymes and their utilization in the production of high-value-added compounds from furans derived from lignocellulosic biomass”, started at September 2023.
Αggeliki Κoutouvali, MSc thesis, Master Program "Biotechnology", University of Athens
“Evaluation of Basidiomycete strains and their enzymatic system in the degradation of xenobiotic polymers”, December 2024.
Νikolaos - Leonidas Livathinos, MSc thesis, Master Program "Biotechnology", University of Athens
“Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of fungal-derived extracts”, December 2024.
Charikleia Desinioti, BSc thesis, Faculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens
“Evaluation of the enzymatic potential of the fungi Pleurotus eryngii and Cyclocybe cylindracea in solid-state fermentations using agricultural by-products”, started at February 2024.
Μaria Rapti, BSc thesis Faculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens
“Investigation of the intraspecific diversity of the species Cyclocybe cylindracea in plastic degradation”, started at February 2024.
Μaria – Κonstantina Κaronidi, BSc thesis Faculty of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens
“Heterologous expression and biochemical study of oxidative enzymes of fungal origin with applications in the biotransformation of furan compounds”, September 2023.
Member of the Laboratory and Teaching Staff with expertise in "Plant Breeding and Biometry."
Education:
Bachelor's degree from the Department of Crop Science at the Agricultural University of Athens.
Postgraduate studies in "Applied Mathematical Sciences" at the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences of the National Technical University of Athens.
Doctoral dissertation completed at the Department of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens.
Research Interests:
Experimental Designs.
Multivariate Analysis.
Applications of machine learning in agricultural sciences.
Bioinformatics.
Data analysis using statistical packages (R, Python, JMP, jamovi, etc.).
Office: Papadakis Building, 1st Floor, Office 1.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Productive Entomology. Member of the Board of Directors (BOD) of the International Bee Research Association (IBRA), Secretary General of the Hellenic Society of Phytiatry, member of the BOD of the Hellenic Entomological Society.
His research subjects include the recording – ecology – management of insects using both conventional and new technologies, Apiculture, Sericulture, insects producing high-nutrient biomass as feed, decomposers of organic matter, insects used in Medicine, and more.
Office hours daily between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM by prior appointment, at the new Isaakidis building, 1st floor, office 101.
Associate Professor of Plant Pathology-Virology. She is a expert of the Plant Health Panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), where she is also a member of the working groups on i) high-risk plants, ii) plant pathogen categorisation, and has been a member of the working group on virus categorisation.
He graduated from the Department of Agriculture (Specialization in Plant Production), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and did his master studies in Plant Protection, at the Department of Agriculture, AUTH. He holds a PhD in Plant Pathology-Virology from the Department of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Research interests
- Diagnosis and epidemiology of plant virus diseases
- Identification of plant viruses, with emphasis on viruses of vegetables and ornamentals
- Plant, virus, vector interactions
- Pest risk analysis of plant pathogens
- Evaluation of methods for the control of plant viruses and their vector insects
Office: Central Administration Building, 1st Floor, Plant Pathology Laboratory
Associate Professor of Viticulture and Head of the Laboratory of Viticulture of the Department of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens. She has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research in Viticulture, supervising many Bsc, MSc students and PhD candidates. She is involved in the use of ampelographic and molecular methods for the identification and discrimination of grapevine varieties and rootstock varieties, in the use of cultural methods and techniques in the vineyard, in grapevine physiology, in vitro culture, in grapevine propagation and in the study of the quality characters of the grapes. She has participated in more than 20 national and European scientific projects and in some of them she has contributed as a scientific coordinator. She has published numerous scientific papers in prestigious international scientific journals and international conferences.
Special, administrative, technical and teaching staff of the Laboratory of Viticulture, Department of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens. Agronomist-Enologist, she holds a MSc in Viticulture and Enology from the Agricultural University of Athens. Her research experience includes grapevine propagation, the study of quality characters of the grapes, the effect of fertilization in vineyard conditions, and others. She participates in the teaching of laboratory lessons of the courses of General and Advanced Viticulture at the Agricultural University of Athens, while she has previous experience teaching Viticulture and Enology in technical schools (T.E.I.). She has published a significant number of scientific papers in international scientific journals and international conferences. She is a judge at international wine and spirits competitions.
Assistant Professor of Viticulture, of the Department of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens. Agronomist-Enologist. She holds a diploma (BSc) in Crop Science and Engineering, a MSc in Viticulture and Enology, and a PhD in Viticulture, all from the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). Her research experience includes the identification and discrimination of Greek grapevine varieties and rootstocks using ampelographic and molecular methods and tools, the morphology, physiology and ecophysiology of the vine, as well as the study of the quality characters of the grapes.
Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Pomology.
His research interests are as follows: (i) Plant nutrition and fertilization, (ii) Abiotic stresses (nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, drought, salinity, waterlogging, etc.), (iii) Sexual and asexual propagation of fruit tree species, (iv) Evaluation of fruit tree cultivars and rootstocks, and (v) Effects of various cultural practices on tree yield and fruit quality.
Dr. G. Papadopoulos is Professor of Applied Statistics, Applied Probability and Analysis of Experiments in Agricultural Sciences, and head of the Institute for Design and Analysis of Experiments (IDAE), University Research Center, Agricultural University of Athens. He received the Diploma in Mathematics from University of Thessaloniki, the MSc in OR & Computer Science from University of Athens and the PhD in Systems Reliability from University of Athens.
His main research interests are in the area of Applied Statistics and Applied Probability, Biometry and Agricultural Statistics, Statistical Analysis of Experiments in Agricultural Sciences, Systems Reliability, Runs and Scans Theory, Statistical Quality Control, Web-based Teaching Environments
Office: Agricultural University of Athens, University Campus, Papadakis Building, 1st Floor
Assistant Professor of Phytopathology, working on a) plant-microbiome-pathogen interactions, b) mechanisms of induced systemic resistance in plants, c) interaction between iron deficiency and pathogens, and d) plant defense mechanisms activated in response to phytopathogens and beneficial microbes.
His research expertise is "Phytopathology / Plant-Pathogen-Microbiome Interactions".
He has performed his PhD studies and later worked as postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University in the Netherlands (2012 - 2023). He has obtained his BSc (2003 - 2008) and MSc (2010 - 2012) degrees in Agricultural University of Athens. He completed his military service in Supply and Transportation Corps of Hellenic Army (2009 - 2010).
His office is located in the Laboratory of Phytopathology, at the 1st floor of the Central Building of Agricultural University of Athens.
Research Team Members
Dafni Paraskevopoulou (MSc) - PhD candidate
Dafni obtained a Bachelor in Biology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2014 - 2020). During 2020 - 2022, she studied at the “Molecular and Applied Plant Biology - Green Biotechnology” Masters program at the University of Crete. After her MSc studies, she did a 6-month Erasmus+ internship, at the Plant – Microbe Interactions Laboratory at Utrecht University (Netherlands). In addition, she gained work experience as a research fellow at the Horticultural Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory at CIHEAM-Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of Chania.
In her PhD, she is studying how plant defense responses and the microbiome can contribute to the resistance of wild and cultivated tomato plants against the phytopathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae.
Email dafniparask@aua.gr
Twitter https://twitter.com/DafPara?t=XsTlqK3JsI_5C_bF1vuLLA&s=09
LinkedIn https://gr.linkedin.com/in/dafni-paraskevopoulou-a87ab8180
Associate Professor of Plant Stress Physiology. His research interests include photosynthesis under stress and photoprotection, the role of carbon inclusions in plant physiology and stress tolerance, optical properties of plant tissues, water stress, physiological significance of secondary metabolites, plant nutrition.
He accepts students daily between 11:00 and 14:00 after prior arrangement (tel: 4289, email: gliak@aua.gr).
He is located in the Hassiotis building, 2nd floor, Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Morphology, office no. 6.
Associate Professor of Agronomy & Weed Science
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