Professor in Dairy Science
Education: PhD in Dairy Technology, Agricultural University of Athens, Diploma in Agricultural Science (Specialization in Food Science & Technology), Agricultural University of Athens
Research and Teaching expertise:
Composition, properties and biochemistry of different kinds of raw milk and dairy products made there from. Caseins and whey proteins. Dairy technology; effect of processing on the characteristics of milk and dairy products. Endogenous enzymes and milk treatments. Cheese science and technology; interventions, physicochemical and biochemical aspects, factors and course of ripening. Analysis of milk and dairy products; authenticity. Various whey types and by products resulting from dairy processing. Development of dairy products; circular products; improvement of nutritional and functional properties.
Synopsis of publications: 75 international Journals and Books, 3 national Journals, 39 Announcements in international Conferences, 11 in national Conferences, 14 in national scientific events.
Citations: >1000, h-index: 21 and i10: 38 [self-citations of all authors are excluded]
Research Projects: 5 as Principal Investigator and 11 as member of the Research Team
Other indicative scientific activities:
Member of Editorial Board of 5 SCI Journals in the field of Dairy and Food Science
Reviewer of >220 manuscripts submitted to 27 SCI Journals.
Guest Editor of 6 Special Issues in Dairy Science and Technology.