BSc, Biology Department, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece

PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology Department, AUA, Greece

Post-doctoral researcher, Cell and Developmental Biology Department, John Innes Centre, Norwich, U.K.

Research Interests: Cellular networks that integrate gene expression and cell differentiation programs with perception of environmental and endogenous signals. The functional role of the HSP90 molecular chaperone to ensure the dynamic regulation of brassinosteroids, gibberellins, and auxins signal transduction and the cell's adaptability to environmental stresses. The essential role of HSP90 in the vegetative-to-reproductive phase transition and flower development. Molecular networks guiding vascular tissue development in Zinnia elegans. Introducing traditional or new alternative crops for bioenergy production.