Empowering Minds, Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future
In the spirit of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, BikiarisLab proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary contributions of its ten brilliant women members. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, these chemists are driving innovation, breaking new ground, and shaping the future of scientific research. This year's theme, "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: A Recipe for Success in Science," resonates strongly with our lab's commitment to fostering an environment where talent knows no gender.
Meet Our Women Scientists:
Expertise: Biobased monomers, polymers, and copolymers.
Achievements: PhD in organic synthesis with a focus on hybrid silica for asymmetric organocatalysis.
Expertise: Biomaterials for tissue engineering, biobased polymers, and nanocomposites.
Achievements: PhD in polymeric bionanocomposites for tissue engineering applications. Dr. Georgia Michailidou
Expertise: Natural polymers for biomedical applications.
Achievements: PhD in 3D printing of natural polymers for controlled drug release. Nina-Maria Ainali
Expertise: Analyzing microplastics in aquatic environments and studying their formation process.
Achievements: PhD on microplastics characterization, HFRI scholar. Evi Christodoulou
Expertise: Development of biodegradable, pH-sensitive zwitterionic polymers for drug delivery.
Achievements: MSc in magnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug release. Evangelia Balla
Expertise: Novel self-healing polymers with bioactive additives for biomedical applications.
Achievements: PhD on synthesis and characterization of self-healing polymers. Katerina Papadopoulou
Expertise: Biobased aliphatic polyesters and biochar composites.
Achievements: PhD in synthesis and study of biobased polyesters-Biochar composites. Christina Samiotaki
Expertise: Development of reversibly crosslinked polyethylene.
Achievements: MSc in innovative polymeric patches for transdermal drug delivery. Eleftheria Xanthopoulou
Expertise: Homopolyesters and copolyesters of vanillic acid.
Achievements: PhD on preparation and study of homopolyesters and copolyesters.
These accomplished women scientists at BikiarisLab are not just contributing to scientific knowledge; they are inspiring the next generation and breaking barriers in the world of science. Cheers to their outstanding achievements!