Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Researcher/Adjunct Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi is a dedicated researcher specializing in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and materials chemistry with a focus on biomedical applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry with Honors from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where she developed copper-based nanoparticles for biological applications. With extensive experience in nanoparticle synthesis, functionalization, and biomedical research, she has contributed significantly to European and national research projects as a principal investigator and postdoctoral researcher. Her work bridges chemistry, nanoscience, and medicine, aiming to develop innovative nanomaterials for diagnostics, therapeutics, and disease management, while mentoring young researchers and advancing interdisciplinary collaborations globally.
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Education
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where her thesis focused on copper-based nanoparticles for biological applications. She earned her M.Sc. in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology from the same university with distinction, studying protein adsorption on inorganic and organic biomaterials using ellipsometry. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, specializing in genetics, development, and molecular biology. Her academic background integrates molecular biology, nanoscience, and chemistry, providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation for her research in advanced materials for biomedical and environmental applications, including drug delivery systems, antimicrobial nanomaterials, and functionalized nanoparticles for imaging and therapy.
Experience
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi has extensive experience as a postdoctoral researcher and educational staff at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, contributing to cutting-edge projects in nanomaterials and biomedical applications. She has led research on magnetic nanocarriers for antimicrobial and neurodegenerative disease applications, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, and environmental nanotechnology. Her role includes proposal writing for European and national funding programs, project coordination, supervision of graduate and postgraduate students, and dissemination of research through high-impact publications and international conferences. Additionally, she has teaching experience in inorganic chemistry, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students while integrating research and education to advance interdisciplinary scientific innovation.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi has received multiple prestigious fellowships, including the ELKE AUTh Scholarship in Health Sciences and the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) for postdoctoral research excellence. She was recognized as the top graduate in her M.Sc. program in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology. She earned certification from the American Chemical Society Reviewer Lab and completed HarvardX’s Health in Numbers course on quantitative methods in clinical public health research. Additionally, she serves as a guest editor for the International Journal of Molecular Sciences and as a certified peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals, reflecting her contributions to advancing interdisciplinary nanoscience research globally.
Research Focus
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi research centers on the synthesis, functionalization, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. Her work explores copper, zinc, and magnetic nanoparticles for drug delivery, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, neurodegenerative disease treatment, and cancer therapy. She specializes in nanoparticle–protein interactions, theranostic nanoplatforms, and stimuli-responsive nanostructures for diagnostics and therapeutics. Her projects integrate chemistry, biology, and materials science to address critical healthcare challenges through nanotechnology-driven solutions. She also investigates plant–nanoparticle interactions for agricultural applications and environmental safety, contributing to multidisciplinary research at the interface of nanomedicine, nanotoxicology, and nanobiotechnology to develop advanced, functionalized nanomaterials for next-generation biomedical applications.
Publication Top Notes
A Magnetic Nanocarrier of Ciprofloxacin Used for Restraining the Growth of the Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Responses of Tomato Photosystem II Photochemistry to Pegylated Zinc-Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles
The conceptual design of pH responsive ZnO-adamantane nanosystems for insulin amyloidosis
Hormetic Response of Photosystem II Function Induced by Nontoxic Calcium Hydroxide Nanoparticles
Cocktail of CuO, ZnO, or CuZn Nanoparticles and Antibiotics for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa via Efflux Pump Inhibition
Magnetic nanoparticles as vehicles for multidisciplinary medicine
Magnetic nanoemulsions as candidates for Alzheimer’s disease dual imaging theranostics
Interaction of ZnO Nanostructures with Proteins: In Vitro Fibrillation/Antifibrillation Studies and in Silico Molecular Docking Simulations
Interplay between Amyloid Fibrillation Delay and Degradation by Magnetic Zinc-Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles
Paclitaxel Magnetic Core–Shell Nanoparticles Based on Poly(lactic acid) Semitelechelic Novel Block Copolymers for Combined Hyperthermia and Chemotherapy Treatment of Cancer
Nanoplatforms of Manganese Ferrite Nanoparticles Functionalized with Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Elucidation of one step synthesis of PEGylated CuFe bimetallic nanoparticles. Antimicrobial activity of CuFe@PEG vs Cu@PEG
Hetero-nanocomposites of magnetic and antifungal nanoparticles as a platform for magnetomechanical stress induction in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Conclusion
Dr. Kleoniki Giannousi exemplifies a high-achieving, multidisciplinary researcher with an outstanding track record in nanomedicine, materials chemistry, and biomedical research. Her academic excellence, research leadership, publications, teaching contributions, and professional memberships collectively position her as a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued international collaborations and translational research initiatives, she is poised to make even greater contributions to science and innovation.