2nd International Course in Yeast Systems Biology (ICYSB)
4-21 June 2007
Lundberg Laboratory at Gothenburg University and Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
ICYSB provided a hands-on experience in combining experimentation and mathematical modeling with an emphasis on kinetic modeling of cellular pathways. The course focused on yeast and was built around four cellular modules: metabolism, MAPK signaling, TOR signaling and cell cycle; each presented by leading theoreticians and experimental biologists. Mathematical models were dissected, tested and improved based on experimental data. The hands-on experience provided skills for pursuing Systems Biology approaches and a feeling for the potential of the field.
PhD in Chemical Engineering (2005)
Department of Chemical Engineering
University College London (UCL), London, UK
Title: Optimisation of Biochemical Systems
(supervisor: Dr L.G. Papageorgiou)
The object of my PhD was the application of mathematical programming and optimisation methodologies to problems of biological and biochemical nature. Main research areas that were examined include:
Systems Biology; Metabolic Pathway Analysis; p53 Apoptotic Control Network; Protein Folding; Synthesis of Peptide Purification Tags for Downstream Protein Processing
MSc in Process Systems Engineering (2000)
Centre for Process Systems Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK
Research Project: A re-configurable supply chain simulation system
(supervisor: Prof. N. Shah)
Utilising object-oriented technology (C++), I developed a library of flexible, connectable supply chain objects for the modelling of multi-echelon inventory management systems.
Diploma in Chemical Engineering (1999)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Research Project: Spectrophotometric determination of bromate ions using phenothiazines
(supervisor: Dr M. Mitrakas)
I developed a method for determining the concentration of bromate ions (suspected to be tumourigenic) in drinking water. This nine-month experimental project required expert operation of a spectrophotometer.
Secondary School (1993)
Anatolia, American College of Thessaloniki, Greece