(B.Sc.) Biochemistry

Upon graduation, students should be able to:

1. Explain and provide examples illustrating the biochemical principles underlying the following:

How energy is required and transformed in biological systems.

How the structure of macromolecules determines their function and regulation.

How the storage and flow of information are dynamic and interactive.

How biochemistry and biology are guided by evolution and homeostasis.

2. Apply and justify appropriate techniques for the characterization and quantification of biomolecules in biological systems.

3. Communicate research processes and results effectively using multiple modes of scientific communication.

4. Apply and justify best practices in laboratory safety and research ethics.

5. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership in research groups.

Biochemists work in the healthcare sector, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, as well as in research and diagnostic organizations. A degree in Biochemistry can lead to a wide range of career paths, including:

• Clinical Biochemist / Laboratory Geneticist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Analyst
• Molecular Diagnostics Scientist
• Toxicologist
• Bioinformatician / Computational Biologist
• Research & Development Scientist
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Analytical Instrumentation Technologist
• Medical Science Liaison / Sales Specialist

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Chair, School of Sciences

Dr. Kiriaki Zinoviadou

Associate Professor of Food Technology. She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Food Science from Wageningen University, Netherlands, and a PhD in Food Science from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Dr. Sofia Lalou

She holds a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc and PhD in Chemistry and Food Technology from the Department of Chemistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She has also conducted postdoctoral research at the School of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, AUTH.

Dr. Panagiotis Kampouridis

He holds a BSc in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Molecular Biology from San Diego State University, California, USA, and a PhD in Molecular Biology from a joint doctoral program between the University of California at San Diego and San Diego State University, USA.

Dr. Ioannis Zoumpourtikoudis

He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, NY, USA, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, NY, USA.

Dr.  Christos Ritzoulis

He holds a BSc in Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Food Science from the Procter Department of Food Science, University of Leeds, UK, and a PhD in Food Technology from the University of Leeds, UK.

Dr. Silvi Lousinian

She holds a BSc in Biology from the Department of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the Interdepartmental Graduate Program, AUTH, and a PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the Department of Physics, AUTH.

Dr. Antonios Lioutas

He holds a BSc in Plant Production Sciences from TEI of Crete, an MSc in Functional Plant Genomics from Wageningen University, an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, Boston, USA, and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from CRG, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Kiriaki Chatzikiriakidou

She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), a BSc in Informatics from the School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, an MSc in Food Science and Technology from the School of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Food Science and Technology from the School of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA.

Dr. Athanasios Falaras

He holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), an MSc in Information Systems from the University of Macedonia, and a PhD in Business Organization and Management from the Department of Business Organization and Management, University of Macedonia.

Dr. Christos Kissoudis

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, and Weed Science from the Faculty of Agriculture, AUTH, and a PhD in Plant Genetics and Breeding from Wageningen University, Netherlands.

Dr. Sevasti Matsia

She holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Advanced Materials Science and Technology from the Polytechnic School, AUTH, and a PhD in (Bio)Inorganic Chemistry and Advanced Materials from the Department of Chemical Engineering, AUTH.

Dr. Georgios Stravodimos

He holds a BSc in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, an MSc in Biotechnology – Food Quality and Environment, and a PhD on “Biochemical Studies of Glycogen Metabolism Enzymes,” all from the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly.

Dr. Nikolaos Zakakis

He holds a BSc in Cultural Technology and Communication from the University of the Aegean, an MSc in Cultural Informatics and Communication from the University of the Aegean, and a PhD in Digital Media and Organizational Communication from the University of the Aegean.

Dr. Natali Nefeli Kamou

She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Plant Protection from AUTH, and a PhD in Plant Pathology from the Department of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Konstantina Nanou

She holds a BSc in Agronomy, an MSc and a PhD in Food Science and Technology from the Department of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She has also conducted postdoctoral research in the Food Science and Technology Division, School of Agriculture, AUTH.

Dr. Antonios Karydas

He holds a BSc in Agriculture from Reading University, UK, an MSc in Botany with a focus on Vegetation Study and Assessment from Reading University, UK, an Interuniversity MSc in Sustainable Management of Protected Areas from the University of Ioannina, Greece, and a PhD in Plant Biology from the Department of Biology, University of Patras, Greece.

Dr.  Christos Vasilikiotis

Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Management. He holds a BSc in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Agronomy from Iowa State University, USA, and a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Georgios Kartsiotis, M.Sc.

He holds a BSc in Mathematics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), a BSc in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in Advanced Computer and Communication Systems from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, AUTH, and an MSc in Theoretical Computer Science and Systems Theory from the Department of Mathematics, AUTH. He is also a PhD candidate at the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, researching “Optimization and Computations with Nature-Inspired Algorithms.

Sofia Sotiriou, M.Sc.

She holds a BSc in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and an MSc in American Literature and Culture from AUTH.

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