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- Development of nanostructures that will permit efficient delivery of anti-virulence compounds and protection against bacterial pathogens.
- Non-thermal technologies.
- Antimicrobial capacity of 3D printed structures.
- Optimization of Novel Cold Plasma (CP) as an effective treatment in the food-processing sector with great potential against target spoilage or pathogen microorganisms.
- Interactions between the oral and gut microflora and their role in the health of the host.
- Screen printed, electrochemical biosensors.
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- Qualifications:BSc, MSc, PhD
- Position:Postdoctoral Researcher
- Department:Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences (HAS)
- Telephone:+441179656261
- Email:Sotirios.Oikonomou@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Applied Sciences at UWE Bristol, where I focus on Sustainable Agri-Food Safety and Quality. I hold a PhD in Food Microbiology and Safety from the University of Thessaly (2020), supported by a competitive Onassis Foundation scholarship awarded for academic excellence. My academic background includes a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours from the School of Agricultural Sciences (2013) and a master’s degree in Public Health and Food Safety (2016).
Since joining UWE in 2021 as a Postdoctoral Researcher, my work has centred on advancing non-thermal food processing technologies and innovative strategies to ensure food safety and quality. I was involved on the development of nano-liposomes via microfluidics for delivering natural antimicrobial compounds and the creation of 3D-printed structures with built-in antimicrobial properties to combat common nosocomial and foodborne pathogens. I have also contributed to an interdisciplinary project focused on designing microbiologically and nutritionally safe 3D-printed personalised foods for patients with dysphagia.
I served as a member of the Early Career Researchers (ECR) Board for the AgriFood4NetZero Network+ which is committed to fostering
collaboration, driving innovation, and supporting research that advances the agri-food system toward a more sustainable future.
Currently, I am involved in the development of electrochemical (bio)sensors for a range of applications, including the detection of glycerol in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as triglycerides, fatty acids, and antioxidants in food products. These technologies aim to enhance the monitoring of food safety and quality. I am also actively collaborating with industry partners to evaluate the commercial potential of these novel sensing technologies.
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Selected Fellowships/Scholarships
- Full scholarship for PhD studies funded by Onassis Foundation Scholarship Programs for Hellenes for studies in Greece, taking into consideration the relevant evaluations of academic advisors on the basis of academic excellence.
- A four months scholarship funded by the ERASMUS, Erasmus+ program of the European Union and took part at the University of Reading, Reading, UK.
- Risk characterization of ciguatera food poisoning in Europe. This project was funded by the European Food Safety Authority (EU/EFSA), coordinated by the Agencia española de Consumo, Seguridad alimentaria y Nutrición (AECOSAN). Specific Agreement No 2: Determination of the incidence & epidemiological characteristics of ciguatera cases in Europe (Leader: Instituto de Salud Carlos III, National Centre of Epidemiology, Spain. / Partner: University of Thessaly).
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