University of Athens
Department of Chemistry
Seminars 2007-08

5 November 2007
Monday, 13:00
Ôhree Dimensional Core-Shell Superstructures: Mechanically Strong Aerogels
N. Leventis, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-Rolla
19 November 2007
Monday, 13:00
From amphiphilic to double hydrophilic grafted copolymers: (Self)assembly and responsiveness in an aqueous environment
G. Bokias, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras
3 December 2007
Monday, 13:00
A new role for some "old" molecules: Aminopeptidases and antigen presentation
E. Stratikos, Researcher C, Institute of Radioisotopes & Radiodiagnostic Products, NCSR Demokritos
17 December 2007
Monday, 13:00
Development of integrated biosensors: Principles of operation, bioanalytical results and prospects
C. Misiakos, Director of Research, Institute of Micorelectronics, NCSR Demokritos
7 January 2008
Monday, 13:00
Modelling mechanisms in supramolecular Chemistry
A. Venturini, Senior Researcher, Consiglio Nazionale della Ricerca, Bologna
21 January 2008
Monday, 13:00
Polymer nanocomposites: Current results in synthesis, characterization, applications and future expectations
N. Theophilou, S & B Minerals
4 February 2008
Monday, 13:00
Genetic diagnostics of single gene deseases: method development and control strategies
J. Traeger-Synodinou, Assistant Professor, Medical Genetics Laboratory, Childer's Hospital Agia Sofia, University of Athens
18 February 2008
Monday, 13:00
Investigating atoms with short laser pulses
I. Komninos, Research Director, Institute of Theoretical and Physical Chemistry, National Research Foundation
3 March 2008
Monday, 13:00
Hybrid molecules with cardioprotective and neuroprotective activity
M. Koufaki, Research Director, Institute of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National Research Foundation
17 March 2008
Monday, 13:00
Structure-function studies on bacterial chitinolytic enzymes
C. Vorgias, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Athens
31 March 2008
Monday, 13:00
Selective monocyclization of epoxy-polyene terpenes catalyzed by NaY zeolite
E. Stratakis, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Crete
14 April 2008
Monday, 13:00
Synthetic adventures with flexible substituents and insertion polymers
I. Plakatouras, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina
12 May 2008
Monday, 13:00
Quantitative Proteomic Profiling of Prostate Tissue, Sera and Cells: Potential Clinical Markers for the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Cancer
S. Garbis, PhD., Athens Academy Biological Research Foundation
26 May 2008
Monday, 13:00
Polymetallic clusters as single-molecule magnets and magnetic refrigerants
Dr. E. K. Brechin, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh
9 June 2008
Monday, 13:00
Rational design of homologous natural products, protein synthesis inhibitors
D. Vourloumis, Director of Research, Institute of Physical Chemistry, NCSR Demokritos
23 June 2008
Monday, 13:00
Bioinformatics and microbiology - partners in providing safety and quality for foods
G. - J. Nychas, Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Agricultural University of Athens
Room A2, Wing E, 2nd floor, Chemistry Building, Panepistimiopolis
Regular time: Monday 13:00