Group Photos
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Current Group Members
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Dr Georgia Zissimou
Dr Georgia A. Zissimou (a.k.a. Gina) obtained her BSc in Chemistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and her PhD in Synthetic Heterocyclic Chemistry at the University of Cyprus. She joined Prof. Piotr Kaszyński’s group, at the Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies in Łódź, Poland, for a research post-Doc and in 2022 she returned to the team as an ONISILOS-Marie Curie fellow. Her research focuses on the chemistry of azaacenes and high-spin molecules. She has taught chemistry-related subjects at the University of Cyprus, European University of Cyprus and KES College.
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Other researchers
Dr Maria Koyioni
Maria obtained her BSc in Chemistry and her PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Cyprus (UCY). She worked as postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, UK, and at a Research Institute at Łódź, Poland. She then worked as Principal Investigator on the research project “Synthesis of canthin-4-ones and azepino-fused quinolones” (CANTHIN4ONE) funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus within the framework of the program "DIDAKTOR". She is currently a Special Teaching Scientist at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus. In her free time enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading novels.
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Publications:
https://publons.com/researcher/1540545/maria-koyioni/publications/ Full CV :
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Dr Andreas S. Kalogirou
Erasmus students
Jeremy KrafftJeremy is from Marseille in France, He is a 2nd year chemistry student at the University of Saint Jérôme. He joined KRG on 22/4/2024 for his Erasmus internship.
"I arrived a few days ago and met the whole team. Everyone is funny and they teach me very well. I am happy to be here and I hope I can complete my internship topic." |
Salima BouazizSalima she is a 2nd-year student, at Aix-Marseille University, Saint Jérôme. She joined KRG, on 22/4/2024 for her Erasmus internship for 2 months.
"I am not here for a long time, but I can say for sure, that mutual assistance and good mood are the words to describe the KRG. Whatever, I am happy to be here and to have met the KRG's members !" |
Lana Puppo Lana is a third year undergraduate student at UBT chemistry at the University Institute of Technology in Marseille. She joined KRG group for her erasmus internship (4 months). During her stay at the KRG she worked on the synthesis of benzotriazinyl radicals.
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Léonie GarciaLéonie she is an 3rd year undergaduate student studying chemistry at UBT chemistry at the University Institute of Technology in Marseille.She joined KRG group for her erasmus internship (4 months). During her stay at the KRG she worked on the synthesis of a triaradical.
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PhD Students
There are currently no active PhD students
Diploma Students
Maritina Sagiadinou
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Eleni Constantinou |
Maritina is an undergraduate student at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus. She joined KRG in May of 2022 to pursue her fourth-year diploma project. The main focus of her project is the synthesis of selenadiazines.
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Eleni Constantinou is an undergraduate student at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus. The aim of her diploma is the synthesis of Non fullerene acceptors for organic photovoltaics. Her synthesis includes the combination of thiazolothiazole and quinoial bithiazole systems.
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Other Undergraduate Students
Faisal Alaidy
Faisal Alaidy is a 2nd year undergraduate chemist at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus. He is currently working as a volunteer at KRG. He is working on the evaluation and synthesis of Azo-based Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems (MOSTs); Otherwise known as Solar Thermal Fuels (STFs).
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Past Group Members
Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr. Andrey Berezin
18 papers from KRG
e.g. Tetrahedron 2011, 67, 4069. Org. Lett. 2012, 14, 5586. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2013, 11, 6780. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2014, 136, 11906. J. Org. Chem. 2014, 79, 314. Current position: Postdoctoral Research Associate (with Prof Davide Bonifazi) at Cardiff University |
Dr. Andreas Gollner
2 papers from KRG
Org. Lett. 2010, 12, 1352. J. Org. Chem. 2011, 76, 5113. Current position: Scientific Director - Medicinal Chemistry & Lead of opnMe.com "Molecules to Order" at Boehringer Ingelheim |
Dr. Daniele Lo Re
5 papers from KRG e.g. Synthesis 2010, 2075. J. Org. Chem. 2011, 76, 5793. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2011, 9, 5228. Current position: Scientific Services Project Manager en Chiesi España |
Dr. Georgia Loizou
4 papers from KRG
Org. Biomol. Chem. 2011, 9, 3122. J. Org. Chem. 2011, 76, 5793. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2012, 10, 1339. Eur. J. Med. Chem. 2012, 58, 84. Current position: API Auditor at Medochemie Ltd |
Dr. Aaron Martin
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Dr. George Bokolinis
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Dr. Neoklis Stylianides
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Dr. Georgia Melagraki
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Dr. Antreas Afantitis
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PhD Students
Dr Georgia ZissimouNext: Postdoc at Lodz, Poland
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Dr Maria Koyioni
2016 (SN Heterocycles)
Next: Postdoc at University of Oxford Postdoc at Lodz, Poland Project Coordinator and Researcher at UCY Current: Special Teaching Scientist |
Dr Styliana I. Mirallai
2015 (Amidine Chemistry)
Next: “Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship 2016” National University of Ireland, Galway Current position: Honorary Research Lecturer in the School of Chemistry NUIG |
Dr Herakleidia Ioannidou
2011 (SN Heterocycles)
Next: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship with K. C. Nikolaou Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, USA |
Dr Sophia Michaelidou
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Dr Theodosia Ioannou
2013 (Polyazapentacenes)
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Dr Irene Christoforou
2008 (SN Heterocycles)
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MSc Students
Harry Krasos |
George Avrramides
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Undergraduates (4th Year Diploma Projects)
Maria Koyioni
2010, 1st Place ΚΟΥΛΤΟΥΡΑ/ΦΟΙΤΩ/1109/06, 4th year Diploma Project “Synthesis of New Dithiazolylidenes”
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Stavros Panayiotou
2010, 1st Runner-up ΚΟΥΛΤΟΥΡΑ/ΦΟΙΤΩ/1109/05, 4th year Diploma Project “Synthesis of N-hydro-δ-carbolines for Treating Chagas Disease”
Current Position: Lecturer at University of Manchester |
Andreas S. Kalogirou
2009, 1st Place ΚΟΥΛΤΟΥΡΑ/ΦΟΙΤΩ/1108/17, 4th year Diploma Project “The Reaction of Some Sulfonium Ylids, Sulfimides and Sulfoxides with 1,2,3-Dithiazoles”
Current position: Assistant Professor at European Univesrity of Cyprus |
Marina Demetriades
2009, 3rd Place ΚΟΥΛΤΟΥΡΑ/ΦΟΙΤΩ/1108/01, 4th year Diploma Project “A Structure Activity Relationship Study of 6-Aminobenzotriazinones: New Amyloid-β Aggregation Inhibitors (Alzheimer’s Disease)”
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Harry Krassos
2008, 3rd Place ΦΟΙΤΩ/0108/16, MSc Project “Stabilization of the 1,2,4-Benzotriazinyl Radical”
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Heraklidia Ioannidou
2007, 2nd Place ΠΡΟΦΟΙΤ, 4th year Diploma Project “Conversion of Isothiazole into Pyrazole with Hydrazine”
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Sophia S. Michaelidou
2004, 1st Runner-up ΠΡΟΦΟΙΤ, 4th year Diploma Project “Synthetic Analogues of Marine Alkaloids”
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Christos P. Constantinides
2003, 1st Runner-up ΠΡΟΦΟΙΤ, 4th year Diploma Project “A Computational Study of Substituted Tetraazaacenes (In Search of New Organic Magnets)”
Current position: Assistant Professor at University of Michingan |
Eleni Georgiou, Natasa Savva and others
Special Scientists
Florin Dragos Flesariu |
Cory Laurent |
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Florin graduated by the Department of Chemistry of the University of Cyprus. He joined the KRG in order to pursue his 4th year diploma project. After his BSc degree he was appointed at a special scientist position in the KRG to continue his research work.
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Visitors - Erasmus students
Cory Laurent |
Lina Maazi |
Wadah Hakiki |
Cory is a graduate student of the Université de Bourgogne, France. He has joined the group for 6 months, in order to complete his Master's degree in Molecular Chemistry. He then stayed for an extra year as Special Scientist. His work focused on the synthesis of novel selenadiazines. 1 paper from KRG
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My name is Lina MAAZI, I'm a second year student in a DUT in chemistry with analysis and synthesis chemistry option, in Marseille at the University Institute of Technology of Marseille. I joined the KRG group for an intership of two months in April 2022. My research are mainly on the chemistry of 1,2,6-thiadiazines with application in biology.
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My name is Wadah HAKIKI, I am in the second year of DUT Chemistry Analytical and Synthesis option in Marseille. As part of my journey, in order to obtain my diploma, I have to complete an internship. KRG have agreed to take me to conduct research on dithiazole chemistry.
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Ineta Meldaikytė
Erasmus+ student (summer 2021) Undergraduate of the Industrial Biotechnology program of Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.
Gintare
Erasmus+ student
(summer 2020) Undergraduate student of Applied Chemistry from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania |
Ieva BartkevičiūtėErasmus+ student (summer 2021)
Undergraduate of the Industrial Biotechnology program of Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania. Aiste
Mauricaite Erasmus+ student
(summer 2020) Undergraduate student of Applied Chemistry at the Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania. |
Constantinos
Kyriacou Erasmus+ student
(summer 2020) Undergraduate student at the Department of Pure and applied Chemistry of the University of Strathclyde |
Panayiota
Kelis Special Scientist
2020-2021 |
Emmanuel
Broumidis Erasmus+ research assistant - 2017
(6 months) 1 paper from KRG Tetrahedron Lett. 2017, 58, 2661. Current: PhD student at Scotland |
Dr. Christopher Asquith
(6 months)
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