Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Sciences

Hellenic Mediterranean University

PhD candidates

PhD Candidate: Alkioni Chatzaki

Supervisor: Vassilis Zafiropulos, Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Human Body Hydration and its Relationship with Obesity”

Advisory Committee:

Vassilis Zafiropulos, Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Georgios Kritsotakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Email of Alkioni Chatzaki: alkioni@hmu.gr

 

PhD Candidate: Nikolaos Lapidakis

Supervisor: George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Evaluation of the microbiological characteristics of the P.D.O. Cheese ‘Xygalo’ from Sitia (Crete, Greece), in relation to its ‘shelf life'”

Advisory Committee:

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

George Chalepakis, Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Crete

Kyriakos Kotzambasis, Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Crete

Email of Nikolaos Lapidakis: lapidakis@hmu.gr

 

PhD Candidate: Iordanis Papadopoulos

Supervisor: Antonia Psaroudaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Nutritional Evaluation of Wild and Cultivated Plants in Eastern Crete. Physiology and Cultivation Methodology”

Advisory Committee:

Antonia Psaroudaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Adamantia Lazarri, Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Konstantinos Paschalidis, Associate Professor at the Department of Agriculture, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Email of Iordanis Papadopoulos: ddk61@edu.hmu.gri_papad@yahoo.gr

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PhD Candidate: Argyro Gioume

Supervisor: Anastasia Markaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Resting metabolic rate and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in pregnant women with gestational diabetes: Their role in regulating gestational diabetes and its outcomes”

Advisory Committee:

Anastasia Markaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Fotini Tsofliou, Principal Academic in Nutrition, Rehabilitation, and Sport Sciences, Bournemouth University

Email of Argyro Gioume: ddk59@edu.hmu.gragioume@hotmail.com

 

PhD Candidate: Theodora Balafouti

Supervisor: Theodora Mouratidou, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Analysis and evaluation of the national regulatory and operational framework addressing obesity in children in need in Greece”

Advisory Committee:

Theodora Mouratidou (Supervisor), Associate Professor in Community Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University
 
Ioannis Manios, Professor of Nutrition Education & Assessment, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University
 
Odysseas Androutsos, Professor of Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Physical Education, Sports Science and Dietetics, University of Thessaly

Email of Theodora Balafouti: tbalafouti@hmu.grtheodora.diet@gmail.com

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PhD Candidate: Irini Sfakianaki

Supervisor: Vassilis Zafiropulos, Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Dietary Habits and Body Composition of Students at the Hellenic Mediterranean University”

Advisory Committee:

Vassilis Zafiropulos, Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Theodora Mouratidou, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Georgios Markakis, Professor at the Department of Social Work, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Email of Irini Sfakianaki: sfakianaki@hmu.gresfakia@yahoo.gr

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PhD Candidate: Kalliopi Androulaki

Supervisor: Anastasia Markaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Evaluation of Dietary Services Provided in Private Practice in Greece, in 3 Aspects: Ethics – Legality – Quality”

Advisory Committee:

Anastasia Markaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Vasiliki Petousi, Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Crete

Email of Kalliopi Androulaki: Kalliopi_and@yahoo.gr

 

PhD Candidate: Michalis Manolakakis

Supervisor: George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Food Craftsmanship in Crete: Its Role in Nutrition, Society, Economy, and Politics 2015-2025”

Advisory Committee:

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Vassilios Raikos, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Theodora Mouratidou, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Email of Michalis Manolakakis: michalis.mano@gmail.com

 

PhD Candidate: Amaryllis Skyfa

Supervisor: Christopher Papandreou, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Incorporation of Polybiomarkers, Lifestyle Factors, and Conventional Risk Factors for Developing Predictive Models of Cognitive Decline”

Advisory Committee:

Christopher Papandreou, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

George A. Fragkiadakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Nikolaos Skarmeas, Professor at the Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Email of Amaryllis Skyfa: amaryllis.skyfa@hotmail.gr

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PhD Candidate: Panagiotis Sozon Mendrinos

Supervisor: Antonia Psaroudaki, Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Title of PhD Dissertation: “Traditional foods as a healthy dietary choice in the 21st century: The case of Tsigarolachana in Eastern Crete.”

Advisory Committee:

Dr. Antonia Psaroudaki, Assistant Professor of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete

Dr. Vasilios Raikos, Associate Professor of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete

Dr. Adamantia Lazari, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Email of Panagiotis Mendrinos: panosmendrinos@gmail.com

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