Projects of theBiotechnology Laboratory
Our laboratory is also proud of our extensive involvement in research projects, both at the national and international level. These projects allow us to collaborate with other leading institutions and experts in the field, and to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing biotechnology today. Our team has participated in over 10 European and Greek funded research projects, and we are constantly exploring new and exciting opportunities to advance the field. Browse our list of projects and see the innovative work that we are doing to shape the future of biotechnology.
1. Program “Pythagoras 1”, GSRT-EPEAEK II 2004-2006. Modification of natural products with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties using biocatalytic processes-Study of their action on atherothrombosis mechanisms. Coordinator H. Stamatis
2. Program PENED 2005-2008 (GSRT). Development and application of biocatalytic processes for the upgrade of mastic and mastic oil value as food additives for prevention of atherogenesis. UOI Coordinator H. Stamatis
3. Joint research program Greece-Czech republic 2006-2008 (GSRT). Enzymatic modification of flavonoids–preparation of novel hybrid antioxidants with improved antiradical and anti-inflammatory properties. Coordinator H. Stamatis
4. Program of the Research Committee of the UOI 2008-2010. Study of the structure-activity relationship of lipolytic enzymes in nanodispersions. Application on the development of nano-bioreactors Coordinator H. Stamatis
5. Research Promotion Foundation’s Framework Programme For Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RPF’S FP Cyprus) 2009-2011. Soil Recovery from Oil residues at the old Oil refinery area in Larnaca, a pilot project. UoI Coordinator H. Stamatis
6. Development of research infrastructure of research units in the University of Ioannina 2010 – 2013 (PEP Epirus)
7. Research Promotion of The Exchange and Scientific Cooperation Between Greece and Germany 2010-2011 (IKY- DAAD). Development of efficient biocatalysts based on enzymes immobilization onto nanomaterials. Coordinator H. Stamatis
8. Purification of waste waters with microalgae and utilization of biomass for the production of bioenergy 2012-2015 PER of Epirus (EU-Greece, NSRF 2007-2013). Coordinator H. Stamatis
9. Joint research program Greece –Slovakia 2013-2015. Biocatalytic preparation of novel hybrid molecules with improved cardioprotective properties (GSRT)
10. Programme for the Promotion of the Exchange and Scientific Cooperation between Greece and Germany 2015-2016. Development of novel biotechnological tools for the efficient treatment of agroindustrial lignocellulosic wastes (DAAD) Coordinator H. Stamatis
11. Production of oxidoreductases for the biocatalysis selective oxidations pf pharmaceutical interest 2018 (Pharmathen SA) Coordinator H. Stamatis
12. Operational Program “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning, “Innovative nanobiocatalytic tools for the valorization of plant biomass, 2018-19. Coordinator H. Stamatis
13. Exploitation of pharmaceutical and aromatic plants of the Region of Epirus for the development of anti-aging preparations and functional dairy products. Regional Programmes of Epirus – EU-Greece Partnership Agreement for the Development Framework 2014-2020
14. Phenotypic characterization, molecular fingerprinting and oenological evaluation of indigenous vitis cultivars from Epirus region. Regional Programmes of Epirus – EU-Greece Partnership Agreement for the Development Framework 2014-2020
15. Synthetic Biology from omic technologies to genomic engineering “Reinforcement of the Research and Innovation Infrastructure” -Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EU-Greece NSRF 2014-2020), 2018-2021 Uoi Coordinator H. Stamatis https://www.omic-engine.com/about
16. Development of Innovative Cosmetic Products and Food Supplements Based on Nanoencapsulation of Natural Bioactive Compounds. Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EU-Greece NSRF 2014-2020), 2018-2021 Coordinator H. Stamatis
17. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call “Aquaculture” – “Industrial Materials” – “Open
Innovation In Culture”. Development of Green Processes For The Recovery Of Bioactive Products With Anti-Ageing & Antioxidant Activity From Marine Algae 2019-2022. UoI Coordinator H. Stamatis (http://bat.uoi.gr/research/biomalga)
18. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Development of innovative functional meat analogues using alternative sources of plant proteins and novel technologies (EU-Greece NSRF), 2021-2023. UoΙ Coordinator H. Stamatis
19. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EU-Greece NSRF). Development of new functional fish-superfood for more a efficient fish farming) 2021-2023. Coordinator I. Leonardos (UoΙ- BAT Group Leader: H. Stamatis)
20. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call “Industrial Materials” Flexible films with antimicrobial and antioxidant activity for food packaging), 2021-2023 (UoΙ- BAT Group Leader: H. Stamatis) Coordinator N. Barkoula
21. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Design and develpopment of a sweat-based glucose monitoring graphene nanodevice (closed-loop) with controlled transdermal nanoemulsion release for hypoglycemic drug delivery), 2021-2023, Coordinator D. Gournis, (UoΙ- BAT Group Leader: H. Stamatis)
22. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EU-Greece NSRF 2014-2020), 2020-2023. Development of innovative functional meat analogues using alternative sources of plant proteins and novel technologies. Uoi Coordinator H. Stamatis
23. Exploitation of Greek microbial diversity for the development of innovative cosmeceuticals and food supplements. Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EU-Greece NSRF 2014-2020), 2020-2023 (UoΙ- BAT Group Leader: H. Stamatis)