Curriculum Vitae TZIALLA AIKATERINI
PERSONAL INFORMATION
FAMILY NAME: TZIALLA
FIRST NAME: Aikaterini
ADDRESS: Neohoropoulou 93 St, 45500, Ioannina, Greece
TELEPHONE 0030 26510 97347
e-MAIL ADDRESS: me01925@cc.uoi.gr and ktzialla@gmail.com
DATE OF BIRTH: 2 May 1980
NATIONALITY: Greek
MARITAL STATUS: Single
EDUCATION
5/2005- Today Ph.D Thesis in the field of Biotechnology. Department of
Biological Applications and Technologies, University of Ioannina.
Topic: «Development of biocatalytic process in non conventional
media for the biotransformation of plant derivatives compounds in
order to improve theirs properties». Supervisor: As. Prof. Ch.
Stamatis
Degree in Food Science and Technology, Dept of Agriculture,
1999-2004 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Grade of Diploma: 6,79
Diploma Thesis (experimental): “ Effect of urea in the heat
coagulation of milk” Supervisor: As. Prof. A. Polychroniadou
Grade of Diploma Thesis: 10
1rst High school of Ioannina, Grade: 18 & 6/10
1995-1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
15/9/2005- 15/9/2008 Work Contract for 3 years with the University of Ioannina, in the
frame of the scientific progamme PENED 2003. Topic:
“Development and application of biocatalytic process for the
upgrading of the value of mastic gum from Chios and theirs
components as nutriment additive against the anticipation of
pathologic angiogenesis”.
Agricultural Dairy Industry of Epirus S.A DODONI
6/2003 - 8/2003
Object of work:
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• Microbiological control of fresh milk and other dairy
products
• Chemical control of fresh milk and other dairy products
• Control of falsification of fresh milk
• Control of antibiotic and acidity in the receiving process of
fresh milk
• Inspection of the productive process of fresh milk
• Inspection of the productive process of Feta, Hard cheeses,
Semi-hard cheeses, Whey cheeses, Yogurt etc
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
10/2005-12/ 2005 Subsidiary work in the biotechnology laboratory of Biological
10/2006-12/2006 Applications and Technologies department. Topic of course:
Metabolic Engineering (Semesters: 3)
10/2007-12/2007
3/2006-5/ 2006 Subsidiary work in the biotechnology laboratory of Biological
Applications and Technologies department. Topic of course:
3/2007-6/2007
Biotechnology (Semesters: 3)
3/2008-6/2008
SEMINARS
10/10/2007-4/12/207 Educational programme: “Oenology- Wine lore”. Brought into
effect by the General Secretariat Education of Adults in co-
operation with the Prefectorial Committee of Folk Education in
Ioannina (Duration: 50h)
27/5/2006-29/52006 Participation in educational seminar under the title: “Design,
Insertion and Inspection of HACCP system.” Brought into
effect by the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE)
(Duration: 33h)
7/4/2005-12/7/2005 Participation in Programme of persisting professional
compilation under the title: “Quality systems in products
promotion.” Brought into effect by «INTERGRATION Α.Ε.»
(Duration: 400h)
3/6/2005 Scientific gala under the title: “Agricultural products- Diet-
Environment.” Brought into effect by the Dept of Chemistry,
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University of Ioannina, in Ioannina
8/5/2004 - 9/5/2004 Scientific gala under the title: “Biologically products: Biologically
cultivations in the quality of soil”. Took place in the Congressional
centre «IOANNIS VELLIDIS», Thessaloniki.
Programme in basic skills for the use of computers. Topic:
7/7/2003 – 28/8/2003 “Cambridge IT Skills Award Standard Level.” Brought into
effect by the « EUROPLIROFORISI A.E» in Ioannina. (Duration:
100h)
Participation in the second world congress for the ice-cream.
14/5/2003 - 16/52003 Brought into effect by the International Dairy Federation in
Thessaloniki.
5/12/2002 - 6/12/2002 Two days educational seminar with topic: “The diary products
today.” Brought into effect by the Greek National Committee of
IDF in Larissa.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• FT-IR Spectroscopy
• Spectrophotometer (UV-Vis).and ELISA Reader
• X-ray Powder Diffractometry (XRD)
• Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) (2 days in the Institute of Materials
Science, NCSR “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece)
• Bioreactor
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
LANGUAGES – OTHER SKILLS
Languages:
• Excellent knowledge of the English Language - Certificate of Proficiency in
English, University of Michigan.
Computer Skills:
• Excellent knowledge of basic tools and software programmes (Windows
environment).
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• Use of scientific softwares as Origin Lab, Sigma Plot, Microsoft Vision
• Degree in: Cambridge IT Skills Award Standard Level (required standard
in Communication, Document Production, Data Manipulation, Integration and
Data Output.), University of Cambridge
• Degree in: Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills (Word, Excel,
internet, Power point), University of Cambridge
RESEARCH WORK
Α. ARTICLES IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
Α.1 E. Serefoglou, K. Litina, D. Gournis, E. Kalogeris, A.A. Tzialla, I.V. Pavlidis,
H. Stamatis, E. Maccallini, M. Lubomska, P. Rudolf. Smectite clays as solid supports
for immobilization of β-glucosidase: Synthesis, Characterization and Biochemical
properties, Chemistry of Materials, 2008, article in press.
Α.2 A. A. Tzialla, E. Kalogeris, D. Gournis, Y. Sanakis and H. Stamatis. Enhanced
catalytic performance and stability of chloroperoxidase from Caldariomyces fumago
in surfactant free ternary water-organic solvent systems, Journal of Molecular
Catalysis B: Enzymatic, 51: 24-35, 2008
Β. ANNOUNCEMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
B1. A. A. Tzialla, S. Magkouta, A. A. Taha, H. Loutrari, E. Kalogeris, D. Gournis, C.
Roussos, F.N. Kolisis, H. Stamatis. “ Biocatalytic preparation of mastic oil derivatives
with anti-angiogenic properties using fungal laccases and lipases in low-water
media”. 6th Euro Fed Lipid Congress.7-10, September, 2008, Athens, Greece
B2. A.A. Tzialla, A.A. Taha, I.V. Pavlidis, E. Kalogeris, D. Gournis, H. Stamatis.
“Biocatalytic Preparation of Biologically Active Derivatives from Mastic Oil Using
Immobilized Lipases in Synthetic Nanoclays”. 5th International Conference on
“Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies” - NN08, 14-16 July, 2008, Thessaloniki,
Greece
B3. A.A. Tzialla, I. Pavlidis, E. Kalogeris, A.A. Taha, D. Gournis, H. Stamatis.
“Lipolytic enzymes with improved activity and stability upon immobilization on
synthetic nanoclays”. 2nd International Conference “Biocatalysis in Non-
Conventional Media” June 12–15, 2008, Moscow, Russia
B4. A. A. Tzialla, E. Diakaki, A. Nikolaki, E. Kalogeris, D. Gournis, A. A. Taha and
H. Stamatis. “Enhanced catalytic performance and stability of immobilized C.
antarctica lipase B in synthetic nanoclays”. 59th Greek conference of Helenic
Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 7-9 December, 2007, Athens,
Greece
B5. A. A. Tzialla, E. Diakaki, A. Nikolaki, E. Kalogeris, A. A. Taha, D. Gournis,
and H. Stamatis. “Hybrid biocatalyst through the immobilization og lipase B from
Candida antarctica in smectite clays”. 3rd Greek Symposium of Leachy Materials,
1-2 November, 2007, Thessaloniki, Greece
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B6. A. A. Tzialla, M. V. Roupaka, V. Manti, Ali A. Taha, C. Konidaris, E. Kalogeris,
I. Sanakis, D. Gournis and H. Stamatis. “Enzymatic selective oxidations of bioactive
compounds in essential oils-based media”. 2nd Greek conference of Greek Lipid
Forum “Fats, Oils, Lipids: Present and Future”, 7-8 June, 2007, Athens, Greece
B7. A. A. Tzialla, E. Kalogeris, H. Stamatis. “Biocatalytic oxidations in surfactant
free microemulsions: The case of chloroperoxidase from Caldariomyces fumago”.
58th Greek conference of Helenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, 9-11, November, 2006, Patra, Greece
B8. A. A. Tzialla, E. Kalogeris, H. Stamatis. “Catalytic Behaviour of
Chloroperoxidase from Caldariomyces fumago in Essential Oils-based Media”. 4th
Euro Fed Lipid Congress In: Oils, Fats and Lipids for a Healthier Future,
October 1 - 4, 2006, Madrid, Spain.
EXCELLENCE
1997 First Greek Prize in Composition under the title: “Europe against
racism”
Representation of Greece in the European Parliament in Strasburg
as well as in the European committee in Brussels
Visit in the University of Tel Aviv tugged by the winners of the
other countries of European Union.
MEMBERSHIPS – OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Member of the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) since 2004
• Aid Member of Helenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Register member of EFET in the following fields:
• Principles in Hygiene and food • Food Packaging
Safety • Biological Cultivation
• HACCP • Quality Control Of
• Food Microbiology Agricultural Foods
• Basic Principles in Chemical • Training the staff of a food
Analysis of foods company in topics related to
• Tutor in Computer Skills Hygiene and Food Safety
• Food Biotechnology (GMP, GHP)
• Food Processing and Preservation
• Food Chemistry