Dr. Kalliopi LADOMENOU
Assistant Prof. - Inorganic Chemistry - DUTH
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Dr. Kalliopi Ladomenou was elected as an Assistant Professor in 2022 at the School of Chemistry of Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). She completed her BSc and MSc degrees in Chemistry at the University of Crete (UOC). She obtained her PhD from the University of Liverpool, UK, where she focused on the synthesis and study of porphyrin-based complexes for carbohydrate recognition. Following her PhD, Dr. Ladomenou held a postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh, working on the synthesis of molecules for catalytic applications. She later joined the University of Crete as a Researcher. She has over 12 years of teaching and supervisory experience at various universities. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous national and European research projects and has secured several grants to advance her research. Her primary research interests lie in the synthesis of chromophores and catalysts for applications such as solar cells, hydrogen (H₂) production, CO₂ reduction, artificial photosynthesis, and biomimetic catalysis and environmental related applications. Dr. Ladomenou has an extensive publication record in high-impact international journals, has authored a chapter in an international book, and holds one patent. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for scientific journals and an evaluator for national research proposals.
Dr. Kalliopi Ladomenou was elected as an Assistant Professor in 2022 at the School of Chemistry of Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). She completed her BSc and MSc degrees in Chemistry at the University of Crete (UOC). She obtained her PhD from the University of Liverpool, UK, where she focused on the synthesis and study of porphyrin-based complexes for carbohydrate recognition. Following her PhD, Dr. Ladomenou held a postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh, working on the synthesis of molecules for catalytic applications. She later joined the University of Crete as a Researcher. She has over 12 years of teaching and supervisory experience at various universities. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous national and European research projects and has secured several grants to advance her research. Her primary research interests lie in the synthesis of chromophores and catalysts for applications such as solar cells, hydrogen (H₂) production, CO₂ reduction, artificial photosynthesis, and biomimetic catalysis and environmental related applications. Dr. Ladomenou has an extensive publication record in high-impact international journals, has authored a chapter in an international book, and holds one patent. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for scientific journals and an evaluator for national research proposals.
Expertise:
Design, Synthesis, Characterization of porphyrins and metal complexes used as photosensitizers, catalysts or biomimetic compounds for numerous applications. Synthesis of material type hybrids based on carbon dots. Photocatalytic H2 production, CO2 reduction, DSSC, medical applications, pollutant degradation.
Research Activities:
• Design, preparation and study of metalloporphyrin complexes for use in hydrogen production and CO2 reduction.
• Synthesis and study of bio-inspired photosynthetic systems for their use in dye-sensitized solar cells.
• Design and study of molecules as photosensitizers and as catalysts for various environmental applications.
• Study of intermolecular interactions of porphyrin systems with carbohydrates.
• Biomimetic catalysis and modeling of active centers of biological processes.
• New hybrid materials with applications in nanotechnology.
• Study and use of photosensitizers for photodynamic treatment of microbial infections, killing of unwanted pathogens in the environment and oxidation of chemical pollutants.
• New metalloporphyrin complexes able to interact with biological molecules (DNA, RNA) for therapeutic purposes. Education:
• Ph.D. in the Synthesis and physical Studies of porphyrin coordination compounds, Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, UK.
• M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry synthesis of photosensitizers with application in photovoltaic cells, Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece.
• B.Sc. Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece 1 Short CV - Dr. Kalliopi Ladomenou
Previous Employment/Occupation:
2019 – 2021 Department of Chemistry, University of Crete – Research Associate (Κ.Α.:10312) (ECO CRETE).
2014 – 2016 Department of Chemistry, University of Crete – Research Associate (Κ.Α.:03746) «Synthesis and studies of Push-Pull type porphyrins: Potential applications in converting solar energy into electricity».
2009 – 2012 Department of Chemistry, University of Crete – Research Associate (Κ.Α.: 02807) «Bio-inspired Solar Energy Utilization (BIOSOLENUTI) 229927». (https://biosolenuti.gr/) 2004 – 2006 Department of Chemistry, University of Crete – Research Associate (Κ.Α.: 01949) «Energy conversion at the molecular level: Model compounds of cytochrome oxidase C for the reduction of molecular O2 to H2O».
2002 – 2004 Department of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, UK, Postdoctoral Researcher.
1999 – 2000 Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, UK, Laboratory Assistant.
06-09/1997 Université de Paris-Sud, France – Researcher.
Participation in Research Projects:
1997-2024: Participation in 14 research projects funded by EU and National bodies.
Publications:
• Publications in International Scientific Journals with judges: Total 53
• International Patent: Total 1
• Scopus, bibliographic base reports 1200 citations and h-index = 16 (https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6506002039)
• Textbooks - Teaching notes: Total 10
• Publications in International Conferences: Total 36 Reviewer:
• Elsevier (Chinese Journal of Catalysis, Inorganic Chemistry Communications)
• Royal Society of Chemistry
• MDPI (Catalysts, Minerals, Nanomaterials, Processes, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
• Springer (Environmental Science and Pollution Research)
• Science Direct (Inorganic Chemistry Communications)
• Innovation Forever (Journal of Modern Green Energy)
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