Prof Dr. stella girousi, anal.chem.lab, Greece
Prof. Dr. Stella Girousi is a distinguished scientist in the field of analytical chemistry, currently serving in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the Chemistry Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She is renowned for her extensive research and development of innovative analytical methods, particularly voltammetric techniques for the determination of metals using various electrodes, including mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes. Her research interests encompass the development and application of electroanalytical methods for analyzing biological, environmental, and food samples, as well as the detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and genotoxic compounds. Prof. Girousi has made significant contributions to the development of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors, investigating drug-DNA interactions, DNA methylation, and the recognition of micromolar compounds using nanomaterials and screen printing technology. Throughout her career, Prof. Girousi has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious journals, showcasing her expertise in electroanalytical methods and biosensors. Her work has had a substantial impact on the fields of environmental analysis, pharmacology, and biotechnology.
Professional Profile:
ORCID
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Work Experience
- Professor
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Responsibilities include teaching, research, and supervising graduate students.
Research Activity and Interests
- Analytical Methods Development: Specializing in voltammetric determination of metals using mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes, and novel electrode surfaces with nanomaterials.
- Electroanalytical Methods: Application in biological, environmental, and food samples, detection of nucleic acids and proteins, analysis of genotoxic and pharmacologically active compounds.
- Biosensor Development: Creation of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors at carbon and mercury electrodes to study drug-DNA interactions, detect methylation, and develop methods for epigenetic control using nanomaterials and screen printing technology.
- Electrochemical Biosensors: Study of compounds of biological concern, focusing on innovative approaches in the development and application of these biosensors.
Publication top Notes:
Bismuth Film along with dsDNA-Modified Electrode Surfaces as Promising (bio)Sensors in the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soils
Novel Aspects in the Voltametric Determination of Heavy Metals: A Minireview
Validation of modified electrode surfaces as Sensitive Analytical Tools in Soil Analysis; Detection of Total Concentration of Zn (II), Cd(II), Pb(II), Cu(II)/Cu (I) along with Handling Complicated Sample Matrices
Preparation of a glassy carbon electrode modified with saffron conjugated silver nanoparticles for the sensitive and selective electroanalytical determination of amoxicillin in urine samples
New Prospects in the Electroanalysis of Heavy Metal Ions (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu): Development and Application of Novel Electrode Surfaces
Different Aspects of the Voltammetric Detection of Vitamins: A Review