Dimitris G. Hatzinikolaou CV

Vb.2. Supervision of the following Master Research Thesis for the M.S. Program «Microbial Biotechnology» at the Department of Biology of NKUA:

#	MS Student	Year	Thesis Title
1	G. Kanini	2005	Exploring the possibilities of using endogenous strains of Streptomyces exfoliatus REA17 and Streptomyces fulvisismus GRE24/1L as biocontrol agents against plant pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani
2	D. Lymberopoulou	2005	Streptomyces phages and interactions in systems of sterile soil microcosms: the system of limiting the growth of phages (Phage growth limitation system - Pgl) of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2)
3	A. Straitouris	2005	Developing the methodology for qualitative detection and quantitative determination in genetically modified cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
4	S. Magkouta	2005	Analysis of the structure of bacterial communities in the ancient monuments of the Acropolis
5	K. Halatsi	2005	Detection of the pathogenic bacterium Campylobacter jejuni and the fecal indicator Escherichia coli in the reservoir of Lake Marathon
6	E. Liolios	2005	Study of the endogenous microbial population in sewage sludge
7	E. Delatola	2006	Molecular techniques for detection of prokaryotic organisms in environmental samples
8	A. Rentinioti	2006	Food safety: determination of pesticide residues by gas chromatography
9	J. Economou	2006	The gene luxS in bacteria of the genus Bifidobacterium embryonic cells
10	E. Katsikis	2007	Partial characterization of the protein in Inc766 type strains of Chlamydophila abortus industrial waste composting system
11	E. Kotsakis	2008	Developing protocols for in situ hybridization with fluorescent probes for detecting bacteria in environmental samples industrial waste composting system
12	S. Ramphou	2008	Investigation of the mode of action of two endogenous Streptomyces strains against the growth of phytopathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia solani
13	F. Armaou	2009	Study of biodiversity of cyanobacteria in Lake Marathon with DGGE and cloning techniques
14	O. Myzali	2009	Investigation of the potential use of selected indigenous Streptomyces strains as biocontrol agents against the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum to protect the crop of tomatoes
15	M. Mamali	2010	Application of antimicrobial agents in selected sites of the Acropolis monuments and qualitative and quantitative study of their impact on the population of cyanobacteria
16	O. Papatzitze	2010	Study of the biodiversity of E. coli in waters of swimming pools
17	A. Theocharis	2010	Study of two strains of Lactobacillus genus in open cultivation systems
18	A.A. Delliou	2010	Study of the microbial load in raw materials of pharmaceutical products
19	B. Gota	2010	Study of the microbial diversity in sunscreen products
20	N. Tagaroulia	2010	Selection of yeasts at high sugar concentrations and low pH values from the grape variety Assyrtiko Santorini
21	K. Moisi	2011	Production of Biodiesel from microalgae of Greece
22	M. Koutalianou	2011	Production of Biodiesel from Cyanobacteria of Greece

Vb.4. Member of the (3-member) Examination Committee of eighteen (18) M.S. Research Thesis’ at the M.S. Programs «Microbial Biotechnology» (Department of Biology, NKUA) (2005 – 2012).

Vb.5. Member of the (7-member) Examination Committee of sixteen (9) Ph.D. Thesis’ at the Department of Biology of NKUA.

Vb.6. Member of the (3-member) Supervising Committee of six (6) Ph.D. Thesis’

Vb.7. Supervision of the following Ph.D. Thesis’ at the Laboratory of Microbiology (Department of Botany) of the Faculty of Biology of NKUA.

#	Year	Graduate Student	Thesis Title
1	1997	A. Vionis	Studies on physiology and genetic interactions of Streptomyces
2	1999	E.A. Katsifas	Influence of various factors on survival and growth of Streptomyces in soil
3	2000	O. Kostoula	Biology of yeast flora of grape varieties in Crete with emphasis on Liatiko and Vidiano
4	2000	M. Lambraki	Fungal degradation of tannins - Study of the corresponding enzyme systems
5	2004	A. Savvides	Physiological studies on mutants of the bacterium Z. mobilis with industrial interest in closed and open culture systems
6	2004	S. Amillis	Aspergillus nidulans as a model system for studying purine transporters ⁽¹⁾
7	2004	M. Koukaki	Molecular and functional analysis of genes with clinical and pharmacological importance in microbial model systems ⁽¹⁾
8	2005	C. Meintanis	Studies on the diversity of prokaryotic organisms
9	2005	K. Chalkou	Studies on the role of actinobacteria and other indigenous bacterial populations in biodegradation of petroleum waste
10	2006	T. Nikolakopoulou	Studies on the dispersion of tetracycline resistance genes in bacteria of the marine ecosystem
11	2006	Z. Erpapazoglou	Studies on the topogenesis of membrane transporters in Aspergillus nidulans ⁽²⁾
12	2007	E. Gianoutsou	Utilization of mill waste through microbial fermentation
13	2007	N.D. Lemuh	Isolation and reconstitution of fungal transmembrane proteins: The paradigm of the uric acid-xanthine transporter (UapA) of Aspergillus nidulans⁽³⁾
14	2008	T. Koraki	Studies of natural occurring soil Streptomyces plasmids in Mediterranean ecosystems: Genetic and molecular analysis of representative types of circular plasmids
15	2009	D. Lymberopoulou	Studies on the diversity of bacteria in an artificial lake: qualitative and quantitative seasonal variation of microbial populations
16	In progress	P. Stathopoulou	Biosynthesis of hydrolytic enzymes from thermophilic microorganisms ⁽⁴⁾
17	In progress	G. Kanini	Biocontrol of phytopathogenic fungi in indigenous actinobacteria of Greece
18	In progress	V. Danos	Application of in silico methods in medical microorganisms of medical importance in order to identify protein interactions ⁽⁵⁾
19	In progress	M. Bourbouli	Benthic microorganisms in marine ecosystems as producers of bioactive compounds

V. TEACHING

Va. University Courses and Lab Sessions

Vb. Thesis Supervision and Examination