Agni Hadjilouca
Lecturer, Microbiology
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School of Sciences
Department of Life Sciences
Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Year | Awarding Institution | Department | Thesis title (Optional Entry) |
| Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences | 2017 | Agricultural University of Athens | Food Science and Human Nutrition | Molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated by plant products |
| M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences - Food Science and Technology | 2012 | Agricultural University of Athens | Food Science and Human Nutrition | Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence in vegetables (rocket) |
Employment History
| Period of employment | Employer | Location | Position | |
| From | To | |||
| 09/2021 | today | European University of Cyprus | Nicosia -Cyprus | Lecturer in Microbiology |
| 01/2019 | 05/2021 | European University of Cyprus | Nicosia -Cyprus | Scientific Collaborator |
| 09/2018 | 08/2021 | Technical University of Cyprus | Limassol - Cyprus | Special Scientist and Research Assistant |
Publications
| Year | Title | Other authors | Journal and Publisher / Conference | Vol. | Pages |
| 2020 | A Cell-Based Biosensor System for Listeria monocytogenes Detection in Food. | Hadjilouka, A.; Loizou, K.; Apostolou, T.; Dougiakis, L.; Inglezakis, A.; Tsaltas, D. | The 1st International Electronic Conference on Biosensors | 60 | 49 |
| 2020 | Cyclospora cayetanensis—Major Outbreaks from Ready to Eat Fresh Fruits and Vegetables | Hadjilouka, A.; Tsaltas, D. | Foods | 9 | 1703 |
| 2020 | Newly Developed System for the Robust Detection of Listeria monocytogenes Based on a Bioelectric Cell Biosensor. | Hadjilouka, A.; Loizou, K.; Apostolou, T.; Dougiakis, L.; Inglezakis, A.; Tsaltas, D. | Biosensors | 10 | 178 |
| 2020 | Transcription of Escherichia coli O157:H7 key virulence genes during growth in liquid medium and rocket (Eruca sativa) at 4 and 10oC. | Paramithiotis, S., Hadjilouka, A., Panagiotopoulou, O., Drosinos E.H. | Applied Microbiology: Theory ＆ Technology | 1 | 81-88 |
| 2020 | Newly developed system for acetamiprid residue screening in the lettuce samples based on a bioelectric cell biosensor. | Apostolou, T., Loizou, K., Hadjilouka, A., Inglezakis, A, Kintzios, S. | Biosensors | 10 | 8 |
| 2020 | In vitro gene expression of Listeria monocytogenes after exposure to human gastric and duodenal aspirate. | Hadjilouka, A., Gkolfakis, P., Patlaka, A., Grounta, A., Vourli, G., Paramithiotis, S., Touloumi, G., Triantafyllou, K., Drosinos, E.H. | Journal of Food Protection | 83 | 89-100 |
| 2018 | Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks from ready to eat fresh fruits and vegetables-a transcriptomic tale | Hadjilouka A., Paramithiotis S., Drosinos E.H. | Nova Science Publishers | 149-178 | |
| 2018 | Molecular Typing of Major Foodborne Pathogens | Hadjilouka A., Paramithiotis S., Drosinos E.H. | Elsevier | 421-472 | |
| 2018 | Strain-specific effect of sanitizers on biofilm formed by Listeria monocytogenes from vegetable origin. | Russo, P., Hadjilouka, A., Beneduce, L., Capozzi, V., Paramithiotis, S., Drosinos, E.H., Spano, G. | Czech Journal of Food Sciences | 36 | 208-214 |
| 2018 | Genetic analysis of the Listeria Pathogenicity Island 1 of L. monocytogenes 1/2a and 4b isolates | Hadjilouka, A., Paramithiotis, S., Drosinos, E.H. | Current Microbiology | 75 | 857-865 |
Exhibitions
Research Projects
| Date | Title | Funded by | Project Role* |
| 08/2019-07/2021 | DIDAKTOR (POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS) - The research promotion foundation programmes for research, technological development and innovation “RESTART 2016 – 2020” | European Regional Development Fund and Republic of Cyprus | Main Researcher |
| 02/2019- 07/2019 | ‘Proof of Concept for Technological and Knowledge Applications’ - Programmes for Research, Technological Development and Innovation “RESTART 2016-2020’’ | European Regional Development Fund and Republic of Cyprus | Research Team Member |
| 2012-2015 | ’Quafety’’ (Comprehensive Approach to Enhance Quality and Safety of Ready to eat Fresh Products) | European Commission through the 7th framework program | Research Team Member |
Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees
Awards/International Recognition
| Date | Title | Awarded by: |
| 11/10/2015 | In vitro gene expression of Listeria monocytogenes after exposure to human gastric and duodenal aspirate (2nd prize) | Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology |