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Constantinos Nikiforou

Assistant Professor Pharmacognosy

[email protected]

22559644

School of Sciences

Department of Life Sciences

Academic Qualifications

Qualification Year Awarding Institution Department Thesis title (Optional Entry)
PhD in Biological Sciences 2012 University of Patras Department of Biology PhD in Biological Sciences
BSc in Biology 2007 University of Patras Department of Biology Bachelor in Biological Sciences

Employment History

Period of employment Employer Location Position
From To
3/2013 12/2018 Agricultural Research Institute of Cyprus Nicosia Scientific Partner/Researcher
2/2014 5/2018 Cyprus University of Technology Limassol Scientific Collaborator/Lecturer
9/2013 5/2018 Frederick University Nicosia Scientific Collaborator/Lecturer

Publications

Year Title Other authors Journal and Publisher / Conference Vol. Pages
2017 Ecological stress memory: Evidence in two out of seven species through the examination of the relationship between leaf fluctuating asymmetry and photosynthesis. Manetas Y. Journal Ecological Indicators, Elsevier 74 530-534
2017 The contribution of Mediterranean flora to the adaption to climate change: Recording and conserving Crop Wild Relatives in Cyprus. Kourtellarides D., Kyratzis A. 15th Conference of the Hellenic Botanical Society, Conference 36 21
2017 The different concentration levels of anthocyanins in winter mature leaves as an indicator of stress to locate ″vulnerable″ individuals of the mediterranean shrub Myrtus communis. Odysseos Ε. 15th Conference of the Hellenic Botanical Society, Conference 37 21
2015 Antibacterial activity of native thyme in Cyprus (Thymbra capitata L.). Pashias G., Charalambous D. 7th Cyprus Pharmaceutical, Conference 7 6
2014 Winter leaf redness in mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.) is associated with increased cellular damage levels and modified nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide biosynthesis. Filippou P., Manetas Y.,  Fotopoulos V. Journal,  Advances in Plants & Agriculture Research, Publons 1 28-33
2011 Inherent nitrogen deficiency in Pistacia lentiscus affects preferentially photosystem I: a seasonal field study. Manetas Y. Journal,  Functional Plant Biology, CSIRO 38 (11) 848-855
2011 The winter-red-leaf syndrome in Pistacia lentiscus: evidence that the anthocyanic phenotype suffers from nitrogen deficiency, low carboxylation efficiency and high risk of photoinhibition. Nikolopoulos D., Manetas Y. Journal,  Journal of Plant Physiology, Elsevier 168 (18) 2184-2187
2010 Are red leaf phenotypes more or less fit? The case of winter leaf reddening in Cistus creticus. Zeliou C., Kytridis VP., Kyzeridou A., & Manetas Y. Journal,  Environmental and Experimental Botany, Elsevier 67 (3) 509-514
2010 Strength of winter-leaf redness as an indicator of stress vulnerable individuals in Pistacia lentiscus. Manetas Y. Journal,  Flora, Elsevier 205 (6) 424-427
2008 “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger″ (F. Nietzsche): Leaves with high values of fluctuating asymmetry (i.e., developmental instability) in the primary development stages are more photosynthetic efficiency as mature. Manetas Y. 4th Conference of the Hellenic Ecological Society, Conference 4 162

Exhibitions

Date Topic International / Local Location* Role in Exhibition
6/2018 Workshop presenting the results of the European funded Program  “Conservation Actions for the Threatened Mediterranean Island Flora: ex situ and in situ joint actions CAREMEDIFLORA project ” Local Nicosia, Agricultural Research Institute of Cyprus Organizer / Speaker
9/2017 Steering Committee Meeting for the Program  “Conservation Actions for the Threatened Mediterranean Island Flora: ex situ and in situ joint actions CAREMEDIFLORA project ” International Chania, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania Speaker
9/2017 Joint field trip in Crete – CAREMEDIFLORA project International Crete Participant Partner
12/2015 Seminar presenting the results of the International funded Program “Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change. Collecting, Protecting and Preparing Crop Wild Relatives-TRUST project” Local Nicosia, Agricultural Research Institute of Cyprus Organizer / Speaker
9/2014 Seminar presenting the results of the European funded Program “Ensuring  the survival of endangered plants in the Mediterranean – MAVA project” Local Nicosia, Agricultural Research Institute of Cyprus Organizer / Speaker
11/2013 Information Day  for “Marie Sklodowska Curie” actions Local Nicosia, Agricultural Research Institute of Cyprus Organizer
7/2013 Joint field trip in Cyprus – MAVA project International Cyprus Organizer

Research Projects

  • Date Title Funded by Project Role*
    2/2017-12/2018 Conservation Actions for Threatened Mediterranean Island Flora: ex situ and in situ joint actions - CAREMEDIFLORA project. MAVA fondation pour la nature Scientific Partner / Researcher
    8/2014-10/2015 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change. Collecting, Protecting and Preparing Crop Wild Relatives - TRUST project. Government of Norway Scientific Partner / Researcher
    3/2013-9/2014 Ensuring the survival of endangered plants in the Mediterranean - MAVA project. MAVA fondation pour la nature Scientific Partner / Researcher

Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees

Period Organization Title of Position or Service Key Activities
2019 European University of Cyprus Member of Team of Pedagological Planning of Distance Education programs of study. Monitoring and evaluating, pedagologigal planning, design and evaluation etc.
2018-2019 CSIRO, Frontiers, Journal Functional Plant Ecology Reviewer Manuscript reviewer
2017-2018 Elsevier, Journal Acta Oecologica Reviewer Manuscript reviewer
2016-2019 European University of Cyprus Supervisor of undergraduate dissertation projects Supervision of undergraduate dissertation projects

Awards/International Recognition

Other Achievements

Date Title Key Activities:
9/2010-6/2012 Representative of undergraduate students of the Studies Direction “Biodiversity, ecology and environment”. Participation in Department Councils.