Panoraia Siafaka
Assistant Professor
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School of Sciences
Department of Life Sciences
Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Year | Awarding Institution | Department | Thesis title (Optional Entry) |
| PhD | 2016 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Chemistry | Preparation of New Polymeric carriers, via Electrospinning and Phase Separation Methods, in order to be used as Drug Delivery Systems |
| MSc | 2012 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Chemistry | Study of the kinetics of polymerization reaction and properties of nanocomposites poly (hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) with different types of nano-fillers |
| BSc | 2010 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Chemistry | Synthesis and study the properties of nanocomposite materials, poly (ethyl methacrylate) and inorganic silicates of montmorillonite |
Employment History
| Period of employment | Employer | Location | Position | |
| From | To | |||
| 9/2022 | Till now | European University Cyprus | Nicosia, Cyprus | Assistant Professor |
| 2/2022 | 6/2022 | European University Cyprus | Nicosia, Cyprus | Scientific Collaborator |
| 1/2021 | 6/2022 | KES College | Nicosia, Cyprus | Senior Lecturer |
Publications
| Year | Title | Other authors | Journal and Publisher / Conference | Vol. | Pages |
| 2022 | Polymer based gels: recent and future applications in drug delivery field | P.I. Siafaka E. Atlıhan Gündoğdu, E. S. Cağlar, E. Özgenç, M. Gonzalez-Alvarez, I. Gonzalez-Alvarez, N. Üstündağ Okur | Current Drug Delivery | - | - |
| 2022 | Bioadhesive Nanoparticles as Potent Drug Delivery Carriers | S. Rençber, N. Üstündağ Okur, E. Özcan Bülbül, Z. Ay Senyigit, P.I. Siafaka | Current Medicinal Chemistry | - | - |
| 2022 | Applying Quality by Design Approach for the Determination of Potent Paclitaxel Loaded Poly(lactic acid) Based Implants for Localized Tumor Drug Delivery | E. Özcan Bülbül, N. Üstündağ Okur, D. Misirli, E. Cevher, V. Tsanaktsis, Ö. Bingol Özakpinar, P.I. Siafaka | The International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials | - | 1-16 |
| 2021 | Detecting and Targeting Neurodegenerative Disorders using Electrospun Nanofibrous Matrices: current status and applications. | P. I. Siafaka, E. Özcan Bülbül, P. Dilsiz, I. D. Karantas, M.E. Okur, and N. Üstündağ Okur. | Journal of Drug Targeting | 29(5) | 476-490 |
| 2021 | Current update on nanoplatforms as therapeutic and diagnostic tools; a review for the materials used as nanotheranostics and the imaging modalities | P.I. Siafaka, N. Üstündağ Okur, I.D. Karantas, M.E. Okur, E. Altihan Gündogdu. | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16(1) | 24-46 |
| 2021 | Ocular microemulsion of brinzolamide: Formulation, physicochemical characterization, and in vitro irritation studies based on EpiOcular™ eye irritation assay | P.I. Siafaka, E.Ş. Çağlar, H. Sipahi, M. Charehsaz, A. Aydın, N. Üstündağ Okur | Pharmaceutical Development and Technology | 26 (7) | 765-778 |
| 2021 | Chitosan-bovine serum albumin-Carbopol 940 nanogels for mupirocin dermal delivery: ex-vivo permeation and evaluation of cellular binding capacity via radiolabeling | Z. Ay Şenyiğit, N Coşkunmeriç, EŞ Çağlar, İ Öztürk, E Atlıhan Gündoğdu, P. I. Siafaka, N. Üstündağ Okur | Pharmaceutical Development and Technology | 26(8) | 852-866 |
| 2020 | Transdermal drug delivery systems and their potential in Alzheimer’s disease management | P. I. Siafaka, E. Özcan Bülbül, G. Mutlu, M. E. Okur, I. D. Karantas, N. Üstündağ Okur | CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets | 19(5) | 360-373 |
| 2018 | Improving therapeutic efficacy of voriconazole against fungal keratitis: Thermo-sensitive in situ gels as ophthalmic drug carriers. | N. Üstündağ Okur, Vildan Yogzatli, M. E. Okur, A. Yoltas, P.I. Siafaka | Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology | 49 | 323-333 |
| 2018 | A novel approach for skin infections: Controlled release topical mats of poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene succinate) blends containing Voriconazole | N. Üstündağ Okur, M. Filippousi, M. E. Okur, Ş. Ayla, E. Ş. Çağlar, A. Yoltaş, P.I. Siafaka | Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology | 46 | 74-86 |
Exhibitions
| Date | Topic | International / Local | Location* | Role in Exhibition |
| 03/2020 | Potential drug delivery systems on Schizophrenia | International | 3rd International Hippocrates Congress on Medical and Health Sciences Ankara, Turkey | Oral presentation |
| 06/2018 | Polymeric microparticles as antidiabetic Glibenclamide carriers; preparation and characterization as preliminary studies | International | ISOPS 2018 Ankara, Turkey | Poster presentation |
| 05/2018 | Preparation, Optimization and in vitro-in vivo evaluation of Voriconazole loaded topical mats of poly(lactic acid)/poly(ethylene succinate) blends for skin infections | International | EUFEPS Annual meeting 2018 Athens, Greece | Poster presentation |
| 10/2017 | Brinzolamide microemulsions as alternative carriers against glaucoma disease | International | 7th BBBB International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences Balatonfured, Hungary | Poster presentation |
| 05/2017 | Effect of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) on characterization and release properties of voriconazole loaded in situ gel | International | 6th FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress 2017 Stockholm, Sweden | Poster presentation |
| 04/2016 | Biodegradable microparticles loaded with SBA-Taxol as anticancer carriers | International | 10th BPB World Meeting Glasgow, UK | Poster presentation |
| 10/2015 | Porous dressings of chitosan modified with poly(2-hydroxythylacrylate) for antibacterial wound applications | International | 10th Anniversary conference of Hellenic Biomaterial Society Athens, Greece | Oral presentation |
| 09/2015 | Chitosan coated polycaprolactone inserts of Terbinafine HCL : Preparation and evaluations | International | International Eurasia Pharmacy Congress Erzincan, Turkey | Oral presentation |
| 05/2015 | New Polymeric carriers for the treatment of rheumatoid Arthritis | Local | 12th Panhellenic Conference of Chemistry Greece-Cyprus Thessaloniki, Greece | Oral presentation |
| 07/2015 | Chitosan and its derivatives as appropriate nanocarriers for ocular release | International | 42nd CRS Annual Meeting & Exposition Edinburg, UK | Poster presentation |
Research Projects
| Date | Title | Funded by | Project Role* |
| 10/2021- 07/2022 | Evaluation of venus rose eye cream effectiveness | INNOVOUCHERS/1217/025 | Researcher |
| 2016- 2020 | Development and Characterization of Drug Formulations | Istanbul Medipol University University of Health Sciences Istanbul | Visiting Researcher |
| 19/12/ 2013-30/6/2015 | Integrated treatment of high concentration waste molasses for recovery of high added value and reducing pollution loads | National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2007-2013-Synergasia 2011 | Researcher |
| 17/4/2014-14/4/2015 | Development of new biocomposites low molecular weight using lignocellulosic biomass and nanotechnology | European Union and Bilateral E&T Cooperation between Greece- China 2012-2014 | Researcher |
| 16/11/2012-15/12/ 2013 | Development of Innovative nanocarriers of ixabepilone and study of their applicability in the Treatment of Breast Cancer | NSRF 2007-2013- Synergasia 2009 | Researcher |
| 1/10/ 2012-30/11/ 2012 | Nanocomposite polymeric materials of high performance and versatile | NSRF 2007-2013 | Researcher |
Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees
| Period | Organization | Title of Position or Service | Key Activities |
| 2021 | KES COLLEGE, Nicosia, Cyprus | Supervisor in the Pharmaceutical Technology domain | Design, consulting, and supervision of undergraduate students |
| 2020 | KES COLLEGE, Nicosia, Cyprus | Collaborator for the Evaluation - certification of the Program “Medical Representatives Management” | Co-developing learning objectives, course content and assessment criteria for various lessons i.e. PRM213 Elements of Pharmaceutical Technology, Thesis I/II, PROJ325Methodology of Research in Health Sciences |
| 2016-2019 | Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey | Consultant | Design and advise the experimental design of undergraduate& postgraduate theses |
| 2012-2016 | Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece | Teaching assistant Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Technology | Design and consult undergraduate & postgraduate theses |
Awards/International Recognition
| Date | Title | Awarded by: |
| 2021 | Featured in 2% top scientists of the world list by Stanford University | |
| April 2018 | Outstanding reviewer certification from International Journal of Pharmaceutics | International Journal of Pharmaceutics |
| 2014-2015 | Research Excellence scholarship for PhD Candidates | Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki |
| 26-28 September 2014 | 1st Award for poster presentation Title: Study of cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Lercanidipine and Hydrochlorothiazide using Differential Scanning Calorimetry | THERMA 2014, Larissa |
Other Achievements
| Date | Title | Key Activities: |
| 2022 | Invited Lecture on “Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems” | HSTalks- Multimedia Lectures by leading world experts |
| 2015-till now | Reviewer in Scientific Journals | 37 Journals |
| 2009-till now | Presentation and Participation in 50 national and International Conferences | |
| 29/11/2017 | Invited Speaker at Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University | Presentation Title: “Preparation of porous and fibrous polymeric carriers as drug delivery systems” |