University of Athens
Department of Chemistry
Seminars 2002-03

2 December 2002
Monday, 13:00
Synthesis and characterization of cyclic co-polymers of polybutadiene and polystyrene. Effect of molecular architecture on properties
E. Iatrou, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens
16 December 2002
Monday, 13:00
Chemiluminescence as a means in assessing antioxidative activity
P. Kefalas, Director, Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Products, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
20 January 2003
Monday, 13:00
Laser induced passive and active photonic structures
N. Vainos, Senior researcher, Laboratory of Photonic Media Techniques, Institute of Theoretical and Physical Chemistry, National Hellenic Research Foundation
27 January 2003
Monday, 13:00
Labeled biomolecules in diagnosis/treatment of primary and metastatic cancer
A. Varvarigou, Research Director, Laboratory for Radiobiological Studies, Institute of Radioisotopes and Radiodiagnostic Products, NCSR "Demokritos"
10 February 2003
Monday, 13:00
Cancelled
Laser technology in preserving pieces of art and antiquities. Applications in diagnosis and restoration
K. Fotakis, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Crete and Institute for Electronic Structure and Lasers, FORTH
17 February 2003
Monday, 13:00
Modern perceptions for the water decomposition mechanism during photosynthesis
B. Petrouleas, Research Director, Institute of Materials Science, NCSR "Demokritos"
17 March 2003
Monday, 13:00
Hydrogen production via catalytic reformation of natural gas or bioethanol for use in fuel cells
X. Verikios, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras
31 March 2003
Monday, 13:00
The earth's ecosystem is becoming unstable
S. Konstas, Dr., Vice-president of the Polytechnic Club
14 April 2003
Monday, 13:00
Synthesis and characterization of semiversatile phosphorus ligands and its transition metal complexes. Applications in catalytic organic synthesis
I. Kostas, Researcher, Institute of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, National Hellenic Research Foundation
19 May 2003
Monday, 13:00
High-throughput structure-based drug design. The role of x-ray protein crystallography in drug discovery
Nikos G. Oikonomakos, Magda N. Kosmopoulou, Demetres D. Leonidas, Evangelia D. Chrysina, Structural Biology and Chemistry Research Group, Institute of Biological Studies and Biotechnology, National Hellenic Research Foundation
26 May 2003
Monday, 13:00
Recombinant monoclonic antibodies - Diagnosis and treatment
A. Mamalaki, Senior Researcher, Department of Biochemistry, Hellenic Pasteur Institute
9 June 2003
Monday, 13:00
Metallic nanocluster catalysis
K. Methenitis, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens

Room A2, Wing E, 2nd floor, Chemistry Building, Panepistimiopolis
Regular time: Monday 13:00 - Refreshments: 12:45