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Research Interests
Well-defined polymeric nanostructures
Amphiphilic block copolymer self-assembly
Degradable polymers
Hydrogels
Biomaterials
Polymer-protein interactions
Polymer biomedical applications
Polymeric pharmaceutical formulations
Polymeric matrices for tissue engineering
Research opportunities:
Open to PhD applications in the above fields. For PhD enquiries, contact: e.themistou@qub.ac.uk
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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Functionalization of polymeric nanoparticles with targeting VNAR ligands using vinyl sulfone conjugation
Leach, A., Finnegan, M., Machado, M. S., Ferguson, L., Steven, J., Smyth, P., Porter, A., Barelle, C., Themistou, E. & Scott, C. J., 21 May 2023, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 11, 19, p. 4181-4190 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Modulation of the Inflammatory Response by the Bioresorbable Polymers Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) and Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide)
Geddes, L., Themistou, E., Burrows, J. F., Buchanan, F. J. & Carson, L., 15 Oct 2021, In: Acta Biomaterialia. 134, p. 261-275Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel Biobased Polyamide Thermoplastic Elastomer with Medium Hardness
Nurhamiyah, Y., Irvine, G., Themistou, E. & Chen, B., 17 Sep 2021, In: Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 222, 21, 7 p., 2100218.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wholly Biobased, Highly Stretchable, Hydrophobic, and Self-healing Thermoplastic Elastomer
Nurhamiyah, Y., Amir, A., Finnegan, M., Themistou, E., Edirisinghe, M. & Chen, B., 10 Feb 2021, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13, 5, p. 6720-6730 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comparison of the increased temperature accelerated degradation of Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) and Poly(l-lactide-co-glycolide)
Geddes, L., Carson, L., Themistou, E. & Buchanan, F., Nov 2020, In: Polymer Testing. 91, 14 p., 106853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dataset for "Evaluation of the In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Modulation of the Inflammatory Response by the Bioresorbable Polymers Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) and Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide)"
Geddes, L. (Data Collector), Carson, L. (Creator), Buchanan, F. (Creator) & Themistou, E. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 25 Sep 2020
DOI: 10.17034/3c73fd6f-e14e-4814-8598-e558f06e7f61
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Prizes
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Best presentation prize (PhD student) in Final Year Postgraduate Talks, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, June 2017
Themistou, Efrosyni (Recipient), Jun 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Full-scholarship award from Cyprus Ministry of Economics (1996)
Themistou, Efrosyni (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Mackie Travel Studentship (PhD student)
Themistou, Efrosyni (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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oral presentation prize (PhD student) in the 72nd Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium (IUCRC), Limerick, Ireland
Themistou, Efrosyni (Recipient), 18 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Polymer Chemistry Emerging Investigator 2020 (https://pubs-rsc-org.queens.ezp1.qub.ac.uk/en/content/articlelanding/2020/py/c9py90185j#!divAbstract)
Themistou, Efrosyni (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Investigator Led Prioritisation Panel (Event)
Efrosyni Themistou (Reviewer)
16 Feb 2022 → 17 Feb 2022Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Frontiers in Chemistry (Journal)
Efrosyni Themistou (Editorial board member)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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External Examiner PhD Thesis
Efrosyni Themistou (Examiner)
03 Nov 2021Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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QSIS Advisor of Studies Training
Efrosyni Themistou (Participant)
15 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Being an Advisor of Studies
Efrosyni Themistou (Participant)
01 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course