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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: [email protected]
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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R2934CCE: Synthesis of sterile cationic star polymers for DNA delivery and cancer therapy by aqueous RAFT polymerisation
Themistou, E. (PI)
26/09/2022 → …
Project: Research
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S2465CHM: KTP/ MOF Technologies Ltd
Mangwandi, C. (CoI) & Themistou, E. (CoI)
01/08/2018 → 28/02/2022
Project: ktp
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S2375MAS: KTP/ Kilwaughter Chemical Co Ltd
Buchanan, F. (CoI) & Themistou, E. (CoI)
01/08/2014 → 31/07/2017
Project: ktp
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Acid-labile and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks by aqueous polymerization for in situ encapsulation and release
Irvine, G., Herron, S., Lester, D. W. & Themistou, E., 21 Nov 2024, In: Polymer Chemistry. 15, 43, p. 4454-4464 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Sept 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
Open AccessFile77 Citations (Scopus)527 Downloads (Pure)
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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 Sept 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, E. (Recipient), Jun 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Full-scholarship award from Cyprus Ministry of Economics (1996)
Themistou, E. (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Mackie Travel Studentship (PhD student)
Themistou, E. (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, E. (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, E. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Queen's University Belfast (QUB) Gender Initiative (QGI) academic mentoring scheme experience
Themistou, E. (Invited speaker)
10 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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ChemEngDay UK 2023
Themistou, E. (Chair)
31 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Investigator Led Prioritisation Panel (Event)
Themistou, E. (Reviewer)
16 Feb 2022 → 17 Feb 2022Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Frontiers in Chemistry (Journal)
Themistou, E. (Editorial board member)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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External Examiner PhD Thesis
Themistou, E. (Examiner)
03 Nov 2021Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination