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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]
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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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 → 31/12/2024
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
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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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2nd presentation prize (PhD student) in Sir Bernard Crossland competition, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, February 2026
Themistou, E. (Recipient), Feb 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best poster prize (PhD student) in Sir Bernard Crossland competition, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, January 2026
Themistou, E. (Recipient), Jan 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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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)
Activities
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Internal examiner PhD thesis
Themistou, E. (Examiner)
09 Apr 2025Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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AI Building Blocks: AI for Research.
Themistou, E. (Participant)
27 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Course & Module Data
Themistou, E. (Participant)
12 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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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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Support to Continue in Study
Themistou, E. (Participant)
18 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course