Editor Profile
Dr. Maria Dimopoulou, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer
Present
University of Thessaly
Volos
Greece
Maria Dimopoulou is a PhD of Clinical Dietetics and Food Science and Nutrition, University of Thessaly. She has published >15 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and >10 oral or poster presentations in national and international scientific conferences (Scopus h-index: 36). Since 2008 she participates as Investigator, Member of research groups in national and international research programmes, funded by the European Commission or other bodies in Greece. Dr. Dimopoulou is a member of the Editorial Board and reviewer in several scientific journals and reviewer in international books. She has a post graduate degree from the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science Specialization “Exercise and Health” (grading excellent) and second post graduate degree (excellent) from the Department of Medicine Specialization “Nutrition in Health and Disease’’. The last years she was researcher at the Laboratory of Food Technology, Quality Control and Food Safety of University of Thessaly. Today, she is lecturing in seminars and lifelong learning programmes in the field of “Nutrition and Dietetics” and her research interests are mainly in the exploration of innovative products with emphasis on bio-functional foods and their impact on overall health. Her work experience includes new product development (dairy products, cereal bars, protein bars, muffins, canned peaches, sport drinks and food supplements), conducing academic research regarding Food Science Nutrition, writing nutrition and health articles, as well as being a clinical dietitian-nutritionist in a clinical setting.
- Food Sustainability
- Food Waste Management
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bio-functional Foods
