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Avgoustakis Konstantinos

Professor, Pharmaceutical Technology

Section of Pharmaceutical Technology and Analysis

Studies

1985: BSc in Pharmacy, University of Thessaloniki 
1991: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics/Quality Control of Drugs, University of Thessaloniki 
1992: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, London University

 

Positions 

2015 – today: Professor in University of Patras, Department of Pharmacy, 
2015 – today: Affiliated Investigator in Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, Greece, 
2008 – 2015: Associate Professor in University of Patras, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics Lab., Rio 26 500, Patras, Greece 
2000 - 2008: Assistant Professor in University of Patras, Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics Lab., Rio 26 500, Patras, Greece 
1994-2000: Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras. 
1993-1994 : Research assistant in Institute of Radioisotopes and Radiodiagnostic Products, NCSR "Demokritos", Athens, Greece

 

Teaching Activity

Undergraduate Program

  • Pharmaceutical Technology I [PHA-C22-NEW]
  • Pharmaceutical Technology II [PHA-D12-NEW]
  • Basic Principles of Nuclear Pharmacy & Radiopharmacy [PHA-E12-NEW]
  • Chemistry and Technology of Cosmetics [PHA-E23-NEW]

Postgraduate Program “Drug Design and Development”

  • Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Products [DPHA_2]
  • Nanomedicines and special systems for administration and/or targeting of drugs/imaging agents [DPHA_B01]
  • Statistics and quality management in Pharmacy [DPHA_B02]

Postgraduate Program “Cosmetology-Preparation and Evaluation of Cosmetic Products”

  • Ingredients of Cosmetic Products [PHA-COS-13]
  • Development of Cosmetic Products [PHA-COS-15]
  • Quality and Safety Testing of Cosmetic Products [PHA-COS-21]
  • Industrial Production of Cosmetic Products [PHA-COS-24]
  • Practical Course on Preparation of Cosmetic Products [PHA-COS-25]

 

Research Interests

  • Targeted delivery of anticancer drugs based on i) biodegradable, polymeric, long-circulating (“stealth”) nanoparticles and ii) magnetic hybrid organic-inorganic nanoparticles, 
  • Development of novel prophylactic or therapeutic vaccines based on biodegradable and biocompatible, polymeric nano- and micro-particles,  
  • Development of formulations for the efficient delivery of drugs with limited aqueous solubility
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Office hours for Students
  • Monday 09:00-10:00
    Friday  09:00-11:00