Profile
Ioannis Zabetakis
My CV
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Education:
University of Athens Greece (BSc Chemistry) and University of Leeds, UK (PhD Food Science; MEd in Sciences)
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Qualifications:
BSc (Chem), PhD (Food Science), MEd (Sciences)
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Work History:
UK, Greece, Ireland
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Current Job:
Lecturer at UL
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About Me
a Father, a Teacher, a Cook
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On the interface of Chemistry, Sports and Food Science.
Fascinated with teaching young scientists, coaching young athletes and being a father of kids imposing challenging questions.
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I am a Chemist who chose to become a Food Scientist.
My main research interests are:
a/ how food lipids can stop inflammation and the related onset of Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs),
b/ how food chain is contaminated by heavy metals and
c/ how plant and animal cells biosynthesize flavour molecules.
In UL , the focus of my team is towards the sustainable production of functional food and nutraceuticals against inflammation.
I have edited a book on marine oils, published >60 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 20) and I am a co-inventor in two patents.
With my team in UL, we are currently writing a book on “The Impact of Nutrition and Statins on Cardiovascular Diseases” for Elsevier.
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My Typical Day
teaching / researching and vice versa
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What I'd do with the prize money
engaging with schools and sport clubs
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
perfectionist, challenger, inquisitive
What did you want to be after you left school?
Sports Scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes / I wrote deliberately badly at some exams
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Dire Straits
What's your favourite food?
Sea bream with lemon/olive oil on the bbq
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Sleeping under the stars with my kids
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
1. be 18 y old again 2.study psychology and marketing along with chemistry 3.have more free time to play with my kids
Tell us a joke.
Who was the first Food Scientist in the World? think outside the box!
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