Office: X2-206γ, Building X2
Industrial Chemistry and Food Chemistry
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, P.O. Box: 1186, Ioannina, 45110 GR
e-mail: dskalkos@uoi.gr
Tel: (0030)2651-008345
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PERSONAL DATA
Name: Dimitris Skalkos
Date of Birth: 26 -11-1962
Place of Birth: Samos – Samou
Citizenship: Greek
Marital Status: Married with two children
Address: Poutetsi 21, Ioannina, GR-45332
EDUCATION:
• Ph.D.: Department of Chemistry, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Di- and Tetrahydroporphyrins: Syntheses and Antitumor Activities.” (1989).
• B.Sc.: Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece (1986)
CURRENT POSITION:
Associate Professor of Food Business Management & Innovation
Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , University of Ioannina
Tel: (0030) 2651-008345
Email: dskalkos@uoi.gr
Skype: dimitris.skalkos
Lab's web site: https://foods.chem.uoi.gr
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
. UNIVERSITY OF THE AEGEAN: 2015 – 2020
Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
. UNIVERSITY OF THE AEGEAN: 2010 – 2015
Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
. PASKAL (Greek herbal products): 2005 – 2010
Spin off company FOUNDER AND SHARE HOLDER
. SYNTHESIS CONSULTING Ltd. 2001 - 2010
Ioannina - Greece FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
. BUSINESS & INNOVATION CENTER OF EPIRUS: 1996 – 2001
Ioannina - Greece MANAGING DIRECTOR
. THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO: September 1990 - July 1993
Toledo, Ohio - U.S.A. VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
. THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO: September 1989 - September 1990
Toledo, Ohio - U.S.A. POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
. THE UNIVERSITY O TOLEDO: January 1986 - September 1989
Toledo, Ohio - U.S.A. GRADUATE ASSISTANT
RESEARCH WORK:
• Publications in referred journals (60)
• Proceedings [full –text reviewed] (22)
• Presentations in international conferences (55)
• Implementation of research programs (23)
• Organization of local workshops & conferences (15)
• Publications in the Greek media (15)
RESEARCH INTERESTS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Food Business Management
• Food Innovation
• Innovation management
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Aromatic Herbs
• Innovative food products
• Development of new, innovative companies
• Business Planning & Development
• Innovation Systems
• Strategic Marketing
RECENT PUBLICATIONS (2020-2024):
1. «Developing and validating an innovation driver’s measurement instrument in the food sector» Kafetzopoulos, F. Vouzas, and Skalkos, D., British Food Journal, 122(4), 1199-1214, 2020.
2. «Advanced food products prepared through academic and industry collaboration» D. Skalkos, International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development, 6(5), 7-14, 2020.
3. «Traditional foods in Europe: perceptions & prospects in the new business era» D.Skalkos, Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy, 8(2), 787 – 789, 2021.
4. «Marketing and brand authenticity in post COVID-19 era» P. Gkogkos, D.Skalkos, Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy, 8(2), 800 – 8002, 2021.
5. «Consumers’ attitude and perception toward traditional foods of northwest Greece during the COVID-19 Pandemic” D.Skalkos, I.S. Kosma, E. Chasioti, A. Skendi, M. Papageorgiou, R.Guine, Applied Sciences, 11, 4080, 1-20, https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094080, 2021.
6. «Ultrasound-assisted extraction of Texas variety almond oil and in vitro evaluation of its health preventive bioactivities» Κ. Thanou, Α. Kapsi, Α. Petsas, C. Dimou, A. Koutelidakis, C. Nasopoulou, D. Skalkos, H. Karantonis, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 00, e16144, 1-9, https://doi:10.1111/jfpp.16144, 2021.
7. «Olive paste enriched cookies exert increased antioxidant activities» E. Argyri, S. Piromalis, A. Koutelidakis, D. Kafetzopoulos, A. Petsas, D. Skalkos, C. Nasopoulou, C. Dimou, H. Karantonis, Applied Sciences, 11, 5515, 1-10, https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125515, 2021
8. “Postprandial bioactivity of a Spread Cheese enriched with Mountain Tea and Orange Peel extract in plasma oxidative stress status, serum lipids and glucose levels: An interventional study in healthy adults” O. Papagianni, K. Argyri, T. Loukas, A. Magkoutis, T. Biagki, D. Skalkos, D. Kafetzopoulos, C. Dimou, H. C. Karantonis, A. E. Koutelidakis, Biomolecules, 11, 1241, doi: 10.3390/biom11081241 , 2021.
9. “Trends in food innovation: An interventional study of benefits consuming novel functional cookies enriched with olive paste” O. Papagianni, I. Moulas, T. Loukas, A. Magkoutis, D. Skalkos, D. Kafetzopoulos, C. Dimou, H. C. Karantonis, A. Koutelidakis, Sustainability, 13(20), 11472, 1-14, https://doi.org/10.3390/su132011472 , 2021.
10. “Consumers’ trust in Greek traditional foods in the post COVID-19 era” D. Skalkos, I.S. Kosma, A. Vasiliou, R.P.F. Guine, Sustainability, 13, 9975, 1-19, https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179975, 2021.
11. “Consumers’ perception on traceability of the Greek traditional foods in the post COVID-19 era” D. Skalkos, I.S. Kosma, E. Chasioti, T. Bintsis, C. Karantonis, Sustainability,13, 12687, 1-18, https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212687 , 2021.
12. “Constructed wetlands as nature-based solutions in the post – COVID agri-food supply chain: challenges and opportunities” V. Takavakoglou, E. Pana, D. Skalkos, Sustainability, 14, 3145, 1-14, https://doi.org/10.3390/su14063145 2022
13. “Functional bakery snacks for the post-COVID-19 market fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids” H.C. Karantonis, C. Nasopoulou, D.Skalkos, Sustainability, 14, 4816, 1-12, https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084816 , 2022
14. “Adapting Open Innovation Practices for the Creation of a Traceability System in a Meat-Producing Industry in Northwest Greece” A. Dima, E. Arvaniti, C. Stylios, D. Kafetzopoulos, D. Skalkos, Sustainability , 14(9), 5111, 1-13 https://doi.org/10.3390/su14095111, 2022
15. “Innovative Agrifood Supply chain in the post COVID-19 Era” D. Skalkos, Sustainability, 14, 5359, 1-5, ttps://doi.org/10.3390/su14095359, 2022, (I.F. 3,2)
16. “The Impact of COVID-19 on Consumers’ Motives in Purchasing and Consuming Quality Greek Wine” D. Skalkos, N. Roumeliotis, I.S. Kosma, C. Yiakoumettis, H.C. Karantonis, Sustainability, 14, 7769, 1-24, https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137769 , 2022 (I.F. 3,2)
17. “Bioactivity of Grape Skin from Small-Berry Muscat and Augustiatis of Samos: A Circular Economy Perspective for Sustainability” A. Michalaki, E.N. Iliopoulou, A. Douvika, C. Nasopoulou, D. Skalkos, H.C. Karantonis, Sustainability, 14, 14576, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3390/su142114576, 2022
18.“Exploring the Impact of COVID‐19 Pandemic on Food Choice Motives: A Systematic Review” D.Skalkos, Z.C. Kalyva, Sustainability, 15, 1606, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021606 2023.
19.“Greek semi-hard and hard chees consumers’ perception in the new global era” D.Skalkos, K. Bamicha, I.S. Kosma, E. Samara, Sustainability, 15, 5825, 1-18, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075825 2023.
20.“Postprandial inflammatory and metabolic responses induced by authentic Mytilinjis cheese: a preliminary, crossover, nutritional intervention in healthy adults” O. Papagianni, A. Voutsa, O. Katira, P. Potsaki, K. Almpounioti, K. Tzitziri, D. Skalkos, A. Koutelidakis, Life, 13, 923, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.3390/life13040923, 2023
21. “Bioactivity of Grape Skin from Small-Berry Muscat and Augustiatis of Samos: A Circular Economy Perspective for Sustainability” A. Michalaki, E.N. Iliopoulou, A. Douvika, C. Nasopoulou, D. Skalkos, H.C. Karantonis, Sustainability, 14, 14576, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3390/su142114576 2022 .
22. “Exploring the Impact of COVID‐19 Pandemic on Food Choice Motives: A Systematic Review” D.Skalkos, Z.C. Kalyva, Sustainability, 15, 1606, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021606 2023.
23. “Greek semi-hard and hard cheese consumers’ perception in the new global era” D.Skalkos, K. Bamicha, I.S. Kosma, E. Samara, Sustainability, 15, 5825, 1-18, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15075825 2023.
24. “Postprandial inflammatory and metabolic responses induced by authentic Mytilinis cheese: a preliminary, crossover, nutritional intervention in healthy adults” O. Papagianni, A. Voutsa, O. Katira, P. Potsaki, K. Almpounioti, K. Tzitziri, D. Skalkos, A. Koutelidakis, Life, 13, 923, 1-16, https://doi.org/10.3390/life13040923, 2023.
25. “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college Students’ food choice motives in Greece” D.Skalkos, Z.C. Kalyva, I.S. Kosma, Sustainability, 15, 9865, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3390/su15139865 2023.
26. «A Novel Functional Refined Olive Oil, Enhanced with Orange Peel Extract, Modulates Postprandial LDL-Cholesterol Responses in Individuals at Cardiometabolic Risk: A Pilot Randomized, Controlled, Cross-Over Nutritional Intervention», Papagianni O., Kaloteraki C., Kandyliari A., Potsaki P., Bousdouni P., Almpounioti K., Ouzaid C., Mavrou A., Panteli V., Loukas T, Magkoutis A., Skalkos D., Karantonis H.C., Koutelidakis A.E. Applied Science, 13, 8574, 1-14, https://doi.org/10.3390/app1315874, 2023.
27. «Fortification of Olive Oil with Herbs and Waste By-Products towards Sustainable Development: Total Antioxidant Capacity, Phenolic Content, and In Vitro Predicted Bioavailability», Kaloteraki C., Bousdouni P., Almpounioti K., Ouzaid C., Papagianni O., Sfikti F., Dimitsa E., Tsami D., Sarivasilleiou A., Karantonis H.C., Skalkos D., Kandyliari A., Koutelidakis A., Applied Science, 13, 8876, 1-15, https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158876, 2023.
28. «Designing and Developing a Meat Traceability System: A Case Study for the Greek Meat Industry» Botilias G.P., Margariti S.V., Besarat J., Salmas D., Pachoulas G., Stylios C., and Skalkos D., Sustainability, 15, 12162, 1-18, https://doi.org/10.3390/su151612162, 2023.
29. «Prospects, challenges and sustainability of the Agri-food supply chain in the new global economy II» Skalkos D., Sustainability, 15, 12558, 1-6, https://doi.org/10.3390/su151612558, 2023.
30. «Consumers’ motives on wine tourism in Greece in the post-COVID-19 era» Santorinaios, A., Kosma, I.S., Skalkos, D., Sustainability, 15, 16225, 1-12, https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316225, 2023.
31. «Perceptions from member-consumers of a University Community for sustainable and healthy eating: Evidence from Greece» Mastora A., Chatzitheodoridis F., Skalkos, D., Sustainability, 16(5), 2213, 1-17, https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052213, 2024
Special issues:
1. “Innovative Agrifood Supply Chain in the Post-Covid 19 Era” Edited by Dimitris Skalkos (printed edition of the Special Issue Published in Sustainability), ISBN 978-3-0365-4188-4 (Hbk) / ISBN 978-3-0365-4187-7 (pdf), 2022.
2. “Prospects Challenges and Sustainability of the Agri-Food Supply Chain in the New Global Economy II” Edited by Dimitris Skalkos (printed edition of the Special Issue Published in Sustainability), ISBN 978-3-0365-8894-7 (Hbk) / ISBN 978-3-0365-8894-7 (pdf), https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-8994-7., 2023
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