PhD Student
University of Patras
Patras, Akhaia, Greece
Panagiotis Dritsas is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biology of the University of Patras (Greece) (DB-UP). His thesis is entitled: “Biochemical characterization of microalgae native of the Ionian Sea and adaptive evolution of selected strains”. He is a graduate of DB-UP, 2017 (Bachelor thesis title: Co-assimilation of glycerol and glucose in the fungus Umbelopsis isabellina) and holds a Master's Degree in Biology, direction of “Biological Technology” (Master thesis title: Studies on the assimilation of glycerol and lipogenesis in the fungus Umbelopsis isabellina and the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica). He has working experience as an intern in the Greek Agricultural Organization Demetra – Institute of Plant Protection (Patras) through his participation in the Practical Exercise Program of the University of Patras and has worked as scientific researcher in three EU/National Projects, namely IonianAlgae, Achaean Pomegranate and INVALOR. He has knowledge of classical and specialized microbiological techniques, analytical techniques as well as biochemistry and molecular biology techniques. He is author of three articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also participated in international and national conferences.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT
Lipid production of microalgae isolated from the Ionian Sea of Greece
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM MDT