University of Ioannina

www.uoi.gr
Ioannis Savvaidis
http://www.chem.uoi.gr/en/node/224
Email: isavvaid@uoi.gr

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I graduated in 1990 from London University and was awarded a PhD in Microbiology. Ever since, I have been conducting University research and am involved in teaching. My interests are focuseed on Food Preservation and Food Safety with particular emphasis and expertise in Novel Techniques of Preservation, including: Irradiation as a Decontamination – Steriliazation Technology, Active Packaging of Foods and Use of Novel/Natural Antimicrobials. I have mostly worked on fresh, chilled, frozen and Ready To Eat Foods, examining both the extension of the shelf life of these products, as well as monitoring the survival, growth and elimination of various pathogens in Foods and Foods Products, mostly of animal origin. The Quality and Safety of local Traditional Food Products are also currently areas of active research. Teaching of Microbiology, Food Microbiology/Food Safety and Food Quality Management to undergraduate students of Food Realted disciplines to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Expertise Area • Microbial spoilage of foods (dairy products, fisheries, meat) • Food preservation using natural antimicrobials • Food irradiation (γ-irradiation) • Microbial ecology of fisheries, dairy products and meat • Packaging materials and foods • Food safety • Knowledge of the food sector in Greece, in the Middle East and North African countries • Familiar with business and investment projects • Shelf-life and evaluation • Expertise on challenge of foods with pathogens • Knowledge and particular expertise in fresh, chilled, frozen foods • Expertise in food hygiene of dairy, meat, fish, processed and Ready to Eat Foods A full CV is available upon request