Laboratory Teaching Staff | University of Patras | Greece
Dr. Georgia C. Lainioti is an accomplished chemist and materials scientist with a strong interdisciplinary research background in polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced materials for environmental, food, and biomedical applications. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Patras, where she developed innovative methodologies for the kinetic study of alcoholic fermentation using novel biocatalysts. Currently serving as Laboratory Teaching Staff at the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Patras, Dr. Lainioti has over 15 years of experience in academic research and teaching across chemistry, material science, and food technology disciplines. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of advanced polymeric and hybrid nanocomposite materials with applications in antimicrobial and antifouling coatings, flame-retardant systems, gas separation membranes, and active food packaging. She has contributed extensively to the development of eco-friendly, halogen-free hybrid coatings, humidity- and pH-responsive membranes, and biopolymer films incorporating essential oils for antimicrobial and antioxidant food preservation. Dr. Lainioti has participated in numerous European and national research programs (FP7, THALES, PAVET, KRIPIS, and others), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT) and the University of Patras. Her scientific productivity includes 32 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Polymer Chemistry, Polymers, Progress in Organic Coatings, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Her publications have received 489 citations by 393 documents, resulting in an h-index of 14 (Scopus), reflecting her influence in the field of polymer and materials science. In addition to her research, she has served as a peer reviewer for several international journals including ACS Applied Polymer Materials, RSC Advances, and Biofouling. Through her sustained contributions to sustainable materials design, bioactive polymer systems, and nanocomposite development, Dr. Lainioti has established herself as a leading researcher advancing innovation at the interface of chemistry, materials, and food technology.
Featured Publications
Lainioti, G. C., Anastasopoulos, I., Soto Beobide, A., Voyiatzis, G. A., & Kallitsis, J. K. (2025). Preparation of carbon nanotube polymeric membranes with cross-linkable and antimicrobial agents for water applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 325, 130895.
Safakas, K., Lainioti, G. C., Koutsodima, P., Stathopoulou, P., & Ladavos, A. (2025, June 12). Development and characterization of LDPE/EVA films incorporating carvacrol essential oil with antifungal activity. Foods, 14(12), 2069.
Safakas, K., Lainioti, G. C., Tsiamis, G., Stathopoulou, P., & Ladavos, A. (2025, March 6). Utilizing essential oil components as natural antifungal preservatives in the active packaging of bread. Polymers, 17(5), 697.
Lainioti, G. C., & Druvari, D. (2024, November 15). Designing antibacterial-based quaternary ammonium coatings (surfaces) or films for biomedical applications: Recent advances. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(22), 12264.
Koukoumtzis, V., Lainioti, G. C., Voyiatzis, G. A., & Kallitsis, J. K. (2023, April 9). Novel hybrid organic–inorganic polymeric coatings containing phosphonium or acidic groups for improving flame retardancy of wood. Coatings, 13(4), 754.