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Alexios Kavvouras

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I am an early-career researcher specializing in agriculture, plant physiology, biotechnology and environmental conservation.

About

I am an early-career researcher specializing in agriculture, plant physiology, biotechnology and environmental conservation. With a background in both biological and environmental sciences, I am passionate about sustainable ecosystem management and biodiversity protection using innovative technologies and tools.

I aim to address environmental challenges in both terrestrial and marine environments through interdisciplinary research, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders to support resilient ecosystems and sustainable development.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Research Assistant · Student Research HubOct 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Designed and fabricated a paper-based microfluidic biosensor for rapid colorimetric detection of arsenic using synthesized gold nanoparticles; studied arsenic toxicity effects on Lemna minor as a bioindicator; collaborated with Dr. Sofia Mavrikou (Laboratory of Biotechnology, AUA) and project supervisor Rebecca Golfinopoulou.

Research Assistant · Student Research HubMar 2025 – Jul 2025 · 5 mos

Compiled and analyzed in-situ oceanographic CTD data using Ocean Data View; visualized temperature, salinity and density distributions; applied the dynamic method to calculate geostrophic flows to interpret large-scale ocean circulation from hydrographic data.

Research Assistant · Student Research HubOct 2024 – Dec 2024 · 3 mos

Performed qPCR and HRM analyses to detect DNA polymorphisms and mutations, enabling species verification and SNP detection; conducted multiple sequence alignments and bioinformatics analyses to assess sequence variation and polymorphic sites.

Education

Integrated MSc in Agricultural Science · Agricultural University of Athens, Greece2020 – 2026

Certifications and awards

IUCN Red List Assessor Training (Global & Regional)2025 – 2026
Key Biodiversity Areas Delineation Training2030 – 2026

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