Assist Prof Dr Vlasios Goulas | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Academic at Cyprus University of Technology
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Goulas earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Ioannina in 2009, graduating with excellence. His doctoral research focused on using hyphenated chromatographic techniques for the rapid screening and identification of antioxidants in pharmaceutical plants, under the supervision of Prof. I.P. Gerothanassis. He also holds a Ptychion in Chemistry, with a major in Food Chemistry, from the same university, where he graduated in 2004 with very good distinction. Additionally, he received certification in Enology in 2004.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Goulas has been an integral part of the Cyprus University of Technology since 2010. He initially joined as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate and later served as Special Teaching Staff in Food Chemistry and Analysis until mid-2021. Since July 2021, he has been an Assistant Professor at the same institution.
Research Focus in Agricultural Sciences:
Dr. Vlasios Goulas, an Assistant Professor at the Cyprus University of Technology, focuses his research on the analysis and processing of natural products within the field of Agricultural Sciences. His expertise includes: Natural Products Analysis: Investigating bioactive compounds in agricultural and food products. Developing and applying advanced chromatographic techniques (LC-SPE-NMR, LC-MS, HPLC-DPPH) for the identification and quantification of antioxidants and other phytochemicals. Food Chemistry: Studying the chemical composition and properties of foods, particularly focusing on the bioactive components that contribute to nutritional and health benefits. Enhancing the quality and safety of food products through innovative processing methods. Pharmaceutical Plants: Exploring the medicinal properties of various plants used in traditional and modern medicine. Isolating and characterizing active compounds that can be used in pharmaceutical applications. Dr. Goulas’s research aims to enhance the understanding of natural products and their applications in food science and agriculture, promoting health benefits and improving food quality and safety.
Citations:
- Total Citations: 3,277
- Citations Since 2019: 2,161
- h-index: 27
- h-index Since 2019: 23
- i10-index: 49
- i10-index Since 2019: 42
Publication Top Notes:
- Berry Antioxidants: Small Fruits Providing Large Benefits
- Authors: GA Manganaris, V Goulas, AR Vicente, LA Terry
- Journal: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2014
- Citations: 344
- A Knowledge Base for the Recovery of Natural Phenols with Different Solvents
- Authors: CM Galanakis, V Goulas, S Tsakona, GA Manganaris, V Gekas
- Journal: International Journal of Food Properties, 2013
- Citations: 297
- Phytochemicals in Olive-Leaf Extracts and Their Antiproliferative Activity Against Cancer and Endothelial Cells
- Authors: V Goulas, V Exarchou, AN Troganis, E Psomiadou, T Fotsis, E Briasoulis, …
- Journal: Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2009
- Citations: 284
- Exploring the Phytochemical Content and the Antioxidant Potential of Citrus Fruits Grown in Cyprus
- Authors: V Goulas, GA Manganaris
- Journal: Food Chemistry, 2012
- Citations: 259
- Effect of Drying Method on the Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Spearmint
- Authors: A Orphanides, V Goulas, V Gekas
- Journal: 2013
- Citations: 187