CHRISTINA KOUTRA
Athens
Summary
Chemical Engineer specialized in Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Sustainable Energy methods and feasibility studies. Experienced in analytical techniques (HPLC, UPLC-HR-MS, NMR spectroscopy, GC-MS). Familiar with work in groups for demanding, innovative projects under deadline pressure, in a real industrial environment and capable of taking responsibilities and initiatives. Highly developed critical ability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHEMICAL ENGINEER ASSISTANT/INTERSHIP
ALUMINION AE - MYTILINAIOS
- Worked in the central chemical laboratory of the industry, trained in a variety of qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), quantitative and qualitative determination of heavy metals and other substances in different parts of the production process
- Worked in ISO systems, writing daily reports and processing data
- Educated by professional engineers in different parts of the whole industrial block.
Research Scientist
Division Of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products Chemistry, Department Of Pharmacy, NKUA
09.2019 - Current
- Great experience in analytical and preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography (familiar with Agilent, Thermoscientific, Jasco, Ecom, Surveryor, instrumentation and relative software)
- Solving technical problems, validating analytical methods
- Experienced in LC-MS (SQ/Orbitrap/Q-TOF) and GC–MS/ GC-FID.
- Experienced in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (400 & 600 MHz)
- Experienced in different biological assays for the dtermination of biological activity of high purity natural and synthetic molecules.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries. (All published work is enclosed in the appendix)
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Performed preliminary and exploratory data analysis..
- Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents (Published one patent) or meeting other legal requirements.
- Joined in Scientific Contests relative with sustainability and circular economy projects
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
NKUA
ATHENS01.2024
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
NKUA
ATHENS09.2019
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
AUTH
THESSALONIKI04.2018
High School Diploma -
GREEK HIGH SCHOOL
KARDITSA07.2010
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Google Workspace
- Qualitative Analysis
- Raw Material Inspection
- Environmental Impact Analysis
- Lab Management
- Critical Communication
- Hazardous Materials
- Predictive Modeling
- Manufacturing Development
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Troubleshooting
- Research and Development
- Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Other Skills
Greek (native language), English (FCE, ECCE, IELTS/processing), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), MATLAB, FORTRAN, AspenPlus, Oligoanalyzer, SPSS Statistics, ChromeQuest TM 2.4, Clarity, Control Panel, EXCALIBUR, Highly developed communicative skills, great ability to do collaborative work and create a pleasant and challenging working environment., Developed during university projects working in teams and during the intership training in Aluminion AE having the duty to meet the requirements of a real industry, take responsibilities and work under pressure., Especially in scientific events such as 9th and 11th Panhellenic Scientific Chemical Engineering Conference. Volunteer work (organizing schedules, scientific public guidance, information about projects). Attendance of different sessions and join with poster publication., Α)“Olive tree branches as a potential source of bioactive compounds. Agro-industrial by-products valorisation, correlation between olive leaves and branches metabolic profile and antioxidant activity”, Β)“Optimization of Oleuropein Extraction from Olive Leaves. Alternative approaches for the recovery of olive bioactive secoiridoids”, C)“Zn(II)-Induced lipogenesis against insulin resistance in diabetes mellitus II”, Elaborating
Field of invention:being published very soon.
Recommendation Letters
Recommendation letters can be enclosed if necessary
Activities
- Nature lover: grown up in a rural area and passionate with journeys around the world.
- Love for martial arts: Highest Level in Shotokan Karate Do, Gold and Silver medals in Panhellenic championships.
- Reading: Philosophy, History, Keep up with latest research findings.
Affiliations
- Society of Women Engineers
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
communicative
hardworking
taking responsibilities and innitiatives
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Research Scientist
Division Of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products Chemistry, Department Of Pharmacy, NKUA
09.2019 - Current
CHEMICAL ENGINEER ASSISTANT/INTERSHIP
ALUMINION AE - MYTILINAIOS
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
NKUA
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
NKUA
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
AUTH
High School Diploma -
GREEK HIGH SCHOOL
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