Dr. Evangelia V. Avramidou
Principal Researcher
Forest Genetics and Biotechnology
Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Athens
Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER”
Terma Alkmanos, Ilisia, 11528, Athens, Greece
Phone: +30 210 7782125 (ext. 131)
Mobile: +30 6972938311
Email: aevaggelia@yahoo.com, eavramidou@elgo.gr
EDUCATION
1. 27/06/2014: PhD in Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Improvement.
School of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).
PhD Thesis: “Genetic Mapping in Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.)”
Scholarship: Heraclitus Program.
2. 26/07/2007: Master’s Degree in Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Improvement.
School of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).
Master’s Thesis: “Identification of selected wild cherry clones for wood production using microsatellite molecular genetic markers.”
3. 2000–2005: Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).
Final Grade: 7.29.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Adaptation of forest plants in relation to their molecular genetic fingerprint
• Plant molecular population genetics using DNA markers (SSR, AFLP, RAPDs, SNPs)
• Population epigenetics and adaptation to climate change using epigenetic markers (MSAP)
• DNA sequencing for the identification of genes resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses
SCHOLARSHIPS
Two-month scholarship from the Chinese Academy of Forestry in Beijing, including visits to 17 cities and lectures at 22 different universities, research centers, and forestry institutions.
More information:
Forest genetic resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSRImJRs1ok&t=789s
Gastronomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnhtbAgTu2Q
Scientific visits and tours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu4dxydQ4Lc
Publications