Assist. Prof. Dr. Zoi Lada | Thermal Sensing | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zoi Lada | Thermal Sensing | Department of Chemistry, University of Patras | Greece

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zoi Lada is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Patras, with extensive international research experience as a Visiting Researcher at University College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, and Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. from FORTH/ICE-HT and the Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, focusing on the development and study of materials with smart properties for potential applications in food packaging. She holds an MSc in Analytical Chemistry and Nanotechnology and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Patras. Zoi G. Lada has previously held post-doctoral fellow positions at the Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation for Research and Technology (ICE-HT/FORTH), Greece, and University College Dublin, and she served as an Adjunct Professor delivering courses in Organometallic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Science Education. Her research interests include the development and physicochemical characterization of advanced inorganic materials, spin crossover (SCO) compounds, multifunctional frameworks, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for environmental sensing and contaminant removal, gas separation, and CO2 deposition. She also applies Raman spectroscopy and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) to study molecular interactions and phase transitions while addressing risk assessment. Zoi G. Lada has participated in over 13 EU and national R&D projects, serves as Co-WP leader of the Horizon Project SCENARIOS at ICEHT/FORTH, and has led an “Ideas Incubator” research project funded by the Innovative Entrepreneurship Observatory of the Region of Crete. She is a member of COST Actions EU4MOFs and MOLSPIN and has contributed to research leadership as a reviewer and editorial board member for multiple scientific journals, including Magnetochemistry, Symmetry, and Frontiers in Chemistry, where she also serves as Guest Editor for special issues. Her scholarly output includes 38 peer-reviewed articles (7 as corresponding author), 44 conference abstracts.

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Selected Publications

CA Aggelopoulos, S. Meropoulis, M. Hatzisymeon, Z. G. Lada, & G. Rassias. (2020). Degradation of antibiotic enrofloxacin in water by gas-liquid nsp-DBD plasma: Parametric analysis, effect of H2O2 and CaO2 additives and exploration of degradation mechanisms. Chemical Engineering Journal, 398, 125622. Citations: 146
CD Polyzou, ES Koumousi, Z. G. Lada, CP Raptopoulou, V. Psycharis, … (2017). “Switching on” the single-molecule magnet properties within a series of dinuclear cobalt (III)–dysprosium (III) 2-pyridyloximate complexes. Dalton Transactions, 46(43), 14812–14825. Citations: 51
M. Makrygianni, Z. G. Lada, A. Manousou, CA Aggelopoulos, V. Deimede. (2019). Removal of anionic dyes from aqueous solution by novel pyrrolidinium-based Polymeric Ionic Liquid (PIL) as adsorbent: Investigation of the adsorption kinetics, equilibrium. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(3), 103163. Citations: 44
Z. G. Lada, Y. Sanakis, CP Raptopoulou, V. Psycharis, SP Perlepes, … (2017). Probing the electronic structure of a copper (II) complex by CW-and pulse-EPR spectroscopy. Dalton Transactions, 46(26), 8458–8475. Citations: 23
Z. G. Lada, AS Beobide, A. Savvidou, CP Raptopoulou, V. Psycharis, … (2017). A unique copper (II)-assisted transformation of acetylacetone dioxime in acetone that leads to one-dimensional, quinoxaline-bridged coordination polymers. Dalton Transactions, 46(1), 260–274. Citations: 22
Z. G. Lada, KS Andrikopoulos, A. Chrissanthopoulos, SP Perlepes, … (2019). A known iron (II) complex in different nanosized particles: Variable-temperature Raman study of its spin-crossover behavior. Inorganic Chemistry, 58(8), 5183–5195. Citations: 20
Z. G. Lada. (2022). The investigation of spin-crossover systems by Raman spectroscopy: A review. Magnetochemistry, 8(9), 108. Citations: 16

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoyan Li, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Xiaoyan Li is an Associate Researcher at the Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study, UCAS, in Hangzhou, China. Her research expertise lies in space-based infrared detection, geometric calibration for space-based optical payloads, geometric positioning, and the intelligent processing and application of remote sensing images. She earned her Ph.D. from the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study, UCAS.

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Xiaoyan Li

Xiaoyan Li is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive contributions and ongoing impact in the field of remote sensing and infrared detection. Her academic and research trajectory showcases a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and technology, making her a standout figure in her discipline.

💼 Work Experience

👩‍🔬 Associate Researcher: Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, China (2023.10 – Present)

Research interests: Space-based infrared detection, geometric calibration for optical payloads, geometric positioning, intelligent remote sensing image processing.

🔬 Post-Doctoral Researcher: Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, China (2021.06 – 2023.10)

🏆 Achievements and Honors

🌟 Research Contributions:

Presided over 8 major projects, including:

National Natural Science Foundation of China – Youth Fund Project (2023–2025)
Chinese Academy of Sciences Forward-looking Strategic Science and Technology Pilot Project (2023–2025)
Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics (2024–2026)
Research Funds of Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS (2024–2027)

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