Mr. Konstantinos Theodorou | Commercialization Awards | Innovation in Nanomaterials Prize

Mr. Konstantinos Theodorou , VITEX S.A. , Greece

Konstantinos Theodorou, born on June 17, 1967, is a seasoned chemist and R&D Manager at VITEX S.A. in Athens, Greece. With a diploma in Chemistry from the University of Heraklion, he boasts over 25 years of experience in the paint and coatings industry. His career spans roles including R&D Manager for decorative and marine/industrial paints, and he played a key role in launching VITEX’s fully automated factory. Konstantinos has recently published an article on air purifying paints in Applied Sciences. Fluent in Greek and English, with basic German, he is known for his expertise in formulating over 200 paint and coating products. His personal interests include bicycling, swimming, cinema, and long road trips.

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🎓Education:

Konstantinos Theodorou earned his Diploma in Chemistry, which includes both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, from the University of Heraklion in Crete, Greece. His studies spanned from 1988 to 1992, providing him with a solid foundation in chemistry that has supported his extensive career in the paint and coatings industry.

🏢Work Experience:

Konstantinos Theodorou has had a distinguished career at VITEX S.A. in Athens, Greece. Currently serving as the R&D Manager since 2021, he oversees various research and development projects. From 2015 to 2020, he was an R&D Expert and Manager, focusing on marine and industrial paints, including antifouling solutions. Prior to this, he managed R&D for decorative paints from 2009 to 2014. His role as Project Manager and Chief Chemist from 2007 to 2009 involved leading the start-up of a new fully automated factory. He was the Chief R&D Chemist from 2002 to 2006, where he directed efforts in paint and coating formulations, and served as R&D Supervisor from 1998 to 2001. Before joining VITEX, Konstantinos taught chemistry from 1994 to 1997 and completed his mandatory military service with the Greek Army in 1993.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Introduction of captive breeders to the wild: harmful or beneficial?

Citations: 59

Title: On the expected relationship between inbreeding, fitness, and extinction

Citations: 56

Title: Inbreeding depression and heterosis in a subdivided population: influence of the mating system

Citations: 38

Title: Shifts in breeding phenology as a response to population size and climatic change: a comparison between short-and long-distance migrant species

Citations: 37

Title: Genetic load in subdivided populations: interactions between the migration rate, the size and the number of subpopulations

Citations: 36