Dr. Soumela Savvidou |Agricultural| Best Researcher Award
Researcher At.Research Institute of Animal Science- Hellenic Agricultural Organisation -ELGO DEMETER,Greece
Education:
Under Graduate Degrees .B.Sc. in Animal Production: Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (2003), Grade: 7.3. Thesis focused on teaching aids for software use in Microsoft Excel and Access.B.Sc. in Rural Development: Democritus University of Thrace, Specialization in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Administration (2022), Grade: 7.71. Thesis on Local Development and Cooperatives.Master’s degree ( M.sc) Animal Nutrition: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2005). Thesis investigated the impact of mineral content in calf milk replacer on E. coli transfer in calves.ph.D.Animal Nutrition and Biosecurity: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2009). Thesis involved selecting a Lactobacillus strain with probiotic properties for poultry production.
Experience:
Skills:
Languages: English (C2), French (B2), Italian (A1).,Software Proficiency: ECDL, Minitab, SPSS, Endnote, Ultramix Professional.,Laboratory Skills: Techniques in microbiology, molecular biology, HPLC analysis, immunohistochemical methods, and more.,Certifications: Extensive training for the use of laboratory animals in research, including mice, rats, guinea pigs, and poultry.
Research Focus:
Soumela’s research emphasizes the nutritional value of feed, including probiotics, prebiotics, and alternative feed sources, and their impact on health, welfare, and productivity in monogastric animals. She also explores innovative feed production technologies.
Achievements and Awards:
Contributed to patents in animal feed and probiotics, collaborating with Plymouth University.,Actively involved in committees for animal welfare and scientific operations.,Member of various scientific societies, including the British Society of Animal Science and the World’s Poultry Science Association.
Conclusion :
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Essential Oils, Lysozyme, and Vitamins’ Blend on Layer Hen Performance, Viral Vaccinal Response, and Egg Quality Characteristics
Journal: Vaccines (2024)
Authors: Mantzios, T., Stylianaki, I., Savvidou, S., Dokou, S., Papadopoulos, G. Α., Panitsidis, I., … & Giannenas, I.
- Title: The Impact of Probiotic Live Yeast in a Barley Grain-Based Diet on Feed Efficiency, Carcass Traits, and Immune-Oxidative Status of Artificially Reared Lambs
Journal: Animal Feed Science and Technology (2024)
Authors: Mavrommatis, A., Christodoulou, C., Kyriakaki, P., Skourtis, A., Kotsampasi, B., Christodoulou, V., … & Tsiplakou, E.
- Title: Probiotics as Feed Additives in Monogastric Animals
Book: Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock: Novel Ways for Animal Production
Pages: 775–798
Year: 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Authors: Savvidou, S., Symeon, G. K., & Dotas, V.
- Title: Feed Additives as Dietary Tools to Improve Welfare Status in Ruminants
Book: Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock: Novel Ways for Animal Production
Pages: 665–701
Year: 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Authors: Savvidou, S., Karatzia, M. A., & Kotsampasi, B.