Mr. Stylianos Vasilopoulos| Veterinary Science | Best Researcher Award
Mr at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Vasilopoulos Stylianos, is an experienced professional in food technology and process management. Graduating from the American College “Anatolia” in 1994, he pursued higher education in Agriculture and Food Science at Aristotle University, earning a degree with a specialization in Food Science and Technology. He completed an MSc in Food Technology and Quality Assurance from the University of Reading, UK, in 2003. With extensive expertise spanning research, project management, and leadership roles, Stylianos has held significant positions, including Process Manager at DO & CO Event & Airline Catering and Project Manager at Bakkavor Group. He currently contributes to the University of Thessaly’s Telecommunications & Networks Laboratory as a researcher, driving technological development in the food industry. Fluent in English and proficient in French, he has engaged in multiple national and international projects, exemplifying his leadership and technical prowess.
Profile
Education 🎓
Experience 🧑🏫
University of Thessaly, Department of Mechanical Engineering (01/2018 – Present): Researcher in the Telecommunications & Networks Laboratory, focusing on project management for smart specialization in food technology, agriculture, and animal husbandry. Mamasfood Catering Ltd (10/2015 – 12/2016): Co-founder/CEO of a Greek online restaurant serving professionals in London. DO & CO Event & Airline Catering Ltd (04/2011 – 08/2015): Process Manager, overseeing process costing, raw material procurement, and labor cost rationalization. Bakkavor Group – Meals Division: Project Manager for Process Improvement (07/2009 – 03/2011) Assistant Operations Accounting Manager (01/2007 – 06/2009) Production Analyst (02/2006 – 12/2006) Katsouris Fresh Foods Ltd (05/2004 – 02/2006): Process Technologist responsible for QA processes, HACCP, and CCP controls. Internal QA Auditor (10/2003 – 05/2004).
Awards and Honors 🏆
Recognition through leadership roles and successful management in international catering services at DO & CO Event & Airline Catering Ltd. Instrumental in advancing efficiency projects and process improvements at Bakkavor Group, contributing to operational excellence. Pioneered innovative quality assurance protocols at Katsouris Fresh Foods Ltd, establishing robust product safety and process standards. Engaged in high-profile national and international projects, including INSECTFEEDAROMA and GREEN PRO, showcasing expertise in sustainable food solutions
Research Focus 🔍
Publications 📚
- Study on Dairy Sheep Performance and Milk Quality:
- Title: Effects of cornus and its mixture with oregano and thyme essential oils on dairy sheep performance and milk, yoghurt and cheese quality under heat stress.
- Authors: K. Kalaitsidis, E. Sidiropoulou, O. Tsiftsoglou, I. Mourtzinos, T. Moschakis, et al.
- Journal: Animals, 11(4), 1063 (2021)
- Broilers Fed with Insect Larvae:
- Title: Growth performance, welfare traits and meat characteristics of broilers fed diets partly replaced with whole Tenebrio molitor larvae.
- Authors: S. Vasilopoulos, I. Giannenas, S. Savvidou, E. Bonos, C.I. Rumbos, et al.
- Journal: Animal Nutrition, 13, 90-100 (2023)
- Dairy Cow Milk and Cheese Quality:
- Title: Composition, organoleptic characteristics, fatty acid profile and oxidative status of cow’s milk and white cheese after dietary partial replacement of soybean meal.
- Authors: S. Dokou, A. Athanasoulas, S. Vasilopoulos, Z. Basdagianni, E. Dovolou, et al.
- Journal: Animals, 13(7), 1159 (2023)
- Insect Larvae Diet on Broilers’ Intestinal Health:
- Title: Diet replacement with whole insect larvae affects intestinal morphology and microbiota of broiler chickens.
- Authors: S. Vasilopoulos, I. Giannenas, I. Mellidou, I. Stylianaki, E. Antonopoulou, et al.
- Journal: Scientific Reports, 14(1), 6836 (2024)
- Additive Effects on Respiratory Health in Hens:
- Title: Lysozyme, essential oils, and vitamins’ mixture of additive supports respiratory health and improves antibody titres after viral vaccinations in hens.
- Authors: I. Giannenas, I. Stylianaki, T. Mantzios, S. Savvidou, S. Dokou, et al.
- Year: 2023
- Oregano Essential Oil in Trout Diet:
- Title: Dietary inclusion of oregano essential oil in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) diet: effect on growth performance, skin and intestinal morphology, antioxidant status.
- Authors: I. Stylianaki, S. Dokou, P. Chantzi, S. Vasilopoulos, I. Giannenas, et al.
- Journal: Journal of Comparative Pathology, 203, 91-92 (2023)
- Herbal Extracts on Broiler Performance:
- Title: Effect of dietary herbal extracts on broiler growth performance and intestinal microbiota.
- Authors: S. Dokou, I. Mellidou, I. Giannenas, I. Skoufos, S. Vasilopoulos, S. Savvidou, et al.
- Journal: Planta Medica, 88(15), P-350 (2022)
- Soybean Meal Substitution in Dairy Ewes:
- Title: Effects of dietary soybean meal substitution by flaxseed and lupins on milk production, milk fatty acid profile, and health of dairy ewes.
- Authors: E. Bonos, I. Skoufos, I. Giannenas, E. Sidiropoulou, K. Grigoriadou, et al.
- Source: HAICTA, 582-583 (2020)
- Cheese Composition with Soybean Meal Substitution:
- Title: Effects of dietary soybean meal substitution by flaxseed and lupins on Kefalograviera cheese chemical composition.
- Authors: I. Giannenas, E. Bonos, I. Skoufos, E. Sidiropoulou, K. Grigoriadou, et al.
- Source: HAICTA, 584-585 (2020)