Research projects

Project/TitleOperational ProgrammeCollaborating groupsTotal budgetLaboratory budget
1
Human body mineral characterization using Dual Energy X-ray method” (MIS): 5050326, co-funded from the European Social Fund (ESF) (80789) Duration: 2020 – 2021, Coordinator: Professor George Fountos.
Operational Programme Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning, Research program “Support for researchers with an emphasis on young researchers-cycle B.’46.046 euro46.000 euro
2“Experimental development and evaluation of portable gamma-spectroscopy detectors” Project Leader: Ioannis Kandarakis, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, TEI Athens
IKY code: 12664. Duration: 2017 – 2019 (24 months).
PostDoc Researcher: Dr. Stratos David
IKY RESEARCH PROGRAMS “Post Doctoral Scholarships”
26.141 euro25.200 euro
3Development of a methodology for the diagnosis of breast cancer combining the Dual-Energy X-ray and Digital Tomosynthesis techniques. Scientific Leader: George Nikiforidis, Professor of Medical Physics – Medical Informatics, University of Patras. Scientific Leader for the TEI of Athens: Associate Professor George Fountos PhD candidates: Koukou Vaia, Martini Niki Duration: 1-09-2014 until 1-09-2017Basic and Postdoctoral Research Program “K. Karatheodori 2013”University of Patras, Prof. G. Nikiforidis32750 euro32750 euro
4Development of composite materials (quantum dots modified with polymers) for medical imaging applications Coordinator: Professor: Dr Ioannis Valais. Duration:  01/10/2015-30/09/2016.Special Account of Research Funds, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Department of Research Programs, Internal Researcher Support Programs of the TEI of Athens for the year 2015Department of Medical Laboratories, TEI of Athens, Assistant Professor Christina Fountzoula5.000 euro5000 euro
5LUMINET project (European network for luminescent materials) Project ID: 316906 
Associate Partner Ares(2016)2853331 Duration from 2012-12-01 to 2016-11-30,
FP7 FP7-PEOPLE -ITN-2012 (Marie Curie Actions-Networks for initial training):Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Poland, Professor E. Zych
6Title: «Medical Image SCIence thRough LUminescence (MISCIRLU) project». Acronym: Miscirlu. Duration: 27/09/2012 – 31/10/2015. Coordinator: Professor: Dr. Ioannis Kandarakis, Technological Educational Institution of Athens kandarakis@teiath.gr.European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research program ARISTEIA308.000 euro277.200 euro
7«Novel applications of x-ray Dual Energy for early diagnosis in Osteoporosis, mammography and angiography» Acronym: XDualGnosis, Duration: 01/03/2012-03/06/2015 Research Domain 3. Biological and Medical sciences. Research Area LS7; Diagnostic tools, therapies and public health. Primary Field of Research. LS7_1; Medical engineering and technology, Coordinator: As. Professor: Dr. George Fountos, Technological Educational Institution of Athens gfoun@teiath.gr.
European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research program ARCHIMIDISUCL, Medical Physics & Bioengineering, Prof. Robert Speller, University of Patras, Medical School, Professors Georgios Nikiforidis, Georgios Kagkadis University of Ioannina, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics Professor Evangelia Pitoura TEI of Athens, Department of Radiology, Professors Athanasios Bakas, Georgia Oikonomou IASO General Clinic, Radiology Department, Foteini Stromatia.100.000 euro83.000 euro
8Organization & Quality Control study of an audiometry laboratory. Coordinator: Professor: Dr Ioannis Valais. Duration: 1/04/2014-31/03/2015. ΑΔΑ: ΒΙΗΗ4691ΟΗ-ΕΧΣTechnological Educational Institution of Athens, Research committee.4000 euro3600 euro
9«Multidisciplinary study of air quality with emphasis indoors» Acronym: IndrAQ, Duration: 01/09/2011-31/12/2013 Primary Field of Study:11.9.3 Secondary Field:11.9.99 Measurement and Analysis or indoor air contamination. References Professor: Dr. Zisos Athanasios, Technological Educational Institution of Piraeus.European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research program THALIS582.660 euro1000 euro
10«Experimental evaluation of new co-doped Scintillator materials for use in Combined Tomographic Imaging Systems» Acronym: ScoDo, Duration: 01/03/2012 – 31/12/2014 Research Domain 5. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Research Area LS7; Diagnostic tools, therapies and public health. Primary Field of Research. LS7_1; Medical engineering and technology. Coordinator: Professor: Dr. Konstantinos Kourkoutas, Technological Educational Institution of Athens k_kourkoutas@yahoo.gr.European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research program ARCHIMIDISDepartment: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Technology, TEI of Athens100.000 euro83.000 euro
11«Development of Monte Carlo simulation tool for evaluation of nano-phosphor based X-ray imaging detectors.» Acronym: NanoCarlo. Duration: 01/03/2012 – 30/09/2014. Coordinator: Professor: Dr. Ioannis Kandarakis, Technological Educational Institution of Athens kandarakis@teiath.gr.European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research program ARCHIMIDIS100.000 euro83.000 euro
12«A novel method for the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) determination in PET/CT scanners» (from 1/1/2009 to 31/12/2010) Coordinator: Professor Dr. Oikonomou Georgia, (goikon@teiath.gr)Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Research program EPEAEK II «THALIS»
13Experimental investigation and simulation of radiation detection materials applied in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine systems via Monte Carlo techniques’ (1.01.2005-31.12.2007). Coordinator: Konstantinos Kourkoutas, Technological Educational Institution of Athens k_kourkoutas@yahoo.gr.European Union-Greek Ministry of Education, Research Program ARCHIMIDIS IIDepartment: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Technology, TEI of Athens100.000 euro83.000 euro