Evgenia
Mitsou

Dr. Evgenia Mitsou is an Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science at the Weizmann Institute of Science under the supervision of Prof. Jacob Klein.

In the Soft Matter and Surface Forces Lab, Evgenia focuses on the study of lubrication under water in, especially, biological systems such as major joints.

She also aims to develop nanoscale formulations which will serve as both biolubricants and drug delivery systems. Her overall aim is to contribute to our understanding of the origins of friction- associated pathologies, such as osteoarthritis, and develop novel treatments to alleviate them.

Evgenia grew up in Athens, Greece. She studied biology at the University of Ioannina and completed her PhD in biotechnology from the same university in collaboration with the National Hellenic Research Foundation under the supervision of Prof. Aristotelis Xenakis and Prof. Haralambos Stamatis. She studied the development of biocompatible nanodispersions as hosts for bioactive compounds with therapeutic interest, such as antioxidants and enzymes for oral and intranasal administration. As part of her research, Evgenia collaborated with various research groups at, for example, the CBMN – University of Bordeaux, University of Parma, and University of Belgrade in the fields of colloidal science and drug delivery and was also involved in industrial-driven projects. Outside the lab, Evgenia loves travelling, learning new languages, and listening to good music, especially in live performances. She also enjoys participating in science communication activities, especially those designed for children.