Find a mentor
This is our team of volunteer mentors across the globe. Please scroll down to find the mentor(s) you would like to get guidance from the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.
Maria Apostolidi
Highest degree: PhD – Medical Sciences, specialization in Pathobiochemistry
Job title:Research Scientist at Agilent Labs (Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
“Mentoring is the cornerstone of skill development and ensuring successful professional advancement”
Eugenia Vasiliadou
Highest degree: MSc – Chemistry
Job title: Doctoral Researcher at Northwestern University
“Our success extends when we are willing to help others achieve their own”
Sofia Nikolopoulou
Highest degree: MSc – Inorganic Chemistry and Its Applications in Industry
Job title: PhD Student in Bioinorganic Chemistry, University of Athens
“I would like to guide people as much as I can with university advice as a PhD candidate”
Iro Koliakou
Highest degree: PhD: Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
Job title: STEM Coordinator at Anatolia College Thessaloniki
“We build the future through education-Step-by-Step-Student to Student.”
Vasiliki Liaki
Highest degree: MSc – Molecular Biology and Genetics
Job title: Doctoral researcher/Marie Curie fellow in Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), Madrid
“The new generation is ready to offer a lot in the field of biosciences“
Maria Hatzidaki
Highest degree: PhD- Food Chemistry
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher at National Hellenic Research Foundation & Co-founder of the website BeConscious.gr
“I can actively contribute in mentoring”
Areti Mourka
Highest degree: PhD: Laser Physics field. Title: Probing the modal characteristics of novel beam shapes.
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher at Hellenic Mediterranean University / Research Associate at Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas
“It is an incredible gain and joy for me if I managed to inspire even one young person with my passion for what I do”
Greta Koumarianou
Highest degree: MSc, Physical Chemistry
Job title: Ph.D Candidate in Physical Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara
“We are learning by asking the right questions”
Kiki Barmpa
Highest degree: Msc: Biotechnology
Job title: PhD candidate at the University of Luxembourg
“Solidarity and mutual aid, two necessary principles for our daily lives”
Eva Zarkadoula
Highest degree: PhD- Physics
Job title: Research & Development Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
“A strong support system can help us thrive!“
Konstantina Nikolakopoulou
Highest degree: MSc: Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Job title: PhD candidate in human reproduction at the University of Cambridge
“Good mentoring can open horizons, motivate and why not…inspire!”
Marianna Rapsomaniki
Highest degree: PhD: Applications of stochastic hybrid models in biological systems
Job title: Senior Researcher, Systems Biology group, IBM Research Zurich
“Through mentoring I am interested in showing young researchers that many alternative career paths are possible,”
Georgia Paraskaki
Highest degree: Msc – Accelerator Physics
Job title: PhD candidate at DESY accelerator laboratory
“Working in science and research shouldn’t be a lonely path. Let’s learn and grow together!“
Chrysovalantou Kalaitzidou
Highest degree: MSc: Bioinformatics
Job title: Doctoral researcher at University of Luxembourg
“The chain rule: you may be preceding, yet make sure to unlock the next one’s potential. Together you will fly higher.”
Myrto Patraskaki
Highest degree: MSc: Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Diagnostic Markers
Job title: PhD candidate in Luxembourg center for Systems Biomedicine
“In Science nobody advances alone.”
Eleni Ntokou
Highest degree: PhD -Molecular Microbiology
Job title: Food Product Development and Sustainability Manager, Denmark
“I would like to help young scientists on the difficult journey of seeking a career path.”
Olga Biskou
Highest degree: PhD- The role of the cytoskeleton in autophagy and Crohn’s disease
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow Linköping University Sweden
“Experience exchange helps each other move forward and to make scientific community more approachable“
Martha Vardaki
Highest degree: PhD: Advanced Raman Techniques for Real Time Cancer Diagnostics
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation
“Make a difference in your life by making a difference in someone else’s life.”
Eleni Arvaniti
Highest degree: PhD: Molecular Biology – Hematology
Job title: Postdoctoral external Associate at BRFAA and Secondary Education Teacher
“Meet and see science through the eyes of the young using the experience of the older ones.”
Katerina Britzolaki
Highest degree: PhD – Neuroscience
Job title: Neuroscientist, Senior Project Architect (Lead Scientist) in Healthcare & Life Sciences, PreScouter, Inc.
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen and a push in the right direction“
Argyro Chatziadi
Highest degree: MSc- Material science
Job title: PhD researcher in Drugs and Biomaterials at UCT, Prague
“A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future, and believe it can be obtained“
Marula Tsagkari
Highest degree: MSc – Environmental Science Policy and Management
Job title: PhD at University of Barcelona
“If we want to change the way we approach science as humankind, we need to first change ourselves“
Ioanna Chatzigiannidou
Highest degree: MSc: Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Job title: PhD candidate at Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology, Ghent University
“By sharing our experience / knowledge, we help others make decisions with confidence”
Rodopi Stamatiou
Highest degree: PhD: Medical human physiology
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly
“When one person mentors, two lives are changed” Kevin Sessums
Maria Vlastara
Highest degree: MSc Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
Job title: PhD candidate in Nuclear Imaging at the Radboud University Medical Center
“Become today, the person you wanted to have next to you yesterday”
Matina Tsalavouta
Highest degree: PhD – Gene Regulation and Expression in the Developing Zebrafish
Job title: Head of Strategic Planning and Engagement, Liverpool Cancer Research Institute, University of Liverpool
“We learn the most through our own experiences; but sharing our learning can become part of someone else’s and ours learning journey”
Athanasios Zarkadoulas
Highest degree: PhD – Chemistry
Job title: Postdoctoral researcher at National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
“Be who you needed when you were younger“
Asimina Pantazi
Highest degree: PhD- Molecular and Clinical Medicine
Job title: Business Development Executive @Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
“In order to learn, you need to ask. Every experience should be shared with others!“
Ioanna Leontiou
Highest degree: PhD- Molecular Biology
Job title: Postdoctoral researcher Edinburgh university
“Mentors don’t necessarily have the answers, but they can help you find your own answers. –Amelia Rope“
Olympia Karadima
Highest degree: PhD – Microwave technology for medical applications
Job title: Marie-Sklodowska Curie fellow – King’s College London, Senior Physicist – Cambridge Consultants
I would like to encourage young women and girls to love science and help them pursue the careers they desire; having such people has been very important in my career.
Ioanna Karamichali
Highest degree: Ph.D – Biology: Protein Evolution
Job title: Postdoctoral researcher in Bioinformatics at the CERTH, Thessaloniki
“I am interested in helping the younger generation of women who want to move forward in their careers. I also want to work together and learn from this generation.”
Anastasia Amoiroglou
Highest degree: MSc – Molecular and Developmental Biology
Job title: Ph.D. Candidate – Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona
“A mentor is a guide and a friend, who helps a mentee succeed through their knowledge and experience while also learning from them“
Anastasia Eftychidou
Highest degree: MRes – Drug Discovery and Development
Job title: Lead Scientist, R&D at Lonza Biologics, UK
I’d like to guide people towards choosing career, especially regarding the future of science in the industry
Dimitra Zagoura
Highest degree: PhD- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Athens
Job title: Health Innovations & Ecosystems, DG RTD, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
I would like to listen to people’s concerns and contribute essentially to their goal setting.
Anna Hadjihambi
Highest degree: PhD-Neuroscience
Job title: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Brain-Liver Axis at the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology London UK
Being in an interdisciplinary program, I had to actively search and rely on mentors during my studies to help me progress. I would be honored to have the opportunity to guide others
Christiana Skarlatopoulou
Highest degree: MRes – Biomedical and Molecular Research, King’s College London
Job title: Scientist στην CN-Bio Innovations, Cambridge, UK
I’d love to offer my help to other STEM scientists
Maria Stavrou
Highest degree: MSc – Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control
Job title: PhD Candidate – Molecular Cancer Research, University of Zurich
My experience in both academic and industrial fields in different countries allows me to better understand the pros and cons of each career path and help whoever may need guidance.
Sofia Papadimitriou
Highest degree: Marie Curie Fellow & PhD – Polymer Chemistry, Aristotle Uni of Thessaloniki
Job title: MSci External Reviewer, Pharmacy School Aston University, UK
Women’s presence in research, especially in STEM, should be a priority
Danai Korre
Highest degree: PhD – Informatics
Job title: Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Edinburgh
“I’d like to offer guidance and support to younger generations of scientists“
Isidora Tourni
Highest degree: Msc – Computer Science
Job title: PhD candidate at Boston University, Computer Science
“We rise by lifting others“
Tatiana Styliari
Highest degree: PhD – Human Computer Interaction
Job title: Senior Design Researcher, Deloitte UK
“Mentoring for me is a cycle of mutual learning and inspiration between mentors and mentees.”
Maria Christofi
Highest degree: PhD – CyberSecurity
Job title: Crypto Lab manager & ITSEF COO – Oppida
“Experience should be transferred“
Lilian Balatsou
Highest degree: PhD: Cognitive Neuroscience
Job title: Speech Scientist & Project Manager at Voiceweb
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.”
Eleftheria Briakou
Highest degree: MSc – Computer Science
Job title: Ph.D. Student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park
“What would you do if you knew you can’t fail?”
Maria Papadopoulou
Highest degree: PhD – Study of the dynamical behavior of nonlinear circuits and their implementation
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
“Together we can thrive!“
Thomas Gkilias
Highest degree: MSc -Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship – University of Portsmouth
Job title: CEO & Founder MindmeUp Innovation and Marketing Services
“If you can dream it, you can do it.
Walt Disney
Evgenia Kapassa
Highest degree: MSc- Advanced Information Systems
Job title: Doctoral Researcher at University of Nicosia, Senior Researcher and Innovation Engineer at Innov-acts
“We rise by lifting others (Robert Ingersoll)“
Margarita Zias
Highest degree: BS: Computer Science
Job title: Cybersecurity Associate at Discover Financial Services
“When I was little, I thought that because I wanted all the girls to be able to participate in what the boys did on the computer, I was a FEMINIST. Now I know that the appropriate title is STEMinist.”
Vasileios Souleles
Highest degree: MEng – School of Electrical and Computer Engineering – National Technical University of Athens
Job title: Systems Engineer – Site Reliability Engineer at Google
“If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together”
African proverb
Olga Vezertzi
Highest degree: MSc – Business Administration, Management
Job title: Lean Production Manager in Jacobs Engineering UK and Ireland
“I’d like to share lessons learned from living in different countries and get inspired from fresh ideas and challenges!”
Evi Micha
Highest degree: MSc- Computer Science
Job title: PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto
I’d be happy to help people apply to universities abroad, particularly in US/ Canada, knowing it’s really difficult without someone guiding you.
Christina Boididou
Highest degree: Diploma – Electrical and Computer Engineering, Polytechnic School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Job title: Principal Data Scientist at the BBC, Glasgow, UK
As I grew up, I didn’t have access to a mentoring program. I think it’s very useful and would like to help people who are now trying to make decisions regarding their next steps.
Anna- Maria Christodoulou
Highest degree: MA- Sound Acoustics and Music Technology
Job title: AI in Music, Data Analyst @ Masterchannel, Oslo, Norway
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction”
John C. Crosby
Athanasia Symeonidou
Highest degree: PhD – Engineering (Holography & 3D displays)
Job title: Virtual & Augmented reality (XR) researcher & developer at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
I want to expand the opportunities of young women in STEM and I believe that mentoring should be more accessible to the youth!
Katerina Bourazeri
Highest degree: PhD – Human Computer Interaction
Job title: Lecturer in Games and AI, University of Essex
I would really like to transmit my passion around computer science and technology to young people.
Vangelis Katsikaros
Highest degree: MSc- Computer Science and Engineering
Job title: Head of Infrastructure @ Adzuna, Athens, Greece
I’d like to offer guidance just like it was offered to me when I needed it.
Eleni Ilkou
Highest degree: MEng – Applied Computer Science
Job title: PhD researcher- Knowledge Graphs (Computer Science) at L3S Research Center, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
I believe we need more role models and mentors in the sector of Computer Science.
Giorgos Manousaridis
Highest degree: BSc- Mathematics and MSc – Information Systems
Job title: Senior SAP Technical Consultant – Software Engineer στην Deloitte, Thessaloniki, Greece
We grow when we give, so I seek to share my experience with everyone who can benefit from it.
Angelica - Irene Chounta
Highest degree: PhD – Electrical Engineering/ Human-Computer Interaction and Educational Technologies
Job title: Professor in Computational Methods in Modeling and Analysis of Learning Processes, University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)
I’d like to share tips I learnt by doing or by somebody teaching me! Knowledge should be shared!
Thaleia Dimitra Doudali
Highest degree: PhD – Computer Science
Job title: Assistant Professor at IMDEA Software Institute, Madrid, Spain
I want to inspire younger students to pursue a career in academia and research. I can help them navigate this career path and share my experiences living abroad and working in a male dominated environment, that is the field of computer science.
Mariza Dima
Highest degree: PhD- Human Computer Interaction
Job title: Senior Lecturer Games Design, Brunel University, London
I would like to share my experience to help young people who are starting their careers or are at crossroads.
Julie Simou
Highest degree: International Master of Business Administration, AUEB
Job title: Head of Data Management in Elpedison, Athens
I would like to impart my knowledge and experience in computer science at the industry, the challenges I faced, and thereby guide the new generation to understand the right path for the IT industry.
Maria Papathanasiou
Highest degree: PhD – Process Systems Engineering
Job title: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London
“If you can dream it, you can do it (W. Disney). Together, we’ll find out how.“
Alexandra Bousia
Highest degree: PhD: Design of Energy Efficient Network Planning Schemes for LTE and LTE-Advanced Wireless Cellular Networks
Job title: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Thessaly
“I would like to share my experiences and knowledge to help other women.”
Aggeliki Chanteli
Highest degree: PhD- Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics
Job title: Quality Engineer Ι, Βoston Scientific, Ireland
“Everything is possible when we are inspired and believe in ourselves“
Paraskevas Kontis
Highest degree: PhD – Materials Science
Job title: Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
“Mentoring can enable us to achieve our full potential“
Konstantina Kyriakopoulou
Highest degree: PhD: Chemical Engineering
Job title: Postdoctoral researcher at the Wageningen University, The Netherlands
“Honest and constructive feedback is the key to improvement.”
Elina Efthymiou
Highest degree: PhD – Structural Engineering
Job title: Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania
“My motto is that building bridges is what we need to do. Real and spiritual bridges are just as important.”
Katerina Christofidou
Highest degree: PhD – Materials Science and Metallurgy
Job title: Lecturer in Metallurgy at The University of Sheffield
“I owe a lot to my incredible mentors and helping more women in STEM is a token of my appreciation”
Niki Sorogas
Highest degree: MSc, MEng – Physics and Materials Science
Job title: PhD solid state physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
“To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly.“
Kelly Kousi
Highest degree: PhD: Catalytic Systems for Biomass Reforming to H2 and Synthesis Gas
Job title: Lecturer at the University of Surrey, UK
“If you are uncertain of what lies ahead, ask someone who has already been there.”
Stella Ioannidou
Highest degree: M.Eng and MSc – Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering (NTUA), MBA (ALBA)
Job title: Human Capital Consulting, Greece. Founder @ Project Mamager
“The Sun rises from Within (and with a Village of great Mentors & Coaches by your side!)”
Eva Pappa
Highest degree: PhD – Materials for processes (composite materials)
Job title: Senior Researcher in Leonardo Labs, Aerostructures Division, Italy.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn”
Natasa Papangelou
Highest degree: PhD – Bioscience Engineering (Environment)
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher at INRAE (National Institute for Agronomic Environmental Research, France)
“Let’s lift each other up!“
Fenia Sapountzi
Highest degree: PhD – Chemical Engineering
Job title: Senior Research Scientist, Syngaschem BV/Dutch Institute For Fundamental Energy Research
“I had minimal support when I started, which ended up being life-changing. I would also like to help young people chase their dreams“
Konstantina Kyriakoudi
Highest degree: MSc – Applied Maths and Computer Science
Job title: PhD- Biofluid Mechanics Using Numerical and Approximate Analytical Methods at University of Ioannina
“I would like to guide young people in their career choice, similarly to how I received help when I needed it”.
Eleni Dovrou
Highest degree: PhD.: Environmental Sciences and Engineering with focus on Atmospheric Chemistry
Job title Postdoctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Chemistry
“With mentoring we contribute to the uncovering people’s potential”
Eleni Routoula
Highest degree: PhD – Chemical & Biological Engineering
Job title: University Teaching Associate for Employability, University of Sheffield
“I would like to guide whoever needs support with employability and exploring their options, especially if they had challenges with what they studied“
Stella Manoli
Highest degree: PhD- Mechanical Engineering-Advanced Biomaterials
Job title: Lecturer-Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
I would like to help people choose what suits them and guide them regarding research programs
Antonia Hadjimichael
Highest degree: PhD – Water Science and Technology
Job title: Associate Professor (Earth Science), Penn State University (USA)
I’d be happy to support young people in following a career in STEM.
Clio Azina
Highest degree: Dual-Ph.D. -Condensed Matter Chemistry & Electrical Engineering
Job title: Junior Group Leader in Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen, Germany
I’d like to share my experience with women who are considering following a STEM career and help them accomplish their goals.
Anna- Dimitra Kataki
Highest degree: MSc – Biomedical Engineering
Job title: Doctoral researcher in Cancer Medicine, Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering at UCL (University College London)
When I was younger, I received guidance when I needed it, hence I ‘d like to do the same for anyone who needs it
Victoria Taroudaki
Highest degree: PhD- Applied Mathematics & Statistics and Scientific Computation
Job title: Assistant Professor at Eastern Washington University
“I grow old ever learning” Solon
Androniki Menelaou
Highest degree: PhD- Statistics
Job title: COO at Katana Labs
“We only grow when we grow together“
Ioanna Manolopoulou
Highest degree: PhD – Statistical science
Job title: Associate professor in Statistics, University College London
“The multifaceted support of the new generation of scientists is very important”
Christina Bothou
Highest degree: MD, MSc- Endocrinology and Diabetes
Job title: PhD Researcher in Adrenal Oncology, Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Zurich (USZ), Switzerland
“With guidance, self-knowledge and self-confidence you create the strategic plan for your success.”
Angeliki Stamatouli
Highest degree: MD – Endocrinologist
Job title: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Virginia Commonwealth University – Mentor and student coach @VCU
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled” (Plutarch)
Afroditi Smpiraki
Highest degree: Phd – Veterinary Medicine
Job title: Veterinary Microbiologist, Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Head at the Veterinary Laboratory of Chalkis: The National Reference Laboratory for Salmonella and Αntimicrobial Resistance
“Contributing to the younger generations’ development is our pleasure, obligation and responsibility”
Katerina Bobota
Highest degree: DDS – Doctor of Dental Medicine
Job title: Healthcare professional – NHS London
“At the end of the day all that matters is giving people a hand up.”
Myrto Moutafi
Highest degree: MD, MSc- Medicine
Job title: Oncology Fellow, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
I’d like to help colleagues and young people towards achieving their goals efficiently
Elina Vatzia
Highest degree: PhD (at the Vetmed Uni, Vienna) – Immunology/ Translational Immunology, Vaccinology
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher, Mucosal Immunology, The Pirbright Institute, UK
I would be happy to share my experience with younger students and scientists, support and encourage them to set their goals and develop.
Christina Kakalou
Highest degree: MSc – Medical Informatics
Job title: Research Associate at the Institute of Applied Biosciences and PhD Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
I ‘d like to guide young scientists in their career as my mentor did for me.
Notice- September 2022 : We just completed this year’s onboarding cycle for new mentors. You can still apply during the full year but the next cycle of new mentor onboarding will happen in 2023.
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