Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award
National Technical University of Athens | Greece
Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila is a distinguished chemical engineer whose research significantly advances electrodeposition, nanomaterials, green extractions, and deep eutectic solvents. With 11 Scopus-indexed publications, 177 citations, and an h-index of 4, her work demonstrates strong international impact in materials science, surface engineering, and sustainable chemical processes. Her research portfolio includes influential studies on the extraction of bioactive compounds from Ulva lactuca and Chlorella vulgaris, magnetic harvesting optimization, and the development of environmentally sustainable extraction platforms using deep eutectic solvents. She has contributed substantially to the design, electrodeposition behavior, and performance of Ni/ZrO₂ and Ni/TiO₂–ZrO₂ composite coatings, examining pulse-plating parameters, microstructural evolution, mechanical characteristics, and functional surface properties relevant to industrial applications. Her work expands into thermochemical energy-storage materials and the thermodynamic modeling of phenolic compound solubilities in DES systems, showcasing strong multidisciplinary integration across chemical thermodynamics, materials engineering, and bio-based technologies. Her research contributions are further strengthened through participation in major EU-funded R&D initiatives, where she has supported the delivery of high-quality scientific outputs, zero-rejection deliverables, and science-driven project milestones. She has made notable contributions to more than 15 competitive research proposals, enhancing collaborative innovation across academia and industry. Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila’s research reflects a strong combination of advanced experimental expertise, scientific leadership, and commitment to sustainable material development, positioning her as a key contributor to modern chemical engineering and applied materials science.
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Featured Publications
1. Pappou, S., Dardavila, M. M., Savvidou, M. G., Louli, V., Magoulas, K., & Voutsas, E. (2022). Extraction of bioactive compounds from Ulva lactuca. Applied Sciences, 12(4), 2117.
2. Savvidou, M. G., Dardavila, M. M., Georgiopoulou, I., Louli, V., Stamatis, H., & colleagues. (2021). Optimization of microalga Chlorella vulgaris magnetic harvesting. Nanomaterials, 11(6), 1614.
3. Dardavila, M. M., Pappou, S., Savvidou, M. G., Louli, V., Katapodis, P., Stamatis, H., & colleagues. (2023). Extraction of bioactive compounds from C. vulgaris biomass using deep eutectic solvents. Molecules, 28(1), 415.
4. Dardavila, M. M., Hamilakis, S., Loizos, Z., & Kollia, C. (2015). Ni/ZrO₂ composite electrodeposition in the presence of coumarin: Textural modifications and properties. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 45(5), 503–514.
5. Dardavila, M. M., Sofianos, M. V., Rodriguez, B. J., Bekarevich, R., Tzanis, A., & colleagues. (2025). A comprehensive investigation of the effect of pulse plating parameters on the electrodeposition of Ni/ZrO₂ composite coatings. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 18, 100421.
