Eleni Chatzichristou

Eleni Chatzichristou is the head of the Space Pillar of the EILST. Eleni holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Astrophysics (Ph. D.) from Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands (1999), a Masters of Science in Statistical and Dynamical Astronomy (M. Sc.), Observatoire de Paris & Universite Paris VI, Paris, France (1987)and a Bachelors of Science in Physics (B. S.) from the National University of Athens, Athens, Greece (1986.)

Her primary research interestes include among others: the Understanding of the Nature and Evolution of Active Galaxies using Deep Panchromatic Surveys; the Impact of Interactions and Mergers on Galaxy Formation and Evolution; the Use of Integral Field Units for the Spectroscopic Mapping of AGN and their Hosts; the Implementation of Innovative Technologies & Scientific Methodologies in Science Education; and the Science Outreach, Science Communication and Lifelong Learning.

Ms. Chatzichristou holds at the same time positions as a researcher and Marie Curie Fellow by the Institute of Astronomy & Astrophysics, National Observatory of Athens, Greece and a Lecturer of Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, and Environmental Science by the City Uninersity of Seattle, Athens, Greece. She has hold previous positions as a researcher by the Yale Center of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Physics Department, Yale University, USA, the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, USA, the NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, USA, the University of Leiden, The Netherlands, the European Southern Observatory, La Silla, Chile, the Space Research Organization (SRON), Leiden, The Netherlands, the Uppsala Observatory, Sweden and Observatoire de Paris-Meudon.

Eleni has been the receipient of several awards and distinctions, inter alia, the Marie Curie International Reintegration Grant, Greece (June 2005-Present); Yale University, Research Associateship, USA (2002-2003); Space Telescope Science Institute Research Fellowship, USA (Aug-Dec 2001); Challenger Center for Space Science Fellowship (offered), USA (2001); National Research Council Associateship, USA (1999-2001); Space Telescope Science Institute Research Grant, USA (1999); Research Fellowship at Universidad Catolica de Chile (offered), Chile (1999);Leiden University Research Assistantship, The Netherlands, (1993-94&1996-99); European Southern Observatory (ESO) Scholarship, Chile (1994-1996); Dutch Organization for Research (ΝWO) Grant, The Netherlands (1991-1993); Swedish Organization for Research Grant, Sweden (May-Oct 1991); NATO Research Grant, France (1988-1990); Appointed Marie Curie Proposal Reviewer on the Physics panel (2007); Appointed Scientific Research Proposal reviewer for Nat. Science Found., USA (2006); Member of Advising Committee for NASA’s “Kronos” Mission Proposal, USA (2001); Appointed Scientific Research Proposal reviewer for NASA’s FUSE Obs. USA (2000.)

Eleni holds several professional memberships, including among others, memberships at the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the Hellenic astronomical Society (HELASET), the Board of Directors of the European Institute of Law, Science & Technology. In addition, Eleni is a Co-founder and the Scientific Advisor of the Non-for-Profit Company Astropyli-Serron.

She speaks Greek (native), English (fluent), French (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Dutch (basic.)

Her basic publications include:

• Imaging and Bidimensional Spectroscopy of Active and Interacting Galaxies (Doctorate of Philosophy (June 1999, University of Leiden, The Netherlands);

• Detection de Compagnons Obscures, Geants, Froids des Etoiles Be, a l’Aide des Donees Photometriques du Visible et de l’Infrarouge (Masters of Science (September 1987, Observatoire de Paris-Meudon, France); and

• Investigating the Universe (Book, January 2006, Eds. Diavlos, Athens, Greece.)

In general, Eleni's publication record includes 24 publications in International Refereed Scientific Journals and 33 publications in International Conference Proceedings. Citation record includes more than 850 citations (excluding self-citations).

CV in English

CV in Greek

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