Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Volunteer
Foteini Patouna

Foteini Patouna

Wageningen

Summary

MSc Earth and Environment student specialized in water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Extensive laboratory experience gained as a chemist analyst. My ambition is to contribute to innovative projects for protecting aquatic life. Currently conducting a modeling thesis on microplastics. Looking for an internship, preferable start date from March 2025 onwards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Chemical analyst

Rafarm S.A.
Athens, Greece
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Quality control tests of raw materials and packaging materials (such as vials, and rubber stoppers) by using classical and instrumental analytical methods (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, TOC, AAS, IR, titration, viscometry, Karl Fisher)
  • Performing, processing, and reporting analyses under GMP conditions
  • Performing equipment maintenance and calibration.

Chemical analyst

Veltia S.A. (A Tentamus Company)
Athens, Greece
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Quality control tests of oils, vegetable and animal fats, fat of processed foods, and biodiesels by using classical and instrumental analytical methods (HPLC, UV-VIS, Karl Fisher)
  • Determination of contaminants in oils.

Education

Master of Science - Earth and Environment

Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Gelderland
09.2023 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
09.2016 - 11.2020

Skills

  • Laboratory Skills
  • Fieldwork Skills
  • Team player
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal-oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Presentation skills
  • Willing to move

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Greek
Native
Dutch
Beginner

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES

  • Member of the student group REACTION: Organizing conferences and events for students, finding suitable speakers, writing formal invitations for faculty members to attend, Thessaloniki, Nov. 2017- Jan. 2018
  • Member of the environmental group, 1st Secondary School, Nea Makri, Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2014

Affiliations

  • Interests: Nature - Aquatic life and ecosystems - Water quality - Ecotoxicology
  • Hobbies: Concerts, Ballet, Singing in a choir, Family and friends gathering

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master of Science - Earth and Environment

Wageningen University & Research
09.2023 -

Chemical analyst

Veltia S.A. (A Tentamus Company)
10.2021 - 07.2023

Chemical analyst

Rafarm S.A.
11.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
09.2016 - 11.2020
Foteini Patouna