Maria Stefanidou is a distinguished Full Professor at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, renowned for her expertise in geology, nanoscience, and building materials science. She completed her education with a diploma in Geology from Aristotle University in Thessaloniki in 1993. She pursued further studies, earning a Master’s degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies from the Physics Department of the same university in 2011. She continued her academic journey by obtaining a Ph.D. in Traditional Materials from the School of Civil Engineering at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki in 2000. Since 2015, she served as the Director of the Laboratory of Building Materials within the School of Civil Engineering at Aristotle University, overseeing research initiatives aimed at advancing traditional and cement-based materials using innovative technologies such as nanoparticles and industrial by-products. Her research focuses on enhancing traditional and cement-based materials using nanoparticles, bio-fibers, and industrial by-products, aiming to improve their performance and sustainability. She has contributed significantly to many national and European projects.