I am a PhD Candidate in Chemistry at the University of Ioannina, conducting interdisciplinary research that bridges analytical chemistry with eating behavior and psycho‑nutritional processes. My work focuses on appetite‑related traits, emotional and regulatory determinants of food intake, and post‑pandemic shifts in consumer behavior. I integrate validated psychometric instruments with advanced statistical methods to examine how psychological, sensory, and social factors shape dietary choices and sustainable food patterns. I am the first author of a Q1 publication in Nutrients, where I developed the Consumers’ Eating Behavior Index, and I am currently advancing new behavioral assessment tools within my doctoral research. My work includes extensive literature synthesis, questionnaire design, and empirical studies with large student populations, applying PCA, cluster analysis, and multi‑parameter behavioral profiling. Alongside my research, I support laboratory teaching in Food Analysis and Technology at the University of Ioannina. My previous professional experience spans secondary education, agricultural development projects, and quality control of agri‑food products. Across all roles, I aim to produce rigorous, policy‑relevant evidence that contributes to public health, consumer well‑being, and sustainable food systems.