Dr. Konstantinos Liaras

Health Sciences

Dr. Konstantinos Liaras is a Teaching and Research Faculty Member in Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences at UNIC Athens. He is a pharmacist and holds a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, with particular emphasis on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds. His scientific interests include heterocyclic chemistry, antimicrobial and antifungal resea rch, anti – inflammatory agents, and the broader development and evaluation of compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications. Dr. Liaras has authored peer -reviewed scientific publications in medicinal chemistry and related pharmaceutical fields. He is also co -author of the book Antifungal Compounds Discovery: Natural and Synthetic Approaches, published by Elsevier in 2020. He is actively involved in the wider scientific community through scientific peer review, editorial activities, and the evaluation of research proposals. He serves as a reviewer for international scientific journals and contributes to the assessment of res earch work in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and related biomedical fields. Alongside his academic career, Dr. Liaras has extensive professional experience as a pharmacist and has participated in scientific and professional initiatives related to public health, vaccination, antimicrobial resistance, and pharmaceutical policy. His combined academic and professional background supports an interdisciplinary approach linking pharmaceutical research, education, healthcare practice, and contemporary challenges in the pharmaceutical sciences. He serves as official advisor to the delegation of the Panhellenic Pharmaceutical Association to the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), contributing to discussions on pharmacy practice, public health, and pharmaceutical policy at the Europe an level. His broader scientific and professional activities reflect a strong interest in international collaboration and in strengthening the links between medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and healthcare practice.