Dr. Athanasios Douligeris is a Lecturer in Sport Science at Mediterranean College and a specialist in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and performance enhancement. He holds a PhD in Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement from the International Hellenic University, an MSc in Applied Dietetics and Nutrition from Harokopio University, and a BSc in Physical Education and Sport Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. With more than 15 years of experience in academic teaching, applied sport science, and elite athletic performance, he has worked extensively as a Sport Scientist and Performance Nutritionist with elite basketball clubs, focusing on athlete testing, conditioning, and performance analysis. He has also contributed to research in sports nutrition and supplementation, with publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Rafailia Nikoletta Kallioupi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration and Organizations of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing academically and professionally in Behavioral Sciences, Inclusive Sports Marketing, Sport Management, Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, and Organizational Psychology. She holds a PhD from the Department of Business Administration and Organizations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has developed a strong international academic and research presence within higher education and scientific research.She actively participates in international scientific conferences as a speaker, session chair, reviewer, and scientific committee member, representing academic institutions in leading organizations such as EMAC, EURAM, and BAM. In parallel, she serves as a reviewer for international conferences and scientific journals and is involved in internationally funded research projects.

Christos Karavas is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Weightlifting, and also holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the International Hellenic University. His postgraduate studies focus on Exercise and Health, with a specialization in Human Performance Optimization, as well as Sport Management, both from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His doctoral research focuses on the economic, social, ecological, and tourism impact of sport. He is a certified Strength & Conditioning Coach by the UK Strength & Conditioning Association and a member of the European Association for Sport Management and the Hellenic Scientific Association of Sport Management and Recreation. Since 2018, he has collaborated with Mediterranean College, teaching modules such as “Academic and Research Skills in Sport,” “Entrepreneurship and Sport Business Development,” and “Sport Marketing.” For approximately ten years, he has worked as an independent consultant for athletes and sports clubs, specializing in performance optimization and sports rehabilitation. He has also served as a Scientific Associate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in European research projects focused on combating corruption in sport and the use of anabolic substances among athletes and recreational exercisers. In addition, he has worked as Coordinator of Social Inclusion Sport Programs for vulnerable populations at SOS Children's Villages Greece. In recent years, he has collaborated with international sports organizations as a strategy and sports development consultant, while also serving as a marketing manager for numerous international sports events.

Ms. Anastasia Karyofyllidou is a PhD candidate at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with research interests in exercise physiology, focusing particularly on the effects of polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on performance and adaptations following eccentric exercise. She holds a degree in Physical Education and Sport Science from the Democritus University of Thrace, specializing in volleyball, and a Master’s degree in Exercise Biology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has research experience in a wide range of experimental physiology protocols, has presented scientific work at international conferences, and currently works as an Exercise Physiologist at The Biohack Project. In parallel, she teaches Mini Volleyball at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).

Dr. Christina Karpouzi is a graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master’s degree focused on the Biology of Human Performance and Health from Maastricht University. She is a member of the Laboratory of Human Biological Performance Assessment at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her research activity focuses on human performance assessment and the development of clinical trials. She teaches Applied Sport Science and Clinical Anatomy at Mediterranean College. In addition, she has worked as a Pilates instructor within the Pilates teacher training program at Studio One Fitness School across Greece, Albania, and Cyprus.

Dr. Matina Koutroumpi is an accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world’s leading organization in clinical exercise physiology, with extensive clinical experience in the organization, supervision, and design of exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases. She holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Health and Sport Sciences from the University of Bristol, UK, and a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School. Her doctoral research was conducted under the supervision of Professor Pavlos Toutouzas and focused on the effects of exercise on left ventricular hypertrophy, in collaboration with Professor Peter Kokkinos from the Cardiology Department in Washington, D.C., USA.

Ioanna Malatra is a U.S.-trained Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in the areas of voice disorders and dysphagia. She holds a Master of Science in Speech – Language Pathology, a Master of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology and a PhD in Speech-Language Pathology, all from Columbia University, NY, USA. She has extensive clinical and research experience both in Europe and the United States. She has worked in top U.S. medical settings, including New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Ms. Malatra has been involved in several research projects at Columbia University and has worked as a research fellow at Aristotle’s University of Thessaloniki Department of Neurology. She has taught several courses at Columbia University and at the Department of Speech and Language Therapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece in Patra. Ms. Malatra is the Programme Leader of the Speech Pathology and Therapy program at the Mediterranean College.

Graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the University of Athens and graduate of the Department of Dietetics of the AUA, as well as a holder of an MSc in Applied Dietetics and Nutrition from the Harokopion University. Additionally, she holds an MSc in Mental Health Promotion - Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders from the Medical School of Athens. Believer of lifelong learning, she attends the Business Administration department at the Hellenic Open University. She is a scientific associate and member of the interdisciplinary team at the First Psychiatric Clinic, of the University Hospital of Aeginite, in the Eating Disorders department. She also participates in educational seminars for health scientists in the management of Eating Disorders. She has been involved professionally on diet issues of the typical population, in the field of psychiatric case management and within sports industry. She teaches at Mediterranean College the course Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise from 2022.

Konstantinos Dallas is an honors graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Following his admission to the MSc program in Molecular and Applied Physiology at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he investigated the effects of exercise on populations with chronic cardiovascular diseases, with a particular focus on heart failure, completing his postgraduate studies with distinction. He is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His doctoral research examines the role of exercise, nutrition, and environmental temperature in the regulation of body weight among overweight individuals. Throughout his academic career, he has been awarded several scholarships through competitive selection processes by both state institutions, including the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY), and private organizations, in recognition of his academic excellence and professional ethos. Since 2016, he has been working as a Physical Education teacher in primary education, while since 2019 he has also served as a lecturer in higher education at Mediterranean College.He has an individuals with mental health conditions, participates in European Erasmus+ projects, and has presented research work at international conferences. Her research interests focus on emotional responses under hypoxic exercise conditions.

Stella Pismiri is a PhD candidate in the field of Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and a degree in Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA) from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, both achieved with excellent academic performance. She has teaching experience in university courses and colleges, including Mediterranean College and New York College, as well as coaching experience in sports such as athletics and beach volleyball. At the same time, she is involved in psychomotor education programs for individuals with mental health conditions, participates in European Erasmus+ projects, and has presented research work at international conferences. Her research interests focus on emotional responses under hypoxic exercise conditions.

Dr. Skiadopoulos is a biomechanist specializing in rehabilitation biomechanics, with extensive postdoctoral research experience in the neuroscience of movement. At Mediterranean College Thessaloniki, he teaches the courses “Research Methods for Sport & Exercise” and “Introduction to Anatomy for Sport & Exercise,” while also supervising undergraduate dissertations focused on biomechanics and movement physiology. He has participated in international research projects in the United States funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as by the states of New York and Nebraska, and has also contributed to European research initiatives in Spain funded by the European Regional Development Fund. His research interests focus on the use of non-invasive spinal cord electrical stimulation in individuals with motor impairments, with particular emphasis on investigating how stimulation influences neurorehabilitation and functional movement recovery.