CHRISTINA-ARIADNI VALAGKOUTI
Everyone deserves access to nutritious, tasty food. However, there are populations in extreme conditions, for whom those standards are rarely met. I'm Christina-Ariadni, applying nutrition science in innovative projects that will solve exactly that problem. The potential of novel foods to guarantee food security and sustainability of our food systems is massive. I have studied human metabolism and the psychological factors that impact food intake, as well as the toxicological aspects and regulations for human food grade products. Having worked with ESA astronauts at extreme environmental restrictions, I bring a unique perspective to the table.
Currently, I am working as a Nutrition Researcher and Policy Specialist at EuroFIR AISBL, having the opportunity to delve into the complex mechanisms of our food systems and the world of EU projects.
Experience & Education
EuroFIR AISBL, BE
NUTRITION RESEARCHER & POLICY SPECIALIST
May 2023 - Present
Interstellar Performance Labs, US
ANALOG ASTRONAUT NUTRITION EXPERT
Jun 2022 - Present
Connectomix, LU
FOOD SAFETY & REGULATIONS SPECIALIST
Feb 2022 - Present
Gorillas, NL
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
May 2022 - Mar 2023
European Space Agency, European Astronaut Center, GE
SPACE MEDICINE TEAM / EXERCISE COUNTERMEASURE TEAM INTERN
May 2021 - Sep 2021
Wageningen University and Research, NL
NUTRITION & HEALTH: MOLECULAR NUTRITION & TOXICOLOGY, M.SC.
Aug 2019 - Sep 2021
General Chemical Laboratory of the State, GR
FOOD INGREDIENT INTERN ANALYST
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Harokopio University of Athens, GR
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS SCIENCE, B.SC.
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018