Ms. ELPIDA ROUSSAKOU | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Phd Candidate, UNIVERSITY OF WEST ATTICA, ATHENS, Greece

Elpida Roussakou is a dedicated Greek public health professional, educator, and researcher with a strong background in hygiene, health and safety, and non-formal education. With a career rooted in improving workplace health standards and food hygiene, she combines academic excellence with hands-on consultancy. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Tourism Management at the University of West Attica and an accomplished lecturer affiliated with Mediterranean College and UK institutions like the University of Derby and University of Wolverhampton. Her diverse experience spans health safety training, HACCP system design, and higher education teaching.

Publication Profile

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Ms. Elpida Roussakou

Ms. Elpida Roussakou demonstrates a strong foundation in public hygiene, health and safety, and interdisciplinary research, particularly in the intersection of health, safety, tourism, and education. Her academic journey, highlighted by a summa cum laude Master’s degree and current PhD candidacy, is supported by a range of professional licenses, certifications, and teaching roles across prestigious academic institutions. Her contributions to scientific literature, especially regarding public health challenges during the economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, show a clear alignment with applied, socially impactful research — a critical criterion for a best research award.

🎓 Education Background

Elpida earned her undergraduate diploma in Public Hygiene from the Τ.Ε.Ι. of Athens, graduating with distinction (8.10/10), and her thesis scored a perfect 10. She further pursued a Master’s degree in “Health and Safety in the Workplace” at the Democritus University of Thrace, graduating summa cum laude with a GPA of 9.15. Her postgraduate journey includes certification as an adult trainer (EOPPEP), a license to practice as a Hygienist and to conduct disinfestation procedures, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ILTA) from Manchester Metropolitan University.

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2016, Elpida has been actively engaged in her company, Hygioacts, designing HACCP systems and workplace safety plans for over 190 food and beverage companies. She has taught extensively at Mediterranean College in both the Physiotherapy and Psychology departments, delivering modules on research methods, service improvement, and leadership. Additionally, she has conducted certified health and safety training for food service staff under EFET programs through collaborations with companies like Qualiment, GEP, APOPISI KEK, and Eurotraining. Her work bridges academia, professional training, and practical consultancy.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Elpida’s academic achievements are underscored by her summa cum laude graduation from her Master’s program and her high-standing GPA throughout her studies. She is a certified EOPPEP trainer and has earned professional licenses in the fields of public hygiene and pest disinfestation. Her teaching credentials are further validated by her UK postgraduate certificate in higher education instruction.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research primarily centers on public health safety, the impact of socio-economic crises on hygiene practices, food safety in catering, and ethical practices in healthcare, especially during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Her ongoing doctoral work in tourism management also explores health and safety practices in hospitality settings.

📚 Top Publications 

1. Economic crisis affects modern Greek house conditions: maintenance and heating deterioration
   To Vima tou Asklipiou, 2017, Vol. 16(3), pp. 160-175
   Cited by: 3 articles

2. Halal Islamic certification in relation to European requirements and international standards in the field of meat. Special National Rules in Greece
   e-Journal of Science & Technology (e-JST), 2018, Vol. 13(3), pp. 13–35
   Cited by: 4 articles

3. Ethical Issues in Intensive Care Units during the COVID-19 Pandemic
   Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2021, Vol. 24(9), pp. 855–856
   Cited by: 5 articles

4. Precaution Measures for the Safety of the Personnel in the Surgical Wards during the COVID-19 Pandemic
   Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific, 2021, Vol. 26(1), pp. 127–129
   Cited by: 2 articles

5. New Technologies in Health and Safety in Hotel Restaurants During Covid-19: A Systematic Review
   Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 2023, IACuDiT Conference Proceedings
   Cited by: 1 article