FOTIS KYRILIS

Dr. Fotis Kyrilis holds the position of Junior Group Leader in the ERA Chair project, “hot4cryo, ” dedicated to establishing cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM) at the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB), National Hellenic ResearchFoundation (NHRF) in Athens, Greece. Dr. Kyrilis started his academic journey by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree inBiology and a Master’s degree in Molecular Medicine at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, he furthered his academic career by completing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and cryoEM at Martin LutherUniversity, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. Dr. Kyrilis’ primary research focus revolves around the elucidation of biomolecular complexes and their functional attributes through rigorous experimental techniques.

His methodology encompasses traditional molecular biology and biochemistry,complemented by cutting-edge cryoEM and data science. Notably, Dr. Kyrilis is recognized for pioneering advancements invitrification, a Nobel Prize-winning method introduced by Dubochet in 2017, extending its application beyond biomacromolecules to enable high-resolution cryoEM visualization of soft matter.

At its core, his research agenda centers on unraveling the structural and functional aspects of biological macromolecules,particularly within intricate environmental contexts. He is dedicated to probing the endogenous state and inner workings of these biomolecules. In his capacity as an ERA Chair Junior Group Leader, Dr. Kyrilis is committed to translating his research vision into practical projects within the NHRF, establishing a fundamental platform for comprehensive cryoEM investigations across a widespectrum of materials and scientific inquiries.