Maria Dimitra Kipreos, PhD
About Maria Dimitra Kipreos, PhD
Maria Dimitra Kipreos, PhD, is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in research and teaching, having held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at FedTech, SFL Scientific, and Adaptive Surface Technologies.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Maria Dimitra Kipreos serves as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the academic community for four years. In this role, she engages with students and delivers coursework in her areas of expertise.
Previous Experience at UMass Boston
Prior to her current role, Kipreos worked at UMass Boston in various capacities from 2012 to 2018. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant and an Adjunct Instructor/Teaching Assistant for a total of six years. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the university from 2020 to 2022, further enhancing her research and teaching experience.
Education and Academic Background
Kipreos earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing her studies from 2012 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Mary Washington College, where she studied from 2005 to 2010.
Professional Experience in Research and Industry
Kipreos has diverse professional experience in research and industry. She worked as a Material Scientist at Adaptive Surface Technologies, Inc. from 2019 to 2020 and as a Subject Matter Expert for Sales and Business Development at SFL Scientific from 2020 to 2021. Currently, she is the Federal Health Lead at SFL Scientific, a position she has held since 2022.
Research and Development Initiatives
Kipreos has participated in various research initiatives throughout her career. She was an Independent Research Student at the University of Mary Washington in 2009 and attended the ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy in 2014, focusing on sustainable practices in chemistry.