Ioannis S. Vrabas, Ph.D.
Professor, Exercise Physiology
Director, Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
Director, Graduate Program
Personal webpage: http://vrabas.weebly.com
Education
Description of his work
Following the completion of his doctoral studies, Dr. Vrabas completed his postdoctoral training under a joint program between the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences of Aristotle University and the August Krogh Institute of University of Copenhagen (1997-1999). He was then appointed as an Adjunct Lecturer of Exercise Physiology at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1997-2001). In 2001-2004, Dr. Vrabas was appointed as a Lecturer of Exercise Physiology joining the faculty of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Dr. Vrabas was advanced to Associate Professor (2004-2010) and he is currently Professor of Exercise Physiology in the same department.
Professor Vrabas has long term research experience in using both human subjects and animal models. He has published 54 papers related to exercise physiology & biochemistry in peer-reviewed international journals and he has presented his work in over 140 international and Greek congresses. His work has been internationally recognized (h index = 11) and cited by 445 other authors. Professor Vrabas serves as a reviewer in a number of journals in the field of Exercise Science. As an invited speaker he has given many presentations related to his area of expertise in congresses and symposia. He has served as a mentor in postdoctoral studies as well as a member of the supervising committee in many bachelor’s, master theses and doctoral dissertations. He has also served as a member of the organizing or scientific committees in a number of international meetings and congresses related to the scientific area of his interest.
Professor Vrabas has also provided service to academia from a number of high-rank administrative positions including being Vice-Chair of the Recreation and Fitness Center of the Aristotle University (2013-today), Vice-Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2013-today), Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2007-2011), Member of the Commission of Deans of the Aristotle University (2007-2011), Senate member of the Aristotle University (2007-2011), Board Member of the Greek Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications of the Ministry of Education (2012-today), Academic Advisor of the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.) (2012-today), Board Member of the Research and Dissemination Committee of the Aristotle University (2011-today), Board of Directors of the Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Center (NARIC) with responsibility in the discipline of Physical Education (2010-today), Member of the Commission of internal regulation of the Aristotle University (2007-2009), Director of Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry (2006-today) as well as Director of the Masters’ and Doctoral program at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2008-today).
Research Interests
Skeletal muscle biology, Exercise testing, Cardiorespiratory and muscle adaptations to exercise, Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia, Oxidative stress, Antioxidants and exercise.
Courses
Exercise Physiology
Selected Publications
Dipla K, Zafeiridis A, Koidou I, Geladas N, Vrabas IS. Altered hemodynamic regulation and reflex control during exercise and recovery in obese boys. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2010 Dec;299(6):H2090-6
Nikolaidis MG, Kyparos A, Vrabas IS. F(2)-isoprostane formation, measurement and interpretation: the role of exercise. Prog Lipid Res. 2011 Jan;50(1):89-103
McClung JM, Deruisseau KC, Whidden MA, Van Remmen H, Richardson A, Song W, Vrabas IS, Powers SK. Overexpression of antioxidant enzymes in diaphragm muscle does not alter contraction-induced fatigue or recovery. Exp Physiol. 2010 Jan;95(1):222-31
Vrabas IS, Dodd SL, Crawford MP. Interaction of blood flow and oxygen delivery affects peak VO2 and fatigue in canine muscle in situ. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Jan;86(3):273-9
Vrabas IS, Dodd SL, Powers SK, Hughes M, Coombes J, Fletcher L, Demirel H, Reid MB. Endurance training reduces the rate of diaphragm fatigue in vitro. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Nov;31(11):1605-12
A complete list of my publications can be found at:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=vrabas%20i
Contact Information
Tel: +30 2310991060 (Office)
Email: [email protected]
Professor, Exercise Physiology
Director, Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
Director, Graduate Program
Personal webpage: http://vrabas.weebly.com
Education
- B.Sc. Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1988).
- M.Sc.Ed. in Exercise Physiology, Dept. of Health and Physical Education, Queens College of the City University of New York, USA (1990).
- Special Training in Αnimal Ρesearch, Department of Kinesiology and School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, USA (1991).
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida, USA (1995).
- Post Doctoral studies, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and University of Copenhagen, August Krogh Institute, Denmark (1998).
Description of his work
Following the completion of his doctoral studies, Dr. Vrabas completed his postdoctoral training under a joint program between the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences of Aristotle University and the August Krogh Institute of University of Copenhagen (1997-1999). He was then appointed as an Adjunct Lecturer of Exercise Physiology at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1997-2001). In 2001-2004, Dr. Vrabas was appointed as a Lecturer of Exercise Physiology joining the faculty of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Dr. Vrabas was advanced to Associate Professor (2004-2010) and he is currently Professor of Exercise Physiology in the same department.
Professor Vrabas has long term research experience in using both human subjects and animal models. He has published 54 papers related to exercise physiology & biochemistry in peer-reviewed international journals and he has presented his work in over 140 international and Greek congresses. His work has been internationally recognized (h index = 11) and cited by 445 other authors. Professor Vrabas serves as a reviewer in a number of journals in the field of Exercise Science. As an invited speaker he has given many presentations related to his area of expertise in congresses and symposia. He has served as a mentor in postdoctoral studies as well as a member of the supervising committee in many bachelor’s, master theses and doctoral dissertations. He has also served as a member of the organizing or scientific committees in a number of international meetings and congresses related to the scientific area of his interest.
Professor Vrabas has also provided service to academia from a number of high-rank administrative positions including being Vice-Chair of the Recreation and Fitness Center of the Aristotle University (2013-today), Vice-Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2013-today), Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2007-2011), Member of the Commission of Deans of the Aristotle University (2007-2011), Senate member of the Aristotle University (2007-2011), Board Member of the Greek Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications of the Ministry of Education (2012-today), Academic Advisor of the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.) (2012-today), Board Member of the Research and Dissemination Committee of the Aristotle University (2011-today), Board of Directors of the Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Center (NARIC) with responsibility in the discipline of Physical Education (2010-today), Member of the Commission of internal regulation of the Aristotle University (2007-2009), Director of Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry (2006-today) as well as Director of the Masters’ and Doctoral program at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at Serres (2008-today).
Research Interests
Skeletal muscle biology, Exercise testing, Cardiorespiratory and muscle adaptations to exercise, Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia, Oxidative stress, Antioxidants and exercise.
Courses
Exercise Physiology
Selected Publications
Dipla K, Zafeiridis A, Koidou I, Geladas N, Vrabas IS. Altered hemodynamic regulation and reflex control during exercise and recovery in obese boys. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2010 Dec;299(6):H2090-6
Nikolaidis MG, Kyparos A, Vrabas IS. F(2)-isoprostane formation, measurement and interpretation: the role of exercise. Prog Lipid Res. 2011 Jan;50(1):89-103
McClung JM, Deruisseau KC, Whidden MA, Van Remmen H, Richardson A, Song W, Vrabas IS, Powers SK. Overexpression of antioxidant enzymes in diaphragm muscle does not alter contraction-induced fatigue or recovery. Exp Physiol. 2010 Jan;95(1):222-31
Vrabas IS, Dodd SL, Crawford MP. Interaction of blood flow and oxygen delivery affects peak VO2 and fatigue in canine muscle in situ. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Jan;86(3):273-9
Vrabas IS, Dodd SL, Powers SK, Hughes M, Coombes J, Fletcher L, Demirel H, Reid MB. Endurance training reduces the rate of diaphragm fatigue in vitro. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Nov;31(11):1605-12
A complete list of my publications can be found at:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=vrabas%20i
Contact Information
Tel: +30 2310991060 (Office)
Email: [email protected]