Theodoros Pavlidis's Research on Astronaut Nutrition
November 7, 2026
Theodoros Pavlidis is a Cypriot PhD candidate at the University of Rhode Island, awarded by NASA. He studies the effects of resveratrol, a substance found in grapes, on astronauts' health. His research aims to maintain muscle mass and physical fitness during space missions. Pavlidis has participated in international competitions related to health in space. His interest in nutrition arose from a desire to understand how food impacts the body.