International Journals
Chaitidou, M., & Peikos, G. (2026). Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science Education. Encyclopedia, 6, 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6020043
Alexiou, D., Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., & Kotsis, K. T. (2026). Exploring pre-service primary teachers' understanding of surface-to-volume ratio in nanoscience: Effects of an inquiry-based teaching intervention. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 7(1).
Peikos, G., & Stavrou, D. (2025). ChatGPT for Science Lesson Planning: An Exploratory Study Based on Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Education Sciences, 15, 338. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15030338
Peikos, G., & Sofianidis, A. (2024). What Is the Future of Augmented Reality in Science Teaching and Learning? An Exploratory Study on Primary and Pre-School Teacher Students' Views. Education Sciences, 14, 480. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14050480
Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., Pnevmatikos, D., & Papadopoulou, P. (2023). Nanoscale science and technology education: Primary school students' preconceptions of the lotus effect and the concept of size. Research in Science & Technological Education, 41(1), 89–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/02635143.2020.1841149
Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., Pnevmatikos, D., & Papadopoulou, P. (2022). A Teaching Learning Sequence on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology content at Primary School Level: Evaluation of Students' Learning. International Journal of Science Education, 44(12), 1932–1957. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2022.2105976
Spyrtou, A., Manou, L., & Peikos, G. (2021). Educational Significance of Nanoscience-Nanotechnology: Primary School Teachers' and Students' Voices after a Training Program. Education Sciences, 11, 724. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11110724
Proceedings of International Conferences
Peikos, G., & Stavrou, D. (2026). Exploring the use of ChatGPT in science lesson planning. In J. Bruun & M. Kersting (Eds.), Transitions in Science Education: Sustainability and Digital Advances (Proceedings of ESERA 2025) (pp. 253–262). Copenhagen: Københavns Universitet, Institut for Naturfagenes Didaktik.
Peikos, G., Manou, L., & Spyrtou, A. (2021). Comparing teachers' and students' preconceptions about nanoscience content: The case of the lotus effect. In G. S. Carvalho, A. S. Afonso, & Z. Anastácio (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2021 Conference: Fostering Scientific Citizenship in an Uncertain World (pp. 1250–1258). Braga: CIEC, University of Minho.
Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., Pnevmatikos, D., & Papadopoulou, P. (2021). Primary school students' preconceptions about the term nanotechnology and the water nano-filters. In Pixel (Ed.), International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education, 10th Edition (pp. 227–282). Filodiritto Editore.
https://conference.pixel-online.net/NPSE/files/npse/ed0010/FP/6989-PPED4920-FP-NPSE10.pdf
Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., Pnevmatikos, D., & Papadopoulou, P. (2019). A teaching approach about nanoscale science and technology content: Evaluation of primary school students' learning. In O. Levrini & G. Tasquier (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2019 Conference: The Beauty and Pleasure of Understanding: Engaging with Contemporary Challenges Through Science Education (pp. 1924–1933). ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – University of Bologna.
https://www.esera.org/publications/esera-conference-proceedings/esera-2019
Peikos, G., Manou, L., Spyrtou, A., & Papadopoulou, C. (2017). Study of the evolution of primary students' ideas about nanoscience-nanotechnology. In V. Gulevska & B. C. Dimov (Eds.), The 3rd International Conference Education across Borders (pp. 459–467). University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Bitola.
International Book Chapters
Peikos, G., Spyrtou, A., Antoniadis, G., Karategou, K., Tzioli, M., Kremmyda, O., & Gkiremezi, S. (2025). Is it possible to teach Nanoscience-Nanotechnology content to kindergarten students? In Z. Ješková & J. Hanč (Eds.), Advancing Physics Education: Innovations from Early Learning to Higher Education (pp. 75–97). Springer.
https://link.springer.com/book/9783031942068
Pnevmatikos, D., Peikos, G., Christodoulou, P., & Papadopoulou, P. (2024). Nanoscience-Nanotechnology Education for All: Promoting Nano-Literacy across Educational Levels. In A. Tsatsakis, M. Vliora, P. Kallinteri, & M. Kalkach-Aparicio (Eds.), Emerging Social Issues on Targeted Drug Delivery (pp. 221–254). Scientific Research Publishing.
https://www.scirp.org/book/detailedinforofabook?bookid=3106
Spyrtou, A., Manou, L., Peikos, G., & Zachou, P. (2019). Facilitating Primary Student Teachers' Development of Critical Thinking Through a Nanotechnology Module. In M. Tsitouridou, J. A. Diniz, & T. A. Mikropoulos (Eds.), Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education (pp. 137–152). Springer International Publishing.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-20954-4_10
Books in Greek
Spyrtou, A., Manou, L., Peikos, G., & Papadopoulou, P. (2018). Exploring the Secrets of the Nanoworld [in Greek]. Athens: Gutenberg Publications. ISBN 978-960-01-1935-0.