BSc Agronomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MSc & PhD in Plant Biology and Physiology, “Pierre et Marie Curie” University of Paris) , Director of the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Head of the Laboratory for the Conservation and Evaluation of Native and Floricultural Species (LabCENFS) and Curator of the Balkan Botanic Garden Kroussia.
Research fields focus on protection, conservation, propagation, cultivation and utilization of native Greek and Balkan plant species (endemic, rare, endangered and/or with aromatic-medicinal or floricultural value) with high teaching experience in graduate and postgraduate level, supervising MSc and PhD thesis in Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, School of Pharmacy and Athens Agronomy University. Research work published in more than 60 international and Greek journals and participation in the publication of 3 book chapters. High experience in implemention of major research programs in collaboration with internationally renowned researchers. Additionally high experience in organizing and materializing educational programs and seminars addressed to farmers, enterprises and interested civilians on the above-mentioned subjects with an educational certification for adult training from the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP). Finally high experience in designing and implementing new Botanic gardens in Greece (Chios, Cefallonia, Amorgos, Dorida etc) and Botanic Parks.