EU funded RTD programmes
1. Consumer driven Production: Integrating Innovative Approaches for Competitive and Sustainable Performance across the Mediterranean Aquaculture Value Chain (2017 - 2022). HORIZON 2020, Grant agreement ID: 727610 (PerformFISH).
2. Advanced selective breeding for robustness, disease and stress resistance in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) through the use of Next Generation Sequencing techniques for genetic improvement (RobustBass). COFASP 3rd Call.
3. A new integrative framework for the study of fish welfare based on the concepts of allostasis, appraisal and coping styles (2011 - 2015).
EU Seventh Framework Programme, FP7-KBBE-2010-4, Grant agreement no: 265957 (COPEWELL).
4. Assessing the causes and developing measures to prevent the escape of fish from sea-cage aquaculture (2009 - 2011). EU Seventh Framework Programme, FP7-KBBE-2008-2B (Prevent Escape).
6. On farm assessment of stress level in fish (2006-2008). EU Research Framework FP6-2004-SSP-4, Specific Targeted Research project (FASTFISH).
7. Environmental, nutritional and neuroendocrine regulation of skin coloration in the red porgy (Pagrus pagrus), towards the development of natural hue in cultured populations (2001-2003). EU Research Framework QLRT-1999-31629.
8. Common dentex, a prime new species for aquaculture. Development of methods for reliable egg production (1995-1998). EU Research Framework FΑΙR (ΡL 95.407).
9. Sexual cycles and growth performance in the common sea bream, Ρagrus pagrus, in rearing conditions: applications to spawners breeding and spawning induction (1993-1996). EU Research Framework ΑΙR 2 (CΤ93-1589).
2. Advanced selective breeding for robustness, disease and stress resistance in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) through the use of Next Generation Sequencing techniques for genetic improvement (RobustBass). COFASP 3rd Call.
3. A new integrative framework for the study of fish welfare based on the concepts of allostasis, appraisal and coping styles (2011 - 2015).
EU Seventh Framework Programme, FP7-KBBE-2010-4, Grant agreement no: 265957 (COPEWELL).
4. Assessing the causes and developing measures to prevent the escape of fish from sea-cage aquaculture (2009 - 2011). EU Seventh Framework Programme, FP7-KBBE-2008-2B (Prevent Escape).
6. On farm assessment of stress level in fish (2006-2008). EU Research Framework FP6-2004-SSP-4, Specific Targeted Research project (FASTFISH).
7. Environmental, nutritional and neuroendocrine regulation of skin coloration in the red porgy (Pagrus pagrus), towards the development of natural hue in cultured populations (2001-2003). EU Research Framework QLRT-1999-31629.
8. Common dentex, a prime new species for aquaculture. Development of methods for reliable egg production (1995-1998). EU Research Framework FΑΙR (ΡL 95.407).
9. Sexual cycles and growth performance in the common sea bream, Ρagrus pagrus, in rearing conditions: applications to spawners breeding and spawning induction (1993-1996). EU Research Framework ΑΙR 2 (CΤ93-1589).
National funded RTD projects
1. Improvement of Hellenic mariculture competitiveness through the development of an innovative genetic selection programme for European sea bass, D. labrax (2014-2015). Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, EPAL 2007-2013.
2. Development and evaluation of a humane slaughter method for Mefiterranean mariculture finifish (2014-2015). Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, EPAL 2007-2013.
3. Reproduction and effective rearing of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), a new candidate species towards increased mariculture competitiveness (2011-2013). Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Education, Lifelong learning and relegious affairs, General Secretariat of Research & Technology, Operational Programmes «COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP» AND REGIONS IN TRANSITION, National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2007-2013, National Action «COOPERATION 2011 - Partnerships of Production and Research Institutions in Focused Research and Technology Sectors».
4. Biotechnology for the exploitation of microalgae (BIOEXPLORE) (2011-2014). Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Education, Lifelong learning and Religious Affairs, General Secretariat of Research & Technology, Operational Programmes «COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP» AND REGIONS IN TRANSITION, National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2007-2013, National Action «COOPERATION 2011-Partnerships of Production and Research Institutions in Focused Research and Technology Sectors».
5. Optimization of the production of Mediterranean fish of economical importance for aquaculture (2003-2006). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology, EPAN.
6. Innovative methods for the sustainable management of biological marine resources (2003-2006). Prefecture of Crete, ETPA 2000-06.
7. Gene technology in aquaculture: Development of molecular tools and gene mapping in sea bream, Sparus aurata (1999-2000). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
8. Environmental and hormonal control of spawning in the sharpsnout sea bream Diplodus puntazzo (1997-1998). Bilateral Co-operation Greece-Italy, Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
9. Hormonal induced spawning in carps: effect of carp hypophysate homogenates, human chorionic gonadotropin and LH-RH analogues (1991-1992). Ministry of Agriculture and General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
10. Investigation into the use of sex steroids as indexes of spawning condition in rainbow trout (1989-1991). Ministry of Agriculture and General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
11. Role of gonadal steroids (estradiol, testosterone) on the reproductive performance of two rainbow trout strains (1987-1988). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
12. Hormonal regulation of the reproductive cycle of rainbow trout (1986-1987). Ministry of Agriculture.
2. Development and evaluation of a humane slaughter method for Mefiterranean mariculture finifish (2014-2015). Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, EPAL 2007-2013.
3. Reproduction and effective rearing of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), a new candidate species towards increased mariculture competitiveness (2011-2013). Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Education, Lifelong learning and relegious affairs, General Secretariat of Research & Technology, Operational Programmes «COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP» AND REGIONS IN TRANSITION, National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2007-2013, National Action «COOPERATION 2011 - Partnerships of Production and Research Institutions in Focused Research and Technology Sectors».
4. Biotechnology for the exploitation of microalgae (BIOEXPLORE) (2011-2014). Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Education, Lifelong learning and Religious Affairs, General Secretariat of Research & Technology, Operational Programmes «COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP» AND REGIONS IN TRANSITION, National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2007-2013, National Action «COOPERATION 2011-Partnerships of Production and Research Institutions in Focused Research and Technology Sectors».
5. Optimization of the production of Mediterranean fish of economical importance for aquaculture (2003-2006). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology, EPAN.
6. Innovative methods for the sustainable management of biological marine resources (2003-2006). Prefecture of Crete, ETPA 2000-06.
7. Gene technology in aquaculture: Development of molecular tools and gene mapping in sea bream, Sparus aurata (1999-2000). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
8. Environmental and hormonal control of spawning in the sharpsnout sea bream Diplodus puntazzo (1997-1998). Bilateral Co-operation Greece-Italy, Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
9. Hormonal induced spawning in carps: effect of carp hypophysate homogenates, human chorionic gonadotropin and LH-RH analogues (1991-1992). Ministry of Agriculture and General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
10. Investigation into the use of sex steroids as indexes of spawning condition in rainbow trout (1989-1991). Ministry of Agriculture and General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
11. Role of gonadal steroids (estradiol, testosterone) on the reproductive performance of two rainbow trout strains (1987-1988). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology.
12. Hormonal regulation of the reproductive cycle of rainbow trout (1986-1987). Ministry of Agriculture.
Educational, Research and Technological Networks & Projects
1. International Summer School “Care and use of laboratory animals: mice, rats & zebrafish”
(Crete, Greece, 2014 - 2019). A two weeks FELASA Accredited Course (ref. 051/15), for Functions A+B+C+D.
2. “Fish welfare training course for aquaculture specialists". Athens, 12-13 February 2014.
3. Departmental co-ordinator of the national Work Placement (Internship Programme) for under-graduate students (2006 – 2013).
4. Erasmus Departmental co-ordinator (2009 – 2016).
5. COST Action FA1301: A network for improvement of cephalopod welfare and husbandry in research, aquaculture and fisheries (CephsInAction).
6. COST Action FA0801: Critical success factors for fish larval production in European Aquaculture: a multidisciplinary network (LARVANET) (Member of the Management Committee) (2008-2013).
7. COST 867: Welfare of fish in European aquaculture. European network for fish welfare research - a communication platform for the next 5 years on a pan-European level that will support other ongoing fish welfare activities (Member of the Management Committee) (2005-2011).
8. Aqua-Flow II: European network for the dissemination of aquaculture RTD information (National Network Leader). EU Research Framework QLRT (1999-30105, concerted action) (2001-2003).
9. Aqua-Flow I: European network for the dissemination of aquaculture RTD information (National Network Leader, since June 2000).
EU Research Framework FΑΙR (CT97-3837, concerted action) (1988-2000).
10. Development of a network between the Scientific Community and the aquaculture Industry (Project Leader). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology (2000-2001).
11. AQUA-TNET 2005-2011. European thematic network in the field of aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resources management.
(Crete, Greece, 2014 - 2019). A two weeks FELASA Accredited Course (ref. 051/15), for Functions A+B+C+D.
2. “Fish welfare training course for aquaculture specialists". Athens, 12-13 February 2014.
3. Departmental co-ordinator of the national Work Placement (Internship Programme) for under-graduate students (2006 – 2013).
4. Erasmus Departmental co-ordinator (2009 – 2016).
5. COST Action FA1301: A network for improvement of cephalopod welfare and husbandry in research, aquaculture and fisheries (CephsInAction).
6. COST Action FA0801: Critical success factors for fish larval production in European Aquaculture: a multidisciplinary network (LARVANET) (Member of the Management Committee) (2008-2013).
7. COST 867: Welfare of fish in European aquaculture. European network for fish welfare research - a communication platform for the next 5 years on a pan-European level that will support other ongoing fish welfare activities (Member of the Management Committee) (2005-2011).
8. Aqua-Flow II: European network for the dissemination of aquaculture RTD information (National Network Leader). EU Research Framework QLRT (1999-30105, concerted action) (2001-2003).
9. Aqua-Flow I: European network for the dissemination of aquaculture RTD information (National Network Leader, since June 2000).
EU Research Framework FΑΙR (CT97-3837, concerted action) (1988-2000).
10. Development of a network between the Scientific Community and the aquaculture Industry (Project Leader). Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology (2000-2001).
11. AQUA-TNET 2005-2011. European thematic network in the field of aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resources management.
