Dimitris Klaoudatos | Biological Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Dimitris Klaoudatos | Biological Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | University of Thessaly | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Dimitris Klaoudatos is an Associate Professor at the University of Thessaly in the Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, with expertise spanning fisheries, aquaculture, and marine ecology. He holds degrees in Aquaculture and Fisheries, Marine Biology, and a doctorate in Reproductive Ecology, Population Dynamics, and Population Genetics of Decapod Crustaceans, reflecting his interdisciplinary foundation in marine sciences. His career integrates academic research, teaching, and industry practice, having contributed extensively through his role at the Hellenic Center for Marine Research and as Head of Industrial Sales at NIREUS Aquaculture S.A., where he advanced aquaculture products and market development. A prolific researcher, he has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to books and chapters, and presented at numerous scientific conferences while also leading national and international projects as principal investigator. His work has earned significant academic recognition, with 607 citations across 580 documents, 53 published works, and an h-index of 14, underscoring his impact in the field. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fisheries management, Mediterranean aquaculture, and environmental sustainability, bridging theory with practice for the next generation of scientists. Beyond teaching and research, he serves on editorial boards, academic committees, and organizes workshops, with additional training in biostatistics, research methodology, and the use of generative AI in scientific education and research. His academic influence is marked by a strong publication record, collaborative leadership, and impactful contributions to sustainable fisheries and ecosystem conservation. Through his active engagement in research, education, and applied industry roles, Assoc. Prof. Dr . Dimitris Klaoudatos continues to advance knowledge and practices that address critical challenges in marine resource management and sustainability.

Featured Publications

Rodrigues, J. G., Conides, A. J., Rivero Rodriguez, S., Raicevich, S., Pita, P., … (2017). Marine and coastal cultural ecosystem services: knowledge gaps and research priorities. One Ecosystem, 2, 192.

Klaoudatos, S. D., Klaoudatos, D. S., Smith, J., Bogdanos, K., & Papageorgiou, E. (2006). Assessment of site specific benthic impact of floating cage farming in the eastern Hios island, Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 338(1), 96-111.

Issaris, Y., Katsanevakis, S., Pantazi, M., Vassilopoulou, V., … (2012). Ecological mapping and data quality assessment for the needs of ecosystem-based marine spatial management: case study Greek Ionian Sea and the adjacent gulfs. Mediterranean Marine Science, 13(2), 297-311.

Zaucha, J., Conides, A., Klaoudatos, D., & Noren, K. (2016). Can the ecosystem services concept help in enhancing the resilience of land-sea social-ecological systems? Ocean & Coastal Management, 124, 33-41.

Lillebø, A. I., Somma, F., Norén, K., Gonçalves, J., Alves, M. F., Ballarini, E., … (2016). Assessment of marine ecosystem services indicators: experiences and lessons learned from 14 European case studies. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, 12(4), 726-734.