Kentouri.

Biography

Education  1976 : Biology degree, Department of Sciences , University of Patras  1977 : Diplôme d’études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Oceanology Un iversity Aix -Marseille II, Endoume Marine Statio n, France  1978 : Doctorate in Oceanology, Aquaculture Department, University Aix -Marseille II  1985 : Ph.D. in Sciences, University of Sciences and Techniques of Languedoc, Montepellier, France Postdo ctoral Training  “Laboratory of Applied Zoology”, University of Montpellier II, France, 1978- 1980  “Station de Biologie Marine et Lagunaire de Sete” (S.B.M.L.), Sete, France, 1980 -1983  “Association For the Development of Research (A.D.E.R), Palavas, France, 1983 -1984 Academic Appointments  Researcher of the “Association For the Development of Research” (A.D.E.R.), 1983 -1984  Assoc. Professor at the University of Sciences and Techniques of Languedoc- Montpellier, France, 1984 -1987.  Associate Professor at th e Biology Department of the University of Crete, Greece, 1987 -1996  Professor at the Biology Department of the University of Crete, Greece, 1996 –present Major Administrative Responsibilities  Founding member of the IMBC (Institute of Marine Biology of Cr ete, now part of HCMR) and member of his Advisory Scientific Committee :(1987 -95) .  Director of the Section of “Biotechnology and Applied Biology: Management of marine and terrestrial biological resources ( 1994 -1995 and 1998- 1999 )  Vice President (1996 -2000) of the Biology Department of the University of Crete .  President (2000 -2004) of the Biology Department of the University of Crete .  Vice -Rector (2004 -2007) of Financial Affairs and Development at the University of Crete .  President (2004- 2007 ) of the Research Commi ttee of the University of Crete. Major Memberships, Offices and Committee Assignments in Professional Societies  Member of the Scie ntific Council of IMBC (Institute of Marine Biology of Crete, presently HCMR ) : 1988 -1993

Research Interest

Fish cultures. Behaviour of fishes under controlled conditions.