Dimitris Klaoudatos | Marine Biology | Best Researcher Award Published on 20/09/202520/09/2025 by Zoology Honour Assoc Prof. Dr. Dimitris Klaoudatos | Marine Biology | Best Researcher Award Associate Professor | University of Thessaly | Greece Dr. Dimitris Klaoudatos, Associate Professor at the University of Thessaly, Greece (Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment), is an expert in fisheries science, aquaculture, and marine ecology. He holds a BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the Technological Educational Institute of Mesolonghi, a BSc in Marine Biology from the University of Wales, Bangor, and a PhD from Swansea University, specializing in the reproductive ecology, population dynamics, and genetics of decapod crustaceans. Bridging applied and theoretical research, he has contributed extensively to sustainable fisheries and marine resource management through roles in academia, research institutes, and industry, including the Hellenic Center for Marine Research and as Head of Industrial Sales at NIREUS Aquaculture S.A. He has led numerous national and international research projects as principal investigator, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 80+ conference presentations, and contributions to books and book chapters. His research emphasizes ecosystem-based fisheries management, sustainable aquaculture, and conservation strategies. An active member of the academic community, he serves on editorial boards, academic committees, and scientific panels, and is regularly involved in organizing workshops and editing scientific journals. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on fisheries management, Mediterranean aquaculture, and environmental sustainability, with additional training in biostatistics, research methodology, and generative AI applications in research and education. Recognized for his interdisciplinary approach and leadership, Dr. Klaoudatos has significantly advanced the field of aquatic sciences. His work has garnered 607 citations from 580 documents, with an h-index of 14, reflecting the impact and quality of his scholarly contributions. Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar Featured Publications 1. Hatziioannou, M., Kougiagka, E., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). Assessing the effects of species, origin, and processing on frog leg meat composition with predictive modeling tools. Fishes, 10(9), 466. 2. Kokkinos, K., Pitropakis, T., Karagyaurova, T., Mosashvili, I., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). A modified PESTEL- and FCM-driven decision support system to mitigate the extinction of marine species in the Mediterranean Sea. Information, 16(9), 813. 3. Klaoudatos, D., Theocharis, A., Aydin, İ., Pafras, D., Karagianni, K., & Domenikiotis, C. (2025). Forecasting environmental drivers and invasion risk of Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789) and Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828) in the Pagasitikos Gulf (Greece). Geosciences, 15(9), 361. 4. Aydin, İ., Theocharis, A., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). Exploring life history traits and catch composition of red mullet (Mullus barbatus, L. 1758) in the commercial trawl fisheries of the Eastern Aegean Sea. Water, 17(17), 2540. 5. Conides, A., Cotou, E., Klaoudatos, D., & Glamuzina, B. (2025). An innovative metal–synthetic hybrid thread for the construction of aquaculture nets. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(8), 1384.
Dr. Dimitris Klaoudatos, Associate Professor at the University of Thessaly, Greece (Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment), is an expert in fisheries science, aquaculture, and marine ecology. He holds a BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the Technological Educational Institute of Mesolonghi, a BSc in Marine Biology from the University of Wales, Bangor, and a PhD from Swansea University, specializing in the reproductive ecology, population dynamics, and genetics of decapod crustaceans. Bridging applied and theoretical research, he has contributed extensively to sustainable fisheries and marine resource management through roles in academia, research institutes, and industry, including the Hellenic Center for Marine Research and as Head of Industrial Sales at NIREUS Aquaculture S.A. He has led numerous national and international research projects as principal investigator, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 80+ conference presentations, and contributions to books and book chapters. His research emphasizes ecosystem-based fisheries management, sustainable aquaculture, and conservation strategies. An active member of the academic community, he serves on editorial boards, academic committees, and scientific panels, and is regularly involved in organizing workshops and editing scientific journals. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on fisheries management, Mediterranean aquaculture, and environmental sustainability, with additional training in biostatistics, research methodology, and generative AI applications in research and education. Recognized for his interdisciplinary approach and leadership, Dr. Klaoudatos has significantly advanced the field of aquatic sciences. His work has garnered 607 citations from 580 documents, with an h-index of 14, reflecting the impact and quality of his scholarly contributions. Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar Featured Publications 1. Hatziioannou, M., Kougiagka, E., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). Assessing the effects of species, origin, and processing on frog leg meat composition with predictive modeling tools. Fishes, 10(9), 466. 2. Kokkinos, K., Pitropakis, T., Karagyaurova, T., Mosashvili, I., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). A modified PESTEL- and FCM-driven decision support system to mitigate the extinction of marine species in the Mediterranean Sea. Information, 16(9), 813. 3. Klaoudatos, D., Theocharis, A., Aydin, İ., Pafras, D., Karagianni, K., & Domenikiotis, C. (2025). Forecasting environmental drivers and invasion risk of Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789) and Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828) in the Pagasitikos Gulf (Greece). Geosciences, 15(9), 361. 4. Aydin, İ., Theocharis, A., & Klaoudatos, D. (2025). Exploring life history traits and catch composition of red mullet (Mullus barbatus, L. 1758) in the commercial trawl fisheries of the Eastern Aegean Sea. Water, 17(17), 2540. 5. Conides, A., Cotou, E., Klaoudatos, D., & Glamuzina, B. (2025). An innovative metal–synthetic hybrid thread for the construction of aquaculture nets. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(8), 1384.
Ester Cecere | Marine Biology | Best Researcher Award Published on 15/09/202518/09/2025 by Zoology Honour Prof. Dr. Ester Cecere | Marine Biology | Best Researcher Award Ester Cecere | National Research Council | Italy Dr. Ester Cecere, formerly Senior Researcher at the IRSA Water Research Institute, Taranto headquarter of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), is a distinguished marine biologist specializing in floristic and vegetational studies, macroalgal bioremediation, alien species, sustainable mollusc farming, and circular economy. She holds degrees in biological sciences with specialization in marine botany and has contributed extensively to the academic and applied understanding of coastal and transitional marine ecosystems. Throughout her career, Dr. Cecere has held several leadership roles, notably directing research on ecosystem structure and function for sustainable development under CNR’s national project “Sustainability of Environmental Systems,” and serving as acting Director of the Taranto headquarters. She was also a Scientific Council member at IRSA and part of the teaching board for the PhD in Algae Biology at the University of Messina. A recognized expert, she has served as a consultant to ISPRA on exotic aquaculture species and marine biological quality indices, and represented the LTER “sentinel site” Mar Piccolo in Taranto. Dr. Cecere has authored over 180 scientific publications, including 55 in peer-reviewed international journals, and served as editor of prominent scientific monographs. She is a frequent referee for international journals, an educator in university-level and professional training programs, and a mentor to numerous scholars. Her achievements have been acknowledged through editorial roles, professional certifications, and memberships in scientific committees. She also contributed to public science communication through CNR’s “Vita di Mare” and has significantly advanced knowledge in marine ecology. Ester Cecere; h-index: 22; 1,149 citations by 848 documents. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications 1. Denti, G., Rubino, F., Cecere, E., & Petrocelli, A. (2024). Native and non-indigenous biota associated with the Cymodocea nodosa (Tracheophyta, Alismatales) meadow in the seas of Taranto (Southern Italy, Mediterranean Sea). Diversity, 16(7), Article 368. 2. Denti, G., Ricci, P., Cecere, E., & Petrocelli, A. (2024). Long term monitoring activities to investigate the colonization dynamics of non‑indigenous seaweeds in transitional waters. Conference paper. 3. Screening of Undaria pinnatifida (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) lipidic extract as a new potential source of antibacterial and antioxidant compounds. (2023). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.
Dr. Ester Cecere, formerly Senior Researcher at the IRSA Water Research Institute, Taranto headquarter of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), is a distinguished marine biologist specializing in floristic and vegetational studies, macroalgal bioremediation, alien species, sustainable mollusc farming, and circular economy. She holds degrees in biological sciences with specialization in marine botany and has contributed extensively to the academic and applied understanding of coastal and transitional marine ecosystems. Throughout her career, Dr. Cecere has held several leadership roles, notably directing research on ecosystem structure and function for sustainable development under CNR’s national project “Sustainability of Environmental Systems,” and serving as acting Director of the Taranto headquarters. She was also a Scientific Council member at IRSA and part of the teaching board for the PhD in Algae Biology at the University of Messina. A recognized expert, she has served as a consultant to ISPRA on exotic aquaculture species and marine biological quality indices, and represented the LTER “sentinel site” Mar Piccolo in Taranto. Dr. Cecere has authored over 180 scientific publications, including 55 in peer-reviewed international journals, and served as editor of prominent scientific monographs. She is a frequent referee for international journals, an educator in university-level and professional training programs, and a mentor to numerous scholars. Her achievements have been acknowledged through editorial roles, professional certifications, and memberships in scientific committees. She also contributed to public science communication through CNR’s “Vita di Mare” and has significantly advanced knowledge in marine ecology. Ester Cecere; h-index: 22; 1,149 citations by 848 documents. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications 1. Denti, G., Rubino, F., Cecere, E., & Petrocelli, A. (2024). Native and non-indigenous biota associated with the Cymodocea nodosa (Tracheophyta, Alismatales) meadow in the seas of Taranto (Southern Italy, Mediterranean Sea). Diversity, 16(7), Article 368. 2. Denti, G., Ricci, P., Cecere, E., & Petrocelli, A. (2024). Long term monitoring activities to investigate the colonization dynamics of non‑indigenous seaweeds in transitional waters. Conference paper. 3. Screening of Undaria pinnatifida (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) lipidic extract as a new potential source of antibacterial and antioxidant compounds. (2023). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.