Christos Neofitou, Professor

• “Study of the mountainous hydronomy for the flood protection the and ecological management of Spercheios river”, funded by the Prefecture of Fthiotida.
• “Settlement of the torrents Archanios, Perivoli and Reginios and flood protection studies”, funded by the Prefecture of Fthiotida.
• “Investigation of the aquatic dynamic of Kalidromos tunnel” funded by the Prefecture of Fthiotida.
• “Aquaculture, costal economy and social sustainability (AQ.C.E.S.S.)", funded by European Union.
• “Further training of educators in utilization of information technology and communications (K.E.P.I.S.».
• “Study of the biology of postlarvae and juveniles of the endemic shrimp Melicertus kerathurus in the wider area of Thermaikos gulf in relation with biotic and abiotic parameters”, funded by HERACLITUS: Research scholarships with priority in basic research, E.P.E.A.E.K. II (2004 – 2007).
• “Determination of the quality criteria of farmed snail Hellix aspersa", funded by ”PYTHAGORAS II - Supporting research groups in universities” , E.P.E.A.E.K. II (2005 – 2007).
• “Investigation of the value of mountainous aquatic resources of Thessaly”, funded by the Hellenic Ministry of education and Religion Affairs (2006 – 2007).
• “Strategic development plan of Trikala Prefecturefor the period 2007 – 2015», funded by the Prefecture of Trikala.
• “Equipment of mussel farms in relation for their sustainability”, funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Food and Agriculture, E.P.A.L.
• “Formation of a body supporting the fisheries sector in Pagasitikos gulf”, funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Food and Agriculture, E.P.A.L. (2006-2008).
• “Sustainable fisheries of Pagasitikos gulf”, funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Food and Agriculture, E.P.A.L. (2006-2008).
• ”MeSFiDe”, funded by INTERREG IIIB Archimed.
• “Improving Sustainability of Municipal Service Provision in the field of water and waste water management (MUNSERVNET)”, funded by INTERREG IIIC EastZone.
• ”Park network – Reseau des Parcs», funded by INTERREG IIIC SUD.
• ”Restocking of the artifical lake Smokovo, Prefecture of Karditsa”, funded by the Prefecture of Karditsa.
• “MYTIMED”funded by INTERREG IIIC MEDDOC.
• “Finding and assessing areas with pollution and salinisation of drinking water. Plan for implementation in basic construction», funded by the Region of Thessaly.
• “Service provision by the Laboratory of Ichthyology-Hydrobiology of the Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, University of Thessaly”.
• “Organization and development of snail farming in Municipality of Falesia”, funded by the Municipality of Falesia.
• Coordinator of the Package under the program "Cooperation 2011", entitled: "Sponges Aegean and edible snails as alternative sources of collagen and bioactive substances" with Project Leader Associate Professor Castritsi Ioanna.

Panagiota Panagiotaki, Associate Professor

• 1995 French-Greek bilateral cooperation: «Semi-extensiνe cultiνation of sole (Solea solea) in ponds with appropriate management procedures».
• 1997 PENED «Evaluation of primary productivity in Western Pagassitikos Gulf towards semi-extensiνe sole (Solea solea) cultiνation ».
• 2001 «Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) in intensively cultivated fish related to organoleptic properties and geographical origin».
• 2004 «Generating a support infrastructure of fisheries products in Magnesia’s Prefecture».
• 2004 Project Leader «Stock enhancement of sole (Solea solea) in Pagassitikos Gulf». Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food».
• 2010 Project Leader «Niche conservation strategies of fish populations presenting high commercial value in Crete»
• 2010 Total Foundation «Brown algal biodiversity and ecology in the eastern Mediterranean Sea».
• 2011 Project Leader «Implementing novel techniques in intensively reared gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata».

• 2011 THALIS «Marine angiosperm tolerance on environmental stress: physiological-cellular-biochemical-molecular mechanisms related to species and habitat diversity».
• 2014 Project Leader EPAL «Growth compensation in intensively farmed fish».

Athanasios Exadactylos, Associate Professor

• 2015 Aqua EXCEL “Biochemical mechanisms related to sole egg and larval quality” (BIOSOLE), DLO IMARES
• 2014- EPAL 07-13/Utilization of processed animal proteins (PAP) in fish feed of gilthead sea
• bream (Sparus aurata)
• 2014- EPAL 07-13/Pilot studies (Growth compensation: a novel & friendly to the environment practice towards cost reduction in Hellenic aquaculture)
• 2012- Project Leader: THALES (Marine angiosperm tolerance on environmental stress: physiological-cellular-biochemical-molecular mechanisms related to species and habitat diversity). Budget/Funding Body: 512,820.50€/Hellenic Ministry of Education &Religious Affairs-EU
• 2010-2013 Workpackage Leader: Total Foundation (Brown algal biodiversity and ecology in the eastern Mediterranean Sea). Budget/Funding Body: 19,338.84€/National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens-EU
• 2011-2012 INVE HELLAS SA (Implementing novel techniques in intensively reared gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata)
• 2009-2010 EPAL ΙΙ (Niche conservation strategies of fish populations presenting high commercial value in Crete)
• 2008-2010 Project Leader: EPAL ΙΙ (Fisheries gene pool assessment in Hellenic salt-marshes). Budget/Funding Body: 65,025.56€/Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food-EU
• 2007-2008  UTh, University of Thessaly Research Committee (Economic exploitation and conservation of the sea urchin, Paracentrotus lividus in Pagasitikos Gulf, Hellas)
• 2007-2008 LEADER II (Natural enhancement of the artificial lake Smokovo, Karditsa Prefecture, Hellas)
• 2006-2009 EPAL ΙΙ (Sustainable fishery effort in Pagasitikos Gulf, Hellas)
• 2006-2009 EPAL ΙΙ (Solea solea enhancement for stock restoration and conservation in Pagasitikos Gulf, Hellas)
• 2005-2008 Project Leader: PYTHAGORAS ΙΙ (Population conservation genetics of the striped dolphin, Stenella coeruleoalba within the ACCOBAMS area). Budget/Funding Body: 89,981.81€/Hellenic Ministry of Education &Religious Affairs-EU
• 2005-2008 PYTHAGORAS ΙΙ (Quality specifications assessment of farmed edible snails, Helix aspersa)
• 2004-2007 EPAL ΙΙ (Generating a support infrastructure of fisheries products in Magnesia’s Prefecture)
• 2002-2003 LEADER II (Natural enhancement of the artificial lake Pramoritsa, Kozani Prefecture, Hellas)
• 2000-2003 EPIDEMIE (Strategic management on biodiversity conservation, Biological invasions, Intergraded approach on species abundance estimates)
• 1995-1998 PLATON (Hellenic-French cooperation on flatfish Dover sole, Solea solea, breeding and culture in artificial lagoons)
• 1994-1997 AIR (Community Research Program in Agriculture and Agro industry including Fisheries, particularly Genetics in Aquaculture)

Marianthi Chatziioannou

• Research in Snail and Frog Farming. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH. Funding: Donations– Grants (Scientific coordinator, 2014 – 2020).
• Research in Snail and Frog Farming. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH. Funding: Donations– Grants (2014 – 2020).
• Sponges from Aegean Sea and edible snails as alternative sources for the production of collagen and bioactive substances. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH. Funded by the General Secretariat of Research and Technology (Member of Scientific Team, 2015)
• Viable and competitive aquaculture: balance growth as an innovative and more environment-friendly management practice. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH Funded by the Greek Ministry of Agriculture (Member of Scientific Team 2015).
• Organization and development of snail farming in Municipality of Falesia. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH. Funded by the Municipality of Falesia (Member of Scientific Team , 2011).
• Training of agronomists in areas hit by fire. Agricultural University of Athens, Funded by Latsis Foundation (Member of Scientific Team 2010).
• Hygiene and safety of raw and processed edible snails. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH, Funded by the Research committee of the University of Thessaly (Member of Scientific Team 2009).
• Setting quality standards for farmed snails Helix aspersa. Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, UTH. Funded by the Greek Ministry of Education, Pythagoras II. (Member of Scientific Team 2007).
• Onochonos: the river that flows next to our school yard. Univeristy of Aegean, Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs (scientific coordinator, 2004).
• Study of acid-base balance of mussels under hypercapnia. School of Biology, AUTH. Funded by the Greek General Secreterian of Research and Technology and Institut fur Zoologie, Lehrstute fur Tierphysiologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universitat, Dusseldorf. (Member of Scientific Team 2000).
• Study of physiology, nutrition and breeding of edible snails in Greece» funded by the Ministry of Technology and Research of Greece. School of Biology, AUTH, (Member of Scientific Team 1989 -1990).
• Study of the potential breeding of edible snails of Greece under controlled conditions. School of Biology, AUTH. Funded by the Ministry of Agriculture ( Member of Scientific Team 1989).