CURRICULUM VITAE. Personal Details. Surname : Tzortzakis

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Personal Details Surname : Tzortzakis Name : Nikolaos Father s name : Georgios Day of birth : 8 July 1974 Place of birth : Chania - Crete Nationality : Greek Marital status : Single Military service : Accomplish Address : Solid Waste & Waste Water Management Lab, School of Agricultural Technology, TEI of Crete, Stavromenos, 71004, Heraklion, Greece Tel: ; Mob: ntzortzakis@staff.teicrete.gr Education and qualifications Ph.D. in Postharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Horticultural Crops. School of Biology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Thesis: Atmospheric Ozone-Enrichment for the Preservation of Fresh Produce M.Sc. in Horticulture Quality Management, in the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) collaborated with the Institute of Subtropical Plants and Olive Tree of the National Agricultural Research Foundation of Greece (NAGREF). Thesis: Soilless cultivation of tomato in different growing media (organic and inorganic mixtures of different substrates) Postgraduate studies DSPU (Specialized Post-University Diploma) at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh), which belongs to the International Centre of Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM). Department: Horticultural Science and Technology, grade: 16.3 / Acquisition of Agronomics degree (B.Sc & M.Eng), School of Geotehnic Science (specialization in Horticulture, Plant Sciences), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.TH.), Greece. Grade: good (6.1/10). Thesis on tissue culture examine: 1. In vitro cultivation of Ligustrum delanayanum and the effect of the quality of the light to the plants. 2. In vitro cultivation of buds from Prunus cerasus at MS substrates. 3. In vitro cultivation of Actinidia deliciosa under normal and high light intensity in different BA concentrations. The result of this thesis was successful, since it was graduated with honors (10). From 14/07/1997 till 14/08/1997, I worked out my practice exercise, as agronomist, at the Agricultural Association of Maleme, in Crete, and from 01-11/07/1997 and 18-27/08/1997 at the orchard of A.U.TH. Scholarships Postdoctoral scholarship by the Greek Scholarship Foundation (IKY) for research in NAGREF Greek Scholarship Foundation (IKY) for research towards a PhD degree in University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK CIHEAM Scholarship (International Centre of Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies), MAICh, in Chania, Crete, for DSPU degree (MAICh) and for research towards a MSc degree in the laboratory of Hydroponics and Aromatic Plants of the Institute of Subtropical Plants and Olive Tree (NAGREF), Chania, Crete.

2 Reviewer in International Journals Journal of Food Quality (Impact factor 0.269): 3 Electronic Journal of Biotechnology : 1 Scientia Agricola (Impact factor 0.346): 1 Journal of Agricultural Science & Technology : 2 Crop Protection (Impact factor 1.050): 1 Fruits: 1 Ιnnovative Food Science & Emmerging Technologies: 1 Postharvest Biology and Technology(Impact factor 1.950): 2 Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants: 1 Publications/ Patent 1. Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Shredded maize stems as an alternative substrate medium. Effect on growth, flowering and yield of tomato in soilless culture. Journal of Vegetable Science 11 (2): Tzortzakis NG, Singleton I, Barnes J, Deployment of low-level ozone-enrichment for the preservation of fresh produce in chilled storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 43: Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Maintaiinng postharvest quality of the tomato fruit by employing methyl jasmonate and ethanol vapor treatment. Journal of Food Quality, 30: Tzortzakis NG, Maintaining postharvest quality of fresh produce with volatile compounds. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 8: Tzortzakis NG, Borland A, Singleton I, Barnes J, Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on quality-related attributes of tomato fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 45: Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Antifungal activity of lemonrass (Cympopogon citratus L.) essential oil against key postharvest pathogens. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 8: Tzortzakis NG, Methyl jasmonate-induced suppression anthracnose rot in tomato fruit. Crop Protection, 26: Tzortzakis NG, Antifungal activity of the essential oils against green mould (Penicillium digitatum). Agrothesis, 5: Tzortzakis NG, Singleton I, Barnes J, Impacts of low-level atmospheric ozone-enrichment on black spot and anthracnose rot of tomato fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 47: Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Shredded maize stems as an alternative medium: Effect on water and nutrient uptake by tomato in soilless culture. Journal of Vegetable Science, 13, Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Impacts of the substrate medium on tomato yield and fruit quality in soilless cultivation. Journal of Horticultural Science, 35: Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Deployment of shredded maize stems as an alternative substrate medium in tomato soilless culture. Effect on yield and fruit quality per truss. Agrothesis, 6: Tzortzakis NG, Ιnfluence of NaCl and calcium nitrate on lettuce and endive growth using nutrient film technique. Ιnternational Journal of Vegetable Science, 15: Tzortzakis NG, Impact of cinnamon oil-enrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 10: Tzortzakis NG, Alleviation of Salinity - Induced Stress in Lettuce Growth by Potassium Sulphate Using Nutrient Film Technique. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 15: Tzortzakis NG, Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seed germination and seedling vigour in endive and chicory. Journal of Horticultural Science, 36: Tzortzakis NG, Essential oil: Innovative tool to improve the preservation of fresh produce a review. Fresh Produce (Special Issue), 3: Kelepesi S, Tzortzakis NG, Olive-mill Wastes - A Growing Medium Component for Seedling and Crop Production of Lettuce and Chicory. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 15: Tzortzakis NG, Potassium and calcium enrichment alleviate salinity-induced stress in hydroponically grown endives. Journal of Horticultural Science, in press. 20. Tzortzakis NG, Ethanol, vinegar and Origanum vulgare oil vapour suppress the development of anthracnose rot in tomato fruit. International Journal of Food Microbiology, in press.

3 21. Chondraki S., Tzerakis C., Tzortzakis N., Influence of NaCl and calcium foliar spray on hydroponically grown parsley in NFT system. Journal of Plant Nutrition, in press. More than 59 citations. Conference/seminars presentations (Oral and Posters) 1. Singleton I, Tzortzakis NG, Borland A, Barnes J, Potential use of ozone gas to reduce fungal spoilage of fresh produce. Stress in yeasts and filamentous fungi. Annual Scientific Meeting of British Mycological Society, 4-7 Sept 2006, Birmingham, UK. 2. Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Προβλήµατα των Κρητικών νωπών προϊόντων. Νεότερες τεχνικές και εναλλακτικές µέθοδοι αντιµετώπισης των µετασυλλεκτικών προβληµάτων. 2ο ιεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ποιότητα και την Εµπορία των Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, Σεπτεµβρίου, Χερσόνησος, Ελλάδα. 3. Christoulaki Μ, Gouma S, Manios T, Τzortzakis Ν, Deployment of sawdust as substrate medium in hydroponically grown lettuce. 7 th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy ORBIT Ηράκλειο Τzortzakis Ν, Pilatakis G, Psarafti K, Μanios T, Deployment of primary and secondary treated municipal wastewater irrigation in hydroponically grown cucumber. 7 th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy ORBIT Ηράκλειο Fountoulakis, M., Giakoumakis, D., Saviolakis, A., Dokianakis, S., Tzortzakis, N., Petoussi I., Manios, T Wastewater Reuse in Chersonissos: the Life+ PURE Project. 7th International conference on organic resources in the carbon economy ORBIT Ηράκλειο Tζωρτζάκης N, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Η χρήση του αέριου όζοντος για την συντήρηση καρπών τοµάτας. 23 ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών. Χανιά Οκτωβρίου Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Μετζιδάκης Ι., Επίδραση θερµικού στρες και χαµηλού οξυγόνου στη συντήρηση κάστανου σε ελεγχόµενη και τροποποιηµένη ατµόσφαιρα. 23 ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών. Χανιά Οκτωβρίου Μετζιδάκης Ι., Κουµπούρης Γ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Γκίκα Β., 2007 Αξιολόγηση εναλλακτικών καλλιεργητικών πρακτικών για αποτελεσµατικότερη χρήση των φυσικών πόρων και βελτίωση της οικονοµικής βιωσιµότητας της ελαιοκαλλιέργειας στη. Κρήτη. 23 ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών. Χανιά Οκτωβρίου Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Οικονοµάκης Κ., Η χρήση θρυµµατισµένου καλαµποκιού και περλίτη σε υδροπονική καλλιέργεια τοµάτας. Επίδραση στην παραγωγή και ποιότητα καρπών ανά ταξιανθία. 23 ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών. Χανιά Οκτωβρίου Τζανακάκη Κ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Η χρήση φυσικών προϊόντων και αιθέριων ελαίων κατά την συντήρηση λαχανικών. 3ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Βιοτεχνολογίας Τροφίµων, Οκτωβρίου, Ρέθυµνο, Ελλάδα (poster). 11. Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Singleton I, Borland A., Barnes J., Πρωτεοµική ανάλυση σε καρπούς τοµάτας µε την επίδραση τέφρας σήψης (Botrytis cinerea. 3ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Βιοτεχνολογίας Τροφίµων, Οκτωβρίου, Ρέθυµνο, Ελλάδα (poster). 12. Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Αιθέρια έλαια: Ένα πολλά υποσχόµενο µέσο για την Μετασυλλεκτική ζωή και ποιότητα των νωπών προϊόντων. 3ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Βιοτεχνολογίας Τροφίµων, Οκτωβρίου, Ρέθυµνο, Ελλάδα (poster). 13. Κλάδος Ε., Λουλακάκης Κ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Το σταµναγκάθι, ένα παραδοσιακό προϊόν κάτω από το µικροσκόπιο βιοχηµικών αναλύσεων. 3ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Βιοτεχνολογίας Τροφίµων, Οκτωβρίου, Ρέθυµνο, Ελλάδα (poster). 14. Κλάδος Ε., Μανιός Θ., Λουλακάκης Κ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Επίδραση υποστρώµατος και αλατότητας σε υδροπονική καλλιέργεια σταµναγκαθιού. 24ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών, Οκτωβρίου, Βέροια, Ελλάδα. \ 15. Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Πιλατάκης Γ., Ψαράυτη Κ., Μανιός Θ., Αξιολόγηση πρωτοβάθµιων και δευτεροβάθµιων επεξεργασµένων υγρών αποβλήτων για τις αρδευτικές ανάγκες υδροπονικής

4 καλλιέργειας αγγουριάς 24ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών, Οκτωβρίου, Βέροια, Ελλάδα. 16. Σοφιάδου Ε., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Αξιολόγηση φυτικών υπολειµµάτων ελαιοκαλλιέργειας σε θερµοκηπιακή καλλιέργεια τοµάτας. 24ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών, Οκτωβρίου, Βέροια, Ελλάδα. 17. Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Μεταξάκης Α., Λουλακάκης Κ., Επίδραση συγκέντρωσης θρεπτικών στοιχείων σε υδροπονική καλλιέργεια σταµναγκαθιού. 24ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας της Επιστήµης των Οπωροκηπευτικών, Οκτωβρίου, Βέροια, Ελλάδα. 18. Pintado C, Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Singleton I, Barnes J, Preservation of fresh produce by ozone. International Centenary Conference of Association of Applied Biologists. Advances in applied biology: providing new opportunities for consumers and producers in the 21st century Dec. 2004, Oxforth, UK. 19. Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Ozone-enrichment vaccinates tomato fruit against grey mould (Botrytis cinerea). International Centenary Conference of Association of Applied Biologists. Advances in applied biology: providing new opportunities for consumers and producers in the 21st century Dec. 2004, Oxforth, UK. 20. Tzortzakis NG, Economakis CD, Effect of the substrate on yield and fruit quality of tomato plants in soilless cultivation. ISHS-IPS. International Symposium on Growing Media September 2005, Angers, France. 21. Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J, Impact of atmospheric ozoneenrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA. 22. Pintado C, Tzortzakis NG, Singleton I, Barnes J, Deployment of ozone for the preservation of fresh produce. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA. 23. Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Borland A, Barnes J, Ozone-enriched atmospheres enhance tomato fruit quality. OZONE IV: Agricultural & Food Processing Applications of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent. 2-4 March 2005, Fresno, CA, USA 24. Tζωρτζάκης N, Μετασυλλεκτικοί χειρισµοί στα λαχανικά: Παρελθόν Παρόν - Μέλλον. ιεθνές συνέδριο Τα Κηπευτικά στο Μέλλον Ποιότητα Συνεργασία- Προοπτική. Γεωτεχνικό Επιµελητήριο Ελλάδος, Παράρτηµα Κρήτης (ΓΕΩΤ.Ε.Ε.), 6-8 Ιουλίου 2006, Ιεράπετρα, Ελλάδα. 25. Τζανακάκη Κ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Η χρήση αιθέριων ελαίων και άλλων φυσικών προϊόντων κατά την συντήρηση λαχανικών. 2ο ιεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ποιότητα και την Εµπορία των Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, Σεπτεµβρίου, Χερσόνησος, Ελλάδα. 26. Κελεπέση Σ., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Χρήση φυτικών υπολειµµάτων ελιάς (ελαιόφυλλων και ελαιοπυρήνα) για την παραγωγή σποριόφυτων µαρουλιού. 2ο ιεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ποιότητα και την Εµπορία των Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, Σεπτεµβρίου, Χερσόνησος, Ελλάδα. 27. Σοφιάδου Ε., Τζωρτζάκης Ν., Αξιοποίηση φυτικών υπολειµµάτων ελαιοκαλλιέργειας σε σπορεία και σε καλλιέργεια τοµάτας. 2ο ιεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ποιότητα και την Εµπορία των Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, Σεπτεµβρίου, Χερσόνησος, Ελλάδα. 28. Tζωρτζάκης N, Τahar T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Εµπλουτισµός ατµοσφαιρικού όζοντος σε τοµάτα για την καταπολέµηση τεφράς σήψης (Botrytis cinerea). 2ο ιεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ποιότητα και την Εµπορία των Αγροτικών Προϊόντων. Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, Σεπτεµβρίου, Χερσόνησος, Ελλάδα. 29. Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Ozone-induced suppression of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on tomato fruit. Postgraduate Conference, 29 June 2004, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 30. Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J, Impact of atmospheric ozoneenrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER) March 2005, York, UK. 31. Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Roberts R Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Suppression of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on tomato fruit by ozone. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER) March 2005, York, UK.

5 32. Tzortzakis NG, Taybi T, Roberts R, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Impacts of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on plant-pathogen interaction. National Conference of Air Pollution: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research (CAPER) March 2005, York, UK. 33. Tζωρτζάκης N, Τahar T, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Εµπλουτισµός ατµοσφαιρικού όζοντος σε τοµάτα για την καταπολέµηση τεφράς σήψης (Botrytis cinerea). 2ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο Βιοτεχνολογίας και Τεχνολογίας τροφίµων. Αθήνα, Μαρτίου Tζωρτζάκης N, Singleton I, Borland A, Barnes J, Η χρήση του ατµοσφαιρικού όζοντος για την συντήρηση νωπών προϊόντων. 2 ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέριο Βιοτεχνολογίας και Τεχνολογίας τροφίµων. Αθήνα, Μαρτίου Tzortzakis NG, Barnes J, Use of atmospheric ozone-enrichment for the preservation of fresh produce. Postgraduate Conference, June 2003, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 36. Tzortzakis NG, Roberts R, Borland A, Barnes J, Ozone-enriched atmospheres enhance tomato fruit quality. Postgraduate poster session, 20 May 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 37. Tzortzakis NG, Pintado C, Tallentire E, Singleton I, Barnes J, Impact of atmospheric ozoneenrichment on microbial spoilage of fresh produce. Postgraduate poster session, 20 May 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 38. Tzortzakis NG, Barnes J, Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on plant-pathogen interactions. Postgraduate Conference, 20 June 2005, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 39. Καλλιέργεια σταµναγκαθιού-ένα εν δυνάµη παραδοσιακό προιόν. Εφηµερίδα Κρητικά Νέα, εκέµβριος 2009, Αθήνα. 40. Σταµναγκάθι- σύσταση και Γεύση από Κρήτη. Εφηµερίδα Κρητικά Νέα, Ιανουάριος 2010, Αθήνα. 41. Βιολογικά Κρητικά Προϊόντα Τι πιστεύουν οι επισκέπτες του νησιού µας. Εφηµερίδα Κρητικά Νέα, Απρίλιος 2010, Αθήνα. 42. Τσικουδιά Εφραίνει Καρδίαν. Εφηµερίδα Κρητικά Νέα, Οκτώβριος 2010, Αθήνα. Attendance in Seminars/Conference 6/06/ /06/2004 Attendance to the 5 th International Postharvest Symposium, Verona, Italy. 14/04/ /04/2003 Participation to the National Conference of Air Pollution, CAPER 2003: Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research, Manchester Metropolitan University, England /11/2001 and 14-18/01/2002 Attendance to postgraduate seminars of Organic Farming, MAICh, with subjects: "Soil fertility management in organic farming" by Dr U. Koepke "Case studies in organic farming" by Dr E. Kavourakis 22/09/ /09/2001 Attendance to the International Conference of olive oil and olives tree, with subject: "New strategy of quality from European Union and the prospect of Greek olive oil", Athens, Greece. 25/06/ /06/2001 Attendance to training seminars "Editor of improvement pattern and action pattern" on farming operation, Greece. 07/06/ /06/2001 Attendance to the 72 nd EAAE seminar (European Association of Agricultural Economists) on "Organic food marketing trends", Mediterranean Agronomic Institute at Chania (MAICh), Greece. 15/03/ /03/2001 Attendance to the National Conference with subject: "Institute of Subtropical Plants and Olives Tree of Chania (NAGREF) - 40 years presentation on farming development ( )", Chania, Greece. 06/05/ /05/1998 Attendance to the Science Feast with subject: "Architectonic of Landscape and Green Civil: Society, Education and Civilization", Thessaloniki, Greece. 05/11/ /11/1997 Participation to the 18 o National Science Conference of Hellenic Association of Horticulture, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, (A.U.Th.), Greece.

6 Attendance to meetings/workshops with subjects: Proteomics Technology Day workshop, 2005, Newcastle University, UK. Networks of plant metabolism & development BIONET workshop, 2004, Durcham University, UK. Animals, plants & microbial genomics BIONET workshop, 2004, Durcham University, UK. Microarray Technology Day workshop, 2004, Newcastle University, UK. The role of biotechnology in crop protection- current status & future prospectus, (Prof. Gatehouse, 2003, Newcastle University), UK. Molecular Ecology and Technology, (Prof. O Donnell, 2003, Newcastle University), UK. Use of differential display for the molecular characterization of fruit ripening and response to anoxia/ hypoxia, (Dr. Kanelis, 2003, A.U.Th.), UK. Imaging the dynamics of living fungi, (Dr. Real, 2003, Newcastle University), UK. Biotechnology in Agriculture - Genetic Modified Organisms and Byproducts, Institute of Subtropical Plants and Olives Tree of Chania, 2002-(NAGREF ), Greece. Hydroponics culture- present and future, MAICh., Greece. Developing Integrated Pest Management Systems for European Raspberry Production, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, (A.U.Th.), Greece. Research Experience and Techniques Agrotechniques: Soilless culture, NFT, soil-solutions-plant tissue analysis, diseases management, grafting, postharvest management, gardening-landscape. Plant identification, Behaviour/biodiversity and ecology of plants and pathogens/insects. Microbiology: Isolation of culture bacteria, algae and fungus. Method of staining, isolation, purification and quantification of microorganisms (labelled lectins, biomass, series dilutions, haemocytometer). Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: DNA/RNA extraction, semiquantitative RT-PCR, Real-Time PCR, TOPO Cloning, Tissue culture, Enzymes activity-native gels. Proteomics: Protein-extraction, determination, isolation, SDS-PAGE, 1-DE, 2-DE, protein digestion, protein analysis (Progenesis), sequence and identification. Apparatus HPLC, GC, Infrared Gas Analyser, spectrometer, luminometer, fluorometer, light microscope, portable CIRAS, ozone generator-chambers, Estimation of carbohydrates, organic acids, respiration/transpiration, ethylene, antioxidants (ascorbic acid, antioxidant capacity (chemiluminescence)), phenols, pigments, fresh produce sensory evaluation, proteins and enzymes. Estimation of stomata conductance. Qualifications/skills/languages 21-22/10/2003 Attendance to supporting teaching skills and demonstrating. Certification by Newcastle University. Since 1997 Computer operation ((ECDL in WORD, EXCEL, ΙΝΤΕRNET) and very good in WINDOWS XP, POWERPOINT, SPSS, PRISM, SIGMA, PROGENESIS, and Designing programs) - Placing files - Setting up and observance books Driving licence. 15/10/90-26/05/91 Laboratory lessons of free pattern and portrait. Languages Greek, English and basic Italian. Work experience Research program XM EOX: EL0031 Improving the Reclamation and Reuse of the

7 Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Wastes in Agriculture and Environmental Applications Research program LIFE 08 ENV/GR/551 From treated wastewater to alternative water resources in semi-arid regions Research program IMAGE Sustainable use of water resources and rural development in drought affected areas. INTERREG III, ARCHIMED, E.E. 2004, Research program Impact of salinity ion olive plants (Olea europaea L.) in hydroponically grown crops and technique for stress suppressionσ Greek-Egypt collaboration Evaluation and application of environmental friendly medium in hydroponically grown crops Supporting training Integrated management of olives and Biological management of olives to agronomists and farmers (Heraklion, Messara, Ierapetra), and participating in others programs: a). Evaluation of optimum time for Harvesting olives, b). Old oliveculture orchards, c). Impacts of salinity on soilless culture of olives, Greece-Egypt collaboration, d). MIDA: Mediterranean Initiatives-Development in Agriculture" (M.I.D.A.) Interreg III B Archimed, Metre 1.2: Assistance for urban centers, rural areas and growth of cooperation between them, 2005, e). Evaluation of current and perspectives of oliviculture in Chania Co-supervision of graduate students project with Dr I. Singleton and Dr J. Barnes (main supervisors). Harnessing ozone for the preservation of spoilage of postharvest produce (Miss Julie Summers) Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on key pathogens in vitro (Miss Joelle Wilsons) 10/08/ /10/2002 Assessor of olive trees yield, damage due to disasters as well as sector for animals subsidizes of National Constitution of Agriculture (city prefecture). 07/02/ /08/2002 Expert estimates of damages to disasters (hail, snow, rain, heat, frost, floods) to olive and citrus trees at the Hellenic Constitution of Agricultural Insurances. 14/06/ /11/2001 Sector-agronomist in Chania (area: Kissamos), against the insect Dacus olea for the olives trees. 04/10/ /05/2001 Agronomist in a shopping center (Scordilis O.E.), head of geotechnical department, technical support of member s farms, supplies of farm inputs (fertilizers, manures, plant nutrition) and propagation material. During Organized and demonstrated seminars in the agricultural field to local farmers within Crete. During External examiner (exam tests for specific school, dealing with tourism and office working time). Teaching experience the last 4 years. Teaching a wide range of lab and theory courses (Vegetable Science I, Vegetable Science, Soilless culture (theory and lab), Plant nutrition and soil Fertility, Plant nutrition and fertilizers) more than 17 students for their experimental Thesis (TEI of Crete) more than 6 students for their seminar (short presentations) (TEI of Crete) Support 2 PhD candidates (in collaboration with the main suppervizors) for the experimental work and lab analysis (TEI of Crete) Part-time employed tutor at Holiday Greek and Landscape-Gardening course at the Lyndhurst Centre, Gateshead and Greek Language I & II at the Gosforth Community Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.

8 Demonstrating undergraduate lab and field courses, (Plant, Microbes & Environment; Behaviour/ Biodiversity & Ecology; Crop Pest-Plant Pathology; Plant Biology II) and invigilating Bachelor and MSc exams at University of Newcastle. Membership International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS) American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Serial No=19696 Hellenic Scientific Society of Horticultural Crops Geotechnic Chamber of Greece. Serial No= Agriculture Association of Chania. Pursuit interest Sport activities: Membership at A.C. Thessaloniki "THE STAR OF VERGINAS" and Panhellenic Association of Karate (E.O.E.K.) Painting, Making artwork, Gardening, Trips.