Biography

Dr. Ifigenia Kagalou is a Professor in the field of Protection of the Aquatic Environment and Ecology in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic School. She is a biologist with a PhD in water ecology from the University of Ioannina. Her research focuses on ecology, monitoring, protection and management of inland waters, assessment of trophic conditions in lake systems, and analysis of factors affecting their structure and function. She has received funding from more than 30 European and national research projects and reviews for more than 10 scientific journals. She held the role of President for 14 years in protected areas management bodies (Pamvotida and Karla Lakes) and serves as a national representative for the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (ECOSTAT). She is a regular member of the Natura 2000 Committee and author of more than 60 journal articles, 3 book volumes, and 120 conference proceedings (h-index >25).