Agronomist - Rural Geographer
Specialised in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
B.Sc. (Ptychio, Aristotle University, Greece)
D.I.C. (Imperial College, UK)
M.Sc. (University of London, Imperial College, UK)
Ph.D. (Nottingham University, UK)
Email: [email protected]
BIOGRAPHY
I grew up in a small city called Lamia in central Greece. The area around Lamia is one of the most important ones in Greece in terms of agricultural production and subsequently most of my childhood memories are dominated by the view of crops in fields and especially by the view of blooming cherry and olive trees in the fields that my grandfather and father owned and cultivated. So, it was no surprise that on leaving the 5th High School of Lamia in 1994, i went on to study Agronomy at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, from which i graduated in 2000 (in Greece the degrees in Agronomy are 5 years courses!) with a specialisation in Arboriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture and Floriculture. While studying in Thessaloniki, i came upon the term of "Sustainable Agriculture" which since has, literally, shaped my future! My fascination for this term led me on to study for a M.Sc. in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development at Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine at Wye, University of London, UK from where i graduated in 2001 with a specialisation in Agroecology. During my course there i came across another fascinating term, that of "Sustainability Indicators". The idea of being able to make an intangible concept like sustainability something tangible through the use of indicators, led me to the School of Geography at the University of Nottingham, where i studied for a Ph.D.
The challenge facing agriculture and farming in the 21st century is to feed a growing population using sustainable farming methods. Sustainability indicators, introduced by Agenda 21 can help to monitor progress towards sustainability of the agricultural sector.
The majority of the academic work on sustainability indicators has focused on measuring indicators on a national level and has adopted a top-down non-participatory approach. My research focuses on the field level and adopts a participatory bottom-up approach. The development of indicators of soil quality with the participation of farmers is the particular focus of this study. The research undertaken for this study consists of two parts. The first part involves laboratory analysis of soil samples taken from Thoresby Estate, Perlethorpe, in Nottinghamshire, UK. This first part is supplemented by a second part involving qualitative interviews with farmers in Nottinghamshire.
Agri-Environmental Sustainability Indicators: Inter-disciplinary
Development of Soil Quality Indicators in Nottinghamshire, UK
Abstract
There is a dominant view that the British farming and food industry is on a path that cannot be sustained in the long term (DEFRA, 2002). In this context, agriculture has to move in a more sustainable direction. In order for this to happen, it is critical that we have a means of evaluating and quantifying the sustainability of agricultural systems and monitoring changes over time (Girardin et al, 1999). An answer to this need lies in the use of 'sustainability indicators' (Bell and Morse, 1999). More specifically, the last years there is an increasing awareness that the quality and health of soils determine agricultural sustainability (Acton and Gregorich, 1995) environmental quality (Pierzynski et al., 1994), and, as a consequence
of both - plant, animal and human health (Haberern, 1992). This has led to the need to develop indicators that can be used to evaluate the effects of farming systems managements on soil quality (Doran and Parkin, 1996). My research will be focusing in developing a set of
soil quality indicators in Nottinghamshire, England through an interdisciplinary approach.
More specifically, a comparison of a set of soil properties of arable fields and adjacent semi-natural woodland areas will be done (Odum, 1984; Conway, 1985; Altieri, 1995; Gliessman, 1998), and further to that, the farmers working in the above fields will be interviewed, in order to gain an understanding of the views that they have regarding sustainable agriculture, sustainability indicators, soil quality and soil health. Through this approach, it will be gained a better understanding of:
(1) the way that soil quality indicators can be used to assess the sustainability of a field and
(2) the attitudes of the farmers towards the practicality and use of such indicators.
References
1. Acton D.F. and Gregorich L.G (1995). The health of our soils: Towards sustainable agriculture in Canada. Agriculture. Agri-Food Canada.
Research Branch. Publication 1906/E. Ottawa. Canada.
2. Altieri M.A. (1995). Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture. 2nd Edition. Westview Press. Boulder. CO.
3. Bell S. and Morse S. (1999). Sustainability Indicators. Measuring the immeasurable? Earthscan. London.
4. Conway G.R. (1985). Agroecosystem analysis. Agricultural Administration.20:31-55.
5. Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (2002). Farming and Food. A sustainable future. Report of the Policy
Commission on the Future of Farming and Food. Crown copyright. London.
6. Doran J.W. and Parkin T.B. (1996). Quantitative Indicators of Soil Quality: A Minimum Data Set. In J.W. Doran and A.J Jones (eds.)
Methods for Assessing Soil Quality. Soil Science Society of America Special Publication. No 49. Madison. Wisconsin. U.S.A.
7. Girardin P., Bockstaller C., Van der Werf H.M.G. (1999). Indicators: Tools to Evaluate the Environmental Impacts of Farming Systems.
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Vol 13(4): 5-20.
8. Gliessman S.R. (1998). Agroecology. Ecological Processes in Sustainable Agriculture. Ann Arbor Press. U.S.A.
9. Haberern J (1992). Viewpoint: A soil health index. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 47:6.
10. Odum E.P. (1984). Properties of agroecosystems. In R. Lowrance, B.R. Stinner, and G.J. ouse (eds.), Agricultural Ecosystems:
Unifying Concepts. pp. 5-12. John Wiley & Sons. New York.
11. Pierzynski G.M., Sims J.T. and Vance G.F. (1994). Soils and environmental quality. Lewis Publications. CRC Press. Boca Raton. FL.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
10/2001-12/2005 University of Nottingham, UK, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, School of Geography, Ph.D. degree
10/2000-10/2001 Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine at Wye, University of London, UK, Faculty of Life Sciences, T H Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering (Department of Agricultural Sciences), M.Sc. in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, (Specialisation Agro-ecology)
10/2000-10/2001 Diploma of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London, UK
9/1994-3/2000 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences, School of Agriculture, Degree (Ptychio, B.Sc.) in Agriculture, (Specialisation Arboriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture, Floriculture), Grade: Very Good (7,09/10)
6/1994 National University Entry Examinations (A levels equivalent). Marks obtained: Mathematics 14,5/20. Chemistry 17,625/20. Physics 18,125/20. Written Composition 13,625/20. (I passed 44th out of the overall 250 entrants)
9/1991-9/1994 5th High School of Lamia, Prefecture of Fthiotida, Greece, Grade: Excellent (19,4/20)
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS-VOCATIONAL TRAINING
24/4-25/7/2000 Seminar in �Management and Protection of Natural Environment� (Vocational Training). Funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Labour of Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece.
9/1997-9/1999 Seminar in �Sustainable Agriculture�. Funded by the European Programme of Education and Initial Vocational Training, School of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
SCHOLARSHIPS
2001-2004 University of Nottingham Research Scholarship.
1996-1999 Scholarship, for three consecutive years, by the Foundation �Georgios Panourgias� based in Lamia, Prefecture of Fthiotida, Greece, due to my outstanding performance in the modules in the University.
1995-1996 Scholarship by the National Foundation of Scholarships (I.K.Y.) of Greece due to outstanding performance in the modules in the University.
1994-1995 Scholarship by the National Foundation of Scholarships (I.K.Y.) of Greece due to the good rate of entry in the University.
HONORARY AWARDS
1988-1994 Honorary Awards by the Greek Ministry of Education for excellent performance during all 6 years of secondary education.
THESIS AND DISSERTATION TITLES
Ph.D. Thesis �Agri-Environmental Sustainability Indicators: Inter-disciplinary Development of Soil Quality Indicators in Nottinghamshire, UK� Supervisors: Prof. Charles Watkins, Dr Richard Field External examiner: Prof. Brian Ilbery, Coventry University, UK Internal examiner: Dr Georgina Endfield, University of Nottingham, UK
M.Sc. Dissertation �Sustainable Agriculture and the Role of Sustainability Indicators� Supervisor: Dr Howard Lee External examiner: Prof. Jules Pretty, University of Essex, UK
B.Sc. Dissertation �Biological Agriculture. Effect of Origanum hirtum L. extract on the growth of the seeds of the following weeds, Lolium trigidum L. and Avena sterilis L.�. Supervisor: Prof. Kyriaki Gaidatzi-Kalbourtzi
PUBLICATIONS
1/2006 'Sustainable Farmland Management: New Transdisciplinary Approaches', Book published by CABI (in preparation). Participating with two chapters: 'The contested nature of the concept of sustainability in agriculture. Policy-makers�, scientists� and farmers� views' and 'Scales of sustainable farmland management. Local and farm scale'.
11/2005 'Introduction to the concepts of sustainable agriculture and sustainability indicators' (in preparation). Joint paper with Dr Athanasios Kizos (lecturer, Department of Geography, University of the Aegean) for publication in the journal Geographies (in Greek).
7/2005 Baginetas K, Watkins C, Field R. (2005). Development of Soil Quality Indicators for Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability. A Blend of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge. Bayreuther Geowissenschaftliche Arbeiten, Vol. 26, pp. 137-148. Proceedings of the Rural Geography Research Group, British-German Conference on 'The Countryside in the 21st Century: Anglo-German Perspectives', Editors Doris Schmied and Olivia Wilson. Published by Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Bayreuth e.V. Institute of Bio-Sciences, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
31/10/2003 Conference report in the RGRG Autumn 2003 Newsletter (pp 16-17) regarding the Session on �People and soil: understanding soil within its social context�, Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers International Annual Conference, �Geography, Serving Society and the Environment�, London (3-5/9/03).
3-5/9/2003 �Indicators of Soil Quality that Make Sense to Farmers� (Abstract). In Thomasin Lang (Ed.) Geography, Serving Society and the Environment Proceedings, Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers International Annual Conference, London.
20-21/11/2002 �Development of Soil Quality Indicators for Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability� (Abstract). In Miriam Renner (Ed.) Vital Ruralities, Rural Geography Research Group Postgraduate Conference Proceedings, Centre for Rural Economy, University of Newcastle, UK.
12/1998 Baginetas K et al. (1998). Developmental Study of the Agricultural Sector of the Municipality of Dion in the Prefecture of Pieria, Greece. Volume I and II, p 279. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences, School of Agriculture. European Programme of Education and Initial Vocational Training.
BOOK REVIEWS
3/2003 Baginetas K (2003). Reviewing indicators of sustainable development. Review of Moffatt I., Hanley N. and Wilson M. D. (2001). Measuring and Modelling Sustainable Development (Parthenon Publishing. UK) Global Ecology and Biogeography, Vol. 12, (2), pp. 175-176.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
19/2/2005 Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers Postgraduate Forum, Mid-Term Conference, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
13-17/05/2004 The Practice of Rural Geography, Rural Geography Research Group Postgraduate Conference, Varese Ligure, Genoa, NW Italy.
3-5/9/2003 Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers International Annual Conference, �Geography, Serving Society and the Environment�, London, UK.
20-21/11/2002 Vital Ruralities, Rural Geography Research Group Postgraduate Conference, Centre for Rural Economy, University of Newcastle, UK.
4-7/9/2002 Rural Geography Research Group � First Meeting of the Anglo- German Rural Geographers, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
16/12/1998 Energy exploitation of Biogas. Potentials and applications. Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and the Agricultural and Handicraft School of Thesaloniki., Thessaloniki, Greece.
5-7/5/1998 Second Pan-Hellenic Meeting of Plant Protection. �Plant Protection Products, Agriculture, Consumer, Environment�, Larissa, Greece.
16-18/12/1997 Greek Weed Science Society, 10th Scientific Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece.
15/12/1997 Recycling. The international experience, the Greek applications and the big dilemmas for the waste management methods. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece.
CONVENOR OF SESSIONS IN CONFERENCES
3-5/9/2003 Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers International Annual Conference, �Geography, Serving Society and the Environment�, London, co-convenor and co-chair of session �People and soil: understanding soil within its social context�.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
13-17/05/2004 The Practice of Rural Geography, Rural Geography Research Group Postgraduate Conference, Varese Ligure Genoa, NW Italy, �Interdisciplinary Research and Sustainability in Agricultural Landscapes. Insights into Theory and Practice�.
3-5/9/2003 Royal Geographical Society � Institute of British Geographers International Annual Conference, �Geography, Serving Society and the Environment�, London, �Indicators of Soil Quality that Make Sense to Farmers�.
20-21/11/2002 Vital Ruralities, Rural Geography Research Group Postgraduate Conference, Centre for Rural Economy, University of Newcastle, UK, �Development of Soil Quality Indicators for Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability�.
4-7/9/2002 Rural Geography Research Group � First Meeting of the Anglo- German Rural Geographers, University of Bayreuth, Germany, �Development of Soil Quality Indicators for Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability. A Blend of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge�.
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND SOIREES ATTENDED
15-16/6/2005 ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 6: "New Directions in Sustainable Famland Management", Member of the discussion panel on Local Policy and Practice, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
18/1/2005 ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 4: �Ethical Production and Protection for Sustainable Farmland Management�, Royal Geographical Society, London, UK.
16/9/2004 ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 3: �International Dimensions on Sustainable Farmland Management�, Department of Geography, University of Exeter, UK.
13-14/1/2004 ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 1: �Sustainability and Farmland Management�, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
5/4/2003 �Water Research Soiree�, Research Strategy Group, Research Committee, University of Nottingham, UK.
9/10/2002 Postgraduate Research Workshop, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
14/11-8/12/2004 Midlands Consortium for Postgraduate Training in Physical Geography, Seminar Series, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
18/1/2005 Invited seminar, ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 4: �Ethical Production and Protection for Sustainable Farmland Management�, Royal Geographical Society, London, UK, �Talking soil ethics: the conventional, the organic and the biodynamic point of view�.
29/6/2004 Invited seminar, Centre for Environmental Management (CEM), School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK, �Participatory development of sustainability indicators. The case of soil quality indicators�.
13-14/1/2004 Invited seminar, ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 1: �Sustainability and Farmland Management�, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK, �The contested nature of the concept of sustainability in agriculture. Policy-makers�, scientists� and farmers� views�.
9/10/2002 Invited seminar, Postgraduate Research Workshop, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK, �Development of Soil Quality Indicators for Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability. A Blend of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge�.
8/12/2001 Invited seminar, Midlands Consortium for Postgraduate Training in Physical Geography, University of Nottingham, UK, �Development of Sustainability Indicators for Use in British Farming�.
12/2000 Invited seminar, Critical Issues module, M.Sc. course on Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, Imperial College at Wye, UK, �Overpopulation and Sustainable Development�.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
15-16/6/2005 �Seeing through their eyes. Farmers� perceptions on the meaning and practice of sustainable agriculture�. ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Seminar No 6: "New Directions in Sustainable Famland Management", School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
TRAINING SEMINARS ATTENDED
Seminars attended as part of the Graduate School Research Training Programme, University of Nottingham, UK:
4/3/2004 Analysing Interview Transcripts.
19/11/2003 Philosophy of Science and Scientific Ethics.
7/11/2003 Finishing your Thesis and Preparing for the Viva.
3/11/2003 CV Writing and Interview Skills.
22/1/2003 Interview Workshop.
21/1/2003 Getting Going on your Thesis and Getting your Work Published.
16/1/2003 An Introduction to Creating and Publishing Web Pages.
14/11/2002 Using Word for Long Documents.
18 & 25/6/2002 Using Qualitative Research Methods.
27/3/2002 Getting More from MS Office Applications � Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
18 & 25/2/2002 & 11/3/2002 Getting Started with Research Design and Statistics.
17/1/2002 Planning Research and Time Management.
12/1/2002 An Introduction to SPSS.
28/11/2001 Building a Bibliography.
22/11/2001 Nature of the PhD and the Supervision Process.
12 & 13/11/2001 Skills of Spoken and Written Communication.
6 & 23/11/2001 How to Prepare an Effective Poster Presentation.
2 & 16/11/2001 Introduction to Quantitative Research.
29/10/2001 Introduction to Qualitative Research.
23/10/2001 Introduction to Library Skills.
9/10/2001 Basic IT Skills.
Seminars attended as part of the Midlands Consortium for Postgraduate Training in Physical Geography, University of Nottingham, UK:
5/12/2001 Bathymetric and Topography Survey, Loughborough University, UK.
21/11/2001 Geomorphological Stream Reconnaissance, Loughborough University, UK.
21/11/2001 Visualisation of Digital Terrain Models in Physical Geography Research, Nottingham University, UK
14/11/2001 Analysis of Long Time Series Using Matlab, Loughborough University, UK.
14/11/2001 Stream Monitoring: Physical Habitat and Aquatic Insects, Loughborough University, UK.
PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS
1998-1999 Head researcher of a team of students researching the primary agricultural production of the Municipality of Dion, Prefecture of Pieria, Greece. Funded by the European Programme of Education and Initial Vocational Training, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Thessaloniki, Greece.
WORK EXPERIENCE
26/04/2004-31/8/2005 Senior Resident Tutor (Deputy Warden), Hugh Stewart Hall, University of Nottingham University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QX, UK.
27/1/2002-25/04/2004 Resident Tutor, Hugh Stewart Hall, University of Nottingham University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QX, UK.
4-11/4/2005 Field Assistant, Geography Module: �The Landscape History of Liguria: 2005�, Varese Liguria, NW Italy. School of Geography and School of History, University of Nottingham, UK in conjunction with the University of Genoa, Italy.
9/3/2005 Student guide, Postgraduate Open Day, School of Geography, University of Nottingham.
22-29/3/2004 Field Assistant, Geography Module: �The Landscape History of Liguria: 2004�, Varese Liguria, NW Italy. School of Geography and School of History, University of Nottingham, UK in conjunction with the University of Genoa, Italy.
11-13/10/2002 Field Assistant, Postgraduate Course (MSc) in Environmental Management, 2002-2003 Peak District National Park Fieldtrip weekend, School of Geography, University of Nottingham, UK.
16/10/2001-20/12/2001 General Assistant in �Aqua� restaurant-bistro, D.H. Lawrence Pavilion. University Park, NG7 2RD, Nottingham, United Kingdom (Tel: 0115 8467179).
1998 Part-time teaching assistant in computer skills during the above mentioned research project. �The primary agricultural production of the Municipality of Dion, Prefecture of Pieria, Greece�. Funded by the European Programme of Education and Initial Vocational Training, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Thessaloniki, Greece.
13/7-14/8/1998 Practiced Administration Clerk in the Directory of Agriculture, Prefecture of Fthiotida, Greece. Funded by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Thessaloniki, Greece.
1-12/7/1998 & 17-31/8/1998 Practical exercise in the farm of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Agriculture, Thessaloniki, Greece.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Greek Language Native
English Language Certificate of Proficiency in English administered by the UCLES, (Grade C, obtained in June 1997), (certificates of English language sufficiency (1/4/1998) and teaching (23/9/1999)).
First Certificate in English administered by the UCLES, (Grade B, obtained in June 1992).
French Language Passive knowledge (six years in secondary education)
Information Technologies
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) (24/11/2006):
Word processing: Microsoft Word 2002, XP Spreadsheet packages: Microsoft Excel 2002, XP Internet (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0)
Information Technologies Seminar (12/1997):
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, MS OFFICE 97 Professional, Windows 95 and Windows NT Word processing: Microsoft Word 97 Spreadsheet packages: Microsoft Excel 97 Data bases: Microsoft Access 97 Internet-Multimedia, PowerPoint 97
Vocational License Geotechnical Chamber of Greece, Vocation: Agronomist (Valid until 28/02/2007)
Driving Car license (Issued 28/4/1995)
Military Service: Army Ordnance Corps (14/2-14/11/2006)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Hugh Stewart Hall, University of Nottingham, UK Member of the Hall Council (19/9/2004-31/8/2005). Member of the Catering and Residential Services Sub-Committee (26/04/2004-31/8/2005). Member of the Bar and Shop Sub-Committee (26/04/2004-31/8/2005). Member of the Liaison Sub-Committee (5/1/2003-31/8/2005). Member of the Computer and Library Sub-Committee (19/9/2004- 31/8/2005). Member of the Social Events and Sports Sub-Committee (19/9/2004- 31/8/2005). Secretary of the Hall Council (26/04/2004-18/9/2004). Chairman of the Computer Sub-Committee (23/9/2002-18/9/2004). Chairman of the Sports Sub-Committee (26/04/2004-18/9/2004). Member of the Social Events and Library Sub-Committee (26/04/2004-18/9/2004). Member of the Computer Sub-Committee (27/1/2002-22/9/2002). Member of the Bar and Shop Sub-Committee (27/1/2002-22/9/2002).
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine at Wye, UK Communications and Public Relations Officer of the Committee of the Postgraduate Association (10/2000-10/2001). Representative of the students of my M.Sc. course in the meetings of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine at Wye (10/2000-10/2001).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
28/5/2004- Member of the Permanent European Conference for the Study of the Rural Landscape (PECSRL).
14/11/2003-16/6/2005 ESRC Transdisciplinary Seminar Series 2004-2005, Approaches to Sustainable Farmland Management, Member of the core academic group.
1/9/2003-1/3/2004 Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) with the Institute of British Geographers (IBG), UK.
1/9/2001-15/12/2005 Member of the Postgraduate Forum of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) with the Institute of British Geographers (IBG), UK.
1/9/2001- Member of the Rural Geography Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) with the Institute of British Geographers (IBG), UK.
1/3/2000- Member of the Geotechnical Chamber Greece.
1/3/2000- Member of the Agricultural Society of Greece.
OTHER AFFILIATIONS
15/12/2005- Member of the Alumni association, University of Nottingham, UK.
1/9/2001- Member of the Alumni association, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine at Wye, University of London, UK.
22/12/2003- Member of the Association of Young People of Lamia, Greece.
9/2004-12/2005 Member of the Nottingham Philoenic Society, University of Nottingham, UK.
INTERESTS
Various Referee in Volley and Beach Volley. Swimming. Reading literature. Walking in countryside/nature. Wine tasting.
REFERENCES:
1) Professor Charles WatkinsProfessor of Rural GeographyHead of the School of Geography University of Nottingham, School of Geography, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK Tel: 0044 (0)115 � 9515439, Email: [email protected]
2) Dr Richard FieldLecturer University of Nottingham, School of Geography, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK Tel: 0044 (0)115 � 8466146,Email: [email protected]
3) Dr Don ReesWarden and Lecturer (retired) Hugh Stewart Hall University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham, NG7 2QX, UK Tel: 0044 (0)115 9620992 Email: [email protected] ([email protected])
4) Dr Howard LeeFormer Senior LecturerImperial College at Wye, University of LondonFormer Director of PolicySustainable Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentForum for the Future Present: Lecturer Hadlow College Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0AL, UK Email: [email protected]
5) Professor Kyriaki Gaidatzi-Kalbourtzi Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences, School of Agriculture, Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Protection Thessaloniki, GR -54006, Greece, Email: [email protected]
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