Research Projects

EUROPEAN PROJECTS 2019-2022

EUROPEAN

Integrating Climate Resilience in EU Higher Education – InCLIMATE. Funding Agency: ERASMUS+ 2020 – KA2 Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practises, KA203 Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education (1/2/2021 – today). Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Scientific Responsible: Associate Professor Marios Trigkas

Advanced Training On Sustainable Management Of Pastoral Systems (TranSuMan)” (code EE-ΠI/Θ: 7750) Funding Agency: European Commission (Agreement No 2021-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000032227) Duration: 03/01/2022 – 02/01/2024, Budget: 64.306,00€ Scientific Supervisor: Professor Michael Vrachnakis

Smart Pharmaceutical Manufacturing- SpuMoNI”, CHIST-ERA 2017. ACTION OF NATIONAL SCOPE: «European E&T Cooperation – Grant Act for Greek entities that successfully participated in Joint Calls for Proposals of the European Networks ERA-NETS 2019». Duration 36 months, total project estimate 1.100.000€. Budget Univ. Thessaly 185.000€. Scientific Team Leader Univ. Thessaly: Professor Anton. Karageorgos.

URBACT lll RURBAN FOOD – FOOD CORRIDORS. Duration: 03/2021 – 05/2022. Budget: 20.000 €. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos

Conducting research on the quality of composite welded products in Greece and abroad, according to modern requirements and modern standards. Duration: 11/2017 – 11/2022. Budget: €5,714.60. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.

Green and recyclable and/or compostable composite products with improved properties from industrial hemp waste in the context of the circular economy. Duration: 06/2020 – 12/2022. Budget: €200,000. Scientific Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.

ESPA

Saving traditional wooden boats through their digital mapping, development of integrated navigation platform and AR/VR applications (SaveWoodenBoats). Funding body: “RESEARCH-INNOVATE” Program (2020-2023). FWSD Budget: €204,300. Scientific supervisor: Professor M. Skarvelis. Website: https://savewoodenboats.gr/en/

GREEN FUND

Investigation of possibilities and proposals for the implementation of Reg. (EU) 995/2010. Funding body: GREEN FUND OF THE HYPEKA (2013-15). Budget. : €43,665, Scientific supervisor: Professor M. Skarvelis.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Biological durability tests of wood Juniperus sp. in brown & white rot fungi. Collaborating institutions: UTH, University of Sopron (Dr. Miklos Bak), AUTH (Dr. Har. Lykidis), 2021-2023. Scientific supervisor: Professor G. Mantanis Fire resistance tests on fiberboard and particle board products. Collaborating institutions: UTH, University TUZNO, Slovakia (Dr. Jozef Martinka), AUTH (Dr. Har. Lykidis), 2022-2024. Scientific supervisor: Professor G. Mantanis

Protection of solid wood with a new fire retardant encapsulation system, BA/GUP. Collaborating institutions: Lulea University of Technology, Skelleftea (Dr. Olov Karlsson), UTH. – PhD research: Chia-feng Lin (2018-2022). Scientific manager: Prof. Dick Sandberg (Sweden), in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.

Technology of chemical modification of wood with maleic anhydride. Collaborating institutions: Lulea University of Technology, Skelleftea (Dr. Dennis Jones), UTH – PhD research: Injeong Kim (2019-2023). Scientific manager: Prof. Dick Sandberg, in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.

Chemical modification of tropical wood species – low resistance – of forest plantation origin, with acetylation and furfurylation. Collaborating bodies: Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, P.Th. (2018-2023). Scientific manager: Prof. Roger Moya, in Greece: Professor G. Mantanis.

GREEK BODIES

Training and technical support of audit crews of article 6 of the KYA for the implementation needs of Regulation (EU) 995/2010. Funding Agency: YPEKA. Duration: 09/11/2021-08/08/2022. Budget: €8,024.19. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Creating a guide to financing, implementing and certifying forestry projects for carbon sequestration. Funding Agency: National Center for Environment and Sustainable Development (E.K.P.A.A.). (20/12/2017 – 30/11/2018, 10/12/2020 – 30/12/2020 and 20/4/2021-30/4/2021) – Research Committee of A.P.Th. Budget €24,180 Scientific Officer: Associate Professor Marios Trigkas.

Intelligent Risk Assessment System for Conducting Non-Compliance Controls with European Regulation ΕΘ 995/2010. Ministry of Environment and Energy, project budget €10,000. Duration 2018-2019 Scientific Supervisor: Professor Anton. Karageorgos.

PRIVATE ENTITIES

Creation of small flexible enterprises in the research program with the Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus “Vital Importance Program of Cypriot Enterprises”. Scientific Responsible: Glykeria Karagkouni. (3/18/2019 to 7/31/2019 Project code 6229 )

Determination of Grazing Load and Grazing Capacity and Drafting of a Sustainable Grazing Action Plan in Helmos – Vouraikos National Park. Project budget: €25,000. Employer: YLI-Environmental Management and Protection (Athens). Project duration: 06/07/2021 – 06/11/2022 (17 months). Scientific Supervisor: Associate Prof. Io. Kazoglou.

Program for the protection and management of critical habitats in the protected areas of Samothrace from overgrazing. Project budget: €43,400. Employer: OICOM Environment Research Ltd. Project duration: 26/10/2021 – 26/01/2023 (15 months). ). Scientific Supervisor: Associate Prof. Io. Kazoglou.

Elaboration of EPM and SD for the Natura 2000 areas of the Regions of Western Macedonia (parts) and Central Macedonia (parts)” (code EE-PTH: 6182). Funding Agency: PLAS A.E. / YETOS A.E. Duration: 24/07/2019 – 21/04/2021, Budget: €69,000. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Michael Vrachnakis.

Training Programs of Vital Importance 2022. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410.02 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 1/2/2022-31/8/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Training Programs of Vital Importance 2021. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410.01 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 12/4/2021-28/2/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Training Programs of Vital Importance 2020. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6410 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 3/3/2020-31/12/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Master’s Degree Program: Advanced Design, Technology & Management of Wooden Products of the Department of Forestry, Wood Science & Design. (Implementation: 1/9/2020-31/8/2022). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Internship of MIEK Students in CNC Machine Tools and CAD-CAM Systems. (Code 6208 – ELKE UTH) (1/9-31/10/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Improvement of the organization and costing system of My Furniture Ltd (Code 6133 – ELKE UTH) (1/7/2019 – 31/12/2020). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Training Programs of Vital Importance 1st semester 2019. Federation of Employers & Industrialists of Cyprus (Code 6059 – ELKE UTH) (Implementation: 1/3/2019-31/7/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Succession plan and development of the company Achilleas Yagou & Sons Ltd. (Implementation 2/19/2018-2/18/2019). Scientific Supervisor: Professor Io. Papadopoulos.

Special Ecological Assessment Study of the wind farm installation area at the “Round Mountain” – “Mount Panachaikos” location. April 2021 – December 2022. Funding body: “ROUND MOUNTAIN SA”. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Special four-month ecological evaluation of the 18MW ASPIE installation area in the “Tourles” – Zaraka Lakonia location. March 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: NIATA AIOLOS MONOPROSSOPI S.A. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Four-month Special Ecological Assessment of the installation area of photovoltaic stations in the wider area of “Gidovouni”, DE Meliti and Amyntaio, PE Florina April 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: HELIOAEOLIS E.E. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Recording of wild fauna species with an emphasis on bird species in the Enipeas River. April 2021 – June 2021. Funding body: ENVECO AE. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Special ecological evaluation of the area of the ASPIE installed in the “Perganti” location in the Akarnanika Mountains. December 2020 – May 2022. Funding body: Perganti Akarnanikon S.A. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Provision of advisory services to the Board of Directors of the 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia and Thrace. January 2020 – December 2024. Funding body: Hunting Federation of Macedonia and Thrace. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Special ornithological study of the wind farm installation area at the “Perganti” site. December 2019 – August 2020. Funding body: “Perganti Akarnanikon SA”. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Assessment of the effect of the installation and operation of wind farms on bird species and ecological assessment of areas in the Region of Crete. June 2014 – December 2021. Funding body: Aegean Wind. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Assessment of the effect of the installation and operation of wind farms on bird species and ecological assessment of areas on the islands of Kos, Pserimos, Kalymnos and Leros in the South Aegean Region. July 2014 – December 2021. Funding body: Nisiotikos Anemos SA. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Elaboration of monitoring the effects on the avifauna from the operation of Wind Farms in the locations “Lefkes” Kynourias Arkadia and “Beleheri” Evrotas Laconia as well as the preparation of interim and final reports for each of the above ASPIE. March 2015 – December 2020. Funding body: Aeolitic Belleheri SA. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Contribution to the preparation of a special ecological assessment/study for the expansion of a quarry in the Municipality of Volakas – Prefecture of Drama. May 2019 – December 2020. Funding body: Hyloriki E.E. Scientific Supervisor: Professor Per. Birtsas.

Pellet classification project Funding Agency: Galaxy bag The-Ari Recycling Industre SH.P.K. Duration: 07/06/2022 – 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Wooden toy certification. Funding Agency: KRINIS EY. SPANOS (MONTESSORI THINKS). Duration: 07/06/2022 – 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of formaldehyde solders. Funding Body: WOODSHAPE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of desk-bearing furniture. Funding Agency: SYSTEMA E.P.E. Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of furniture three-seater and one-seater sofa Funding Agency: TITAN OFFICE FURNITURE LTD. Duration: 07/06/2022- 07/12/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Office furniture quality control. Funding Agency: T. Charalambous & Co. Ltd. Duration: 24/05/2022- 24/11/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Impregnation of decorative paper with resins. Funding Agency: MENISCO SOLUTIONS LDA Duration: 24/05/2022 – 24/11/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of welded Wood products (Melamine coated particleboards) based on EN 14323 and CE Marking on parquet. Funding Agency: ALFA WOOD GROUP A.E.B.E Duration: 10/05/2022 – 10/05/2023. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Development of presentations and accompanying material on materials-Labeling. Funding Agency: CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT THINKING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Duration: 08/02/2022 – 04/10/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

System installation and staff training for CE and FSC quality assurance system. Funding Agency: RUSSETOS MON LTD. PRODUCTION & TRADE OF FURNITURE – WOOD. Duration: 08/02/2022- 07/10/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

HPL quality control according to EN 438-3. Funding Agency: DROMEAS A.V.E.A. Duration: 25/01/2022-25/07/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality Control of CPL Blockboard Composite Welded Products. Funding Agency: DROMEAS A.V.E.A. Duration: 07/12/2021-06/06/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality controls of wood products in Greece and Europe. Funding Agency: SELF-FINANCED Duration: 21/01/2021 – 21/12/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Study-expertise on the condition of the doors of the Hotel Castro Syros. Funding Agency: POSEIDON SA. Duration: 05/10/2021 – 04/04/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Office furniture quality control-II. Funding Agency: KATMETAL AFOI HATZIADAMIDI O.O. Duration: 09/11/2021 25/04/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Supervision of maintenance work on the wooden parts of the FASHION CITY OUTLET beams. Funding Agency: LARISA DEVELOPMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS SA Duration: 09/11/2021-30/11/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Research on biomass residues in northern Greece Funding Body: AFRY Managemant Consulting Oy Duration: 05/10/2021 04/04/2022. Budget: €12,000.00. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality Control of CAMELLINO Products (Phase 3). Funding Agency: TEKTERIDIS SA Duration: 07/02/2019 12/21/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

FSC development and installation. Funding Agency: COMPANIA MADEIRA SYSTEMS A.E Duration: 07/09/2021-06/09/2022. Responsible: Professor G. Ntalos.

Webinar organization and circular economy information for furniture businesses Funding Agency: CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT THINKING STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES Duration: 27/07/2021 – 26/01/2022. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality Control of Office Furniture and Melamine Surfaces”. Funding Agency: SYSTEMA E.P.E” Office Furniture – Equipment Duration: 19/04/2021 – 18/10/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of Baby Furniture. Funding Agency: NIKOPOULOS D. CHRISTOS FURNITURE MANUFACTURING & TRADING Duration: 04/19/2021 – 10/18/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of baby furniture Funding Agency: C. MONOPAVLIDIS-A. SYRGIANNIS OE. Duration: 25/05/2021-24/11/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality control of wood products for the manufacture of wall coverings based on EN 205:1991. Funding Agency: VARAGKIS” ANONYMOUS INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURING COMPANY AVEPE Duration: 25/08/2020-31/12/2020 . Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

Quality Control of the curved beams of the FASHION CITY OUTLET building Funding Agency: LARISA DEVELOPMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS SA Duration: 29/09/2020-31/05/2021. Scientific Supervisor: Professor G. Ntalos.

«Smart Pharmaceutical Manufacturing- SpuMoNI», CHIST-ERA 2017. NATIONAL ACTION: «European R&T Cooperation - Funding of Greek organizations that have successfully participated in Joint Calls for Submitting Proposals of the European Networks ERA-NETS 2019». (2019-2021) Budget 1.100.000€, University of Thessaly budget 185.000€) Scientific coordinator: Associate Professor A. Karageorgos.

«Implementation of ΕΠΜ and ΣΔ for Natura 2000 areas in the prefectures of Western Macedonia (part) and Central Macedonia (part)» (code. EE-ΠΘ: 6182) (2019-2021) budget 55.800€ – Scientific coordinator: Professor M. Vrachnakis.

«Evaluation of the impact of the establishment and operation of wind parks in bird fauna species and ecological evaluation of areas in the prefecture of Crete». Funding organization: Aegean Ydroaioliki. (2014-2021). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas.

«Evaluation of the impact of the establishment and operation of wind parks in bird fauna species and ecological evaluation of areas in the islands of KO, Pserimos, Kalymnos and Leros of North Aegean prefecture». Funding organization: Nisiotikos Anemos SA. (2014-2021). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas.

«Improvement of the organization and of the accounting system of the company My Furniture Ltd» (code 6133 – ΕΛΚΕ Π.Θ.) (2019-2020) - Budget 12.000 € - Scientific coordinator: Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Intelligent System for the Risk Assessment for implementation of non-compliance Tests according to the European Norm 995/2010». Ministry of Environment and Energy, (2019) budget 10.000€, Scientific coordinator: Associated Professor A. Karageorgos

«Practical Training of Students ΜΙΕΕΚ in CNC machinery and CAD‐CAM Systmes» (code. 6208 – ΕΛΚΕ Π.Θ.) (2019) - Budget 12.000 € - Scientific coordinator Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Succession plan and growth of the company Achilleas Yiagkou and Sons Ltd» (2018-2019) - Budget 12.000 € - Scientific coordinator Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«New Technologies, design and marketing of furniture» of the Α’ Technical School of Limassol, under the framework of ERASMUS+ (2019) - Budget 9.900 € - Scientific coordinator Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Nature for Youth and City» (code EEE-TEI/TH: 4801) (2016-2019) budget 21.611€ – Scientific coordinator Professor M. Vrachnakis.

Investigation of possibilities and proposals for the implementation of the Directive (ΕU) 995/2010». Funding: GREEN FUND. Budget: 43.665 €, Scientific coordinator Professor M. Skarvelis.

«Study on the Rehabilitation of Forest grasslands of the Habitat type Priority *9562 Greek Juniperetum excelsae forests through the re-import and adjustment of Traditional Livestock Farming» (code EEE-TEI/Θ: 3823) (2013-2017) budget 22.595€ – Scientific coordinator Professor M. Vrachnakis.

«GSRT award for the European Project ΓΓΕΤ FIBRE-RTD / FP7» of GSRT - ΕΛΚΕ ΤΕΙ of Thessaly (2017) Scientific coordinator Professor Sotiris Karastergiou.

«Development of the export activity of the Cypriot company Filippou Woodworks Ltd in the UK market of woodworking» (2016-2017) - Budget 10.000 € - Scientific coordinator Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Record, monitoring and evaluation of the conservation of habitat types and species of Union interest, Section 1: Record, monitoring and evaluation of the conservation of habitat types and species of EU interest flora» (code EEE-TEI/Θ: 3952) (2015-2016) budget 8.442€ – scientific coordinator Professor M. Vrachnakis

«Special study of grazing management in grasslands and forest types of habitats in the areas of the National Park of Prespes» (code EEE-TEI/Θ: 3955) (2015-2016) budget 13.783€ – Scientific coordinator: Professor M. Vrachnakis.

«Monitoring and recording of bird fauna species in the Pamvotida lake». Funding organization: Yloriki Ε.Ε.. (2015-2016). Scientific coordinator Professor Periklis Birtsas.

«Monitoring and recording of bird fauna species in the National Park of Ainos area». Funding organization: Technoomiostasi SA (2015-2016). Scientific coordinator Professor Periklis Birtsas.

«Supervising and assessment of the conservation status quo of bird fauna species in Greece». Funding organization: Yloriki Ε.Ε. (2014-2016). Scientific coordinator Professor Periklis Birtsas.

«Supervising and assessment of the conservation status quo of mamals species of EU interest in the National Park of Olympus area». Φορέας Funding organization: Yloriki Ε.Ε. (2014-2016). Scientific coordinator Professor Periklis Birtsas.

«Supervising and assessment of the conservation status quo of bird fauna species in the Mesologgi Lagoon». Funding organization: Technoomiostasi SA (2014-2016). Scientific coordinator Professor Periklis Birtsas.

«AITHIKOS - Establishment of a Supporting Mechanism for the Development and Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship for the Populations of Mountainous Area». Funding European Academic Area (EAA) 2009 – 2014. European Project 4860 (2015-2016) – Budget 56.000€, Scientific Coordinator: Professor Ioannis Papadopoulos..

«New Technologies, design and marketing of wooden furniture» of the Technical School of Limassol, under the ERASMUS+ (2016) project- Budget 10.000 € - Scientific Coordinator: Professor Ioannis Papadopoulos..

«Dynamic Networking of Furniture Manufacturing and Woodworking Enterprises with the Use of Intelligent Software Agents». NSRF 2007-2013: Action Support of New and SME's (2013-2015), Total budget 500.000€, Scientific coordinator: Associate Professor A. Karageorgos.

«Quality control of raw materials from recovered fibers for the production of wave packaging carton», Project: “Archimedes ΙΙΙ: Supporting of Research Teams of TEI”, budget 100.000€, (2015), Scientific coordinator: Associate Professor A. Karageorgos.

«Development of innovative method for the improvement of wood properties after impregnation with natural oils. Application in outdoor furniture». Project ‘ENVIRONEMNT - ARCHIMEDES ΙΙΙ – Supporting of Research Teams of ΤΕΙ, (2012-2015) Scientific coordinator: Professor S. Karastergiou.

«PEGA – Design and Technology of Wood and Furniture », under the framework of the EP «Training and Lifelong Learning» Ministry of Economy, Infrastructures and Tourism (2015) Scientific coordinator: Professor S. Karastergiou.

«Outdoor testing of Kebony® wood decks in a 3-year exposure in Greece». Research cooperation with the Norwegian wood company Kebony ASA. Study of outdoor wooden floors resistance (decks) to the climate conditions of Greece (weathering tests)., (2012-2015), budget 12.000 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis

«Technical support - pilot testing - production and quality control of plywood». Research cooperation with the company NTL Chemical Consulting. (2010-2015), budget 14.000 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations for the production of electricity in areas of Creteε». Funding organization: Aegean Hydroaioliki (2013-2015). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Testing of Plato®wood products in a 3-year outdoor exposure in Greece using weathering and block tests». Technical cooperation with the Holland enterprise Plato International BV. Wood coverings resistance tests (cladding) in Greece. Block-test of resistance in rotation fungi. (2011-2014), budget 10.500 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis.

«GSF - Green Smart home Furniture. Integrated development of its design, production technology, economic analysis and promotion», under the framework of the project «ARCHIMEDES IIIΙ: SUPPORTING OF RESEARCH TEAMS OF ΤΕΙ (2012-2014) -Budget 90.000 € - Scientific coordinator: Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Research & development for new nanotechnology components for the protection of wood». Research cooperation with the nanotechnology company NanoPhos S.A. (2010-2013), budget 12.000 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations for the production of electricity in the islands Ios, Amorgos, Anafi and Astypalaia of the prefecture of Southern Aegean». Funding organization: ΕΕΝ HELLAS S.A. (2012-2013). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations for the production of electricity in Kos, Pserimos, Kalymnos and Leros of the prefecture of Southern Aegean». Funding organization: ΕΕΝ HELLAS S.A. (2012-2013). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations for the production of electricity in Rhodes of the prefecture of Southern Aegean. Funding organization: ΕΕΝ HELLAS S.A. (2012-2013). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Study of the relation of wildlife infections to the quality of their habitats». European project (FP7) in colaboration with CERETETH under the title «Novel Technologies for Surveillance of Emerging and Re-emerging Infections of Wildlife” (WildTech) (2010-2013). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations in the position «Belecheri» τof the Municipality Niaton in the perfecture of Lakonia». Funding organization Aioliki Energiaki of Peloponnesus S.A. (2011-2012). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations in areas of Crete». Funding organization: Hydroaioliki Kritis S.A. (2011-2012). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the potential impacts to bird wildlife from the construction and operation of wind energy stations in the position «Lefkes» of the Municipality of Leonidio in the perfecture of Arcadia». Funding organization Aioliki Energiaki of Peloponnesus S.A. (2011-2012). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Scientific Support of Young Farmers - Funding General Secretariat of Youth - sub-action: Wooden building constructions for application in the agricultural sector». Budget: 11.300€ Scientific coordinator: Professor M. Skarvelis.

«Formaldehyde measurements in wooden products of AGEX company with the Perforator method (EN 120)». Research collaboration with AGEX S.A., budget 9.500 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis

«Registration of the population of Rupicapra rupicapra in the Fraktos forest of the Rodopi mountain in the prefecture of Drama ». Funding and implementation by the 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Tharce, Drama forest service, hunting club of Drama. (2009-2011). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Registration of riverside forest and false alpine grassland flora and forest flora in the area of Prespes Greece - FYROM» (2009-2010) budget 20.000€ – Scientific coordinator: Professor M. Vrachnakis.

«Registration, Assesment and Geographical imprinting of the Grasslands and Forest types of Habitats of the NATURA 2000 Areas: «National Park of Prespes (GR 1340001) and Varnouda mountains (GR 1340003)» - (2009-2010) budget 69.696€ – Scientific coordinator: Professor M. Vrachnakis.

«Guard/ supervising of wildlife species in Rodopi Mountains». INTERREG IIIA/Phare CBC Greece – Bulgaria. Implementation: 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2005-2008). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Impacts of watering and water offering to Lepus europaeus in grassland areas in the prefecture of Thessaloniki. Funding and implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2006-2008). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Identification of the start of the pre-breeding migration of Turdus philomelos and Turdus merula». Funding and implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2002-2008). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Updating of the study-research prototype operational organization, development and management of grazing lands of the municipality units of Diasello, Achladochori, Grizano, Agrelia and Liopraso of the Trikala prefecture», (2008), Budget 10.000 € - Scientific coordinator: Professor Papadopoulos Ioannis.

«Study of innovative joints of Finger – Joint type in wooden constructions - environmental applications in Greek furnishing sector», project ‘ENVIRONMENT - ARCHIMEDES ΙΙ – Supporting of research teams in ΤΕΙ/Λ’, (2005-2006). Scientific coordinator: Professor S. Krastergiou.

«Study and registration of the existing situation in the wood industry Woodman». Cooperation with the wood industry Woodman Ο.Ε. (2004-2005), budget 10.000 €. Scientific coordinator: Professor George Mantanis.

«Coordinated interstate actions for the protection and guard of Rodopi wildlife». Funding: Ministry of Environment, Landplaning and Public Works implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2003-2004). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Saving of Phasianus colchicus colchicus at the Nestos Delta and creation of structure for its re-importing in Northern Greece areas». Budget 25.000 €. Funding: Ministry of Environment, Landplaning and Public Works implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2003-2004). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Investigation of the interest for hunting and hunting training of young hunters». Funding and implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (2003-2004). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Monitoring of the population of birdlife species in selected waterlands of Macedonia and Thrace ( Lake Volvi, Lake Koroneia, Pikrolimni, Gallikos - Axios - Loudias delta, Evros delta, Lake Bistonida, lagoons of Rodopi and Xanthi prefecctures, Epanomi lagoon and Megalo Emvolo saltfields) with emphais in birdlife». Funding and implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (1998-2002). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas

«Identification of the phenology of the migration of water birds in the waterlands of Epanomi lagoon and Megalo Emvolo saltfields». Funding and implementation 6th Hunting Federation of Macedonia - Thrace (1999-2000). Scientific coordinator: Professor P. Birtsas.

Integrating Climate Resilience in Higher Education. ERASMUS+ 2020 project - KA2. Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices - Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education. Budget 282.224€. Scientific Coordinator: Assistant Professor Marios Trigkas

«Economic evaluation of the University Forest of Pertouli operation (Wood products distribution indexes system analysis and accounting of the Pertouli forestry service operation). Funding: Fund of University Forests Administration and Management. Budget 3.850€. Scientific Coordinator: Assistant Professor Marios Trigkas.

«Creation of a manual for funding, implementation and certification of forest creation works for CO2 capturing» Funding National Center for the Environment and Sustainable Development. Budger 24.180€. Scientific Coordinator: Assistant Professor Marios Trigkas.

«International company to assist UNDP with the supervision and preparation of the forest management plans in the selected pilot regions, within the “Sustainable land and Forest Management in Greater Caucasus Landscape Azerbaijan», RFP No 2016/PA/FO/PUA/FUA SLFM, in cooperation with KartEco company. Budget 19.158€. Scientific Coordinator: Assistant Professor Marios Trigkas.

«AITHIKOS - Establishment of a Supporting Mechanism for the Development and Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship for the Populations of Mountainous Area». Funding European Academic Area (EAA) 2009 – 2014 -GR07» Budget 198.000€. Scientific Coordinator: Assistant Professor Marios Trigkas.