Dimitroglou Arkadios

Dimitroglou Arkadios is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Animal Science, Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). He holds a PhD in Fish Nutrition from the University of Plymouth, UK, and has extensive experience in aquaculture research and industry roles. His primary affiliation is with the Laboratory of Applied Hydrobiology.

Education: BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from ATEI Epirus (2003), MRes in Applied Fish Biology (2004), PhD in Fish Nutrition (2009) from the University of Plymouth.

Research focuses on farmed fish nutrition, sustainable aquaculture practices, broodstock management, and fish welfare under intensive farming. Key areas include nutritional supplements for production optimization, stress response mechanisms, and genetic selection programs.

Publications span topics like epigenomic stress responses in European sea bass, QTL for disease resistance, and gut microbiota dynamics. He has contributed to 12 national/EU research projects and collaborates with Hellenic Aquaculture Technology Platform (HETEPA) and World Aquaculture Society (WAS).

Previously served as Head of Research and Innovation at Nireus Aquaculture SA (2010–2022), leading R&D in fish nutrition and breeding programs for Mediterranean species like gilthead sea bream and European sea bass.

Licensed in laboratory animal management (FELASA certification), emphasizing ethical research practices.