Vassiliki Kati

Dr. Vassiliki Kati is a Professor and Head of the Biodiversity Conservation Lab at the University of Ioannina's Department of Biological Applications & Technology. Her work bridges biodiversity science with conservation policy, focusing on Mediterranean ecosystems. She leads research on biodiversity patterns, conservation strategies for endangered species (e.g., Balkan chamois, Orthoptera), and sustainable spatial planning for renewable energy. Key projects include mitigating wind farm impacts, preserving roadless areas, and citizen science initiatives like 'apollo' for butterfly monitoring.

Her research spans community ecology, conservation biology, and environmental policy. Notable contributions include studies on human-wildlife conflict management, golden eagle dispersal, and the ecological effects of agricultural abandonment. She actively engages in policy advocacy, chairing the SCB-Europe Education Committee and organizing conservation summer schools.

Dr. Kati supervises PhD students on topics like Orthoptera conservation and Balkan chamois ecology. Her work emphasizes applied conservation, translating science into actionable policies. Collaborations include HFRI-funded projects and international networks addressing biodiversity crises.