Dr. Eleni Maloupa (BSc Agronomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MSc & PhD in Plant Biology and Physiology, “Pierre et Marie Curie” University of Paris) is Director of the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, Head of the Laboratory for the Conservation and Evaluation of Native and Floricultural Species (LabCENFS) and Curator of the Balkan Botanic Garden Kroussia. Her research fields focus on protection, conservation and utilization of native Greek and Balkan plant species (endemic, rare, endangered and/or with aromatic-medicinal or floricultural value).
She has teaching experience in graduate and postgraduate level (Universities, CHIAM). She supervises MSc and PhD thesis in Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, School of Pharmacy and Athens Agronomy University. Her research work has been published in more than 60 international and Greek journals. She has also participated in the publication of 3 book chapters. She has implemented major research programs in collaboration with internationally renowned researchers. She has organized and materialized educational programs and seminars addressed to farmers, enterprises and interested civilians on the above-mentioned subjects.