Iasmi Stathi
Head of Education (Laboratory of Education) & Associated scientist (Arthropods Division)
| Status | Laboratory Teaching Staff |
| iasmi@nhmc.uoc.gr, stathi@uoc.gr | |
| Phone No. | +302810393262 |
| Office | Γ108 (White Buildings, Knossou Campus) |
Research interests
- Educational Research and Development
- Environmental Education
- Taxonomy, Ecology and Phylogeography of the scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) of the Eastern Mediterranean region
Education
- Authorized Trainer for Adult Education by the National Center for Certification of Greece
- 2009: Doctor of Philosophy in Biology. Doctoral Thesis title: “Ecology and Phylogeography of the Scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) of the South Aegean Region (Greece).” University of Crete, Biology Department
- 1998: Post-graduate studies (Master in Ecology).
Master Thesis title: “Distribution of Scorpions at the Central and Eastern Mediterranean Region and Preliminary Results on the Ecology of the Scorpions of Crete, Greece”. University of Crete, Biology Department - 1995: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. University of Crete, Biology Department
Recent Publications
2024 Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Bulgaria and Greece.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I. (2024) Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Bulgaria and Greece. Zoodiversity (Kyiv), , 58(1):1–18 
2022 Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Skyros and Andros islands, Greece.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I. (2022) Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Skyros and Andros islands, Greece. Zoodiversity, 56(4):307–322.
2022 The evolutionary history of the relict scorpion family Iuridae of the eastern Mediterranean.
Parmakelis, A., Dimitriadou, D., Gkigkiza, E., Karampatsou, L., Stathi, I., Fet, V., Yağmu, E. A., Kovařík, F. (2022) The evolutionary history of the relict scorpion family Iuridae of the eastern Mediterranean. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 177, 107622.
2022 Reconstruction of a massive defect of the neck after a scorpion sting: A case report.
Nikolaidou, E., Makarona, K., Fachouris, Z., Stathi, I., Papadopoulou, P. (2022) Reconstruction of a massive defect of the neck after a scorpion sting: A case report. Trauma Case Reports., 39, 100624.
2017 Redescription of Euscorpius tauricus (C.L. Koch, 1837), with the description of two new related species from Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae).
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2017) Redescription of Euscorpius tauricus (C.L. Koch, 1837), with the description of two new related species from Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae). Ecol. Mont., 7, 614-638.
Short CV
Ιasmi Stathi is a biologist with a PhD in Taxonomy, Ecology and Phylogeography of Scorpions (Arachnids) and a certified adult educator. She belongs to the Laboratory Teaching Staff of the School of Science and Engineering of the University of Crete; she is the Head of Education of the Natural History Museum of Crete of the University of Crete (NHMC-UoC) and the coordinator of the Training and E-learning Working Group of the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (CETAF). She has twenty-four years of experience in Environmental Education, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Educational Research & Development Programs in the NHMC-UoC, the Technical University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete. She has participated in more than 20 Research/Educational programs funded by either national or European funds and has 29 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
2023 Συμπληρωματικές δράσεις (εκσυγχρονισμός και επικαιροποίηση) για το τοπικό Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Γέργερης Δ. Γόρτυναςdret
Complementary actions (modernization and updating) for the local Natural History Museum Gergeris of the Gortyna municipality
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 2/7/2023 - 31/12/2023
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (7,243.66 €)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 2/7/2023 - 31/12/2023
Funding: Special Account for Research Funds of University of Crete (SARF UoC) (7,243.66 €)
2023 Καταγραφή της βιοποικιλότητας ασπόνδυλων οργανισμών και της παρουσίας του ανθρώπου στις βραχονησίδες του Αιγαίου
Monitoring the biodiversity of invertebrate organisms and the human presence on the rocky islands of the Aegean
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/11/2023 – 11/4/2025
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (103,790.32 €)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/11/2023 – 11/4/2025
Funding: Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) (103,790.32 €)
2022 Αναβαθμίζοντας την Επιστήμη της Ταξινόμησης των οργανισμών στην Ευρώπη, μέσω Κατάρτισης, Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας (TETTRIs)
Transforming European Taxonomy through Training, Research and Innovations (TETTRIs)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 1/12/2022 - 31/5/2026
Funding: European Research Executive Agency (REA) (118,430.34 €)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 1/12/2022 - 31/5/2026
Funding: European Research Executive Agency (REA) (118,430.34 €)
2021 Το Αρχιπέλαγος του Αιγαίου: ένα ζωντανό εργαστήριο εξελικτικής βιολογίας
The Aegean Archipelago, an active evolutionary biology lab<
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 17/5/2021 - 17/5/2022
Funding: European Society of Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) Outreach Initiative Funds (4,000.00 €)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 17/5/2021 - 17/5/2022
Funding: European Society of Evolutionary Biology (ESEB) Outreach Initiative Funds (4,000.00 €)
2021 Έρευνα Φυσικού Περ/ντος στην Κοινότητα Γέργερης και Αποτύπωση των Σημαντικών της Χαρακτηριστικών στο ΜΦΙΓ
Research on the Natural Environment in the community of Gergeri and recording of its important characteristics in the Museum of Natural History
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 13/7/2021 - 30/6/2022
Funding: Gortyna Municipality (12,896.00 €)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 13/7/2021 - 30/6/2022
Funding: Gortyna Municipality (12,896.00 €)
2021 Δίκτυο Ανοικτών Οικομουσείων για την Ανάδειξη & Ήπια Ενίσχυση Περιοχών με Περιβαλλοντική Ιστορικότητα
Network of Open Eco-Museums for the Promotion and Mild Enhancement of Areas with Environmental History” (Acronym: Eco.Muse)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/6/2021 - 31/5/2023
Funding: INTERREG V-A "GREECE – CYPRUS" 2014-2020 (103,000.00 €)
P.I.: Michalis Probonas
Duration: 1/6/2021 - 31/5/2023
Funding: INTERREG V-A "GREECE – CYPRUS" 2014-2020 (103,000.00 €)
2021 Virtual Pathways: Reinforcing School-Museum Cooperation in COVID19 Times (Ακρωνύμιο: VIRTUAL PATHWAYS)
Virtual Pathways: Reinforcing School-Museum Cooperation in COVID19 Times
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 4/5/2021 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (33,467.74 €)
P.I.: Iasmi Stathi
Duration: 4/5/2021 - 28/2/2023
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (33,467.74 €)
2020 Νέες προσεγγίσεις στη σεισμική θωράκιση και ανακαίνιση ιστορικών κέντρων της Αδριατικής και Ιονίου (ADRISEISMIC)
ADRISEISMIC: New approaches for seismic improvement and renovation of Adriatic and Ionian historic urban centres
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/3/2020 - 28/2/2023
Funding: Interreg Adrion European Commission (Ε.C.) (128,872.89 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/3/2020 - 28/2/2023
Funding: Interreg Adrion European Commission (Ε.C.) (128,872.89 €)
2018 NHD Play Games +Erasmus Διαδραστικό εκπαιδευτικό υλικό για την αντιμετώπιση των φυσικών και ανθρωπογενών καταστροφών
Natural-Human Disasters Play (NHD Play) Erasmus+
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/9/2020
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (40,932.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/9/2020
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (40,932.00 €)
2018 Mobilise Κινητοποίηση Δεδομένων, Εμπειρογνωμόνων και Πολιτικών σε Επιστημονικές Συλλογές COST Mobilise Action: Mobilising Data, Policies and Experts in Scientific Collections
COST Mobilise Action: Mobilising Data, Policies and Experts in Scientific Collections
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/4/2022
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) ()
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2018 - 30/4/2022
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) ()
2016 EVANDE Plus
EVANDE Plus
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 12/31/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (24,575.75 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 12/31/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (24,575.75 €)
2016 EPRES Plus
EPRES Plus
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/7/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (11,009.27 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/7/2016 - 31/7/2017
Funding: General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GGET) (11,009.27 €)
2015 EFES E-Tools for E-Schools
EFES E-Tools for E-Schools
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2017
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (210,661.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2017
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (210,661.00 €)
2015 E-Pres Monitoring and evaluation of natural hazard preparedness at school environment [ECHO/SUB/2014/698447] Εταίρος
E-Pres Monitoring and evaluation of natural hazard preparedness at school environment Partner
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 28/1/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: E.U. (60,908.00 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 28/1/2015 - 31/12/2016
Funding: E.U. (60,908.00 €)
2013 Περιφρουρώντας το εκπαιδευτικό περιβάλλον-SEE
Safegurding Educational Environment (SEE)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2013 - 31/12/2014
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (49,883.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2013 - 31/12/2014
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (49,883.00 €)
2011 Αύξηση της ευαισθητοποίησης για το σεισμό και άμβλυνση των συναισθημάτων των παιδιών (RACCE)
Raising Earthquake Awareness & Coping Children's Emotions (RACCE)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/1/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: E.U. (176,115.45 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/1/2011 - 31/12/2012
Funding: E.U. (176,115.45 €)
2010 Natural Europe- Φυσική ιστορία & περιβαλλοντική πολιτιστική κληρονομιά στις ψηφιακές Ευρωπαϊκές βιβλιοθήκες για την εκπαίδευση
Νatural Europe (Natural History & Environmental Cultural Heritage in European Digital Libraries for Education)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2010 - 1/9/2013
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (200,000.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2010 - 1/9/2013
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (200,000.00 €)
2009 YOURVID Save Energy
YOURVID - Save Energy
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/11/2009 - 30/10/2011
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (37,612.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/11/2009 - 30/10/2011
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (37,612.00 €)
2008 Μουσειολογικός σχεδιασμός και εγκατάσταση εκθεσιακού υλικού στο Κέντρο Πληροφόρησης Εθνικού Δρυμού Λευκών Ορέων στο Ξυλόσκαλο
Museological design and installation of exhibition material at the Information Center of Lefka Ori National Park in Xyloskalo
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 19/6/2008 - 19/10/2008
Funding: Forest Service of Chania (105,590.28 €)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 19/6/2008 - 19/10/2008
Funding: Forest Service of Chania (105,590.28 €)
2007 Υλικό Περιβαλλοντικής εκπαίδευσης για το δάσος του Ρούβα
Material of Environmental Education of the Rouva forest
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 31/3/2008
Funding: Municipality of Rouva (17,850.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 31/3/2008
Funding: Municipality of Rouva (17,850.00 €)
2007 Προωθώντας τη συνεργατική μάθηση για να αυξηθεί η ανάπτυξη των μελετών πάνω στο πεδίο των Επιστημών-EUCLIDES
Enhancing the Use of Cooperative Learning to Increase Development of Science studies - EUCLIDES 134246-LLL-1-2007-IT-COMENIUS-CMP
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 30/11/2009
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (24,311.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/12/2007 - 30/11/2009
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (24,311.00 €)
2006 Υλικό Περιβαλλοντικής Εκπαίδευσης για Αλμυρό – Ελούντα – Νοφαλιά
Material of Environmental Education of Almyros - Elounda -Nofalia.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/10/2006 - 30/6/2007
Funding: Municipality of Neapolis (25,120.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 10/10/2006 - 30/6/2007
Funding: Municipality of Neapolis (25,120.00 €)
2006 Πρόγραμμα διακρατικής συνεργασίας για την προστασία & διαχείριση περιβαλλοντικά ευαίσθητων περιοχών σε ημιορείνες και γεωργικές περιοχές της Κρήτης και της Κύπρου
Transnational cooperation program for the protection & management of environmentally sensitive areas in semi-arid and agricultural areas of Crete and Cyprus
P.I.: Michalis Dretakis
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2008
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (120,000.00 €)
P.I.: Michalis Dretakis
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2008
Funding: Operational Programme for Education and Initial Vocational Training (120,000.00 €)
2006 Ενδημισμός και παραγωγικές δραστηριότητες στα μικρά οροπέδια του Ψηλορείτη
Endemism and human activities in small plateaus of Anogia.
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2007
Funding: AKOMM-Psiloritis S.A. Leader+ (21,122.00 €)
P.I.: Charalampos Fassoulas
Duration: 1/11/2006 - 31/10/2007
Funding: AKOMM-Psiloritis S.A. Leader+ (21,122.00 €)
2006 EMBD Panorama INTERREG III B
Eastern Mediterranean Biodiversity Panorama. Intereg IIIB: ARCHIMED “Archipelago Mediterraneo”.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/6/2006 - 31/12/2007
Funding: European Union. European Regional Development Fund (E.R.D.F.) - Ministry of Economy & Finance (1,134,397.75 €)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1/6/2006 - 31/12/2007
Funding: European Union. European Regional Development Fund (E.R.D.F.) - Ministry of Economy & Finance (1,134,397.75 €)
2005 CONFRESH.
Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for the Promotion to Schools of Conservation and Sustainable Development of Freshwater Ecosystems. (CONFRESH). SOCRATES: 2005-2008.
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2005 - 30/9/2008
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (253,617.00 €)
P.I.: Katerina Voreadi
Duration: 1/10/2005 - 30/9/2008
Funding: European Commission (Ε.C.) (253,617.00 €)
1999 Προστασία και διαχείριση του ορεινού όγκου Ροδόπης
Protection and Conservation of Rodopi mountain range.
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1999 - 2001
Funding: Prefecture of Drama (246,544 €)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 1999 - 2001
Funding: Prefecture of Drama (246,544 €)
1999 Ν. Αιγαίο – Κρήτης – Κύπρος Συνεργασία Περιβάλλον και Ανάπτυξη INTERREG II
South Aegean-Crete-Cyprus. Cooperation for the Environment and the Development.(INTEREG II).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 13/10/1999 - 31/12/2000
Funding: Region of Crete (58,008.54 €)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 13/10/1999 - 31/12/2000
Funding: Region of Crete (58,008.54 €)
1999 Διαμόρφωση εκθεσιακών χώρων Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης. INTERREG II
Configuration of the exhibition of the Natural History Museum of Crete.(INTEREG II).
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/9/1999 - 31/12/2001
Funding: Region of Crete (293,470.29 €)
P.I.: Moisis Mylonas
Duration: 15/9/1999 - 31/12/2001
Funding: Region of Crete (293,470.29 €)
Research papers
2024 Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Bulgaria and Greece.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I. (2024) Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Bulgaria and Greece. Zoodiversity (Kyiv), , 58(1):1–18
2022 Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Skyros and Andros islands, Greece.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I. (2022) Two new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Skyros and Andros islands, Greece. Zoodiversity, 56(4):307–322.
2022 The evolutionary history of the relict scorpion family Iuridae of the eastern Mediterranean.
Parmakelis, A., Dimitriadou, D., Gkigkiza, E., Karampatsou, L., Stathi, I., Fet, V., Yağmu, E. A., Kovařík, F. (2022) The evolutionary history of the relict scorpion family Iuridae of the eastern Mediterranean. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 177, 107622.
2022 Reconstruction of a massive defect of the neck after a scorpion sting: A case report.
Nikolaidou, E., Makarona, K., Fachouris, Z., Stathi, I., Papadopoulou, P. (2022) Reconstruction of a massive defect of the neck after a scorpion sting: A case report. Trauma Case Reports., 39, 100624.
2017 Redescription of Euscorpius tauricus (C.L. Koch, 1837), with the description of two new related species from Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae).
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2017) Redescription of Euscorpius tauricus (C.L. Koch, 1837), with the description of two new related species from Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae). Ecol. Mont., 7, 614-638.
2015 A new species of Euscorpius from Bulgaria and Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae).
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2015) A new species of Euscorpius from Bulgaria and Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae). Euscorpius - Occasional Publications in Scorpiology, 207, 1–17.
2015 A new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) from southern Bulgaria.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2015) A new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) from southern Bulgaria. Arachnologische Mitteilungen, 49, 10-20.
2014 Two new species of Euscorpius from Euboea island, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae).
Fet, V., Soleglad, M.E., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2014) Two new species of Euscorpius from Euboea island, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae). Arthropoda Selecta, 23(2), 11-126.
2014 Three new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) from Greece.
Tropea, G., Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Kotsakiozi, P., Stathi, I. (2014) Three new species of Euscorpius (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae) from Greece. Euscorpius - Occasional Publications in Scorpiology, 190, 1–22.
Books - Chapters in Books
2018 Fauna and zoogeography of scorpions in Greece.
Fet, V., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I., Tropea, G., Kotsakiozi, P., Kardaki, L., Nikolakakis, M. (2018) Fauna and zoogeography of scorpions in Greece. In S. Sfenthourakis, P. Pafilis, A. Parmakelis, N. Poulakakis & K. A Triantis (Eds.), Biogeography and Biodiversity of the Aegean. In honour of Prof. Moysis Mylonas. (pp. 123-134). Nicosia: Cyprus, Broken Hill Publishers Ltd2001 Records of the Species of Financial Imortance (not cultivated) at the South Aegean Region. Special Environmental Study under the Scientific Program ARCHI-MED: Action 2.1 Protection of Endangered Endemic Species at the South and Eastern Mediterranean Regio
Papageorgiou, N., Parmakelis, A., Stathi, I., Tsekoura, Z., Chatzaki, M. (2001) Records of the Species of Financial Imortance (not cultivated) at the South Aegean Region. Special Environmental Study under the Scientific Program ARCHI-MED: Action 2.1 Protection of Endangered Endemic Species at the South and Eastern Mediterranean Region. Financed by EU (in greek)., (pp.88.), Region of Crete, Regional Fund; Natural History Museum of Crete2006 Evolutionary Ecology (K. Vardinoyannis, S. Giokas, I. Stathi, S. Sfenthourakis, Trans. In greek).
Pianka, E. R. (2006) Evolutionary Ecology (K. Vardinoyannis, S. Giokas, I. Stathi, & S. Sfenthourakis, Trans. in greek). In M. Mylonas, N. Koumpias (Eds.), (pp.628). Crete University Press, Irakleio
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