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Stergios Pardalis

Social Sciences

BA, Social Policy and Social Anthropology, Panteion University; MA, PhD, Socio-cultural Anthropology, Durham University

Dr. Pardalis has been a member of the Department of Sociology since 2016. He teaches courses in the area of Socio-cultural Anthropology. He carries out research in Sicily (Italy) on identity, social networks and cultural change. His research interests include cross-cultural studies in the Mediterranean, ethnic and national identity building processes, family, religion, European politics, immigration, human rights, development, and sustainability. He has combined teaching at the University of Thessaly with anthropological research on biodiversity in cooperation with Marine Biologists. 

He has been trained in lifelong learning teaching methods at Durham University (UK), and KEMEA (GR). He has worked for the Ministry of Education in the selection of teaching staff for the Second Chance Schools. He is a seasoned professional in adult education, with extensive experience in applying anthropological knowledge to societal challenges. His research is fueled by a deep appreciation for human diversity and the natural environment. 

Selected Publications

  • Marine Mammals and Threats. (Θαλάσσια Θηλαστικά και Απειλές). Άρθρο: ΑΧΙΛΛΙΟΥ ΠΟΛΙΣ. Τεύχος 11, Ιούνιος 2024 
  • Is Anthropology Here? (Η ανθρωπολογία είναι εδώ;).  Άρθρο, ΣΚΑΕ. Ιστολόγιο, 15 Φεβ. 2024 
  • Threats on Marine Mammals: an Anthropological Perspective. Άρθρο: Archaeology and Anthropology, 2024 
  • Small Scale Fisheries, Dolphins and Societal Challenges: A Case Study in the City of Volos, Greece (Article: Conservation, 2021) 
  • Fisheries-Cetacean Interactions in the Korinthiakos Gulf, Eastern Mediterranean Sea (Poster, 2021) 
  • Bioethics from an Anthropological Perspective, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece (Pr., 2020) 
  • Anthropology, Education, and Communication, Neapolis University, Pafos, Cyprus (Pr., 2020) 
  • The Science-Society Relationship, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece (Pr., 2019) 
  • Anthropology and Communication, Ministry of Education, Corinth, Greece (Pr., 2018) 
  • Crisis at the National Level, Nea Ionia Municipality, Athens, Greece (Research, Presentation and Publication, 2016)