Dimitra Koutsouki

holds a degree in Physical Education and Sport Science, a Master's Degree in Physical Education & Developmental Psychology, and a PhD in Developmental and Adapted Physical Education. She also completed Post-Doctoral Studies at the University of Alberta, Canada (1986 – 1988). She holds the position of Full Professor at the School of Physical Education & Sport Science (SEFAA) of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), specializing in “Adapted Physical Education”. She is the Director of the Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity / Developmental & Motor Disorders at SEFAA, NKUA. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, is responsible for the Specialization in “Adapted Motor Education”, and has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses. Additionally, she teaches at Higher Education Institutions both within and outside Greece. She has contributed to the publication of 20 books and monographs and has published many scientific articles in international scientific journals. As Scientific Coordinator, she has implemented funded research projects of the European Union, Erasmus+ programs, as well as national programs. She has also served as a reviewer/evaluator and a member of working groups and technical committees in various European Union programs. She has collaborated with many International Organizations (UN, WADA, IOC, IPC). She has served as President of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA) of the University of Athens for a four-year term, Director of the Postgraduate Program “Physical Education & Sport Science” - TEFAA-NKUA, Advisor and Member of the Postgraduate Program “Biology of Exercise” - TEFAA-NKUA, President of the National Anti-Doping Council at the Undersecretariat of Sport - General Secretariat of Sport, Regular Member of the Special Seven-Member Body of the NKUA Research Committee, Member of the Scientific Committee for the educational material of the 2004 Paralympic Games, Scientific Collaborator at the Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, as well as in the European Program “Health Education in Schools”.