Ioannis D. Kostas received his Degree in Chemistry (Uni. Thessaloniki, 1986) and his PhD in Organometallic Chemistry with C.G Screttas (Uni. Athens, 1991). He worked as a post-doc at the Vrije Universiteit/Amsterdam (1994–1995) with F. Bickelhaupt and at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung (1995–1996) with M.T. Reetz. In 1996, he joined the National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens as Research Director in 2007. He is the leader of the Group of Organic/Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis. He was also the President of the Scientific Council of this Institute. He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Thessaly. His research interests are focused on transition metal homogeneous catalysis and also organic and medicinal chemistry. He is the author of 50 publications, four book chapters, the editor of two special issues and two books, and he has participated in 95 international, European, and national conferences. He has extensive teaching and supervision experience. He has participated in 23 European and national projects. He is a member of the editorial advisory boards of several journals, such as “Catalysts”. He has co-organized several conferences and workshops. He has received prizes, awards, and distinctions, and he has been invited reviewer for proposals and fellowships in national, European, and American programs. Webpage:https://www.eie.gr/nhrf/institutes/icb/research_groups/KostasIoannis_group_en.html