Biography:

Kostas Kampourakis holds a BS in biology and a MS in genetics, both from the University of Athens, as well as a PhD in evolution education from the University of Patras. He is currently working as a science teacher at Geitonas School (geitonas.edu.gr) in Athens, Greece, where he teaches biology and nature of science to secondary school students. He is also a member of the Department of Educational Research and Development of this school. His research interests include the history and philosophy of biology, as well evolution and nature of science instruction. He has published a number of papers in international peer-reviewed journals on evolution education. He has also served as a reviewer for the following journals: Journal of Research in Science Teaching, International Journal of Science Education and Science & Education. Since 2007, he has been working as guest editor (with David Rudge) on a special anniversary issue devoted to Darwin and evolution education for the journal Science & Education (Springer). He is also a member of the organizing committee of a major Darwin anniversary conference that will take place in Greece, with a focus on evolution education.

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