Dr Labrou is a full Professor with tenure and Director of the Enzyme Technology Lab at the Agricultural University of Athens, Greece. His research takes place where molecular enzymology, biochemistry and pharmaceutical biotechnology meet and covers aspects of the entire range from pure to applied science. The principal area of his research program has been the mining, design and exploitation of the biocatalytic diversity. Dr Labrou has authored more than 160 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals and has edited six books. He is on the Editorial Board of several scientific journals and serves as reviewer for multiple national and international grant agencies. Dr Labrou has established a strong global academic and industrial network and maintains international collaborations with a number of research groups at various institutions across the world.