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Béla Urbányi
Deputy Director, Scientific Advisor
Aquaculture and Fisheries Analysis Department
Aquaculture and Fisheries Analysis Department
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Béla Urbányi is a university professor and Doctor of Science (DSc) of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
He is the Head of the Aquaculture and Fisheries Analysis Department at the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI). He obtained his PhD in the field of freshwater fish reproduction and genetics, and his academic Doctor of Science (DSc) dissertation focused on the topic of aquaculture. His current professional interests focus on the general development of freshwater fish farming, the practical implementation of innovation and R&D results, and the circular and sustainable management of the aquaculture sector.
He has published his research findings in 254 peer-reviewed journal articles, which have received a total of 3,184 independent citations. His Hirsch index is 31, and he is a co-author of 8 utility models. Previously he was the technical manager of two EU projects and is currently the manager of an EU project (DCF). In addition, he has coordinated 40 completed national R&D&I projects.
He is a member of several national and international organizations and regularly participates in expert works both in Hungary and abroad. He is also actively involved in various domestic and international development and innovation projects.
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