Matyas Liptovszky

(MENAFN- The Conversation)

• Professor of Practice and Head of Division of Population Science, University of Nottingham

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Prof. Liptovszky is Professor of Practice and Head of Division of Population Science at the University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. His scientific work primarily focuses on wildlife health, welfare and conservation. Prior to this position he worked in a number of European, UK and Australian zoos both as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian and in different leadership roles. He worked in a wide range of field conservation and research projects in Europe, the UK, Asia, Africa, Central America and Australasia. He graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and also earned a diploma in wildlife management during his studies. He holds a master in exotic animal medicine, an MSc in science communication and is a European and RCVS recognised specialist in zoological medicine. He is the veterinary advisor of the European Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Western lowland gorilla EEP.

Experience

• 2024–present Professor, Head of Division, University of Nottingham, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
• 2020–2024 Director Life Sciences, Perth Zoo, Zoological Parks Authority
• 2018–2020 Head of Life Sciences, Twycross Zoo

Education

• 2018 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
• 2017 European College of Zoological Medicine, European Veterinary Specialist of Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management)
• 2015 Eotvos Lorant Science University, MSc Science communication

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

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