Andres Kollist

Born (1948-01-30) January 30, 1948 (age 78)

Tartu, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union

AlmamaterTartu State University

KnownforResearch on polygalactanes in red algae

AwardsOrder of the White Star, V class (2001)

Andres Kollist
Born	(1948-01-30) January 30, 1948 (age 78) Tartu, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Alma mater	Tartu State University
Known for	Research on polygalactanes in red algae
Awards	Order of the White Star, V class (2001)
Scientific career
Fields	Chemistry
Institutions	Estonian Academy of Sciences Tallinn University

Andres Kollist (born 30 January 1948 in Tartu) is an Estonian chemist, librarian, politician and activist.^[1]

In 1971 he graduated from Tartu State University in chemistry. After graduating he worked at Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences.^[1]

His main field of research has been polygalactanes in red algae.^[1]

1989-1993 and since 2008 he is a member of Tallinn City Council. 1995-2000 he was the CEO of Citizenship and Migration Board. 2000-2001 he was the rector of Audentes Higher Business School (Estonian: Audentese Kõrgem Ärikool). Since 2004 he is the head of Tallinn University Academic Library.^[1]

Awards:

• 2001: Order of the White Star, V class.^[2]