Andres Kollist
Estonian chemist and politician
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Andres Kollist (born 30 January 1948 in Tartu) is an Estonian chemist, librarian, politician and activist.[1]
BornJanuary 30, 1948
Tartu, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
AlmamaterTartu State University
KnownforResearch on polygalactanes in red algae
AwardsOrder of the White Star, V class (2001)
Andres Kollist | |
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| Born | January 30, 1948 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) |
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| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | Estonian Academy of Sciences Tallinn University |
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]
Works
- A. Kollist, M. Vaher, J. Paris, T. Püssa. Characterization and utilization of polysaccharides isolated from agar-containing algae. 4. The effect of concentration, determining temperature and storage time on the gel strength of some agars. – Eesti NSV Teaduste Akadeemia Toimetised. Keemia, 29, 1980
- A. Kollist, M. Vaher, K. Truus, J. Paris, T. Püssa. Characterization and utilization of polysaccharides isolated from agar-containing algae. – Tokyo, 1989
- R. Tuvikene, K. Truus, M. Robal, O. Volobujeva, E. Mellikov, T. Pehk, A. Kollist, K. Tiiu, M. Vaher. The extraction, structure, and gelling properties of hybrid galactan from the red alga Furcellaria lumbricalis (Baltic Sea, Estonia). – Journal of Applied Phycology 2010, 22(1)
- K-R. Kont, A. Kollist, S. Jantson. Financing of Estonian Research Libraries: The Happy Days and the Economic Crisis. – Slavic and East European Information Resources 2012, 13(1)
