Andres Kollist information

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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]