Prof. Dr. Vlatko Ilieski is EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Science Ethics and Law as university professor has extensive background in education and research in veterinary medicine. The scientific research work of Prof. Vlatko Ilieski is mainly focused in the field of functional morphology with a special emphasis on the protection and welfare of animals. As the EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law of the European College for Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine, he has great experience in implementation of animal welfare standards. This has been accumulated through participation in a great number of projects, as well as during his international engagements. These include being subcontracted as an individual expert by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) on Housing Risk welfare assessment, as well as being engaged as a veterinary expert in the veterinary subsector by the European Agency for Reconstruction in the process of harmonization of Veterinary Legislation with the Acquis Communautaire. His research work was conducted through collaboration in international projects, such as being a member of Consortiums and Workpackage leader in projects supported by the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, SEE-ERA-NETs COST, HERAS programs and other programs. Prof. Ilieski was a Fulbright Scholar under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for university lectures and researchers, residing at Livestock Behaviour Research Unit of the USDA-ARS, Purdue University. Prof. Ilieski has collaborated with various associations, FAO, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and the European Association of Establishment for Veterinary Education, providing important input through membership in several working groups. He has been directly involved in the development of welfare course syllables and the implementation of EU Directive 1099/2009 and 2005/1 for protection of animals slaughter and during transport and the EU Directive 2010/63 for protection of animals for scientific purposes. Furthermore, he has experience in the evaluation process of research projects as an appointed reviewer for various research agencies and member of PhD panels. His international teaching experience has been realized through TAIEX and CEEPUS programs at different European universities, which includes engagements as a visiting professor.