Irina Pilvere

Professor Irina Pilvere serves as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Development at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (Jelgava), where she has been a Professor and leading researcher since 2004. Her career spans significant leadership roles including Rector of the same university (2014-2024), Director of Rural Support Service (2000-2006), and Deputy State Secretary at Latvia's Ministry of Agriculture (1993-1999). She holds a Dr.oec degree from Latvia University of Agriculture (1999-2001).

Her research focuses on agricultural economics, EU policy implementation (particularly the European Green Deal), and sustainable resource management. Key themes include greenhouse gas emissions reduction in agriculture, pesticide use regulation, organic farming expansion, and bioeconomy development. Her work combines economic modeling with policy analysis to address Latvia's agricultural transition challenges.

Recent publication trends (2023-2025) show increasing emphasis on urgent EU policy implementation, with multiple high-impact studies in journals like Land and Agriculture. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across agricultural economics, environmental science, and veterinary fields.

As an active academic leader and policy contributor, Professor Pilvere's work directly informs national strategies through evidence-based analysis of agricultural transitions. Her extensive publication record reflects significant research funding and institutional support for sustainable agriculture initiatives in Latvia.