Daliakopoulos Ioannis

Ioannis Daliakopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), specializing in Natural Resources Management Systems Engineering and Agroinformatics. He teaches courses including Agricultural Meteorology, Agricultural Hydraulics I, and Water Resources Management at the Master’s level. His academic background includes a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Crete (2011), a Master’s in Water Resources from McMaster University (2005), and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Crete (2003).

His research focuses on automation in natural resource management, remote sensing applications for agricultural systems, and decision support tools. Key interests include soil-vegetation-water interactions, precision agriculture, and sustainable land use practices. His work addresses challenges such as climate change impacts on Mediterranean agriculture, soil salinity mitigation, and food waste reduction through innovative technologies like the FoodSaveShare app and low-cost robotic monitoring systems.

Recent research trends in his publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to food systems resilience, soil health in hydroponic systems, and socio-hydrological data analysis. He collaborates on projects like CASCADE (EU-FP7) and actively participates in initiatives such as the A2UFood project to combat food waste. His contributions span from crop physiology studies to policy-oriented solutions for sustainable resource management.

Ioannis collaborates with institutions globally, leveraging remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning to solve environmental and agricultural challenges. His work emphasizes bridging technological innovation with community-driven solutions, as seen in projects like agro-ecosystem restoration in Heraklion and participatory soil salinity management in Timpaki, Crete.