Florin Ioras

Florin Ioras is a Professor and Director of Research and Enterprise at Buckinghamshire New University. He holds the 'Chair of Conservation and Sustainability' and a 'Doctor Honoris Causa' from Transylvania University. His research focuses on environmental sustainability, forest management, and climate change mitigation, with over 155 publications including 75 journal articles. He coordinates large-scale international projects funded by organizations like the UNDP and Horizon 2020. Notable contributions include studies on Mediterranean superyacht marinas' environmental impact, forest carbon trade dynamics in Malaysia, and silver fir seedling resilience to cold stress. Ioras serves as an external reviewer for Technological University Dublin and contributes to European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) frameworks.

His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological research with policy analysis. Recent projects address carbon footprint reduction in marinas, sustainable forestry practices, and the role of non-wood forest products. He has led over 40 collaborative research programs and 12 major international initiatives. His expertise spans environmental economics, biodiversity conservation, and innovative solutions for sustainable development.

Awards include recognition for visionary research leadership and contributions to forest policy. His publications cover diverse topics like lingonberry growth under environmental conditions, oak seedling biostimulant responses, and dust emission in woodworking industries. Ioras actively engages in education reform, advocating for curriculum modernization in forestry and environmental sciences to meet industry demands.