Kabourakis Emmanouil

Dr. Emmanouil Kabourakis is an Assistant Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, specializing in agroecology, oliviculture, and sustainable agricultural systems. He serves as Director of the Olive and Agroecological Production Systems Laboratory and the Fruit and Vegetable Crops Division. His research focuses on ecological management of olive agroecosystems, organic farming innovations, soil carbon sequestration, and sustainable rural development.

Education:

• PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Wageningen Agricultural University (Netherlands), 1996
• MSc in Ecological Agriculture, Wageningen Agricultural University (Netherlands), 1993
• BSc/MSc in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 1991
• Postdoctoral research (Fulbright Scholar): University of California, Santa Cruz, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Kabourakis explores ecological olive production, functional biodiversity in agroecosystems, integrated pest management (e.g., olive fruit fly control), and energy efficiency in Mediterranean farming systems. His work bridges ecological principles with practical agricultural challenges, emphasizing regenerative practices and climate-smart solutions.

Research Trends: His recent studies highlight innovative organic farming techniques, soil carbon dynamics in olive groves, and biological control strategies. Key themes include agroecological zone impacts on biodiversity, sustainable land-use practices, and decision-support tools for environmental performance evaluation.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Olive and Agroecological Production Systems Laboratory and oversees the Fruit and Vegetable Crops Division, focusing on applied research for Mediterranean agroecosystems.