Katerina Biniari

Katerina Biniari is an Associate Professor of Viticulture and Head of the Laboratory of Viticulture at the Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching and research, focusing on grapevine genetics, physiology, and sustainable viticultural practices. Her work integrates ampelographic analysis with molecular methods to study grapevine diversity, propagation techniques, and climate adaptation.

Her research interests include phenolic compound dynamics in grapevine tissues, rootstock effects on grape quality, and the impact of environmental stress on vine physiology. She has led numerous national and EU-funded projects, contributing as a scientific coordinator in over 20 initiatives. Her extensive publications span topics from traditional Greek grapevine varieties to innovative viticultural technologies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Viticulture I-III, Advanced Viticulture, and General Viticulture, covering table grape technology, raisin production, and vineyard management. She actively mentors students at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels, though specific student names are not listed here.

Biniari’s work emphasizes sustainable vineyard practices, including soil management techniques, canopy manipulation, and disease management strategies. Her research often explores the intersection of traditional viticultural knowledge and modern scientific methods, particularly in extreme environments like Santorini’s volcanic soils.

Key achievements include developing genetic databases for Greek grapevine varieties and promoting open science through platforms like the Viticulture Data Journal (VDJ). Her contributions bridge agricultural heritage preservation with cutting-edge biotechnology.