Koutsouris Alexandros

Professor Alexandros Koutsouris is affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). He earned a PhD in Extension Education (AUA), an M(Agr)Sc in Agricultural Extension (University College Dublin), and a BSc in Agricultural Economics (AUA). He serves as Head of the Lab of Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Systems & Rural Sociology and teaches courses including Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, and Agrotourism at the undergraduate level, as well as Worldwide Agricultural Systems (with G. Vlachos) and postgraduate modules on Innovation Communication/Counseling and Skills Development.

Education:

• PhD in Extension Education, Agricultural University of Athens
• M(Agr)Sc in Agricultural Extension, University College of Dublin, Ireland
• BSc in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural University of Athens

His research focuses on sustainable rural development, emphasizing agricultural extension (interactive innovation and communication), training and education, project design and evaluation, and systemic/participatory approaches. He has coordinated and participated in multiple EU-funded research projects (e.g., HORIZON2020: AgriFossilFree, i2connect, FAIRshare, AgriLink, INNOSSETA, AgriDemo-F2F, AgriSpin) and held leadership roles in scientific networks like ETAGRO, ESEE, and IFSA. He has also served as executive in development companies and Local Action Groups (LEADER II).

Notable Contributions:

• Coordinator of HORIZON2020 projects
• President of international scientific networks (ETAGRO, ESEE, IFSA)
• Executive roles in rural development organizations