معرفی
Michalis Hadjikakou is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability at Deakin University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment. He holds a BA in Geography from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Water Science, Policy & Management from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Environment & Sustainability from the University of Surrey.
- Education:
- BA in Geography, University of Cambridge
- MSc in Water Science, Policy & Management, University of Oxford
- PhD in Environment & Sustainability, University of Surrey
His research focuses on quantifying environmental impacts of dietary patterns, particularly ultra-processed foods, and developing methodologies for environmental footprint indicators. He explores synergies between healthy diets and planetary sustainability, emphasizing life cycle assessment and food system transformations.
Analysis of his 2025–2024 articles reveals trends in food system sustainability, including dietary shifts (flexitarian, Mediterranean), livestock optimization, nutrient pollution reduction, and product-specific footprint modeling. Key subfields include supply chain emissions, climate resilience, packaging waste, and policy interventions.
Michalis collaborates with Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition and has received NHMRC funding for the "Healthy Food, Healthy Planet, Healthy People" Centre of Research Excellence. He advocates for consumer-focused solutions, regulatory improvements, and systemic changes to align food systems with planetary boundaries.
