Paschalidis Konstantinos

Paschalidis Konstantinos is an Associate Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He specializes in plant stress physiology, sustainable utilization of endemic plants, and nitrogen metabolism. His research focuses on improving agricultural practices through innovative fertilization strategies and understanding plant responses to environmental stressors. He teaches courses such as Genetic General Agriculture and Applications of Biotechnology in Agricultural Production at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Dr. Paschalidis is actively involved in academic administration, serving as the Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator and a member of the University's Equality Committee. His work emphasizes the conservation and cultivation of Mediterranean endemic species, such as Origanum dictamnus and Carlina diae, through integrated nutrient management systems. His recent studies explore polyamine metabolism in tomato and avocado, linking gene expression to fruit quality and postharvest storage longevity.

His publications highlight advancements in plant stress biology, including the role of temperature in polyamine homeostasis and the application of DNA barcoding for medicinal plant identification. He also investigates microalgae's potential in bioremediation and the genetic basis of defensin-mediated plant defense mechanisms.