Thomas Panagopoulos

Thomas Panagopoulos is a Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Algarve, Portugal, where he has been affiliated since 1999. He coordinates the Sustainable Territories research group within the Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being. Previously, he served as Department Head of Landscape Architecture and Director of the Master's Degree program at the University of Algarve. His international engagement includes six years on the executive board of UNISCAPE (Network of Universities for Implementation of European Landscape Convention).

Professor Panagopoulos's research focuses on landscape architecture, land restoration, environmental management, and sustainability. His work emphasizes urban green and blue infrastructure, biophilic design, nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation, and recreational trail development. He adopts a transdisciplinary approach that integrates ecological, social, and economic dimensions to address complex sustainability challenges.

His publication record includes 127 peer-reviewed journal articles, 46 book chapters, 80 conference papers, 77 abstracts/posters, and 24 books. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued productivity in high-impact journals, with research trending toward practical applications of green infrastructure for climate resilience, advanced methodologies for trail tourism assessment, and community-based approaches to environmental management.

• Included in Stanford University's 'World's Top 2% Scientist list' (2023)
• One of the most cited scientists from University of Algarve (2023)

Professor Panagopoulos has supervised 8 PhD and 14 Master's students, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and practical applications. His research strategy has secured over 8 million euros in funding as principal investigator, including major projects like BIODES, RESTORE, and TrailGazerBid. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation, having developed sustainability plans for multiple cities and contributed to European policy frameworks through UNISCAPE.

He leads the Sustainable Territories research group, which focuses on developing holistic approaches to landscape sustainability and territorial development. The group's work integrates scientific research with practical applications, particularly in Mediterranean contexts where climate change impacts are pronounced. Their research spans urban and rural landscapes, addressing challenges from coastal management to mountain ecosystems.