Vasileios Papasotiropoulos

Professor Vasileios Papasotiropoulos is a faculty member at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science, leading the Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry. He specializes in plant breeding, biotechnology, and agricultural experimentation. His research focuses on crop resilience, genetic diversity of endemic plants, and molecular tools for crop improvement. He teaches courses such as "Breeding Field Crops", "Biotechnology and Plant Breeding", and "Agricultural Experimentation II".

His research programs include the PlantUP initiative aimed at leveraging Greek biodiversity through advanced breeding techniques. He collaborates actively with students and has published extensively on topics like volatile compound analysis in strawberries, genetic diversity of eggplant cultivars, and climate change resilience in Mediterranean crops. His work integrates AI, genomics, and traditional breeding methods to address agricultural challenges.

Key contributions include molecular authentication of oregano and sage varieties, and the conservation of threatened plant species like Limonium and Asperula. He holds a PhD and maintains an office in the Papadaki building, offering student consultations via预约.