Vinay Pagay

Associate Professor Vinay Pagay is affiliated with the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His primary role is as an Associate Professor of Viticulture, focusing on research and education in grapevine physiology and agricultural technology. He holds a doctorate from Cornell University (2014) and has extensive expertise in vineyard management and environmental stress responses.

Education: PhD in Viticulture from Cornell University (2014).

Research Interests:

• Grapevine ecophysiology under environmental stresses (biotic/abiotic).
• Climate change adaptation strategies for vineyards.
• Advanced sensing technologies (proximal/remote) for vineyard monitoring.
• Modeling water and carbon dynamics in grapevines.
• Soil organic carbon management and biochar applications.

Publications focus on stress physiology, remote sensing innovations, and data-driven irrigation strategies. His work bridges theoretical plant science with practical agricultural solutions.