University of Patras, Greece
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🎓 Academic Background
Prof. Dr. Georgios Salachas is a distinguished Professor of Applied Plant Physiology and Nutrition at the Department of Agriculture, University of Patras, Greece. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Agricultural University of Athens and later completed his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology at the Department of Biology, University of Patras. His academic journey laid the foundation for his expertise in plant nutrition, stress physiology, and sustainable agriculture.
🏛 Academic Leadership & Contributions
Over the years, Prof. Salachas has played a crucial role in shaping agricultural research and education. He has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Patras, where he contributed to the advancement of agricultural technologies and plant science education. Additionally, he has held administrative positions such as Vice-Rector of the former Technological Institute of Western Greece and Director of the Postgraduate Program on Production Technologies and Nutritional Value of Plant Products. Beyond academia, he has been actively involved in national and regional agricultural policies, serving as a member of the Agri-Food Partnership of the Region of Western Greece Council and the National Research and Innovation Council of Greece. His leadership in these organizations has significantly contributed to agricultural advancements and policy development in Greece.
🔬 Research & Scientific Contributions
Prof. Salachas has made remarkable contributions to plant physiology and sustainable agriculture through his research. He has been a principal investigator or a key member in 17 research programs, focusing on innovative solutions in plant nutrition, stress tolerance, and sustainable food production. His scientific impact is evident through his 40 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and 35 research presentations at national and international conferences. His work has contributed significantly to understanding plant metabolic responses to environmental stress and optimizing nutrient use efficiency in crops.
🌿 Key Research Interests
His research spans across multiple cutting-edge agricultural fields, including:
Plant Nutrition & Fertilization – Developing efficient nutrient management strategies for enhanced crop productivity.
Plant Stress & Metabolism – Investigating how plants respond to environmental stressors at both primary and secondary metabolic levels.
Nutritional Quality of Fruits & Vegetables – Enhancing the nutritional value and bioactive compound accumulation in agricultural products.
Aromatic & Medicinal Plants – Exploring bioactive compounds and their potential applications in medicine and food science.
Long-term Preservation of Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Studying lipid oxidation processes to extend the shelf life of extra virgin olive oil.
Aeroponics, Hydroponics & Aquaponics – Developing soilless farming technologies to ensure sustainable and resource-efficient food production.
Notable Publications📄
📄Soil Washing with Humic Acid: A toxicity constraintment technique for a successful soil remediation
Authors: Marios Drosos, Maria Antonopoulou, Ioanna Efthimiou, Li Xiong, Meng Li, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Georgios Salahas, Vlastos Dimitris, Antonio Scopa, Alessandro Piccolo
Journal: EGU25
Year: 2025
📄Long-Term Preservation Evaluation of Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Lipid Hydroperoxides and Malondialdehyde Toxicological Concern Levels
Authors: Christos D Georgiou, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, George Salahas, Electra Kalaitzopoulou, Athina Varemmenou, Effimia Michail, Marianna Skipitari, Polyxeni Papadea
Journal: ACS Food Science & Technology
Year: 2024
📄Effects of heavy metal ions on white clover (Trifolium repens L.) growth in Cd, Pb and Zn contaminated soils using zeolite
Authors: Vasilios Sotiriou, Georgios Michas, Li Xiong, Marios Drosos, Dimitiros Vlachostergios, Maria Papadaki, Giouli Mihalakakou, Anastasia Kargiotidou, Miltiadis Tziouvalekas, Georgios Salachas, Evangelos Giannakopoulos
Journal: Soil Science and Environment
Year: 2023
📄Enhancing bioactive compounds accumulation in red beet (Beta vulgaris L.) plants by managing N nutrition. The identification of the ‘critical’ zone as a cultivation technique
Authors: Georgios Salachas, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Dimitra Hela, Angelos Papasavvas, Dimitrios Savvas, Ioannis Deligiannakis
Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Year: 2022
📄Internet of things (IoT) and agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in smart farming: A comprehensive review
Authors: Achilles D Boursianis, Maria S Papadopoulou, Panagiotis Diamantoulakis, Aglaia Liopa-Tsakalidi, Pantelis Barouchas, George Salahas, George Karagiannidis, Shaohua Wan, Sotirios K Goudos
Journal: Internet of Things
Year: 2022