Senior researcher in agricultural virology and molecular plant pathology with more than 19 years of experience in plant virus diagnostics, molecular characterization, integrated disease management, and agricultural biotechnology. Expertise includes PCR/qPCR, ELISA, sequencing, bioinformatics, genome analysis, nanotechnology applications in agriculture, and molecular diagnostics of quarantine-related pathogens. Experienced in international collaborative research, accreditation systems, laboratory quality management, and sustainable agro-food innovation. Interested in joining PRIMA consortia related to sustainable agriculture, food systems, plant health, biotechnology, digital traceability, and climate-resilient agro-food solutions.
Plant virology, Molecular diagnostics, PCR, qPCR, Bioinformatics, ICT monitoring, Sustainable agriculture, Crop protection, Biocomputation, Plant disease management, Mediterranean crops, Tomato viruses, Digital agriculture, Smart farming, Climate resilience
We are seeking collaboration with academic institutions, research centers, SMEs, and industrial partners working on sustainable agriculture, plant disease management, molecular diagnostics, ICT-based monitoring systems, and digital agriculture solutions. Our team has extensive expertise in agricultural virology, molecular biology, PCR/qPCR diagnostics, bioinformatics, sequencing, integrated disease management, and biotechnology applications for crop protection. We are particularly interested in collaborative projects focused on early detection and sustainable management of viral diseases affecting Mediterranean crops, including tomato, potato, and pepper, through innovative molecular and biocomputational approaches. We are also interested in integrating AI-supported analytics, remote sensing, and smart monitoring technologies for climate-resilient and sustainable agro-food systems.
Open to international research collaboration, consortium building, joint proposal development, and multidisciplinary projects under PRIMA and Horizon Europe frameworks. Interested in partnerships with universities, research institutes, SMEs, and technology providers working in sustainable agriculture, plant health, molecular diagnostics, AI-assisted monitoring, and digital agro-food innovation.
