Dimitrios Sarris
Research Director, KES Research Centre
Speaking at EcoForward
- Sustainable Gastronomy: Building Resilient Kitchens through Local Sourcing, Regenerative Farming and Smarter Operations.B2B Conference
About
Dr. Dimitrios Sarris is the Research Director of KES RESEARCH CENTRE and Head of the Department of Environmental Studies at KES COLLEGE. He is a Plant Biologist/Ecologist and an Academic Scholar with a 25-year research experience, having participated in over 40 International and national research projects.
As an expert he has supported the International Science Network MedECC related to the UN Environmental Program, and served as Scientific Consultant for numerous Scientific Documentaries, for the University of Cyprus (Black Gold Strategic Program) on Sustainable Agroforestry and Organic Farming, for Associations of Organic Farmers and for the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) in Cyprus.
His research interests are related to climate change adaptation/mitigation in Mediterranean terrestrial ecosystems focusing on drought stress impacts to promote sustainable land management and food production by restoring soil health. He is also active in combating desertification phenomena with special interest in utilizing Nature Based Solutions for agroecological restoration.