Dr. DIMITRIOS KASAMPALIS, Aristotle Universityi, Greece
Dimitrios Kasampalis, is a dedicated researcher in the field of Horticultural Science. Currently, he is engaged in post-doctoral research at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Agriculture, where he continues to explore the quality characteristics of vegetables throughout their production and post-harvest life using advanced analytics, optical, and remote sensing methods. He earned his PhD in Horticultural Science from the same institution in 2020, focusing his thesis on the determination of quality characteristics in vegetables. Dimitrios also holds a Master’s degree in Agriculture, specializing in Fruits and Vegetables, where he graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a focus on Horticulture and Viticulture. Throughout his academic career, he has been awarded several scholarships, including those from the Bodossaki Foundation and the State Scholarship Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in agricultural research.
Professional Profile:
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Suitability:
Dimitrios Kasampalis’s academic achievements, groundbreaking research, and impactful publications make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His innovative methodologies and contributions to horticulture science exhibit not only technical proficiency but also the potential for real-world applications and advancing agricultural science.
ACADEMIC HISTORY
I. Studies
🎓 Post-Doctoral Research (2021 – Present)
Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Agriculture
🎓 PhD in Horticulture Science (2014 – 2020)
Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Agriculture
Thesis Title: The quality characteristics determination of vegetables during production and post-harvest life, using analytics, optical and remote sensing methods
🎓 Master’s Degree in Agriculture (2012 – 2014)
Specialization: Fruits and Vegetables (equivalent to Master of Science)
Grade: Excellent (9.05)
Thesis Title: The effect of genotype, cultivation season, and maturity stages on quality characteristics of tomato fruits during storage
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (2007 – 2012)
Field of Study: Horticulture and Viticulture
Grade: Very Good (8.20)
Thesis Title: The effect of irrigation on growth and quality characteristics of Merlot vines
II. Scholarships
🏆 Scholarship of the Rewarding Scholarship Program, A.U.Th. (2009 – 2011)
(2 annual scholarships for Bachelor’s studies)
🏆 State Scholarship Foundation (2008 – 2011)
(3 annual scholarships for Bachelor’s studies)
🏆 State Scholarship Foundation (2012 – 2014)
(Scholarship for Master’s degree studies)
🏆 Bodossaki Foundation (2014 – 2017)
(Scholarship for PhD studies)
WORK EXPERIENCE
👨🏫 Research Associate (2021 – Present)
Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Agriculture
- Conducting research in horticulture and remote sensing.
- Collaborating with faculty and industry stakeholders on innovative agricultural practices.
ACHIEVEMENTS
📚 Published Research Papers
- Numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals focusing on horticulture science and remote sensing methods.
🔍 Presentations at International Conferences
- Presented findings at various international conferences on horticulture and agricultural technology.
AWARDS AND HONORS
🏅 Best Research Paper Award
- Received for exceptional contributions to the field of horticulture at the International Horticulture Conference 2022.
🌟 Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Recognized for academic excellence throughout Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
Publication Top Notes:
Nutritional composition changes in bell pepper as affected by the ripening stage of fruits at harvest or postharvest storage and assessed non-destructively
Protein hydrolysates supplement in the nutrient solution of soilless grown fresh peppermint and spearmint as a tool for improving product quality
Rapid nondestructive postharvest potato freshness and cultivar discrimination assessment
Responses of peppermint and spearmint crops to excessive biostimulant application and increased salinity in a closed soilless production system
The use of digital imaging, chlorophyll fluorescence and Vis/NIR spectroscopy in assessing the ripening stage and freshness status of bell pepper fruit