Dr. Thomas Thomidis is a Professor of Phytopathology with over 20 years of experience in both research and education. A graduate of the Plant Production Department of ATEITH (Bachelor’s) and Writtle College, University of Essex (BSc Hons), he continued his studies with a Master’s (MSc) and a PhD at the University of Essex. Dr. Thomidis has taught undergraduate courses in Phytopathology and supervised postgraduate courses at Writtle College and the International Hellenic University.

His research interests span several areas of plant pathology, including the development and evaluation of predictive models for plant disease occurrence, the study and management of pathogens causing post-harvest rots, and the evaluation of genetic resistance in various fruit tree cultivars to root diseases and bacterial infections. He has also contributed to research on chemical control methods for plant diseases.

In the last decade, Dr. Thomidis has coordinated over 20 competitive research projects, including European programs. Additionally, he has served as an evaluator for numerous research proposal committees, including ARMINET, HORIZON 2020, the Georgia National Science Foundation, the Narodowe Centrum Nauki (Poland), the Chilean National Science and Technology Commission, and ELIDEK, among others. He has also evaluated academic institutions in Kosovo.

Dr. Thomidis holds a patent for the use of Rhamnolipids in agriculture, reflecting his innovative approach to plant disease management. He served as a Special Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a six-month period. With a prolific academic career, he has published 152 scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals, which have garnered over 2200 citations, demonstrating his significant contribution to the field of phytopathology.