Associate Professor
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
Zisis Vryzas is Associate Professor in Pesticide Science at School of Agriculture of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
University
Thessaloniki, Greece
Zisis Vryzas is Associate Professor in Pesticide Science at School of Agriculture of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a member of the IUPAC Advisory Committee on Crop Protection Chemistry and a member of the editorial board of the IUPAC’s CropChem News and ACS Agricultural Science & Technology. He holds BSc and MSc degree in Crop Protection and PhD in Pesticide Science. He was a member of the organizing and scientific committee of the 14th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry, Ghent University, May 19-24, 2019, 15th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry, New Delhi, India, 14-17 March 2023 and of the SETAC EUROPE 32nd annual meeting. Currently, he is coordinator of the GP/EFSA/PLANTS/2023/04 EFSA Grant “Develop a stepwise approach for a fit for purpose risk assessment, in particular for low-concern active substances and uses.”
His Research Interests are focused on :
Development of pesticide residue and toxins analytical methods
Environmental fate of pesticides and contamination of surface- and groundwater bodies
Monitoring of pesticide residues in environmental samples, food and Feed
Pesticide risk assessment and prioritization exercises
Ecotoxicological behavior of pesticides and their metabolites
Effects of post-harvest treatments on the fate of pesticides on processed foods
Interactions of pesticides with soil microbial community - Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
Use of Constructed Wetlands for remediation of pesticide point source pollution sites
My organisation
We are Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, one of the largest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Greece. With a diverse range of faculties and a strong emphasis on research and innovation, we foster an environment where knowledge and creativity thrive. Our mission is to provide quality education that prepares students for the global workforce while contributing to societal development through interdisciplinary collaborations. We are committed to building partnerships with industry, academia, and communities to drive progress and create impactful solutions.
Skills
Interests
Expertise
Risk assessment of low concern pesticides
I am expert in pesticide science with research skills in environmental fate, ecotoxicology and application of New Approach Methods
Project cooperation
New Approach Methods for risk assessement of Low-Concern Pesticides
Framework for the selection, validation, and application of New Approach Methods in risk assessment of low-concern pesticides.