Evangelos Beris, Greece
PhD – Adjunct Professor of University of West Attica, Athens
Topic 3: The role of indigenous vs. international grape varieties in different markets
Evangelos Beris holds a Ph.D. in Viticulture, an M.Sc. in Biology, and WSET Advanced certification. Since 2014, he has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Wine, Vine & Beverage Sciences at the University of West Attica (Uniwa), Greece. He also teaches at two wine-related MSc programs in Greek universities and participates in VET programs in institutions such as Le Monde Institute in Athens.
He is the coordinator (Greek side) of the Memorandum of Cooperation between Uniwa and Geisenheim University, overseeing projects like WinManTour and WOW, both funded by DAAD. Additionally, he serves as the scientific supervisor for the Greek sector of the Loess project, which focuses on soil health and is funded by Europe Horizon.
Beyond academia, since 2017, Evangelos Beris has been consulting and collaborating with wineries in Santorini and other regions, helping to enhance their viticultural practices. He is also an international wine judge, participating in global wine competitions and delivering presentations in various countries.