Agroecology Champions

AgroServ Transnational/Virtual Access users

Through its Transnational/Virtual access calls for projects, AgroServ established a wide network of experts who are working to advance the agroecological transition. The Ambassadors Programme aims to promote and connect leading users across Europe to accelerate and strengthen their commitment to build a more sustainable future for European agriculture.

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50+ TNA users

A wide network of researchers and practitioners

15+ countries

International applicants

Driving Change

Supporting the agroecological transition through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovative research.

What is the Ambassadors Programme?

The AgroServ Ambassadors Programme brings together distinguished researchers, scientists, and practitioners from across Europe who are dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture. Our ambassadors serve as bridges between research institutions, fostering collaboration and accelerating the adoption of agroecological practices throughout the continent.

Knowledge Exchange

Facilitating the sharing of research findings and best practices across borders.

Network Building

Creating connections between institutions and researchers throughout Europe.

Impact Amplification

Maximizing the reach and influence of agroecological research outcomes.

Successful Transnational/Virtual Access users

Meet the first AgroServ Ambassadors

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Isabel Nogués

Senior Researcher

Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems, Italian National Research Council • Italy

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BiocharPlant physiology+3 more

Isabel Nogués

Senior Researcher

Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems, Italian National Research Council • Italy

About

Isabel Nogués is a biochemist who began her scientific path exploring plants at the protein and cellular level. Her curiosity soon pushed her beyond the molecular scale—first to whole‑plant physiology, and later to the fascinating world of plant–soil interactions. Today, her passion for agroecology is driven by understanding how small biological processes influence entire ecosystems. Isabel loves connecting science with real landscapes, and when she’s not researching, she’s happiest outdoors discovering local nature and traditions.

Expertise

BiocharPlant physiologyBiochemistryDegraded soilsCircular economy

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Iman Mirmazloum

Senior Researcher

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences • Hungary

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Medicinal and aromatic plants biotechnologyMetabolic engineering+3 more

Iman Mirmazloum

Senior Researcher

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences • Hungary

About

Iman is a plant biologist and senior research fellow at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), fascinated by how plants cope with stress and still manage to grow, survive, and surprise us. His research explores plant physiology and molecular responses to challenging environments, with a special interest in medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds. He is driven by the simple joy of connecting lab science to real-world agroecological solutions.

Expertise

Medicinal and aromatic plants biotechnologyMetabolic engineeringMolecular geneticsBiostimulants and priming strategiesAbiotic stresses and plant stress physiology

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Mauro Coppa

Professor

University of Turin, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences • Italy

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Mauro Coppa

Professor

University of Turin, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences • Italy

About

Mauro is currently professor in animal scineces at the University of Turin (Italy). Passionate for mountain, plants and animals since his youth, he had his Master in Forestry Science at the University of Turin and spent his Ph.D. between Turin and INRAE in France, studying the relationship between pasture characteristics and quality of derived dairy products. His overview on the effect of dairy farming management on product quality became wider during his post-docs in France and Italy. Before his current position in Turin, he spent 6 years at INRAE as an independent researcher, working on dietary strategies to reduce enteric methane emission, increase feed efficiency, longevity, use of local breeds, and others. He actively participates to farmers’ meetings and networking, aiming at disseminating research results and collecting the request of the primary production.

Expertise

Dairy product qualityIR spectroscopyDairy farming systemsFarming practicesPasture-based systemsRuminant nutritionForages

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Juan Carlos De la Concepcion

Junior Group Leader

Center for Molecular Plant Biology, ZMBP • Germany

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Juan Carlos De la Concepcion

Junior Group Leader

Center for Molecular Plant Biology, ZMBP • Germany

About

Originally from Sevilla, Spain, where he studied Biology and Biochemistry, Juan Carlos completed his PhD in Norwich, UK, focusing on the structural basis of plant immunity. Following a postdoc in Vienna, he now heads his own lab at ZMBP Tuebingen, Germany. His research investigates molecular plant-pathogen interactions, combining proteomics, biochemistry, and structural biology to understand how pathogens overcome plant defenses. Ultimately, his work aims to mitigate global agricultural fungal diseases. Fun fact: he initially learned Mendelian genetics by breeding parrots before attending university.

Expertise

PathogensEffectorsDiseaseStructural biologyPlant immunity

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Alberto Akiki

PhD candidate

University School for Advanced Studies, IUSS Pavia and University of Teramo • Italy

Emmer wheatSustainable food systems+2 more

Alberto Akiki

PhD candidate

University School for Advanced Studies, IUSS Pavia and University of Teramo • Italy

About

I’m Alberto Akiki, a PhD candidate with a background in agricultural engineering. My journey took me from valorizing local essential oils and managing hydroponic projects to Italy, which sparked my passion for agroecology. Today, I aim to hold my PhD in sustainable development and climate change working with local food businesses on ancient emmer wheat supply chain, exploring how sustainable products can be nutritious, socially accepted, and climate-friendly.

Expertise

Emmer wheatSustainable food systemsFood technologyConsumer acceptance

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AgroServ Success Stories

Hear directly from our ambassadors about their experiences and the impact of the AgroServ programme.

Success Story: Mauro Coppa

Success Story: Iman Mirmazloum

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