Chair of Working Group of Vegetables and Potatoes for Southeastern Europe, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) With over 30 years of expertise, I specialize in research, university teaching, project management, and consulting. I have served as a consultant and evaluator for national and international organizations as well as private companies. My work includes 250+ publications in international peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, professional magazines, and books. Additionally, I contribute as an editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for several scientific horticultural journals. Awards: Accademia dei Georgofili, Italy (2021); Chinese Academy of Science (2020); Agronomy (2019); Academy of Science of Albania (2017); Technical University Munich, Germany (2003); USA (2005)