Michalis is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Sustainability in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University.
His research expertise is in developing indicators and analytical tools for assessing the sustainability of food systems. He uses these tools to test solutions that meet environmental targets (e.g., net-zero emissions target) while safeguarding food security, such as alternative farming methods and dietary shifts. Michalis is also passionate about communicating food system sustainability issues and the underpinning science. In 2023 he was one of the recipients of the Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for his excellence in science and science communication.
