ECODEVELOPMENT SA, with many years of experience in the field of environmental management and applied research, actively participates in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Through the publication of articles, either independently or in collaboration with academic and research institutions, as well as through the implementation of innovative research programs at national and European level and its’ executives’ announcements at international scientific conferences and forums, the company contributes significantly to the development of evidence-based solutions to contemporary environmental challenges.
Below is a list of articles, research programs, and scientific announcements made by the company for the year 2025, as part of its commitment to scientific excellence, collaborative research, and corporate social responsibility.
Scientific articles: Mosquito Control
1. Angelou A., Pappa A.,Markov P.V.,Gewehr S.,Stilianakis N.I. & Kioutsioukis I. 2025 Early warning system of the seasonal West Nile virus infection risk in humans in northern Greece, 2020–2024.Nature Portfolio, Scientific Reports 15:7129, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91996-9
2. Mourelatos S, Charizani E, Kalaitzopoulou S, Tseni X, Lazos N, Tsioka K, Papa A, Dafka S, Rocklöv J, Gewehr S. 2025. Extreme flood and WNV transmission in Thessaly, Greece, Nature Portfolio, Scientific Reports 15(1):22433., https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03884-x
3. Dyjack, D.T., Gewehr, S., Flacio, E. 2025. Communicating Environmental Health Science Effectively to the Public. Journal of Environmental Health, 87(8), 40-41., https://doi.org/10.70387/001c.133855
Scientific articles: Precision Agriculture
1. Karydas, C., Iatrou, M., Mourelatos, S. (2025). Yield Data Management in Rice Cultivation in Precision Agriculture Terms: The Greek Paradigm. AgriEngineering, 7, 413. https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/7/12/413
2. Iatrou, M., Tziachris, P., Bilias, F., Kekelis, P., Pavlakis, C., Theofilidou, A., Papadopoulos, I., Strouthopoulos, G., Giannopoulos, G., Arampatzis, D., Vergos, E, Karydas, C., Beslemes, D., Aschonitis, V. (2025). Data-Driven and Mechanistic Soil Modeling for Precision Fertilization Management in Cotton. Nitrogen, 6, 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen6020029
3. Karydas, C., Iatrou, M., Mourelatos, S. (2025). An Innovative Process Chain for Precision Agriculture Services. Computers, 14, 234. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/14/6/234
Research Programs 2025
Regional/National – Mosquito Control
1. RIS-Mosquito Vision (2021-) – Mosquito Vision digital application for predicting mosquito nuisance (NSRF 2021-2027, Central Macedonia Program) (Budget: 390,000 €)
Coordinator: Ecodevelopment, Partner: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Climatology and Meteorology (E. Katragou) – Awaiting final certification
2. E-bite next (Research-Innovation Intervention I / 2026 – 2028) – Development of an innovative operational guidance system for projects combating disease vectors by integrating knowledge from large volumes of data (field, Internet of Things, open data (Budget: 750,000 €)
Coordinator: Ecodevelopment
3. PROJECTS International Hellenic University (IHU):
“Energy upgrade of a model mosquito measuring device and creation of a network of devices,”
“Optimization of predictive models,”
“Development of an IoT network of water level measurement sensors”
Funding: Ecodevelopment (30,000 €)
Implementation: Mechatronics Laboratory, Department of Production Engineering and Management, School of Engineering, International Hellenic University (IHU), Head: Prof. Apostolos Tsagaris
National – Precision Agriculture
1.”Optimization of the application of urban sludge on agricultural land in relation to its environmental and agronomic parameters” (PAA 2014-2020), YPAAT: M16SYN2-00258/ILYS. (Budget: €144,900)
Coordinator: ECO FOUR TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES LTD
Partners: ELGO-DEMETRA, ECODEVELOPMENT SA, AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP OF THESSALONIKI SA, AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE OF A. KOUFALIA
2. “Application of precision farming practices in rice cultivation with the aim of increasing production, improving the quality of the harvested product, and reducing inputs” (RDP 2014-2020), YPAAT: M16SYN2-00073/PRECISION RICE (Budget: €144,700)
Coordinator: EUROMIND SA
Partners: ECODEVELOPMENT SA, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETRA,” Oryzoones Axios
International – Precision Agriculture
1. SEACURE (HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-OCEAN-SOIL-01), 2024-2028 (48 months 2024-2028) – Nutrient management strategies aimed at: i) reducing soil pollution, ii) reducing fertilizer use, and iii) minimizing nutrient pollution in freshwater and marine ecosystems in six territorial units (Spain, Italy, Greece)
Coordinator: FUNDACIO UNIVERSITARIA BALME & 24 partners (Budget: 8.000.000)
Scientific presentations at international conferences/forums
1. 2th EMCA International Conference, March 25-28, 2025, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- Perros N., Gewehr S., Kalaitzopoulou S., Mourelatos S., A new methodology for evaluating the “effectiveness” and “efficacy” of mosquito control operations in the era of big data
- Gewehr S., Iatrou M., Tsini X., Kalaitzopoulou S., Pegiadis I., Karidas X., Mourelatos S., Predicting larval abundance using machine learning for large-scale mosquito control.
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2. Gewehr S., 3-7/3/2025. Integrated mosquito management (IMM) in Europe and the role of the European Mosquito Control Association (EMCA). 91st Annual Meeting of the AMCA, San Juan, Puerto Rico
3. Mourelatos S., 24-28/05/2025. The use of big data and AI in mosquito control in Europe: The case study of Greece. 9th International Forum for Surveillance and Control of Mosquitoes and Mosquito-borne Diseases (IFSCMVD) Xi’an, China
4. Mourelatos S., 07/ Decision support for large-scale mosquito control, enhanced with artificial intelligence. NEHA Annual Educational Conference 2025. Phoenix, Arizona.
5. Gewehr S., 12-17/10/2025, From Biology to Blood Meals: How Mosquitoes Hijacked My Career. 9th Sove Conference Connecting Vector Science Globally Chania, Crete.
6. Mourelatos S., 4-5/12/2025. Views on the specific challenges and opportunities (in the market) faced by technology developers in terms of scaling up and market adoption of climate and health technologies and innovations. European Commission Expert Workshop “The path to climate and health research in the changing landscape of European Union policies,” Brussels, Belgium.
