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Dr Nicos 2 09Jun
From Athens to UCD and Beyond: Advancing Plant Science

I am Dr. Nikolaos Mastrodimos, a Greek plant scientist working as a Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in Horticulture at University College Dublin (UCD) and the Guangzhou-Dublin International College of Life Sciences and Technology (GDIC). My scientific expertise lies in Plant Pathology, with a predominant focus on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions and Fungal Effectors, Plant Hormones, and applications of Precision Agriculture. With extensive experience in both applied and fundamental research, I
Stdent's Video 23May
When Science Meets Storytelling: GDIC Student Creates Tale from Her Time in Dublin

We’re thrilled to share a heartwarming example of how science and the arts can beautifully intertwine. A talented student, Yushuyue Qin from the Biological Sciences programme at GDIC, has crafted a story inspired by her experience living and studying in Dublin.
GDIC Study in Dublin Students 20May
Celebrating the Journey: Farewell to Our GDIC Students

We had the pleasure of meeting with GDIC students for a farewell lunch, where they shared their reflections on their time in Ireland. The event was attended by Programme Directors Prof. Olaf Schmidt and Dr. Aisling Reilly, along with the China Joint Colleges Team.
Students who won 16May
GDIC Students Won the Special Prize in MCM/ICM

The results of the 2025 American (International) Mathematical Contest in Modeling and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM) were announced recently. A total of 24 teams from SCAU participated in this competition, winning one American Mathematical Society Special Award (AMS Award), one Outstanding Winner Award (Special Award), one Meritorious Winner Award (Third Level Award), five Honorable Mention Awards (Fourth Level Award) and 14 Successful Participant Awards.
Dr Huang 07May
Dr. Zixia Huang an external examiner for the PhD viva voce at SCAU

Dr. Zixia Huang, Assistant Professor at University College Dublin (UCD), was recently invited to serve as an external examiner for the PhD viva voce of Liuming Luo in the College of Life Sciences at South China Agricultural University (SCAU).
Dr. Faheem with Jun Liao 22Apr
Dr. Faheem & GDIC Undergrads Uncover Bacterial Enzyme’s Role in PesticideCleanup

UCD-led study is first to link bacterial cytochrome P450 to the biodegradation of fluorinated pyrethroids
Hemp 24Mar
Genome-specific association study for exploration of variability in hemp

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a multi-purpose crop. Hemp is genetically diverse, which can make research and agriculture challenging. In this new study, Susanne Schilling (UCD) and her team in collaboration with Kazusa DNA Research Institute (Japan) were able to use the genetic variability of a single plant to gain insights into genetic loci important for agricultural traits by developing a novel mapping method, genome-specific association study (GSAS).
AlessandraG 14Mar
Passion for Food Safety and Sustainability: GDIC Welcomes Dr. Marcon Gasperini

I am Dr. Alessandra Marcon Gasperini an Italo-Brazilian academic with a career built at the intersection of food sciences, microbiology and analytical chemistry. My academic foundation includes an MSc in Food Sciences (2014) from the 2nd best university in Brazil, UNICAMP, and a PhD in Agri-food & Environment from Cranfield University, UK (2019).