Charis Vlados

Charis Vlados is an Assistant Professor in "International Economics and Entrepreneurship" at the Department of Economics, Democritus University of Thrace. He has held adjunct faculty roles at the Hellenic Open University, University of Peloponnese, and University of the Aegean, teaching courses such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Theory, Executive MBA programs, and postgraduate studies in energy law and European affairs.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economic Studies, Université Paris Nanterre (2004), "mention très honorable"
• Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Global Economics, Université Paris Nanterre (1992)
• BSc in Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1989)

Research Interests: His work spans business strategy, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, economic policy, and globalization, with a focus on the "Stra.Tech.Man" approach. Recent studies address sustainable energy policy, innovation in pharmaceutical multinationals, and the evolutionary synthesis of organizational strategies under globalization.

Publications: Over 150 research outputs, including articles in Energies, Journal of Entrepreneurship, and Societies, emphasize energy business models, organizational science, and socioeconomic development. Keywords highlight interdisciplinary engagement with microeconomic theory, industrial revolution dynamics, and regional ecosystems.

Experience: More than two decades as a researcher and business consultant across Greece, Cyprus, and international contexts. Former roles include Lecturer at Democritus University of Thrace (2009–2019) and adjunct teaching positions since 2006.