Christos Alexakis

Christos Alexakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Accounting at Rennes School of Business, France. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of York (UK) and has held academic positions at the University of Piraeus, University of Athens, and other institutions. His research focuses on behavioral finance, Islamic finance, and market dynamics. He previously served as CEO of Marfin Investment Group (1999–2005) and Invest in Greece SA (2010–2011), where he led strategic initiatives including the Fast-Track Investment Law. He is a member of prominent academic societies such as the European Finance Association and has supervised over 100 M.Sc. dissertations and three Ph.D. theses.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of York, UK (1992)
• M.Sc. in Economics, University of York, UK (1988)
• B.Sc. in Economics, University of Piraeus, Greece (Year unspecified)

Research Interests:

• Asset Pricing and Market Efficiency
• Behavioral Finance and Herding Dynamics
• Islamic Finance and Regulatory Frameworks
• Health and Tourism Economics
• Machine Learning Applications in Finance

Recent Research Trends: His work increasingly integrates machine learning to analyze financial markets, such as cryptocurrency price prediction and SME investment readiness. He also explores geopolitical impacts on asset allocation and the evolution of Islamic finance post-pandemic. Articles frequently address cross-border dynamics, including tourism M&A and energy market forecasting during crises.

Awards:

• International Visitor Leadership Program (U.S. State Department, 2013)
• Honourary Degree in Maritime Economics (1987)
• Ellis Hunter Scholarship (University of York, 1989–1992)

Advising & Professional Service: Supervised over 100 graduate students and three Ph.D. theses. Served on ESMA’s Stakeholders Group (2016–2020) and Hellenic Financial Stability Fund’s Selection Committee (2017). Active in editorial roles for journals like Journal of Banking and Finance and European Research Studies.

Research Infrastructure: Collaborates with Rennes School of Business’s research centers, including AI-Driven Business and Green, Digital & Demand-Driven Supply Chain Management. Engages with industry via case studies and partnerships with financial institutions.