Dagoumas Athanasios

Dr. Athanassios Dagoumas is an Associate Professor of Energy Economics at the Department of International & European Studies, University of Piraeus, and Director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His professional experience includes roles as a Special Scientist at the Greek Power Exchange (LAGHE) and Power System Operator (DESMHE), and as an advisor to the Greek Ministry of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change.

His research focuses on energy markets, climate policy, renewable integration, and electricity systems modeling. Notable projects include techno-economic assessments of low-carbon systems in Cameroon, analysis of European energy geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean, and optimization models for power system scheduling under carbon constraints. He has collaborated with Cambridge University's Climate Change Mitigation Research Center and contributed to EU-funded initiatives on energy security and sustainability.

Dr. Dagoumas leads interdisciplinary teams addressing urban climate resilience, energy poverty mitigation, and policy design for decarbonization. His work emphasizes practical solutions through mathematical modeling, scenario analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Over 150 publications span electricity market design, renewable forecasting, and the macroeconomic impacts of energy policies.

He coordinates international research networks focused on Africa's energy transitions and has advised energy companies on market strategies. His lab develops innovative tools for grid flexibility, demand response, and climate policy evaluation, bridging academic research with real-world energy system challenges.