Dimitrios Paparas

Dr Dimitrios Paparas is a Reader in Economics at Harper Adams Business School, Harper Adams University. His research focuses on fiscal policy, agricultural economics, public economics, and international trade, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and policy analysis. He leads research within the Global Institute for Agri-Tech Economics (GIATE) and the Centre for Social Science, exploring topics such as supply chain sustainability, commodity market dynamics, and environmental policy.

Education: Holds a PhD in Economics, along with multiple advanced degrees including BSc (Hons), MA, MSc, and PGCE qualifications. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a member of prominent economic associations like the American Economic Association and Royal Economic Society.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on economic policies, international business environments, and farm financial management. His research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work analyzing commodity market volatility, sustainability challenges in agri-food systems, and the impacts of renewable energy on carbon emissions.

Professional affiliations include roles in academic leadership and contributions to international symposiums on agri-tech economics. His work bridges theoretical economic analysis with practical policy recommendations, particularly in developing economies and EU contexts.