Fotios Petropoulos

Fotios Petropoulos is a Professor at the University of Bath, holding the Management Chair in Management Science within the School of Management's Information, Decisions & Operations department. He also served as the Spyros Makridakis Chair in Forecasting at the University of Nicosia (2023–2023). His research focuses on time series forecasting, judgmental approaches, and integrating statistical and human judgment in decision-making processes. He has contributed to improving forecasting accuracy through temporal aggregation and hierarchical methods. Petropoulos holds a Doctor of Engineering (2012) and Bachelor of Engineering (2007) from the National Technical University of Athens.

• Editor of the International Journal of Forecasting (2020–present)
• Associate Editor of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting (2015–2022)
• Director of the International Institute of Forecasters (2016–2018)

His research interests emphasize forecasting processes, model selection, and the role of judgment in statistical models. Key areas include temporal aggregation, forecast reconciliation, and behavioral operations analytics. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like computational cost optimization, probabilistic forecasting, and scalable reconciliation methods. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to education and innovation.

Recent articles highlight advancements in univariate forecasting efficiency, forecast selection criteria, and dynamic reconciliation. Petropoulos is a member of the Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems group and actively participates in editorial boards of leading forecasting journals. His academic and professional roles bridge theoretical research and practical applications in operational decision-making.