Ioannis Paravantis

Dr. Ioannis Paravantis is a Professor in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus, part of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies. With over 20 years of academic experience, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses focusing on quantitative methods, game theory, and energy policy. His work bridges engineering expertise with international policy analysis, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to global energy and environmental challenges.

His educational background includes:

• Five-year degree in Civil Engineering (specialization in Transportation) from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Health from Northwestern University
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Environmental Health from Northwestern University

Dr. Paravantis specializes in applying quantitative techniques to analyze global energy systems and their environmental and geopolitical impacts. His research integrates multivariate statistics, econometrics, modeling, simulation, optimization, and game theory to address complex international policy challenges related to technology, energy, and the environment. His work particularly focuses on transportation systems and urban environments within the broader context of international relations and policy-making.

With 24 research articles in international scientific journals and 48 conference papers (totaling 83 publications with 2,219 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 17), his scholarly output demonstrates significant impact in his fields of study. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of quantitative analysis, energy systems, and international policy frameworks.

Dr. Paravantis has supervised over 40 undergraduate theses, 35 postgraduate theses, and 2 doctoral theses (with three more in progress). He has participated in 14 research projects, serving as scientific coordinator in four of them. Prior to his academic career, he had a 10-year professional career where he supervised more than 40 Environmental Impact Assessments of large transportation projects and technological infrastructure.