Kirytopoulos Konstantinos

Kirytopoulos Konstantinos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Mechanical Engineering, Section of Industrial Management and Operational Research. He holds a PhD and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from NTUA, and has maintained a continuous academic career since 2000 with progressive appointments. His professional roles include leadership positions in academic committees and laboratories.

• Education: PhD (2003) and Diploma (1999) from NTUA
• Current Appointment: Professor (2022 - today)
• Previous Appointments: Associate Professor (NTUA and University of South Australia), Assistant Professor (NTUA and University of the Aegean)

Research Focus: His work centers on Project Management, Risk Management, and Innovative Education Approaches, with notable contributions to optimism bias analysis. He actively participates in international standardization committees (ISO TC258, TC236) and maintains professional affiliations with key organizations like PMI and HELORS.

Academic Leadership: Current duties include heading the Metrotechnics Laboratory, leading the PROMETHEUS Body, and serving as Deputy Director of Athens MBA program. He also holds committee memberships for publicity, continuous education, and academic governance.

• Teaching Areas: Project Management, Risk & business continuity management, Decision Support Systems, Business Game (undergraduate); Project & Programme Management, Total Quality Management (postgraduate)
• Professional Memberships: Technical Hellenic Chamber, PMI, Risk SIG PMI, Greek Tunneling Society, Hellenic Operational Research Society