Nick Drydakis

Professor Nick Drydakis is a globally renowned researcher in labour economics and holds a Professorship at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he directs the Centre for Inclusive Societies and Economies (CISE). He is also a Course Convener and Lecturer at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, delivering credit-eligible courses to students from top US universities. His research focuses on labour market inequalities, discrimination, health economics, and the impact of AI on business and employment. His contributions to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) were rated as 'world-leading', including four single-author papers and an Impact Case Study.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Crete, Greece
• MSc in Economics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
• BSc in Economics, University of Crete, Greece
• PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University

Research Interests: Professor Drydakis explores topics such as labour market discrimination, health inequalities, AI in business, migration policy, and economic crises. His work bridges economic theory with policy, emphasizing inclusive growth and social equity.

Grants & Awards:

• Co-Investigator: AHRC-funded project on refugee health exclusion (2024–2027)
• Consultant to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and European Commission
• Fellow, Global Labor Organisation (GLO)

Media & Outreach: His research has been featured in global media outlets like CNN, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal. He collaborates with the OECD and the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Science and Policy to advise on labour market policies.

Labs & Initiatives: He leads the CISE at ARU, which focuses on pluralistic approaches to economic policy, and previously directed the Scientific Centre for the Study of Discrimination (SCSD) in Athens.