Platsidou Maria

Platsidou Maria serves as a Professor in the Department of Educational & Social Policy at the University of Macedonia, specializing in Lifespan Developmental Psychology and its applications across educational and social contexts.

Education:

• B.A. in Education, Philosophy & Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• M.A. in Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Her research explores psychological development throughout adulthood, with emphasis on emotional intelligence frameworks and leadership dynamics. She investigates how cognitive and emotional processes evolve across the lifespan within educational and organizational settings.

Platsidou teaches core courses including Developmental Psychology (ΚΕ0207-2), Modern Approaches in Adult Psychology (ΕΕ301), Psychological Development in Adult Life (ΣΕ0504-3), and Emotional Intelligence and Leadership (ΕΕΔΒ201). Her scholarly output comprises 16 books, 64 scientific journal articles, 15 conference papers, and 115 additional publications reflecting consistent contribution to developmental psychology literature.