Stelios Rozakis

Stelios Rozakis is a Professor in Operations Research in Agriculture and Energy at the Department of Process Development, Analysis & Design (II), School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete. His research spans economic analysis of biosystems, sustainability transitions, innovation management, and decision theory.

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (Agricultural University of Athens, 2000)
• MPA in Public and Environmental Affairs (Indiana University, 1991)
• DEA in Sociology of Technology (University of Paris - Sorbonne, 1989)

His work focuses on integrating social and environmental sustainability into bio-economy transitions, applying multicriteria analysis to energy and agricultural decision-making, and developing mathematical models for policy analysis. Recent projects include regional bioeconomy assessments, climate-resilient agricultural systems, and life cycle sustainability analyses.

Key themes in his recent publications include biogas policy modeling, pollination services in farming, climate adaptation strategies, and decision support systems. These span disciplines such as environmental economics, agricultural systems, and operations research.

• Energies Best Senior Paper Award, 2020
• Balkan Association for Operational Research (BALCOR) Best Paper Award, 2011

He has served as Scientific Director for innovation initiatives at the Agricultural University of Athens and contributed to EU projects like H2020 BioEcon and PRIMA. His teaching includes courses on project management, strategic planning, and macroeconomic analysis.