Lagoudis Ioannis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus, specializing in maritime management and business administration. His research focuses on Human resource practices in shipping Digitalization challenges Environmental regulation compliance Fuel price risk management Port competitiveness . Recent publications highlight trends in Maritime logistics and digital transformation (2022-2024) Supply chain analysis for shipyards (2016) Carbon emissions in transportation (2015) . His work combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies.
Constantinos Chlomoudis is a Professor in the Department of Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on port management, environmental sustainability, and maritime policy. He has authored numerous articles addressing port concession frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and the intersection of environmental policies with port operations. His work frequently examines Greek ports as case studies, though his research spans global maritime challenges. Chlomoudis is actively involved in academic leadership, teaching courses like 'Economic Analysis of Port Management Policies.' University: University of Piraeus School: School of Maritime and Industrial Studies Department: Department of Maritime Studies Research interests include regulatory frameworks for port concessions, environmental management systems, and the economic implications of port operations. He has contributed to discussions on short-sea shipping dynamics, innovation in container shipping, and the role of ports in global supply chains. His recent work emphasizes sustainability, safety, and governance in maritime contexts. Publications highlight empirical studies on Greek port infrastructure, risk assessment in container terminals, and comparative analyses of port policies across regions. Articles often blend theoretical models with real-world data, providing actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders. Email: chlom@unipi.gr | Contact: +30 210 4142548
Dr. Evangelos Mennis is a researcher affiliated with the University of the Aegean, holding a PhD in Business Administration with a focus on maritime systems. His academic work bridges stochastic modeling and 3D printing technologies. Doctoral Dissertation: "Stochastic modeling for the assessment risks and the reliability study of maritime systems" (2009) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (1996) Master’s Degree in Shipping (2005) His research spans maritime risk assessment, stochastic systems, and 3D printing applications in manufacturing. Key methodologies include Markov modeling and performability analysis for safety-critical systems. Publications highlight trends in maritime safety, reliability engineering, and efficiency optimization in container terminals and ship systems. Recent work explores 3D printing integration into manufacturing post-COVID-19 (co-authored with Maria Mavri).
Professor Pallis Athanasios is a distinguished academic in the Department of Maritime Studies at the University of Piraeus, where he has established himself as a leading expert in maritime economics and port policy. His academic profile demonstrates extensive contributions to the field of maritime studies, with a particular focus on port economics, container terminal operations, and shipping management. Professor Pallis's research interests encompass a wide range of maritime topics, including port governance, container terminal automation, liner shipping connectivity, and cruise industry economics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing contemporary challenges in global port systems and maritime transportation. His research has particular relevance to Mediterranean and European port systems, with numerous publications analyzing regional port hierarchies and governance models. His publication record reveals a strong focus on emerging trends in port operations, particularly the technological transformation of container terminals and the evolving dynamics of global shipping networks. Professor Pallis has conducted significant research on port automation, examining both the technological drivers and the institutional implications of these changes. His work on port governance provides valuable insights into the complex institutional arrangements that shape port development worldwide. As an active member of the academic community, Professor Pallis contributes to advancing knowledge in maritime economics through his scholarly publications and participation in research initiatives at the University of Piraeus. His expertise is reflected in the comprehensive analysis of port performance metrics, shipping network dynamics, and the economic impacts of port operations.
Magdalene Marinaki serves as a Researcher and permanent laboratory teaching personnel at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), School of Production Engineering and Management. She also teaches in the Hellenic Open University's Social Sciences Graduate Program. Her expertise lies in optimization methodologies, optimal control systems, and nature-inspired algorithms applied to logistics and manufacturing. She holds a Diploma, MSc, and PhD from TUC, specializing in Production Engineering and Management. Her research focuses on computational optimization, metaheuristics, vehicle routing problems (VRP), energy-efficient transportation systems, and structural control. She has authored 4 books and over 50 journal articles, with additional contributions to conference proceedings. Notable projects involve EU-funded research on blockchain applications in maritime logistics, electric vehicle routing, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) path optimization. Her recent work emphasizes sustainable transportation solutions, including EV charging infrastructure planning and drone-integrated delivery networks. She has developed algorithms like teaching-learning-based optimization and hybrid swarm intelligence techniques, addressing real-world challenges in supply chain management and smart manufacturing systems.
