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• Economic Development and Growth
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Multinational Corporations
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Konstantina Kottaridis is a Professor at the Department of Economics within the School of Economics, Business and International Studies at the University of Piraeus. She also serves as faculty member at Hellenic Open University since 2013 and Open University of Cyprus since 2021. Her educational background includes an Undergraduate Degree from the Department of Economics of the Athens University of Economics and Business, a Master's Degree (MSc.) in Economics from Iowa State University (USA) with a minor from the Department of Statistics, and a Doctorate (PhD) from the Department of International European and Economic Studies of the Athens University of Economics and Business. Professor Kottaridis' research focuses on Economic Development and Growth, Foreign Direct Investment and Multinational Corporations with emphasis on technology, innovation and sustainability, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy, and Small and Medium Enterprises internationalization. Her work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical applications in sustainable business practices and international economic policy. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output over the past two decades, with recent work focusing on the regulatory aspects of foreign investment, human capital effects on inward FDI, taxation policy failures, and the evolving bioeconomy in Greece. Her research demonstrates a strong connection between international business practices and sustainable economic development. Professor Kottaridis has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Postgraduate Program in Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development, Director of the Laboratory of Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development, and Executive Director of the Athenian Policy Forum. She previously served as Greece's representative on the Board of Directors of the European International Business Academy and currently serves as a special advisor to the Crisis Observatory of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). She actively supervises doctoral research, currently overseeing five doctoral theses as a committee member, and has participated in numerous international conferences both as presenter and organizer. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate courses in Microeconomics, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, and Monetary Theory, as well as multiple postgraduate programs focusing on Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Business Management in biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

• Quantitative Analysis
• Export Modelling
• Export Performance of Greek Firms
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Halikias Ioannis is a Professor of Quantitative Analysis at the Department of Marketing and Communication, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from AUEB, an M.Sc. in Statistics from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. in Applied Econometrics from Warwick University. His research focuses on Quantitative Analysis applied to export modeling and performance of Greek firms, with publications in journals like the International Review of Economics and Business and Journal of Global Marketing . Professionally, he has extensive consulting experience with Greek government programs (e.g., Regional Operational Programs of Central Macedonia and Rest of Central Greece) and private entities such as MODA CHROMA SA and PROPINDEX SA. He has held leadership roles including Vice Rector of Economic Affairs at AUEB (2007–2011), Chairman of MODA CHROMA SA (1995–2004), and roles in financial institutions like the Hellenic Post Bank. Currently, he serves as Senior Research Officer at the Export Research Centre and Vice Chairman at the Company for Management and Development of AUEB Property SA. His advisory work spans government ministries, international organizations (e.g., Embassy of Pakistan), and corporate entities like the Athens Water Supply & Sewerage Company. He actively contributes to statistical governance as a member of the Good Practice Advisory Committee for the Hellenic Statistical System.

• Engineering Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Business Risk Management
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Konstantin Aravossis is a full-time Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial Management and Operational Research. He also serves as Secretary General for Natural Environment and Water at Greece's Ministry for Environment and Energy. Additional affiliations include Adjunct Researcher at Columbia University's Earth Engineering Center since 2015 and Visiting Professor at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy. Education: PhD in Operations Research (NTUA, 1992), MSc in Management Science (Imperial College London, 1987), and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Technical University of Aachen, 1986) Research Focus: Combines engineering economics with environmental planning through advanced analytical tools like risk management, life cycle analysis, and multicriteria decision-making. Key applications include hazardous material dispersion modeling, sustainable energy systems, and municipal waste strategies. His computational fluid dynamics (CFD) work with PHOENICS® software enables urban environmental hazard prediction. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019) emphasize circular economy applications in LNG supply chains, disability inclusion in waste recycling, and climate-resilient energy transitions. Earlier work (2017-2011) covers urban development risk analysis, indoor pollution modeling, and mining site remediation techniques. His 2010 research on carbon trading remains foundational. Leadership Roles: Currently coordinates NTUA's Environmental Economics and Sustainability Unit, serves as Vice President of Imperial College Alumni Association, and contributes to university governance through multiple Senate committees and technical councils.

Marina-Selini KatsaitiView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Happiness
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Marina-Selini Katsaiti is an Associate Professor and Chair at the Department of Regional and Economic Development, Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Connecticut (2010) and has served in multiple academic roles, including Department Chair at the United Arab Emirates University (2018-2019) and visiting faculty positions at the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak and Hellenic Open University. Her research focuses on Health Economics, Labor Economics, and Happiness, with additional interests in migration, economic resilience, and environmental policy. Education: PhD in Economics (University of Connecticut, 2010). Former affiliations include the Connecticut Centre for Economic Analysis and the Research Department of the State of Connecticut (USA). Teaching expertise includes Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, and related advanced courses. Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes the intersection of health, income, and happiness; migration intentions driven by financial well-being and inequality; and economic resilience metrics during crises. Her articles also address export composition impacts in the UAE, proximity-sensitive deprivation measures, and sustainability in GCC states. Professional Activities: No listed awards, but active in global academic collaborations. She advises on policy-relevant topics and contributes to interdisciplinary research.

• Industrial Organization
• Microeconomic Theory
• Game Theory
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Nikolaos Vettas is Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, School of Economic Sciences, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), holding this position since 2003. He served as Department Chairman from 2007-2011 and is currently appointed part-time for 2024-2025. His prior faculty appointments include Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business (1994-2002) and Visiting Professor roles at INSEAD. His educational background comprises a B.A. in Economics from the University of Athens (1989), and M.A. (1992) and Ph.D. in Economics (1994) from the University of Pennsylvania. His doctoral work was supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship. Professor Vettas specializes in Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory, and Game Theory, with significant contributions to Competition Policy, Regulation, and Information Economics. His research examines dynamic pricing, capacity constraints, vertical relations, and network effects, often bridging theoretical models with policy applications. Recent work increasingly focuses on Greek economic challenges including inequality, debt crises, and structural reforms. His publication record spans top journals like Review of Economic Studies and RAND Journal of Economics, with recent work demonstrating a clear shift toward policy-relevant economic analysis of Greece's crisis recovery, labor markets, and industrial competitiveness. This evolution reflects his dual commitment to theoretical rigor and practical economic policy. His scientific recognition includes: Young Economist Award from the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics (1994) Multiple teaching excellence awards at INSEAD and Duke University Prestigious editorial roles including Associate Editor for Journal of the European Economic Association Professor Vettas has supervised eleven PhD students to completion and currently advises five doctoral candidates. He serves as Research Fellow at CEPR and participates in European Commission advisory bodies. His policy engagement includes co-founding Greek Economists for Reform and contributing to national strategy documents on competition policy and economic recovery. Through leadership roles in the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics and the Hellenic Ministry of Education's Research Council, he actively shapes research agendas while maintaining strong institutional ties to AUEB where he serves on the University Council.

Spyridon RoukanasView profile

Professor

• International Political Economy
• Economic Development in Southeast Europe
• Emerging Economies
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Spyridon Roukanas is a Professor of International Political Economy at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus. He holds a PhD from Democritus University of Thrace (2008) and has taught at various institutions, including Neapolis University Pafos and the Hellenic Open University. His research focuses on International Political Economy, economic development in Southeast Europe, EU relations, and the impacts of global crises. He has authored numerous books and articles, including The Political Economy of Measurement and Evaluation of States (2020) and The Political Economy of National and Energy Security (2019). Roukanas is affiliated with research networks like CEDIMES and has contributed to policy analysis on energy security, austerity measures, and global inequalities. Education: PhD: Democritus University of Thrace, 2008 MA: University of Leeds, 2004 Bachelor's: Democritus University of Thrace, 2003 Research Interests: International Political Economy, EU-Southeast Europe relations, energy policy, crisis management, and measurement of economic development.

• Food Engineering
• Food Chemistry
• Food Processing
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Professor Vaios Karathanos is a faculty member at Harokopio University since 2004, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Food Engineering. He teaches courses in Food Chemistry, Food Physical Chemistry, and Thermodynamics, while also contributing to postgraduate programs at other institutions. His research focuses on food process design (e.g., air drying, freeze drying), physical properties of foods, encapsulation techniques, and nutritional evaluation of fruits and starch products. Notably, he has extensively studied Greek export products like Corinthian raisins and legumes. Prior to academia, he worked in the Food Industry in Greece and the USA from 1990 to 2000. Education: He earned a Diploma in Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (1984), followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Science from Rutgers University (1988-1990). His research has been funded by national/EU grants and industry, overseeing over 30 projects with an 8 M€ budget. He has supervised 7 completed PhD theses and contributed to 4 others. Research highlights include green extraction methods, rheological modeling of food pastes, and the health impacts of functional foods. His work spans food technology, nutritional science, and sustainable agriculture, with a strong emphasis on applying scientific insights to improve food quality and human health.