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Professor Panagiotis Staikouras is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Financial and Banking Administration at the University of Piraeus, Greece. His academic career focuses on financial regulation, banking supervision, and EU financial markets. He has established himself as a leading expert through extensive research and publications addressing critical issues in post-crisis financial frameworks. Professor Staikouras' research primarily centers on financial regulation and banking supervision. His work examines critical issues such as cross-border financial services, market abuse regulation, and the effectiveness of supervisory enforcement actions. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the post-crisis regulatory landscape and the challenges of harmonizing financial regulations across borders, with particular emphasis on European and Greek contexts. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on EU financial regulation, banking supervision, and market integrity. The publications show a clear trajectory from examining specific regulatory frameworks (like the Market Abuse Directive) to broader analyses of post-crisis financial regulation. His research often combines theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, particularly focusing on European banking systems and regulatory responses to financial crises. Professor Staikouras has contributed significantly to academic discourse through numerous publications in reputable journals and participation in scholarly discussions on financial regulation. His work has been influential in shaping understanding of banking supervision and regulatory frameworks in the European context, particularly regarding enforcement actions, cross-border financial services, and market integrity mechanisms.

• Financial Regulation
• Banking Supervision
• EU Financial Markets
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Tzelina Harlaftis is a Professor of Maritime History at the Department of History and Archaeology , University of Crete . Since 2017, she has served as Director of the Institute of Mediterranean Studies under the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) . Her academic journey includes roles as Professor at the Ionian University (2003–2019), Lecturer at the University of Piraeus (1990–2003), and visiting positions at institutions like All Souls College (Oxford) and Harvard Business School . Education: University of Athens (undergraduate) M.Phil. in Economic and Social History, University of Cambridge D.Phil. in Maritime History, University of Oxford Research Interests span Maritime History , Business History , and Diaspora Studies , with a focus on Greek shipping networks, economic globalization, and the role of the sea as a dynamic historical agent. Her work bridges Maritime Economics , Historical Sociology , and Global Trade Systems , emphasizing transnational and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent Publications highlight trends in Global Shipping (2019), Black Sea Trade Networks (2020), and Historical Credit Systems (2019). These works analyze the evolution of shipping firms like the Onassis and Vagliano Brothers, connecting maritime activities to broader themes such as European Integration and Post-War Economic Revival . Professional Contributions include leadership roles in the International Maritime History Association (2004–2008) and editorial work on journals like the International Journal of Maritime History . She has supervised numerous research projects and mentored early-career scholars, particularly in under-researched areas like Eastern Mediterranean piracy and Black Sea port-cities.

• Maritime History
• Economic History
• Social History
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Aristea Sinanioti-Maroudi is a Professor of Commercial Law at the Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus. She holds a PhD in Commercial Law from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Germany) with Magna Cum Laude distinction. Her professional experience includes roles as a legal advisor at the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property, member of the Greek Competition Commission (2006-2009), and active participation in EU legislative committees for digital communications regulation. Educations: LL.B. from National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (Highest Distinction), PhD from LMU Munich Her research focuses on intellectual property law, e-commerce regulation, corporate governance, and consumer protection. She has published extensively on topics like trademark protection, electronic banking law, and EU competition law. Her works include monographs on service marks, sponsorship contracts, and insurance law frameworks. She is a member of international legal associations including AIPPI, ALAI, and the International Association for Comparative Law. Currently serves on the National Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT).

• Commercial Law
• Business Law
• Intellectual Property Law
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Panagiotis Xenos is an Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science at the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Economics, Business & International Studies, University of Piraeus. His academic career spans teaching, research, and participation in significant national and international research programs focused on insurance, health economics, and organizational efficiency. PhD from University of Piraeus Postgraduate studies at Brandeis University (USA) Postgraduate studies at Boston University (USA) Specialized workshop at York University (UK) Dr. Xenos specializes in Actuarial Science with a particular focus on Insurance Economics, Health Economics, and Productivity Analysis. His research examines the efficiency and productivity of public and private insurance and health institutions, methods of compensation for medical professions, morbidity risk management, social security system sustainability, and insurance portfolio solvency. His work bridges theoretical actuarial science with practical applications in healthcare and social security systems, particularly in the context of economic crises and austerity measures. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output from 2013 through 2023, with a concentration on Greek healthcare and insurance systems but with broader implications for international contexts. The research shows a clear progression from technical actuarial methods toward more comprehensive analyses of healthcare systems, social security sustainability, and economic policy implications. His work frequently employs advanced quantitative methods including Data Envelopment Analysis, Stochastic Frontier Analysis, and Malmquist productivity indices to assess organizational efficiency in healthcare and insurance sectors. Dr. Xenos actively participates in international academic discourse, having presented his research at conferences across Europe, Asia, and Australia, including the World Health Organization conference in Barcelona (2015) on health system financing. He serves as a reviewer for scientific journals and is a member of relevant scientific societies. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Xenos maintains an active teaching role across multiple academic programs. At the undergraduate level, he teaches Introduction to Insurance, Business Insurance, and Personal Insurance. At the postgraduate level, he teaches Health Insurance in the Master's Degree Program in Actuarial Science and Risk Management, Contemporary Issues in Commercial and Insurance Law in the Interdepartmental Master's Program in Law & Economics, and Economic and Financial Management of Health Services in the Postgraduate Program in Healthcare Unit Management at the Hellenic Open University. His teaching reflects his research expertise, connecting theoretical frameworks with practical applications in insurance and healthcare management.

• Actuarial Science
• Insurance Economics
• Health Economics
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Andreas Nikolopoulos serves as Professor of Industrial Relations and Conflict Management at the Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) since 2002. He pioneered AUEB's innovative Diploma in Negotiations program in 2012, which expanded to distance learning in Greek by 2013 with planned international English delivery. His academic credentials include: BA in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics and Business Postgraduate studies in Business Administration from Tübingen Universität (West Germany) PhD in Business Policy from Freie Universität Berlin (West Germany) Professor Nikolopoulos' research centers on industrial relations systems, strategic conflict resolution, and negotiation dynamics within European contexts. His work critically examines: Power structures in organizational decision-making Machiavellianism and risk propensity in bargaining EU policy impacts on labor relations Trade union evolution during economic crises Political tactics in career advancement His publication record (2010-2019) reveals consistent thematic focus on negotiation strategy optimization and Greek industrial relations transformation. Key trends include empirical analysis of initiation behaviors in multiparty negotiations, political skill applications in career contexts, and crisis-driven adaptations in labor systems. The EU's regulatory influence emerges as a cross-cutting concern across his industrial relations research. With over 200 successful mediation outcomes, he has provided conflict resolution expertise for major entities including IBM, Nestlé, Greek Banks, Lufthansa, Olympic Airways, and National Insurance Company. His practical work directly informs the applied curriculum of AUEB's negotiation programs.

• Industrial Relations
• Conflict Management
• Negotiations
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Georgia Broni serves as Associate Professor at the University of Western Macedonia, within the Department of International and European Economic Studies at the School of Economic Sciences based in Kozani. She holds a prominent position in the academic staff and contributes significantly to the university's research and teaching missions. Dr. Broni received her academic training at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she earned her undergraduate degree, followed by a Master's degree in Systematic and Political Philosophy, and ultimately her doctorate with a dissertation on "Reason and Power in the early and late Stoic philosophers." She further enhanced her expertise through a postdoctoral research scholarship in Philosophy of Education from the State Scholarship Foundation, focusing on "The investigation of the triptych: knowledge - value - idea in education systems in public administration." Her research interests span Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing Ethics, and the intersection of philosophical frameworks with business practices. Dr. Broni explores how ethical principles can guide business decisions during crises and how philosophical concepts can inform modern business strategies. Her work frequently examines the relationship between government administration and business ethics, particularly in the Greek and European contexts. Dr. Broni's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly output from 2009 to 2023, with a notable acceleration in recent years. Her work demonstrates considerable evolution from traditional business ethics toward more innovative domains including quantum marketing concepts, digital transformation, and the integration of advanced technologies in business contexts. A significant portion of her research addresses contemporary challenges such as pandemic impacts, war-related economic disruptions, and environmental sustainability within business frameworks. Dr. Broni collaborates extensively with colleagues, particularly John Velentzas and Nick Kartalis, reflecting strong interdisciplinary connections across philosophy, economics, and business disciplines. Her Google Scholar profile shows 479 citations and an h-index of 9, indicating substantial academic impact in her field. At the University of Western Macedonia, Dr. Broni teaches several courses including Methodology of writing a scientific paper, Government and Strategic management, Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Leadership, Advertising and Technology, Operational Management, and Communication and Propaganda. Her teaching appears to closely align with her research interests, particularly in methodology and business ethics domains. Dr. Broni is affiliated with the Laboratory of International and Greek Standards – Economic and Digital Transformation of Private and Public Enterprises, contributing to the university's research infrastructure focused on contemporary business challenges and digital transformation.

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Marketing Ethics
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Professor Konstantinos Christodoulou serves as Dean of the NKUA School of Law and holds the rank of Professor of Civil Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also a member of the Greek Data Protection Authority and has served as an attorney for the Greek State at the European Court of Justice. His academic career includes roles from Adjunct Professor (1999) to Full Professor (2016), with teaching responsibilities covering General Civil Law, E-Commerce Law, and EU-Private Law methodologies. He has authored over 70 publications, including monographs on Data Protection, Electronic Juridical Acts, and Civil Partnership Law. Born in Athens (1962), he earned top scholarships throughout his studies at the University of Athens Law School, graduating with first-class honours. Holds doctorates in both Law (1998) and Philosophy (2010). Expertise spans Digital Law, Civil Obligations, and Bioethics. Served on legislative committees adapting Greek law to EU directives on electronic signatures and commerce. International collaborations include research at LMU Munich and Frankfurt University, presenting at SECOLA conferences and EU legal initiatives. Research focuses on modernizing civil law frameworks for digital environments, balancing privacy rights with contractual freedoms. His work on personal data protection and electronic transactions has shaped Greek legal practices. Recent contributions address issues like civil partnership dissolution, liability for sports incidents, and bioethical dilemmas in medical autonomy. Academic leadership includes deanship since 2016 and roles in the National Human Rights Commission. His pedagogical contributions span undergraduate and postgraduate programs, emphasizing legal methodology and EU harmonization efforts.

• Civil Law
• Contract Law
• Data Protection Law
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Dimitrios Ladas is an Associate Professor of Labor Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , where he joined in 2009. He teaches courses including Individual/Collective Labor Law, Enterprise Law, and European Labor Law through the European Law School Network. PhD from Free University of Berlin (1993) Director of Institute of Labor Law (2021–2024) Director of Postgraduate Program in Civil Procedure and Labor Law (2024–2026) His research focuses on labor rights intersections with consumer law , enterprise law , and maritime employment , with recent work on crowdworking and teleworking in the European context. He has authored multiple monographs and articles in Greek, German, and English journals on topics like employment classification, non-traditional work arrangements, and judicial enforcement of labor rights. As a practicing attorney, he has served at the Athens Bar Association since 1990 and was Director Attorney at National Insurance S.A. (2019–2023). He speaks Greek, German, and English fluently.

• Labor Law
• European Labor Law
• Company Law
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Koutras Markos is a Professor at the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, School of Finance and Statistics, University of Piraeus. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held academic positions at the University of Athens and visiting roles at the University of Manitoba and Queen Mary College, London. His work focuses on reliability theory, scan statistics, multivariate analysis, and quality control. Education : PhD in Probability and Statistics (University of Athens, 1983), MSc in Informatics and Operations Research (University of Athens, 1981), BSc in Mathematics (University of Athens, 1979). Research Interests include: Theory of Reliability (e.g., consecutive-k systems, failure rate analysis) Scan Statistics and Run Lengths Multivariate Analysis Combinatorial Distributions Quality Control via Control Charts and Runs Rules Recent Publications highlight applications in reliability engineering, statistical process control, and combinatorial probability, with keywords spanning Probability, Statistics, and Operations Research. Academic Service includes editorial roles in 8 international journals and referee work for over 30 journals. He has supervised 6 completed PhD theses and 1 ongoing.

• Statistics
• Probability
• Reliability Theory
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Dr. Iliana Christodoulou-Varotsi is a Visiting Lecturer at The American College of Greece (ALBA) and a Legal Consultant specialized in maritime and EU law. She serves as a lead trainer in regulatory compliance for shipping sectors, collaborating with ALBA and international institutions like Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. Her expertise spans maritime safety, environmental protection, labour standards, cargo regulations, and marine insurance. Educated at the Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law (PhD), University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (MSc and Maîtrise in Law), she holds 28 years of Athens Bar Association membership. Dr. Christodoulou-Varotsi advises on EU maritime projects through Brussels-based consultancies and has authored five books on maritime law, alongside numerous academic and industry articles. She actively contributes to professional bodies including WISTA Hellas, Hellenic Maritime Law Association, and SNAME.

• Maritime Law
• EU Law and Policies
• Regulatory Compliance
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Ioannis Rokas is a Professor of Commercial Law at the Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Athens University of Economics and Business since 1997 (previously Assistant Professor since 1985). He is a member of the Athens Bar Association and has been a practicing lawyer since 1971, authorized to appear before the Athens and Piraeus Courts of Appeal and The Supreme Court of Greece. His educational background includes a BA in Law from the University of Athens (1968) and a PhD in Law from Frei Universitaet Berlin (1975). Professor Rokas's research primarily centers on Insurance Law within the European Union, Greece, and Eastern Europe, as well as Infrastructure Finance and Project Finance . His work bridges commercial law and business practices, with a focus on legal frameworks governing insurance contracts and large-scale infrastructure development. His scholarly output spans five decades with over 160 publications in Greek, German, and English. Key works like "Hellenic Insurance Law" (1999) and "Introduction to Greek Private Maritime Law" (2001) demonstrate his expertise in specialized legal domains, showing consistent emphasis on European harmonization of insurance law and maritime commercial regulations. He holds leadership roles in major international legal associations: Member of the Presidential Council of the International Association for Insurance Law (AIDA) Chairman of the International Working Group "Distribution of Insurance Products" Member of the PEICL project group (Principles of European Insurance Contract Law) President of the Hellenic Insurance Law Association Former General Secretary of the Commité Maritime Internationale Greek Section Former Chairman of the Mediterranean Maritime Arbitration Association

• Insurance Law
• Commercial Law
• European Union Law
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Aristea Sinaniotis is a Professor of Commercial Law at the Department of Business Organization and Administration of the University of Piraeus . Holding a Doctor of Laws degree from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and admitted as an Attorney at the Supreme Court of Greece , she specializes in commercial law, intellectual property, and European regulatory frameworks. Her academic career spans roles at institutions like the Hellenic Police Officers' School and the Competition Commission (2006-2009). Education : Doctor of Laws (Munich), Law Degree (University of Athens) Research Focus : Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Competition Law Publications : 15+ monographs on commercial law topics including insurance, electronic banking, and European directives Her work bridges theoretical and practical legal domains, with recent publications emphasizing digital transformations in law. She contributes to legislative committees and international legal associations like ATRIP and AIPPI, maintaining active involvement in academic and policy circles.

• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Competition Law
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Xenos Panagiotis serves as an Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science within the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus. He earned his PhD from the University of Piraeus, completed postgraduate studies at Brandeis University and Boston University in Massachusetts, USA, and attended specialized workshops at York University in the UK. His primary research interests encompass Insurance and Health Economics, Social Insurance, Private Insurance, and the Productivity and Efficiency of Health and Insurance Organizations. His scholarly work investigates the efficiency and productivity of public and private insurance and health institutions, compensation methods for medical professions, management of morbidity risks, sustainability of social security systems, and solvency of insurance portfolios. Dr. Xenos has published extensively in prestigious Greek and international scientific journals and presented his research at conferences across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Notably, he participated in the World Health Organization conference in Barcelona in 2015 on health system financing. He serves as a reviewer for scientific journals and is an active member of various scientific societies. His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in 'Introduction to Insurance,' 'Business Insurance,' and 'Personal Insurance.' At the graduate level, he teaches 'Health Insurance' in the Actuarial Science and Risk Management Master's program, 'Contemporary Issues in Commercial and Insurance Law' in the Law & Economics program, and contributes to the Healthcare Unit Management program at the Hellenic Open University. Dr. Xenos has participated in significant research programs including Greece's 'Excellence II' and 'Support for Researchers' initiatives, as well as European Commission-funded projects through Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on health economics, insurance systems, and quantitative analysis of healthcare delivery and financing in Greece and internationally.

• Insurance Economics
• Health Economics
• Social Insurance
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Christos Chrissanthis is an Associate Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Athens Faculty of Law and a practicing attorney since 1994. His expertise spans intellectual property, insurance/reinsurance law, mergers & acquisitions, and commercial litigation. He holds an LL.B. and PhD from the University of Athens, along with two LL.M. degrees from the University of London. Education: LL.B. and PhD, University of Athens LL.M., University of London (2×) His research focuses on intellectual property's dual role in fostering/suppressing technical progress, insurance policy frameworks, and commercial litigation strategies. His work has shaped Greek legal precedents in areas like look-alike products and professional liability insurance. He has also advised foreign equity funds on business acquisitions and enterprise reorganization. Chrissanthis served as Vice President and lead reporter in the legislative committee drafting Greece's 2020 Trademarks Law (No. 4679/2020). His publications in top law journals emphasize innovative legal interpretations impacting Greek jurisprudence.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Insurance Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Eugenia Dacoronia is a Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Law School, Department of Private Law (Civil Law). She holds a doctorate from the same university and conducted postdoctoral research at Wake Forest University and the European Centre of Tort and Insurance Law in Vienna. Her academic appointments include teaching undergraduate courses in General Principles of the Greek Civil Code, Real Property Law, and Environmental Law, along with postgraduate and Erasmus modules on comparative tort law and legal interpretation. Research Focus: Her expertise spans: Comparative tort law systems and liability frameworks Environmental liability with focus on catastrophic harms Civil code interpretation and contractual analysis Legal harmonization in European contexts Her publications predominantly analyze tort law evolution in Greece within European frameworks, with recent works examining liability for new technologies and systemic compensation models for large-scale harms. This reflects her ongoing engagement with contemporary challenges in civil liability systems. Honors & Memberships: UNIDROIT Governing Council Member (2019-2023) European Commission Expert Group on Liability and New Technologies Full Member of European Group on Tort Law Fellow of European Law Institute She maintains active arbitration practice (ICC/ad hoc) and serves on governmental committees including Greece's Naturalisation Committee. Her international engagements include lectures at universities across Europe and participation in all European Tort Law conferences since 2002 as Greece's national representative.

• Contract Law
• Tort Law
• Environmental Law
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