Alexandra-Paraskevi Hytiris

Dr. Alexandra-Paraskevi Hytiris is an Assistant Professor in Human Resources and Tourism Management at the Department of Tourism Studies, University of Piraeus. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from Athens University of Economics and Business, a Master's in General Management and HRM from the University of Kent (UK), and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Piraeus. She has conducted postdoctoral research at Athens University of Economics and Business and has taught at multiple international institutions including University of De Montfort (UK), University of Kent (UK), and Neapolis University of Cyprus.

Her research focuses on:

• Human Resource Management in tourism and hospitality industries
• Organizational performance during economic crises
• Employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Digital transformation in HR practices
• Leadership development and contemporary management theories

Her publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Greek tourism sector challenges, crisis management in HR, and educational methodologies. Recent works explore digital HR transformation, gender dynamics in tourism, and soft skills development.

She has supervised numerous undergraduate/postgraduate theses and PhD candidates. As Erasmus+ Coordinator for her department, she manages international academic exchanges. She participates in funded research programs across Greece and Europe.

Editorial responsibilities include peer-review for International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, and program committees for Academy of Management conferences. She serves on Greece's National Skills Committee and previously evaluated candidates for Supreme Personnel Selection Council (ASEP).