Chountalas Panagiotis

Panos Chountalas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus. He also serves as a Teaching Associate at Hellenic Open University, University of Thessaly, and University of the Peloponnese. His expertise spans Business Process Management, Standardized Management Systems, Operations Management, and Risk Management. He holds a PhD, MBA, and BSc in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus.

Dr. Chountalas has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Energies, European Journal of Operational Research, and International Journal of Services and Operations Management. His research emphasizes practical frameworks for data-driven decision-making in energy sectors and public service innovation. He has directed multiple EU-funded projects (EQUAL, INTERREG) and previously led an e-publishing company.

His professional background includes business consulting and extensive work in ISO-certified organizations, focusing on quality management and employee engagement. His recent studies analyze pandemic impacts on Hellenic airports and risk management in healthcare supply chains.

Dr. Chountalas advises on standardized systems integration in construction and has pioneered frameworks for cultural tourism development, such as the Hercules Cultural Route project. He maintains active roles in Greece's academic and professional communities through interdisciplinary research and industry collaborations.