Christopher Pissarides

Christopher Pissarides is a Nobel laureate economist currently holding the Helmut & Anna Pao Sohmen Professor-at-Large position at the Institute of Advanced Studies, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has maintained significant academic roles at institutions including the London School of Economics (1976-2012) and the University of Cyprus (2010).

• Main research areas: Economics of labour markets, Macroeconomic policy, Economic growth, Structural change

His career spans over 35 years with progressive academic appointments from Lecturer to Professor. He received international recognition through multiple honorary doctorates and professorships across Europe and Asia.

• Key awards: Nobel Prize (2010), IZA Prize (2005), Republic of Cyprus 'Aristeion' (2008)

Active in academic leadership, he held presidential roles in major economic associations and contributed to editorial boards of prestigious journals.