Dimeli Sofia

Dimeli Sofia is a Professor at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), specializing in econometrics and applied economics. With a distinguished academic career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in economic modeling and analysis, contributing significantly to understanding economic phenomena in Greece and the European context.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Economics from Athens School of Economics and Business Science (1976)
• BA in Political Science from Pantios Superior School of Political Science (1979)
• Master (M.Sc.) in Economics, University of Pittsburgh, USA (1985)
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pittsburgh, USA (1987)

Professor Dimeli's research focuses on econometrics, time series analysis, and applied economics, with particular expertise in economic growth, business cycles, international industry and investments, energy and stock economics, and employment and wage economics. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with practical applications in understanding economic phenomena, making significant contributions to both academic literature and policy discussions. She has published extensively in prestigious international journals and authored several books that have become important references in her field.

Her publication record shows a consistent focus on economic modeling, with particular emphasis on inventory behavior, business cycles in the European context, foreign direct investment effects, and the Greek economy's prospects. Her research has appeared in top-tier journals such as Oxford Economic Papers, Review of World Economics, and World Economy, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.

Professor Dimeli has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by organizations including the European Commission. Her work on 'Trade with Central and Eastern Europe,' 'Panel of Firms,' 'Foreign Direct Investment and Multinational Corporation,' and 'Analysis of the Competitive Advantages in Greek Economy' demonstrates her commitment to addressing real-world economic challenges through rigorous empirical analysis.

She has supervised numerous PhD and MSc dissertations in Economics and Informatics, contributing to the development of the next generation of economic researchers. Her service to the academic community includes participation in conference organization, serving as an invited lecturer in workshops and training seminars, and acting as a judge for scientific articles and projects published in international journals. Her books 'Economic fluctuations and growth in Greece and Europe' and 'Modern methods of time series analysis' have become important references for students and researchers in the field.