Eleni A. Didaskalou

Eleni A. Didaskalou serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Organization and Management within the School of Economics, Business and International Studies at the University of Piraeus. She holds significant teaching responsibilities across multiple departments and postgraduate programs, demonstrating her academic prominence and interdisciplinary expertise.

• Technical University of Crete: Production Engineering & Management
• National Technical University of Athens: Master's in Techno-Economic Systems
• University of Piraeus: Doctorate in Business Administration

Professor Didaskalou's research interests center on sustainability, energy management, tourism development, and entrepreneurship. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business contexts, particularly focusing on environmental challenges and sustainable development pathways. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward addressing contemporary business challenges through sustainable practices.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable business practices across multiple sectors. Her research spans hospitality management, energy policy, tourism development, and environmental strategy, with particular emphasis on Greek industry contexts. A notable trend is her examination of sustainability as both a response to economic crisis and as a driver of competitive advantage, especially in tourism and hospitality sectors. Her work frequently integrates environmental considerations with business strategy, reflecting a holistic approach to sustainable development.

Professor Didaskalou has been actively involved in numerous research programs including 'Support for social care interventions of students of the University of Piraeus,' 'DICIPASS4YOUTH,' 'Research on monitoring socio-economic developments and creation of digital promotional material of the Peloponnese Region,' 'Entrepreneurship Active Learning at the University of Piraeus,' and 'BIOPIRAIAS Advanced Environmental Awareness of Citizens-Owners of Small and Medium Enterprises of the Piraeus Region Through an Intelligent Information and Education System.'

She teaches courses such as Technology Systems Analysis, Environmental Management, Energy Management, and Transport Business Management. Additionally, she teaches at the Department of Tourism Studies and in multiple postgraduate programs including 'Business Administration,' 'Accounting and Auditing of Businesses and Public Organizations,' 'Executive M.B.A.,' 'Business Administration-Tourism Management,' 'Law and Economics,' and 'Local and Regional Development and Local Government.' She also serves as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Hellenic Academy of Public Administration.