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Evangelos Asprogerakas is an Assistant Professor of Spatial Planning at the Department of Spatial Planning, Urban Planning and Regional Development at the University of Thessaly, where he also serves as Director of the Institute of Tourism Planning, Research and Policy [ETouSEP]. Prior to his current position, he has taught at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), the Hellenic Open University, and the School of Public Administration and Local Government. His professional experience includes work as a Spatial Planner at the Ministry of Environment & Energy (2010-2018) and as a Special Scientist for Regional Development at the Ministry of Interior (2006-2010).
Professor Asprogerakas' research interests focus on Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, with particular emphasis on spatial policy, strategic planning, and governance. His recent work explores Maritime Spatial Planning, spatial resilience, cultural heritage preservation, and integrated approaches to spatial development. His scholarly contributions include publications examining EU cohesion policy implementation in Greece, offshore wind energy development frameworks, and the relationship between spatial planning systems and territorial cohesion.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with recent articles (2020-2022) addressing contemporary spatial planning challenges in the Greek context. His work spans theoretical examinations of spatial planning systems and practical applications addressing issues like climate change adaptation, renewable energy development, and urban regeneration. His research often bridges academic theory with practical policy implementation.
- Thomaidian Prize (2003) for the work: 'The Services Sector as a Field of Urban Competition: The Role of Medium-Size Cities'
- Best Book Award 2016 (Regional Studies Association) for the chapter 'Athens, a capital in crisis. Tracing the spatial impacts'
- Member of the Editorial Board of the journal 'Αειχώρος'
- Active participation in major research projects including CLIMASCAPE, MSPMED, and SoCoN
Professor Asprogerakas has supervised numerous research projects and has been involved in significant collaborations with international institutions including TU Dortmund University, University College London, and various European research networks. His work often addresses the implementation challenges of spatial planning policies in the Greek context while maintaining connections to broader European spatial planning discourse. As Director of the Institute of Tourism Planning, Research and Policy, he leads research initiatives examining the intersection of tourism development and spatial planning.
