Evangelos Markopoulos

Dr. Evangelos Markopoulos is a Lecturer at the University College London School of Management, specializing in Knowledge & Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, and Futuristic Interactive Technologies. He holds a PhD in MIS Project Management and has extensive industry experience with IBM, Siemens, and Bell Labs. His research focuses on integrating Digital Twins, Metaverse Applications, and ESG Compliance into organizational strategies. He has published 120+ papers and authored a book on Innovative Organizational Cultures. Notable achievements include a Clinton commendation and two Global Social Innovation Awards (HultPrize). His teaching emphasizes real-world industry collaboration through internships and competitions.

Education: BSc Computer Science → MSc Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence → PhD MIS Project Management. He has taught at QMUL, UCL, Essex, and others. Research interests span Digital Transformation, Sustainable Leadership, and Gamification in Education. Current projects include VR safety training for maritime sectors and democratic innovation frameworks.

• Key Research Themes: ESG-SDGs Alignment, Metaverse in Maritime Training, Democratic Organizational Culture
• Student Impact: Mentored teams to global awards in social innovation
• Industry Collaboration: Founder of companies in Project Management, Enterprise Engineering, and Innovation Apps