Magirou F. Evangelos

Evangelos F. Magirou is a Professor of Operations Research at the Department of Informatics of Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (1971), an MSc in Decision and Control Sciences from Harvard University (1972), and a Ph.D. in Decision and Control Sciences from Harvard (1976). His research focuses on theoretical and applied Operations Research, with specializations in Finance, Shipping, and Energy Policy. He has held significant administrative roles, including Deputy Chairman of the Department of Informatics at AUEB and Chairman of the Hellenic Procurement Institute (1994–1997).

Education:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Princeton University (1971)
• MSc in Decision and Control Sciences, Harvard University (1972)
• Ph.D. in Decision and Control Sciences, Harvard University (1976)

Research Interests:

• Operations Research applications in Finance, Shipping, and Energy Policy
• Optimization, Game Theory, and Decision Theory
• Algorithm design and dynamic optimization

Recent Publications Trends: Magirou’s work spans theoretical contributions to graph theory, kernel enumeration, and default logic, alongside applied research in shipping logistics, energy policy, and financial modeling. His 2000s publications emphasize computational finance and policy iteration methods, reflecting a shift toward quantitative finance and algorithmic innovation.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards are listed, but his extensive involvement in energy policy research and industry partnerships (e.g., Public Power Corporation) highlights impactful applied work.

Teaching and Advising: He teaches courses in mathematics of finance, operations research, and algorithms. His academic leadership includes directing the MSc Program in Business Mathematics (jointly with the University of Athens).

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center for Economic Research at AUEB and has contributed to shipping industry studies through collaborative projects with industry experts.