Maria Raikou

Maria Raikou is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Piraeus, where she has taught since 2015. She holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from National Technical University of Athens and M.Sc./Ph.D. in Health Economics from City University, London. Her career includes research roles at University of Oxford, City University, and London School of Economics, plus consultancy for NICE, UK Department of Health, and pharmaceutical companies.

• Current academic rank: Professor
• Primary affiliation: University of Piraeus
• Research collaborations: LSE Health Policy Department

Research Interests

Her work focuses on:

• Econometric models for healthcare cost-effectiveness
• Medical technology diffusion analysis
• Hospital cost-quality relationships
• Policy evaluation in public health programs

She has published in Health Economics, Lancet, British Medical Journal, and Journal of Health Economics, with recent articles spanning cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention, and chronic disease management. Her teaching portfolio includes both undergraduate microeconomics and postgraduate health economics courses.

Scientific Awards & Collaborations

While no specific awards are listed, she maintains active collaborations with international institutions including:

• London School of Economics (Research Associate & Visiting Lecturer)
• Onassis Cardiology Center Board (2015-2018)
• European Commission Horizon 2020 projects

Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in health policy modeling, clinical interventions, and cross-country healthcare comparisons.