Nickolas Michelacakis

Nickolas Michelacakis is a Professor of Mathematical Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Pireaus. He holds a Ph.D. in Algebraic Geometry from University College London and has held visiting positions at institutions including the Fourier Institute (France), Mathematics Research Institute of Holland, and the University of Crete. He directs the "Transport Economics and Sustainable Mobility" Laboratory and participates in administrative committees such as the Coordinating Committee of Postgraduate Programmes.

• B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Athens
• M.Sc. in Algebraic Topology, Purdue University
• Ph.D. in Algebraic Geometry, University College London

His research spans Pure Mathematics (Algebraic Topology, Algebraic Geometry) and Economics (Equilibrium Theory, Game Theory, Industrial Organisation, Spatial Competition). Recent work focuses on strategic delegation in duopoly models and welfare implications of spatial price discrimination, reflecting interdisciplinary applications of mathematical methods to economic problems.

Publications trend toward integrating Algebraic Geometry with Game Theory, emphasizing spatial competition models, Kähler rigidity, and toric variety geometry. Early work includes foundational contributions to group extensions and flat manifold classifications.

• Grants: Onassis Foundation, SERC UK, University College London, Mathematics Research Institute of Holland, European Union

He has taught Mathematics I/II, Mathematical Economics, and specialized courses like Economics of Transportation and Shipping. His administrative roles include web administrator for the Department of Economics and contact person for the Economics Department Research Seminar Series.