Nikolaos Tzivanakis

Nikolaos Tzivanakis ("Nikos") is a Senior Research Fellow and IGP Data Lead at University College London's Institute for Global Prosperity. He holds a PhD in Economics from Cardiff University, funded by ESRC DTC Wales, and a BSc from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Nikos leads data initiatives for the Citizen Prosperity Index in London and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while also serving as Head of Policy and Research at Tholos Institute in Greece.

• Affiliation: UCL Institute for Global Prosperity (2023–present)
• Former Academic Roles: Senior Lecturer at University of East London (2022–2023), Senior Lecturer and Lecturer at Coventry University (2018–2022)

His research intersects Economic Growth and Development, Political Economy, Institutional Economics, and Welfare with Policy Design, Inequalities, and Prosperity. Additional interests include Education, Wellbeing, and Elections. Nikos applies advanced econometric modeling to real-world challenges, particularly in public sector economics and developing economies.

• Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022–present)
• Consultancy Services: Economic and Policy Analysis for governments, NGOs, and businesses