Nikos Drosos

Nikos Drosos serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences, European University Cyprus, where he coordinates the MA programme in Career Guidance and Counselling. His academic career spans over a decade with significant contributions to career counseling theory and practice, particularly in vulnerable populations and crisis contexts.

Dr. Drosos' educational background includes:

• PhD in Psychology (2011), National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, thesis: 'Career Maturity and Career Decision-Making of adolescents from diverse cultural background'
• MSc in Counselling and Career Guidance (2006), National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
• BA in Psychology (2007), National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
• BA in Philosophy, Pedagogy & Psychology (2002), National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

His research focuses on career decision-making mechanisms, career adaptability in volatile labor markets, and psychosocial interventions for migrants, refugees, and mental health service users. He investigates how economic crises impact career development trajectories and develops culturally adapted assessment tools like the NADINE Soft Skills Tests. His work bridges vocational psychology with social inclusion policy, emphasizing evidence-based career counseling practices in multicultural contexts.

Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a strong thematic cluster around career resilience in post-pandemic and economic crisis scenarios, with growing emphasis on digital assessment tools for vulnerable populations. His research consistently addresses methodological innovation in cross-cultural psychometrics while maintaining practical applicability for career counselors.

Key recognitions include:

• Wiley’s Research Headlines selection (2021) for career services innovation
• International award for innovative social inclusion work (2017)
• Sylff Fellowship for academic excellence (2002)
• Multiple national distinctions for academic achievements

As MA programme coordinator, he mentors graduate students in career counseling methodologies. He has secured over €2M in EU research funding through ERASMUS+ and Creative Europe projects including Work4Psy (supporting mental health NEETs), ART4PSY (art-based social inclusion), and Learn4Carers (caregiver training). His grants consistently target marginalized groups through interdisciplinary collaborations across 12 European countries.

Dr. Drosos co-leads the NADINE research consortium developing migrant assessment tools and serves on the Scientific Committee of the European Doctoral Programme in Career Guidance and Counselling (ECADOC). He actively contributes to PEPSAEE (as Treasurer) and ELETYPE, shaping national policies for psychosocial rehabilitation and supported employment in Greece.