Poufinas Thomas

Poufinas Thomas serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), Komotini campus. His academic appointments include visiting positions at Ohio State University and University of the Aegean.

His research expertise spans:

• Financial derivatives pricing models
• Business financing mechanisms
• Investment management strategies
• Actuarial science applications in social security systems
• Pension fund management frameworks
• Financial risk assessment methodologies

Professor Poufinas maintains active involvement in DUTH's research infrastructure through the MaGBISE and EMEF Laboratories. His professional background combines academic rigor with substantial industry experience in financial institutions, particularly in risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning domains. This dual perspective informs both his teaching approach and research methodology.

His educational foundation includes a PhD in Financial Mathematics from Ohio State University and undergraduate mathematics training from the University of Athens, providing strong quantitative capabilities for complex financial modeling.