Simona Mihai

Simona Mihai is an Associate Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance at European University Cyprus (EUC). She holds a PhD in World Economy (Summa Cum Laude) from the Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest (ASE), an MBA from Oxford Brookes University, and additional certifications from EUC's Distance Learning program. Her academic career spans over 18 years, including visiting professorships at Lithuania's ISM School of Management and Economics.

• Education:
  • PhD in World Economy (2003) - ASE
  • MBA (2004) - Oxford Brookes University
  • B.A. in International Economic Relations (1997) - ASE
• Key Research Areas:
  • Entrepreneurship Education & Training
  • Fintech & Blockchain Innovations
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Sustainability in Creative Industries
  • Economic Development Policy

Her research focuses on bridging academic theory with practical applications, particularly through EU-funded projects like ARDES (sustainability in arts education) and ANGEL (green entrepreneurship networks). She has authored over 50 publications, including seminal works on hedge fund diversification strategies during crises and digital marketing competencies frameworks.

Prof. Mihai leads EUC's entrepreneurship initiatives, organizing high-profile webinars on topics like AI in cybersecurity and female STEM entrepreneurship. She serves as a project coordinator for multiple ERASMUS+ programs and has evaluated grant proposals for the European Science Foundation, Montenegro's Ministry of Science, and Poland's National Science Center.

• Awards:
  • Best Research Award (EuroMEd Conference, 2014)
  • Best Reviewer (EuroMed Conference, 2013)
  • Fulbright Scholarship finalist (2003)

Her advisory work spans academic journals and institutions, including editorial roles at the Global Business and Economics Review (GBER). She actively promotes cross-border collaboration through initiatives like the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (EUC-PEAK) and Startup Europe events.