معرفی
Professor Sotiris Tsolacos is a Professor of Real Estate at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London, and Programme Director for the MSc in Real Estate Investment. Previously, he held a chair at Henley Business School, Reading University. With 15 years in industry roles at JLL and Property and Portfolio Research, he specializes in real estate investment, pricing, and risk analysis. His research focuses on forecasting, market bubbles, early warning indicators, and sustainability impacts. He has published over 45 academic papers and co-authored two textbooks, 'Real Estate Modelling and Forecasting' (2010) and 'Applied Quantitative Analysis for Real Estate' (2020). Awards include the European Real Estate Society Achievement Award (2009) and Homer Hoyt Fellow (2011). He is an editorial board member for journals like Journal of Property Investment and Finance and a frequent speaker at international conferences.
Education
- PhD in Economics, Reading University, UK
- MA in International Financial Management, Reading University, UK
Research Interests
His work combines academic rigor with industry insights, emphasizing quantitative methods in real estate forecasting. Key areas include:
- Statistical and machine learning models for demand, rents, and yield forecasting
- Price bubble detection using econometric techniques
- Leading indicators for market turning points
- Impact of sustainability features on property values
- Unlisted real estate fund performance analysis
Professional Activities
Awards and recognition include:
- President, European Real Estate Society
- Judge for IPE Global Real Estate Awards
His collaborations span academia and industry, addressing practical challenges like risk management and fair value determination for investors and regulators.
