Stavros Poupakis

Dr. Stavros Poupakis is a Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Economics and Econometrics at the Department of Economics and Finance, Brunel University London, where he has been employed since October 2023. He holds academic qualifications including a PhD in Economics from the University of Essex (2018), an MSc in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from UCL Institute of Education (2014), an MSc in Statistics from Lancaster University (2012), and a BSc in Statistics from the University of Piraeus (2010). Prior to joining Brunel, he held positions at University College London and the University of Oxford.

Research Focus

His research centers on applied econometrics and health economics, with emphasis on child development, health inequalities, and policy evaluation. Secondary interests include globalization impacts on trade/politics/health, urban economics, and gender disparities in labor markets. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 8 (Economic Growth), and 10 (Inequality Reduction).

Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches spanning political economy, health outcomes, econometric methodology, and development economics. Common themes include inequality analysis, policy evaluation, and quantitative investigations of societal challenges across diverse geographical contexts.

Professional Activities

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• External Examiner for MSc Behavioural Economics at City, University of London
• Departmental responsibilities: Open Day Coordinator and Databases Officer

He is available to supervise PhD students in applied econometrics and applied economics, though no specific advisees are listed.