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Tasos Kitsos is a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Economics at Aston University’s Department of Economics and International Business. He leads the regional development theme at the Centre for Business Prosperity. His work bridges spatial economics, urban planning, and policy analysis.
Education: BSc Economics (University of Macedonia, Greece), MSc Regional and Urban Planning (LSE, UK), PhD Business and Management (Plymouth University, UK).
Research focuses on regional/urban development dynamics, including economic resilience, digital economies, creative industries, and electoral politics. Notable projects include studies on West Midlands industrial strategies, gambling harms mitigation, and space sector innovation.
Secured over £500,000 in grants as Principal Investigator (PI), including ESRC funding for economic resilience strategies and a British Academy fellowship. Awards include competitive scholarships for PhD/MSc studies and recognition for academic performance.
