Tsekrekos Andrianos

Dr. Andrianos Tsekrekos is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), where he has been a faculty member since 2006. He served as Head of the Department from May 2021 to August 2022. Prior to returning to AUEB, he taught at Lancaster University and Durham Business School in the UK.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research and Marketing from AUEB
• M.Sc. in Finance from University of Lancaster
• Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance from Lancaster University (completed 2003)

Dr. Tsekrekos' research focuses on financial derivatives, real options valuation, real estate finance, stochastic and implied volatility models, and accounting information quality's impact on capital markets. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in corporate decision-making and market analysis. He has developed sophisticated models for complex financial instruments and market phenomena.

Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a strong focus on innovative financial modeling approaches, particularly in stock-based compensation valuation, real options theory applied to various contexts, and the intersection of accounting practices with market outcomes. His work increasingly incorporates advanced quantitative methods including neural networks and Wasserstein barycenters for complex data analysis.

Dr. Tsekrekos has published in prestigious journals including the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, and European Financial Management. His research demonstrates consistent high-quality output with significant contributions to financial engineering and accounting literature.