Alexandra-Evangelia Zavvou is a Permanent Assistant Professor in the field of "Sociology of Gender" at the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, University of Crete. She was elected to this position in 2021 (Government Gazette 1452/30-6-2021, issue 3) and holds a PhD in Gender and Migration Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University (2010). Her educational background includes: PhD in Gender and Migration Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University (2010) BA in Sociology from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences Dr. Zavvou's research focuses on the sociology of gender, feminist research and methodology, and the study of discrimination and racism. She has extensive experience in international research projects concerning gender and migration in Greece and South-Eastern Europe, the educational integration of migrants, and the humanitarian management of the refugee issue. Her work often explores intersectionality, examining how gender, migration, and labor intersect in the context of citizenship and social movements. Her scholarly contributions span across various publications that analyze gender dynamics during economic crises, migrant protests, biopolitical challenges, and the construction of identity in educational settings. Her work frequently addresses themes of intersectionality, citizenship, and social justice within the Greek and broader European context. Dr. Zavvou has contributed to several edited volumes and special journal issues, including: "Changing Landscapes of Urban Citizenship: Southern Europe in Times of Crisis" (Routledge, 2018) "Gender, Migration, Interculturality" (Nisos, 2013) Special issue on "Changing Landscapes of Urban Citizenship" in Citizenship Studies (2017) Special issue on "Feminisms and Activisms" in Annual Review of Critical Psychology (2005) She has many years of experience in international research projects concerning gender and migration in Greece and South-Eastern Europe, the educational integration of migrants and the humanitarian management of the refugee issue.
