Evangelos Ioannidis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, School of Informatics and Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business. Born in 1962, he holds a Mathematics PhD from the University of Heidelberg (1993) and has served in his current department since 1999, progressing from Lecturer (1999) to Assistant Professor (2007) and Associate Professor (2023). His expertise spans spectral analysis of time series , cointegration methods , and bootstrap applications in economic data analysis, with additional focus on Official Statistics and sampling techniques . University of Heidelberg: MMath (1987), PhD (1993) Researcher, University of Heidelberg (1987-1991) Visiting Researcher, University of Orsay, Paris Sud (1992-1993) OECD, Paris (1994-1998) National Institute of Labour (1999) His scientific contributions focus on time series econometrics, VAR model spectra, and R&D expenditure analysis. Recent work includes non-parametric spectral estimation and risk-based sampling methodology. He has collaborated with Eurostat on statistical projects (2012-2014). Current affiliations include the Athens University of Economics and Business , where he teaches and conducts research on economic time series analysis and statistical methods.
Angelos Kanas is a Professor of Finance at the Department of Economics within the School of Economics, Business and International Studies at the University of Piraeus. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to finance, banking, and econometric modeling, supported by continuous research funding from entities including NATO and the European Union. His educational background includes undergraduate studies funded by the Hellenic National Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.), an M.Sc. supported by the Bodosakis Foundation, and a Ph.D. financed by the National Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.). Kanas specializes in Finance, International Finance, Financial Markets, Financial Risks and Protection, and Banking. His research integrates advanced quantitative methods to analyze systemic risk, market efficiency, and policy impacts, with particular focus on regime-switching models and DEA efficiency measurements. Recent work explores intersections between climate finance, banking stability, and corporate governance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory: early work (2005-2013) established expertise in exchange rate dynamics and asset pricing, while post-2015 research increasingly addresses banking regulation, systemic risk prediction, and methodological innovations in efficiency analysis. Current work (2022-2025) demonstrates strong engagement with climate-related financial risks and AI applications in finance. Hellenic National Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y) studentship (undergraduate, three annual) Bodosakis Foundation scholarship (M.Sc.) National Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.) scholarship (Ph.D.) Kanas has secured research funding from NATO and EU bodies, reflecting recognition of his work's policy relevance. His extensive refereeing activities across 30+ journals including Journal of International Economics and Journal of Banking and Finance demonstrate scholarly leadership. He teaches core finance courses including International Finance and Special Topics in Finance, and has authored two academic books: Principles of Investment Analysis and Financial Markets (2021) and FinTech and Machine Learning: Basic Principles and Applications (2023).
Nikolaos Kourogenis is a full Professor at the Department of Financial and Banking Administration of the University of Piraeus, where he has been teaching since 2002 across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. He currently serves as President of the Department (since 2020) and Director of the Postgraduate Programs "Finance and Banking" and "The Financial and Institutional Framework of Money and Capital Markets" (since 2018). He is a regular member of the University of Piraeus Senate and has served on the Research Committee and as Director of the Doctoral Program. PhD: National Technical University of Athens BA: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Professor Kourogenis' research focuses on Quantitative Methods in Finance, Time Series Analysis, Econometric Theory, Data Science, Decision Science, and nonlinear mathematical analysis. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical financial applications, particularly in asset pricing models, volatility modeling, and time series forecasting. His research demonstrates a consistent progression from foundational mathematical analysis to sophisticated financial modeling applications. His publications in prestigious journals like the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Time Series Analysis, and Journal of Empirical Finance reveal a strong emphasis on methodological rigor in financial econometrics. The research trajectory shows a transition from pure mathematical analysis (early career) to increasingly applied financial econometrics (later career), with particular expertise in handling nonstationary volatility, unit root testing, and factor models in financial markets. Professor Kourogenis has actively participated in European research programs as a scientific manager and in privately funded research initiatives. He has also presented his work at numerous international conferences and served as an invited speaker. His professional experience extends beyond academia to include work in the private banking sector and research associations at the University of Amsterdam. He has taught at the University of Crete and maintains active involvement in academic administration through his roles in departmental leadership and university governance. His contributions to the Department of Financial and Banking Administration have been significant, helping establish it as the only university department in Greece exclusively focused on Finance and Banking Administration.
Ploutarchos Sakellaris is a Professor at the Department of Economics of the School of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), currently working in a part-time capacity through August 31, 2025. He has held prominent positions including Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) from 2008-2012, Chairman of the Council of Economic Experts at the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance, and served as Deputy to the Finance Minister at Eurogroup and ECOFIN Councils of the EU. His educational background includes: Bachelor's (BA) in Economics and Computer Science from Brandeis University, summa cum laude, with highest honors Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University Professor Sakellaris' research spans multiple areas of economics and finance, with particular focus on banking, corporate finance, macroeconomics, business cycles, economic growth, and education . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of real-world economic phenomena, particularly examining how firms respond to financial crises and macroeconomic shocks. His research has significant policy implications, informed by his extensive experience in high-level economic institutions. His recent publications show a clear trend toward analyzing firm-level responses to economic shocks, particularly during financial crises. His work combines sophisticated econometric techniques with rich datasets to examine investment behavior, financing constraints, and the transmission of macroeconomic shocks to the real economy. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on the Greek economic crisis, providing valuable insights into depression dynamics and recovery mechanisms through firm-level data analysis. Professional appointments reflecting his expertise include: Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (2008-2012), overseeing Risk Management and Economic Research Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers at the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance Member of the EU's Economic and Fiscal Committee and Euro Working Group Deputy Governor for Greece at the World Bank Former economist at the Federal Reserve Board Visiting expert at the European Central Bank Professor Sakellaris has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to major research projects, including a HFRI-funded project on 'Direct Stimulus Payments to Individuals in the COVID-19 Pandemic.' His dual expertise in academic research and high-level policy implementation makes him a valuable mentor for students interested in both theoretical and applied economics. Outside his academic role, Professor Sakellaris serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Cepal Hellas (where he chairs the Audit Committee) and ElvalHalcor (where he chairs the Remuneration and Nominations Committee), and serves on the Scientific Council of the Hellenic Parliamentary Budget Office.
