Konstantinos Serfes is a Professor in the School of Economics at LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at the Consumer Finance Institute of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and is a Member of the Board of Directors at the Athens University of Economics and Business. His academic career has been centered on economic theory and applied microeconomics, with strong institutional affiliations in both research and policy. His research interests lie primarily in Industrial Organization, Game Theory, Microeconomics, Financial Economics, and Competition Policy . His work explores strategic firm behavior, market design, pricing mechanisms, and the impact of regulation across various industries including banking, venture capital, and digital platforms. He frequently employs theoretical modeling and empirical analysis to understand market dynamics. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on strategic interactions in two-sided markets, vertical integration, credit pricing, and innovation. Themes include price discrimination, platform competition, regulatory effects, and financial technology . His work bridges theoretical rigor with real-world policy relevance, particularly in financial regulation and market structure. His scientific awards reflect recognition from both academic and international institutions: 2019 Dean’s Research Fellow in Economics 2019 Fulbright Intercountry Lecturing Award 2019 Fulbright Scholar 2016 Greek Diaspora Fellowship 2013 Betsy Cohen Research Scholar 2008–2011 Distinguished Research Fellow 2005 Excellence in Research Award 1998 Robert Willis Harbeson Dissertation Fellowship 1996 Hans Brems Award He has advised numerous researchers and co-authored extensively, suggesting an active mentoring role. His grants from the NET Institute support research on price discrimination and platform location decisions. He currently serves as Associate Editor and Guest Editor for the journal GAMES , demonstrating ongoing scholarly leadership. Konstantinos Serfes is affiliated with research centers including the Academic-Consumer Finance Institute and the Center of Research Excellence at LeBow College, where he was a Distinguished Fellow. These affiliations underscore his role in advancing research in economics and finance.
