Panagiotis Koutroumpis is an Assistant Professor in Finance at the University of Sussex Business School and a member of the Sustainability in Accounting, Finance & Economics (SAFE) research group. He holds a BSc from Athens University of Economics and Business, an MSc from Brunel University London, and a PhD in Financial Economics from Brunel University London. His research focuses on corporate finance, CSR/ESG, machine learning applications in finance, and monetary economics. Key areas include CEO political ideology impacts, fiscal multipliers, banking sector dynamics in Brazil, and crisis resilience strategies. His work bridges historical economic analysis with modern policy applications, particularly in pandemic and climate crisis contexts. Publications span journals like Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Empirical Finance, and Annals of Operations Research. Notable studies address CEO decision-making during crises and fiscal policy effectiveness in the U.S. and Brazil. His research also explores structural breaks in economic growth and institutional changes affecting development trajectories. Teaching & Awards: Award-winning educator at Queen Mary University London, teaching Investments and Financial Markets courses. Recognized with the Postgraduate Teaching Award and multiple nominations for teaching excellence. Professional Activities: Engages in consultancy, PhD supervision, journal reviewing, and external examining. Collaborates across disciplines on AI-driven finance projects and sustainability initiatives.









