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    I am an associate researcher in Economics, collaborating with the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna as a member of the ORIGINS research group, and at the University of Macedonia. I'm also a fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO) and the Managing Editor of the Cambridge Elements in Law, Economics, and Politics. Additionally, I serve as a mentor for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Association for Mentoring and Inclusion in Economics (AMIE).

     Previously, I held a postdoctoral position at the University of Luxembourg (Department of Economics and Management), conducted a research visit at the LIS Data Center, and worked as a research assistant at the University of Macedonia. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics, an M.Sc. in Economic Analysis and Policy, and a B.Sc. in Economics with a specialization in Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods from the University of Ioannina.

    My primary research interests lie in Applied Macroeconomics and Political Economy, with particular emphasis on Institutional and Cultural Economics. I also pursue secondary interests in Applied Microeconomics, Socio-Economic Demographics, and Historical Persistence, supported by extensive experience in survey data analysis and manipulation.

    Across these domains, my research seeks to advance the development of more resilient and better-informed societies. I examine the long-term implications of socio-economic, climatic, and geopolitical shocks, historical legacies, and cultural dynamics on trust, public behavior, and political polarization, providing insights into how inclusive societies form, how political institutions evolve, and how (European) integration and social cohesion can be strengthened. My work aims to connect rigorous academic research with policy relevance, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex societal processes.

   Currently, I am also working with archaeological archives to explore the origins of institutions and, specifically, how climate change influenced institutions and state formation, conflicts, trade, and migration patterns in the ancient world. This work aims to understand the mechanisms that drive policy change and long-run economic transformation, inform climate policies, and enhance institutional resilience in developing countries.

   Finally, my research has received recognition through presentations at international and national conferences and workshops, invited lectures, and active participation in summer schools, external collaborations, research funding, and awards, including Wiley’s 2025 Top Cited Article award for one of my published papers.

Research Interests:

Institutional Economics, Applied Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Cultural Economics, Applied Microeconomics (Survey-Data Analysis), Historical Persistence, Socio-Economic Demographics.