Theodore Metaxas | Econometrics and Finance | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Theodore Metaxas is Professor of Economic Development at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he also serves as Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Planning and Development of Tourism and Culture and as a tactical member of the University’s Quality Assurance Committee. He holds a PhD in Urban Studies and an MSc in Planning and Regional Development from the University of Thessaly, an MBA from Kingston University in the United Kingdom, and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic and professional work focuses on local and regional economic development, tourism and cultural planning, mega projects, sustainable urban and city development, and strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on applied research methods. Dr. Metaxas has developed an extensive research profile through publications in international peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings, contributing significantly to debates on place competitiveness, city branding, cultural economy, and development policy. His work often bridges theory and practice, examining how strategic planning, governance, and cultural and tourism assets can be leveraged to support sustainable regional growth. He is actively engaged in academic networks and research collaborations at national and international levels and maintains a strong presence across major academic and research platforms. Through his teaching, supervision, and programme leadership, he has contributed to the education and training of graduate and postgraduate students in economics, planning, tourism, and development studies. Dr. Metaxas is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, planning, and policy analysis to address contemporary challenges in regional and urban development, and for his ongoing contribution to quality assurance, curriculum development, and academic governance within higher education.

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