Professional Profile:

Dr. Argyro Zisiadou is an experienced researcher and academic specializing in the Economics of Environmental Hazards and the Environment. With a PhD from the University of Thessaly, her expertise lies at the intersection of environmental policy, risk management, and quantitative economic analysis.

She has a proven track record in international research projects, including European initiatives like BRIDGE-BS, Pathways2Resilience, and NATALIE, focusing on climate resilience and marine ecosystem valuation. As an educator, she has delivered autonomous university-level instruction in subjects such as Environmental Economics, Crisis Management, and Health Economics.

Dr. Zisiadou is a prolific contributor to the scientific community, with numerous publications in high-impact journals (e.g., Natural Hazards, Economic Analysis and Policy) and serves on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for prestigious international journals like Sustainability and Climate.

Core Expertise

1. Environmental & Ecological Economics: Climate change impact, sustainable development, and economic valuation of the environment.
2. Risk Analysis: Predicting natural disasters and analyzing market reactions to environmental hazards.
3. Quantitative Modeling: Advanced statistical analysis, econometric modeling, and forecasting using tools like R, Stata, and SPSS
4. Strategic Planning: Development of business plans and energy efficiency strategies.

Work Experience:

Research Activity

1. Member of Research Team (BRIDGE-BS): Contributed to the European research project "BRIDGE-BS" (Grant Agreement: No 101000240) from March 2023 to September 2024.

2. Member of Research Team (Pathways2Resilience): Participated in the European project "Pathways2Resilience" (Grant Agreement: No 101093942), focusing on regional climate resilience.

3. Member of Research Team (NATALIE): Engaged in the European research project "NATALIE" (Grant Agreement: No 101112859) starting from March 2025.

Teaching Experience (Higher Education)

1. University of Thessaly (Department of Environmental Science): Conducted autonomous teaching for the courses "Environmental Economics II" and "Business Plan Development" during the academic years 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026.

2. University of Thessaly (Department of Public and One Health): Provided autonomous instruction for "Health Economics," "Economic Evaluation Methods," and "Crisis Management" during the 2022–2023 academic year.

Academic Service & Editorial Roles

1. Editorial Board Member: Serving on the editorial team for the international scientific journal Business Administration and Management - Milky Way Scientific Journal since 2025.

2. Journal Reviewer: Acting as an expert reviewer for international journals including Sustainability (since 2026) and Climate (since 2025).

3. Technical Program Committee (TPC): Member of the Program Committee for various international ENVECON conferences.

Academic Qualifications:

Dr. Zisiadou has established a strong academic foundation with a focus on economics, risk management, and environmental hazards. Her qualifications include:

1. PhD in Economics (2020): Obtained from the Department of Economics at the University of Thessaly. Her doctoral dissertation was titled "Market reactions due to environmental hazards and unexpected events".
2. MSc in Corporate and Financial Management (2015): Completed at the School of Economics and Management, Department of Business Administration, Lund University in Sweden. This degree is recognized by DOATAP.
3. BSc in Economics (2014): Earned from the University of Thessaly, specializing in the field of "Finance and Banking".
   
   
4. Language Proficiency: Holds an English Language Proficiency Certificate (C2 Level) from the University of Cambridge.
5. Honors and Awards: Recipient of the ELIDEK Scholarship for Doctoral Researchers from November 2017 to July 2019

Skills:

Technical Skills:

1. Statistical & Econometric Software: Advanced proficiency in IBM SPSS, Minitab, E-Views, and Stata for complex data analysis.

2. Programming Languages: Experienced in using R for statistical computing and graphics.

Soft Skills: 

1. Academic Leadership: Demonstrated through autonomous teaching roles and leading university-level courses in environmental and health economics.

2. Research Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within diverse international research teams on large-scale European projects.

3. Critical Evaluation: Highly developed analytical skills utilized in roles as a journal reviewer and member of technical program committees.

4. Strategic Communication: Skilled in presenting complex economic data to scientific audiences and contributing to international editorial boards.

5. Financial Management: Experienced in the economic management of projects, including invoice processing and contract auditing.