2025-2027
31. JUST FEMME –  INTERREG Europe

Title: Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship in Just Transition Territories

Short Description: The project supports the Cohesion Policy objective “Effectiveness and inclusiveness of labour market, access to quality employment, social economy”, by strengthening partners’ capacities to address the employment needs and increase the entrepreneurship opportunities for women, and build a more diversified and inclusive workforce in JT territories. The project also aligns with:- The Just Transition Fund Regulation, by promoting labour market participation and entrepreneurship for women.- The Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, by enhancing gender mainstreaming in JT policies.- The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, by helping halve gender employment gap by 2030. – The EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, by addressing the unequal exposure of women to climate change impact, through requalification and training initiatives to support their transition to green jobs.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as partner

Type of business sector:  Research, Project Number:  03C0996

URL:  https://www.iti.gr/iti/en/project/isabel-en/

2025-2027
30. ISABEL –  Horizon Europe

Title: mInimize coSts and mAximize Benefits in the transitionary European regional Labour markets

Short Description: ISABEL’s main objective is to provide a threefold solution to the aforementioned problem related to JCD with the use of new technologies such as AI and Large Language Models (LLM) that will 1) enrich our understanding of the socially and geographically uneven implications of this process across Europe, 2) broaden our knowledge on the factors underlying this process, and 3) highlight pathways of minimising the effects of job destruction and maximising the benefits of job creation, in a socially and spatially fair way. The latter include upskilling and reskilling of workers and the reallocation of labour, based on existing and forecasted skills shortages, using AI technologies to support these tasks.To achieve its main goal, ISABEL will examine the above elements at 3 different levels: i) the aggregate European level, among the EU, UK and Serbian Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics 2 regions (NUTS2), using secondary data, ii) at 6 countries of focus -Denmark, Greece, Poland, UK, Serbia, Spain, collecting and analysing primary data, and iii) Living Labs focusing on 6 regions with diverse socio-economic features.  

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as Principal Investigator (PI) and Leader in WP6 related to Living Labs.

Type of business sector:  Research, Project Number 81329

URL:  https://www.iti.gr/iti/en/project/isabel-en/

2025-2027
29. ECO HARMONY –  Erasmus+

Title: ECO HARMONY

Short Description:  The “EcoHarmony” project’s objectives are: (1) to develop a comprehensive curriculum, (2) to launch a digital collaboration platform, (3) to implement a micro-credential framework, and assessing the impact of sustainable tourism education, (4) to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive tourism industry, (5) to organize a SustainEurope 2027 Summit on the World Environment Day simultaneously in 5 different countries.  The activities of the “EcoHarmony” projects are: curriculum development workshops, educator engagement surveys, EcoLearn Network digital platform creation, microlearning module development, pilot program implementation, impact assessment, sustainable tourism integration workshops, SustainEurope 2027 Summit on the World Environment Day  

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as Principal Investigator (PI).

Type of business sector:  Research, Project Number 81332

URL: https://iqs.edu/en/research/research-projects/ecoharmony-erasmus-cooperation-partnership/

2023-2024
28. JT-OBSERVATORY –  HFRI

Title: The impact of a Just Transition Observatory on energy transition. Exploring synergies with spatial justice and place-based governance through a comparative perspective

Short Description: JT-OBSERVATORY probes deeper into the need for efficient governance encompassing monitoring and assessment of just transition at local/regional level. To this end, the project aims to explore synergies among Just Transition Observatories, place-based governance, spatial justice, and deliberative democracy, based on a comparative case study analysis in three different coal regions in Greece, Bulgaria, and Poland. The compelling research question relates to the potential contribution of an objective and collectively agreed monitoring and assessment mechanisms at local/regional level, on a “just” energy transition in relation to governance configuration and spatial imbalances. It is also examined whether the current set of just transition policies at local/regional level and the existing structures of the governance system support or impede spatial justice and whether place-based policies are able to mobilize local resources and generate endogenous growth.  

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as Principal Investigator (PI).

Type of business sector:  Research, Project Number 81164

URL: https://justobservatory.uowm.gr/en/

2023-2027
27. COMMIT –  INTERREG Europe

Title: Low-Carbon SME Development and Transition

Short Description:  The overall objective of the COMMIT project is to support local and regional authorities in developing an SME support ecosystem for the industrial transition. COMMIT will focus on four inter-related areas where the mechanisms for SME access need to be improved: information/knowledge, innovation/technology, finance, and skills. Through the identification, analysis and dissemination of good practices, the project will support the development of place-based strategies, instruments, facilities and governance arrangements that they can deliver an integrated and coherent support for low-carbon entrepreneurship and SME development, while giving particular attention to microenterprises and entrepreneurship among underrepresented groups.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as partner

Type of business sector:  Research, Project Number: 02C0599-COMMIT (81187)

URL:  https://www.interregeurope.eu/commit

2023-2024
26. JUST4ALL –  ERASMUS+

Title: Embedding EU Green Deal and Just Transition in Teaching & Learning

Short Description:  The central idea of the project is to implement and promote the framework of the EU Green Deal and Just Transition Mechanism as recent core EU policies which will shape its future the next decades, while the vision is a comprehensive teaching and learning material accompanied with a novel e-Intensive Learning Programme linked with 5 ECTS. In practical terms, the response of why this project matters can be found in the Just Transition annex of the recently launched European semester report for each country (EC, 2020). To underline the importance of successfully implementing the EU Just Transition projects, the failure means a high carbon economy with an environmental disaster with consequences for many generations.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Scientific Responsible of the University of Western Macedonia, participating as partner

Type of business sector:  Research  Project Number 81042

URL: https://justransform.eu/

2022-2025
25. SITRANS –  LIFE-2021-CET-COALREGIONS

Title:   Governance and Social Impact of Coal Regions under transition

Short Description: The main objective of SITRANS is to promote the place-based governance approach and tailor-made transformative policies in areas that are intensely experiencing the process of coal phase out. It is estimated to enhance public and citizens’ engagement and the legitimacy of policies in the perception of citizens who suffer the consequences of the success or failure of these strategies through deliberative democracy practices. SITRANS aims to elaborate on the complex and challenging nature of decarbonization in coal regions considering the social, economic and environmental factors that influence the transition process and develop a robust framework for citizens to flourish on an individual and/or collective basis with the ultimate purpose of contributing to all decisions involved towards a just transition.

Main Activities & Responsibilities: Researcher in the Deliverables: T1.4 ST1A1: FDI determinants, T1.4 ST1 A2: FDI interregional flows, T1.4ST1A3: FDI national flows regionalization, T1.4ST1A4: Remittances determinants, T1.4 ST1A5: Remittances interregional flows, T1 .4 ST1A10: Typologies of regions, T1.4 ST1A11: Typologies of flows

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research

URL: https://sitrans-project.eu/

2020-2022
24. IRiE – ESPON

Title:  Interregional relations in Europe

Short Description: The research project aimed at a new understanding of the relations between European economies at the regional level. To achieve this goal, research uses innovative methods to overcome limited data on interregional linkages and flows of people, goods, capital, knowledge and services. The analysis of interregional relations determines the extent to which the existence and intensity of interregional flows are a driving force for the development of regional competitiveness and cohesion. The ultimate goal is to provide a new reference framework to support regional development policies and inform regional convergence.

Main Activities & Responsibilities: Researcher in the Deliverables: T1.4 ST1A1: FDI determinants, T1.4 ST1 A2: FDI interregional flows, T1.4ST1A3: FDI national flows regionalization, T1.4ST1A4: Remittances determinants, T1.4 ST1A5: Remittances interregional flows, T1 .4 ST1A10: Typologies of regions, T1.4 ST1A11: Typologies of flows

Name of the employer:  University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:   Research

URL: https://irie.espon.eu/

2020-2022
23. Green Rural Deal – EUKI

Title: Citizens’ Forum for United Europe

Short Description:  The Green Rural Deal project aims to support and empower regions in Greece, Serbia, Kosovo and Germany to develop and implement policies consistent with the strategy of a zero-carbon economy. Local experiences in the four countries are analyzed and evaluated for implementation by decision-makers at local, regional and national levels. Municipalities in regions of Europe with these characteristics face very specific challenges such as demographic trends of shrinking and aging populations and significant job losses.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:https://www.euki.de/en/

2020-2022
22. e-UNITED – Europe for Citizens

Title: Citizens’ Forum for United Europe

Short Description: The aim of the e-United project is to summarize the progress made in 6 Member States (Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Germany, Spain and Italy) in relation to the White Paper on the Future of Europe, introduced by the European Commission in 2017 .The project analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of local and regional policies regarding the development of the e-Bible “Europe of Citizens”, emphasizing the opportunities for a better future of the EU.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens_en

2020-2022
21. ACCEL – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2014-2020

Title:    Corporate Acceleration for existing ventures

Short Description: The project addresses two common cross-border challenges: a) population decline due to the brain-drain phenomenon where highly educated people migrate abroad in search of better career opportunities and b) high unemployment rates (youth unemployment rates. In order to reverse the trends of further increase in unemployment rates due to the long-term economic crisis, the project launches business support through a holistic acceleration and incubation program. The project includes training actions and guidance (mentoring/coaching) in order to implement business innovation plans whose products/services are tested before entering the market

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/projects/corporate-acceleration-for-existing-ventures

2020-2022
20. FUNGI-WOOD – GREEN FUND in Greece

Title:   Production of Plastic Substitutes using Cellulose Fungal Growth Substrates

Short Description:  The project concerns the utilization of crop residues and wood processing residues from mushroom substrate, to create a cohesive building material to replace single-use plastic products

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:https://www.prasinotameio.gr/

2019-2021
19. CULTURE LANDS – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2014-2020

Title: Promoting Cultural Tourism & Networking

Short Description:  The research project focuses on the creation of a network of cultural events to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the cross-border reference area. Furthermore, it aims to create integrated tourist destinations in order to combat the stagnation and lack of dynamism in the tourism sector faced by the Greece-Albania cross-border region. In this context the project attempts to integrate the main cultural and natural resources to promote the development of the tourism product.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL: https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/projects/culture-lands

2019-2022
18. CULTURE PLUS – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2014-2020

Title:  Culture Branding – Strengthening Extroversion

Short Description: The research project concerns the rebranding of the Greece-Albania cross-border region through the promotion of ecological and cultural resources, with a focus on tourism development. The goal of the project is the new identity which will be based on the tangible and intangible cultural and natural heritage of the cross-border region. On this basis, this project attempts to shape a new narrative of sustainable tourism development and promotion of the cross-border region through place branding and place marketing strategies.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL: https://greece-albania.eu/projects/culture-branding-strengthening-extroversion

2018-2020
17. INECO – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2014-2020

Title:   Innovative Economy Ecosystem

Short Description: The aim of the research project is to enhance innovation in the business ecosystem of the cross-border region by creating two pre-incubation mechanisms, in order to encourage young entrepreneurs and teams to prepare and test their business ideas under real conditions before taking on business risk.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL: https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/projects/innovative-economy-ecosystem

2018-2022
16. De-Carb – INTERREG EUROPE

Title: Supporting the clean energy transition of coal-intensive EU regions

Short Description: The DeCarb project aims, through networking and exchange of experiences with 9 other countries of the European Union, to explore the best ways of a smooth and fair transition to a carbon neutral economy. In particular, the project aims to support the regions with a high dependence on coal, to design models of sustainable development, economic and social stability, in the perspective of the new energy mix in view of 2030. Through the actions of the project, the critical players (Stakeholders) are foreseen in the field of energy and development planning: (a) to exchange experiences on an international scale (b) to identify development strategies that will mitigate the effects of decarbonisation (c) to make the most of available capital and financial instruments and (d) to promote public debate effectively

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL: https://www.interregeurope.eu/decarb/

2019-2021
15. ALL-IN –   Europe for Citizens

Title: Pathways to belonging: From inter-cultural dialogue to social Inclusion

Short Description:    The project aims to raise awareness of tolerance, intercultural dialogue, as well as to highlight the importance of support and opportunities for social integration of immigrants and refugees. In this context, exchanges of good practices are carried out regarding the provision of support services in the labor market and the examination of asylum applications. The aim of the project is to change negative stereotypes, encourage tolerance and help fight xenophobia, racism and prejudice.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Fon Karagianni 1-3, 50100, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:https://www.rra-zasavje.si/en/projects/europe-for-citizens—–project-all-in-12.html?info

2018-2021
14. 4PLUS – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2014-2020

Title: Public awareness, Preparedness, Participation and Coordination for Civil Protection for All

Short Description:   The research project approaches civil protection and human rights with an emphasis on the protection of a specific group of vulnerable people, which is the population of people with disabilities. The project focuses on rescue strategies and planning for this special population group and covers all phases and forms of possible risks. In particular, the project takes into account integrated methods that aim to promote the development of civil protection actions through a holistic approach.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Fon Karagianni 1-3, 50100, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL: https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/blog/news/4plus-diadiktyaki-ekdilosi-thema-symperiliptiki-politiki-prostasia-kai-ypostiriksi-atomon-anapiria-i-kai-chronies-pathiseis-periptoseis-kriseon-kai-katastrofon

2017-2019
13. ACCESS – Europe for Citizens

Title: European Association: Common Challenges, Experiences of Shared Solutions for Migrants

Short Description:  The project includes a variety of activities regarding the Lisbon Strategy, the Territorial Agenda of the EU, the Green Paper on the future Common European Asylum System, the Common Framework for the Integration of Third Country Nationals, the active role of migrants in local economies and the better integration of refugees.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Senior expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  https://www.forum-ekonomiczne.pl/europe-for-citizens-project-access/?lang=en

2016-2020
12. RELOCAL – Horizon 2020

Title:    Resituating the local in cohesion and territorial development

Short Description:  The RELOCAL project aims to identify the determinants that shape better access of the local scale to European policies and the ability of the local level to deal adequately with inequalities, leveraging local capacities and European structures. In this sense, the hypothesis explored in the RELOCAL project is that place-based public policies can contribute positively to spatial justice and the strengthening of democracy.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:   Principal Researcher on Work Packages: WP2. Mapping patterns of inequality and change”, WP3 – Territorial governance structures and practices, WP4 – The Local, Spatial Justice and Cohesion Policy, WP5 – Longitudinal studies of territorial inequality, WP6 – Case Studies, WP7 – Regional Autonomy and Spatial Justice, WP8 – Coherence and Scenarios, WP9 – Policy Considerations, WP10 – Dissemination and Impact.

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:  Research

URL:   https://relocal.eu/

2014-2016
11. INACT – INTERREG-IPA Greece-Albania 2007-2013

Title:   An Integrated Approach for Promoting C-B Business and Development

Short Description: INACT promoted an integrated action plan for cross-border economic cooperation and the active involvement of businesses in the development of the Greece-Albania cross-border region. In particular, the project aimed to: a) strengthen the competitiveness of the border region within a rapidly changing geography of entrepreneurship and development in Europe (b) strengthen cross-border economic development with an emphasis on promoting entrepreneurship and capitalizing on existing potential and emerging opportunities.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Project Manager and head coordinator of the partnership consisted by 11 partners

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:   https://keep.eu/projects/15979/AN-INTEGRATED-APPROACH-FOR–EN/

2012-2014
10. SIVA – INTERREG South-East Europe

Title:  SIVA: South-East Europe improved virtual accessibility through joint initiatives facilitating the rollout of broadband networks

Short Description:  SIVA aimed at improving access to broadband through joint initiatives in SE Europe. Among the key objectives of the SIVA project were: (a) Reducing the broadband access gap between the center and the periphery with an emphasis on remote and mountainous areas. (b) The determination of the role of regional and local authorities in the implementation of Telecommunications and IT applications. (c) The development of strategies and scenarios for better coordination of digital accessibility policies and strategies in SE Europe. (d) The elaboration of a broadband strategy for Western Macedonia.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Project Manager and head coordinator of the partnership consisted by 11 partners

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  www.peddm.gov.gr

2011-2013
9. SEARCH – FP7

Title: European Regions, EU External Borders and the Immediate Neighbours. Analysing Regional Development Options through Policies and Practices of Cross-Border Cooperation

Short Description: The SEARCH project aimσ to: (1) Develop quantitative and qualitative analysis of the regional dimension and sectoral approach to economic development, (2) Develop theoretical and empirical economic models incorporating the geographical and spatial-econometric dimension (3) The analysis of the phenomenon of immigration from the point of view of the creation of knowledge and innovation, (4) the comprehensive analysis of the role of innovation and research in competitiveness social cohesion

Main Activities & Responsibilities: Scientific support and participation in the preparation of the final reports of Actions 2.2 ‘Trade Patterns between EU and Neighboring Countries’ and 2.3 ‘Localisation Choices of EU mobile investment: Drivers of capital mobility’, of Work Package 2 Trade Flows and Localization Choices

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector: Research

URL:  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/266920

2011-2015
8. EUBORDERREGIONS – FP7

Title: European Regions, EU External Borders and the Immediate Neighbours. Analysing Regional Development Options through Policies and Practices of Cross-Border Cooperation

Short Description: This research project explores the multiple effects of increasing cross-border interaction on the development perspective of the EU’s external border regions. Through this perspective, the project feeds into the scholarly and policy debate on the future of economic, social and territorial cohesion within the EU.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Major researcher for WPs 1: ‘State of the Debate Report, 3: Socioeconomic Data, 4: Empirical Design of Fieldwork, 5:Case Study, 6:Cross-sectional analysis & policies option, 7: Fieldwork implementation, & 8: Fieldwork Training

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector: Research

URL: http://www.euborderregions.eu/

2010-2012
7. TERCO – Espon

Title: European Territorial Cooperation as a Factor of Growth, Jobs and Quality of Life

Short Description:  The main objective of TERCO was to assess the relationship between transnational territorial co-operation (TTC) and the development paths of EU and neighbouring regions

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Major researcher for WP2.5 “Identification of adequate territorial structures of Transnational Territorial Cooperation and analysis of specific border situations of territorial cooperation’’

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector: Research

URL: http://esponterco.wordpress.com/

2006-2009
6. EUDIMENSIONS – FP6

Title:  New Borders, New Visions of Neighborhood

Short Description: EUDIMENSIONS seeks to understand the implications of the emerging geopolitical contexts for crossborder co-operation and political relationships between the EU and neighbouring states. More specifically, we will scrutinise the development of a Wider European political community as manifested by co-operation initiatives and changing political discourses that relate communities and groups to each other across national and EU borders.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Major researcher of WP10 “Greek – Turkish Regional Case Study”. EUDIMENSIONS seeks to understand the implications of the emerging geopolitical contexts for cross border co-operation and political relationships between the EU and neighbouring states

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector: Research

URL:  https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/28804

2002-2005
5. EXLINEA – FP5

Title: Lines of Exclusion as Arenas of Cooperation: Re-configuring the External Boundaries of Europe-Policies, Practices, Perceptions

Short Description:  EXLINEA explores consequences for future comparative research on borders and cross-border cooperation placing emphasis on the EU’s external boundaries

Main Activities & Responsibilities: Major researcher of WP9 “Case study of the Greek-Bulgarian-FYROM-Albanian border regions

Name of the employer: University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development (DPRD), Volos, HELLAS

Type of business sector: Research

URL: http://www.exlinea.comparative-research.net

2006-2009
4. WASTERLEARN – Promotion of the Civil Society Dialogue between the EU and Turkey

Title:  Sustainable Solid Waste Management for Small-Medium Sized Municipalities

Short Description: Exchange of experience and know-how on waste treatment between municipalities in Greece, Turkey and Denmark

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Senior Expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  http://www.peddm.gov.gr

2006-2007
3. REPLAN – Progresdec INTTERREG IIIC

Title:   Re-assessment of Planning Instruments

Short Description: The project aimed to the development of a common methodology through the building a series of synthesized indicators and also a typology of settlements by using factor analysis regarding the planning system in Greece, Spain and Italy    

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Senior Expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  www.peddm.gov.gr

1997-1998
2. ECOLOGICAL MUSEUMS – Article 10 ERDF

Title:  Cultural Actions and Ecological Museums

Short Description:   Exchange of know-how and experiences on cultural actions and ecologicila museums promoting Historic Monuments    

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Senior Expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  www.peddm.gov.gr

1995-1997
1.     ECOS – Article 10 ERDF

Title:  Protection of the Environment and creation of employment 

Short Description:   Exchange know-how & practices on the protection of the environment and creation of employment    

Main Activities & Responsibilities:  Senior Expert researcher

Name of the employer: Regional Association of Local Government of Western Macedonia, Tsontza 3, 50131, KOZANI, HELLAS   

Type of business sector:  Research and Consultancy

URL:  www.peddm.gov.gr

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   Topaloglou, L., Petrakos, G., Cupcea, V., & Anagnostou, A. (2023). Polarization, centralization, and place-based policies in Greece. In Spatial Justice and Cohesion, Matti Fritsch, Petri Kahila, Sarolta Nemeth and James Scott (eds) (pp. 207-228). Tylor & Francis Group, Routledge.
https://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003229681-16

   Topaloglou, L. Grozeva, R., Nikolaidou, K., Platsika F. & Karagiannis Y. (2023), Comparative analysis on key socioeconomic and environmental issues related to coal-driven activities, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

  Topaloglou, L. Grozeva, R., Giannakopoulos, D., Tourlis N. & Pavlidou S. (2023), Exploring success factors on environmental restoration in coal regions towards a just transition path, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

   Topaloglou, L. Grozeva, R., Ioannou, C., Tzovairis S. & Pavlidou S. (2023), Potential post mining uses in 7 EU post-mining areas, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

    Topaloglou, L. Kilintzis, P. Samara E., & Savvaidis P. (2023), A methodology in identifying good practices on coal phase-out and clean energy transition, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

 Topaloglou, L., Nikolaidou, K., Kanteler, D., Pliatsika F. & Grozeva R. (2023), Analyzing the Socio-Economic Dynamics of the Coal Value Chain: Implications for Decarbonization and Just Transition, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

 Topaloglou, L., Giannakopoulos, D., Kanteler, D., Karagiannis Y. & Tourlis N. (2023), Coal phase out and just transition: Exploring an ex-ante impact analysis methodology, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

 Kilintzis, P, Samara E. & Topaloglou L, (2023), Responsible Research and Innovation in Energy Transition: A citizens’ perspective, in 7 EU post-mining territories, in Topaloglou, L. Albrecht, E., Kramm S. and Shetye N. (eds.) (2023), “Pursuing Societal Transformation in Coal Mining Regions through Education and Knowledge Transfer.

 Topaloglou, L., Petrakos, G., Kallioras, D., Artelaris, P., Anagnostou, A., Pantazis, P., Cupcea V. and Georgiadis C. (2013), ‘’Territorial Cooperation in Greece-Bulgaria-Turkey border regions”, in “European Territories: From Cooperation to Integration?”, G. Gorzelag and K. Zawalinsksa (eds), ESPON & EUROREG, Warsaw: Scholar, pp. 239-248.

 Kallioras, D., Topaloglou L. and Venieris S. (2011), “The border effect in Europe: Determinants of cross-border interaction”, in Urban Development in Greece and the EU: Trends and Prospects, G. Psycharis and G. Fotis (ed.), University Publications of Thessaly, Volos, pp. 379-393.

 G. Petrakos and L. Topaloglou, (2010), “Economic Geography and European Integration: The Effects on the EU External Border Regions”, in “Regions Development in Central and Eastern Europe”, Gorzelak, G. Bachtler, J. and Smętkowski M. (eds), Routledge.

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G. (2006) ‘Exploring the new economic geography of borders in Europe’, in G. Fotis and H. Kokkosis (eds.) Regional Science and Policy: Greece and the Balkans, Hellenic Section of European Society for Regional Politics, Govosti Publications, pp. 235-250.

 Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G. (2006) ‘Attitudes and Perceptions at Borders about Initial Conditions: Problem or Advantage of Cross-Border Interaction’, in G. Fotis and X. Kokkosis (eds.) Dimensions of Transition and the European Perspective of countries of the Balkans, University of Western Macedonia, Department of Balkan Studies, University of Macedonia Publications, pp. 529-552.

   Adamakou, M., Kallioras, D., Manetos, P., Topaloglou, L., Tsiapa, M., and WIisniewski, R.. The drivers and the barriers of incoming remittance flows in Europe: Analysis at the regional level. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series. Online. 2 March 2026. No. 71, pp. 179-190.
DOI 10.12775/bgss-2026-0011

  Pavlidou, S., Topaloglou, L., Kanteler, D., Tagaris, E., & Sotiropoulou, R. E. P. (2026). Aligning Governance, Investment, Land Use, and Climate Resilience in Energy Transition Regions: Evidence from the Resilience–Investment–Land Nexus. Energies, 19(5) 1287 https://doi.org/10.3390/en19051287

  Pavlidou, S.; Topaloglou, L.; Kanteler, D.; Tagaris, E.; Sotiropoulou, R.E.P. (2026) Optimizing investment strategies in energy transition regions through climate resilience and geospatial analysis. Energies 2026, 19, 704.
https://doi.org/10.3390/en19030704

   Ramírez García, I., Teixidó-Navarro, F., Moukalled, L., Freund, D., Fornells Herrera, A., Hernandez-Maskivker, G., Derqui, B., Pliatsika, F., Kanteler, D., TOPALOGLOU, L., Cerjak, M., Hadelan, L., Mesic, Z., Zrakić Sušac, M., Subaşı kaplan, H. (2026). Reimagining Tourism Education for a Sustainable and Regenerative Future. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5752

  Georgios A. Deirmentzoglou, Nikolaos Apostolopoulos, Sotiris
Apostolopoulos, Eleni E. Anastasopoulou, Lefteris Topaloglou, Konstantinia
Nikolaidou, Tsvetomira Penkova, Miguel Corbí Santamaría, Sandra
Nieto-González, Dragana Radenkovic Jocic, Marina Stanojević, George Sklias (2025), Exploring synergies among European universities, government, industry and civil society on promotion of green policies and Just Transition facets: Empirical evidence from 6 EU Countries, Sustainability, 2025, 17(16) 7517.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su17167517

  Roth, F., Topaloglou, L., Gabova, S., Bakouros, Y., Happle, G., Kouskoura, A., & Xirinachs, A. P. (2025). Pondering the Promises & Problems of Participatory Policy-Making: Lessons Learned from Experiences in Four European Countries. Available at SSRN 5575090.
https://doi.org/10.16997/jdd.1602

   Karagiannis, Y. Nikolaidou, K., Kanteler, D., & Topaloglou, L. (2024), Can we measure how far is a just energy transition?  Southeast European Review of Business and Economics, 5(2), ISSN 2671-339X,
https://doi.org/10.20544/SERBE.10.02.24.P07

   Topaloglou, L., Kouskoura, A., Janikowska, O., Grozeva, R., Nikolaidou, K., Karagiannis, I., & Kulczycka, J. (2024). The interplay between just energy transition and community engagement: Assessing collaborative pathways in Greece, Poland and Bulgaria. Energy Research & Social Science, 103708, 116.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2024.103708

  Adamakou, M., Kallioras, D., Manetos, P., & Topaloglou, L. (2024). Uncovering regional typologies in Europe in terms of interregional and intraregional direct investment flows. European Journal of Geography, 15(1), 11-25. https://doi.org/10.48088/ejg.m.ada.15.1.011.025

Kilintzis, P., Samara, E., Topaloglou, L., Avlogiaris, G., & Kafetzopoulos, D. (2023). The role of Green Public Procurements in energy transition: the case of Western Macedonia. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 12(1), 87.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-023-00354-4

 Kapitsinis, N., Rasvanis, E., Topaloglou, L., Manetos, P. & Kallioras, D. (2022), Regional Investment flows from Greece to Bulgaria in the Covid-19 context: is there a halt trend? Journal of Economic and Human Geography, 114 (4) pp352-369.
https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.12591

 Manetos, P., Kallioras, D., Topaloglou, L., & Adamakou, M. (2022). Uncovering Regional Typologies in Europe in Terms of Interregional Remittances Flows. Europa XXI, 43 (3)
https://doi.org/10.7163/Eu21.2022.43.3

 Giannakopoulos, D., Karagiannis, I. & Topaloglou, L. (2022), Monitoring and assessment mechanisms of just energy transition trajectories. Does just transition observatories matter? Journal of Energy Technology, 15, (4), 202, pp. 29-50.
https://doi.org/10.18690/jet.15.4.29-50.2022

 Topaloglou, L. & Ioannidis, L. (2022), From transition management towards just transition and place-based governance. The case of Western Macedonia, Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation, 18 (3): 37-74.
https://doi.org/10.7341/20221832

 Topaloglou, L. (2021) Just Transition and Place-Based Policy in Coal-Dependent Areas, Business Management and Strategy ISSN 2157-6068 2021, 12(1), 63-77
http://doi.org/10.5296/bms.v12i1.18211

 Petrakos, G., Topaloglou, L., Anagnostou, A., & Cupcea, V. (2022). Geographies of (in) justice and the (in) effectiveness of place-based policies in Greece. European Planning Studies, 30(5), 899-916.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2021.1928050

  Topaloglou, L. (2020), Spatial (in)justice and place-based strategies in innovation ecosystems: The case of the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki, Bulletin of Geography Socio-economic Series, 49, pp. 81-92.
http://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2020-0025

  Topaloglou, L., Petrakos, G., Anagnostou A. and Cupcea V.  (2019), ‘’Spatial (in)justice in coal regions in transition. The case of Post-Mining Regional Strategy in Western Macedonia’’, The Management of International Business & Economic Systems Transactions on Line (MIBES), 13, (1), pp. 13-29.

 Topaloglou, L., Petrakos, G., Anagnostou A. and Cupcea V.  (2019), (2019), ‘’ Tracing for correlations & contradictions between decentralization policies & ‘fair’ spatial development. Experiences & Issues from 4 Case Studies in Greece’’, Prime, 12, (1), pp. 35-50.

  Topaloglou, L., Kallioras D. and Venieris S. (2009), “Tracing the Determinants of Economic Cross-Border Interaction in the European Union”, Spatium 21 (1) 1-10.
http://doi.org/10.2298/SPAT0921001K

 Topaloglou L. (2009), “The new scene of border in Europe, “Agora without frontiers” 15 (1), 30-49. (in Greek)

  Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G. (2009), “Defining a theoretical model on the economic geography of borders”, Aeihoros, 12: pp.34-56. (in Greek)

 Kallioras D., Topaloglou L. and Venieris S. (2009), “The ‘border effect’ in Europe. Determinant factors of cross border interaction”, Aeihoros, 12: pp.56-82. (in Greek)

  Topaloglou L. (2009),” Obstacles in economic cross border interaction across the EU external and Northern Greek border regions”, in The Management of International Business & Economic Systems Transactions on Line, 3(1):120-136.

  Petrakos, G. and Topaloglou, L. (2008), “Economic Geography and European Ιntegration: The effects on the EU external border regions”, International Journal for Public Policy, 3 (Nos.3/4): pp.146-162.

  Topaloglou, L. (2008), “Interaction, Perceptions and Policies in the Boundaries of European Union: The Case of the Northern Greek Cross Border Zone”, Economic Alternatives, 1: pp. 60-81

  Topaloglou, L. (2008) “Cooperation, Strategy and Perspectives at the Northern Greek Borders: Perceptions, Practices and Policies”, The Romanian Journal of European Studies, 5-6.

 Topaloglou L. (2008), “Evaluation cross border cooperation strategies and Policy recommendations”, PRIME International Journal, 1(1), 151-165. (in Greek)

  Topaloglou L. & Petrakos G., (2007),” The Economic and Spatial Characteristics of the Northern Greek Border Zone: A challenge for a new strategy”, in The Management of International Business & Economic Systems Transactions on Line, 1(1):169-180.

 Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G.  (2007), “The geography of attitudes and perceptions at the external borders of European Union”, Geografies, 13:125-144. (in Greek)

  Topaloglou, L., Kallioras, D., Manetos, P. and Petrakos G. (2005) ‘A Border Regions Typology in the Enlarged European Union’, Journal of Borderlands Studies, Vol. 20 (2). pp 67-89.

 Topaloglou L. and Psycharis J., (2003), “The impacts of European Integration and Enlargement in the Development of Border Areas: The case of the Bulgarian-Greek cross order zone”, Market without Borders, Vol.9, No.1, pp.5-35. (in Greek)

     Petrakos G. and Topaloglou L. (2009), title of the book: “The moving Frontier: The changing Geography of Productions in Labour-Intensive Industries, L. Labrianidis (ed) 2008, Ashgate Publishing Limited, Aldershot (UK), Aeihoros, 12: pp.144-158.

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American Journal of Modern Energy, since 10.12.2024
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Nikolaidou K., Karagiannis Υ., Giannakopoulos, D., Topaloglou E., (2024), From Global Goals to Local Impact: Creating a Path for Just Energy Transitions Through SDGs’ Localization, XIII International Conference on Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment (EBSiDE 2024), Prilep, North Macedonia.

Pliatsika F., Pavlidou, S., Kallioras, D., Topaloglou L. (2024), Exploring Deliberative Democracy Models in Just Energy Transitions, XIII International Conference on Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment (EBSiDE 2024), Prilep, North Macedonia. 

Tourlis N., Kanteler D., Pliatsika F., Topaloglou L. (2024), Technology, Policy, and Investments in the Energy Trilemma Context: The Role of a Just Energy Transition Observatory Hub. XIII International Conference on Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment (EBSiDE 2024), Prilep, North Macedonia.

 Karagiannis Y., Nikolaidou K., Kanteler D., Topaloglou L., (2024), Can We Measure How Fair is a Just Energy Transition? XIII International Conference on Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment (EBSiDE 2024), Prilep, North Macedonia. 

 Pavlidou S., Sotiropoulou R., E., Kanteler D., Pantazis P., Niavis S., (2024), Optimizing Investment Utilization in Energy Transition Regions via Decision-Making Tools, XIII International Conference on Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment (EBSiDE 2024), Prilep, North Macedonia. 

 Nikolaidou, K., Pavlidou, S., Karagiannis, I., and Topaloglou L. (2024), Exploring partnerships between universities, industry and governments to integrate Sustainable Development Goals, Conference on Sustainable Energy Education – SEED 2024, Valencia, Spain, 3 – 5 July 2024

   Pavlidou, S., Nikolaidou, K., Topaloglou, L. and Sotiropoulou, R. (2024), The role of universities and civil society’s engagement in fostering entrepreneurship in energy transition and climate change, Conference on Sustainable Energy Education – SEED 2024, Valencia, Spain, 3 – 5 July 2024

Topaloglou L. (2022), “Just Transition & Place-based approach’’, 6^th Hellenic Conference of Planning & Regional Development, University of Thessaly, 29/9/2022-2/10/2022, Volos.

Kilintzis P., & Topaloglou L. (2022), Green Public Procurement and Energy Transition in Western Macedonia, Conference on Sustainable Energy Education – SEED 2024, Valencia, Spain, 3 – 5 July 2024

Rasvanis, E., Kallioras, D., Tsiapa M., Petrakos, G., Manetos, P., Adamakou, M., & Topaloglou L. (2022), ‘Inter-regional directi investment flows in the EU. Do national borders matter?, 61^st ERSA Congress, 22-26 August, Pecs, Hungary

Topaloglou L., Manetos, P., Rasvanis, E., Kallioras, D., & Kapitsinis N. (2022), ‘Investment flows from Greece to Bulgaria and the COVID-19 pandemic:is there a trend halt?, 61^st ERSA Congress, 22-26 August, Pecs, Hungary

 Giannakopoulos, D., Mavromatidis, D. & Topaloglou L. (2022), “Just Transition & the need for Monitoring & Assessing Mechanisms”, 5^th International Conference EnRe Energy & Responsibility: Challenges in Energy, 14^th June 2022, Velenje, Slovenia

Topaloglou, L. (2021), “Methodology for assessing the current & future identities in cross-border areas”, Conference: Place Branding & Cross Border Regions, 13^th December, 2021, Gjirokaster, Albania

Evrard, E., Topaloglou, L., & Petrakos, G. (2019), “Spatial (in)justice in post-mining in regional disparities”, AESOP Annual Congress, 9-13 July, Venicy, Italy

Deffner, A., Metaxas, T., Karachalis, N., Topaloglou, L., Sirakoulis, K., Psatha, E. (2019), Participatory Cross Border Place Marketing between Greece and Albania: A methodological approach”, IPBA 2019, 27-29 November, Volos

 Topaloglou, L., Petrakos, G., Anagnostou, A;, & Cupcea, V. (2019), “Spatial (in)justice and top-down policies in innovation exosystems: The case of the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki”, 2^nd Relocal Project Conference, 7^th March 2019, Lodz, Poland

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V. & Petrakos, G. (2014), “Cross-border cooperation and local perceptions of its benefits: the Greek-Turkey case”, 1^st World Conference, Post-cold war borders: Global trends & regional responses, 9-13 June 2014, Joensuu, Finland – St. Petersburg, Russia

Topaloglou, L. (2013), “Border syndrome: Development Pattern in the EU Border Regions & EU policy making”, ENECON-ESPON Evidence in a North European Context, 16 April 2013, Tartu, Estonia

Venetsanou, M., Giamalaki, D., Zachos, D., Ziakouli M., & Topaloglou L. (2012), ‘Dynamics and spatial characteristics of twinnings of the Greek border cities”, 3^rd Hellenic Conference in “Planning and Regional Development”, University of Thessaly, 27-30 September, Volos, Greece. (in Greek).

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V., Kallioras D., and Pantazis P. (2012), ‘The Added Values of territorial cooperation policies in Europe”, 3^rd Hellenic Conference in “Planning and Regional Development”, University of Thessaly, 27-30 September, Volos, Greece. (in Greek).

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V., Kallioras D., and Pantazis P. (2012), “Impacts of territorial cooperation on growth, economic flows and networking in old EU, new EU and non EU”, The 2012 ABS Conference “Borders and Borderlands: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Prospects”, 12-15 September 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.

Topaloglou, L. Cupcea, V., Kallioras D., and Pantazis P., (2012), “Territorial Cooperation and socio-economic development in the Old EU , New EU and Non EU” , 52^nd   Congress of the European Regional Science Association, 21-24 August, Bratislava,  Slovakia.

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V., Kallioras D., and Pantazis P. (2012),”Types, domains and driving forces of Territorial Co-operation in the old EU, new EU and non EU neighboring regions”, in The RISC Writer’s Workshop: Comparative Border and Migration Politics, University of Luxemburg, 21-23 June 2012, Luxemburg.

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V., Kallioras D., and Pantazis P. (2012), “The EU territorial cooperation Policies and impacts on growth and spatial policies”, 10^th National Conference: Economic Crisis and Cohesion and development Policies, 1-2 June, Thessaloniki (in Greek)

Topaloglou, L., Cupcea, V., Kallioras D. and Pantazis P. (2012),” Tracing relationships among development and territorial policies in the EU”, in The Management of International Business & Economic Systems Transactions on Line, 25^th May, Larisa, Greece.

Artelaris, P., Kallioras,D., Topaloglou L. and Tsiapa M. (2011), “Detecting the Growth Pattern(s) of the EU Border Regions: A Convergence Clubs Approach, 51^st  Congress of the European Regional Science Association, 30^th August-3^rd September, Barcelona,  Spain.

Topaloglou L. (2011), “The EU territorial cooperation Policies and impacts on growth and spatial policies”, 9^th National Conference: Regional Development and Economic Crisis. International experience and Greece, 6-7 May, Athens (in Greek)

Kallioras D., Topaloglou L., Petrakos, G. & Tsiapa M. (2011), “Detecting the Determinants of Growth in the EU Border Regions under an Interdisciplinary Approach”, 9^th Congress of the Greek Regional Science Association, 6-7 May 2011, Athens, Greece. (in Greek).

Topaloglou L. (2011), Are there causal relationships among border regions, territorial cooperation and growth in the EU?, 2011 Conference: Remaking Borders, 20-22- January 2011, Catania, Italy

Topaloglou, L. Kallioras D., Petrakos G. and Tsiapa M. (2010), “Detecting the parameters of interaction and development along the EU Border Space”, The 2010 ABS Conference “The multifaceted economic and political geographies of internal and external EU borders”, 23-25 September 2010, Veria, Greece.

Kallioras D., Petrakos, G. Topaloglou L. and Tsiapa M. (2010), “The determinants of Growth in EU Border Regions”, 50^th Congress of the European Regional Science Association, 19^th-23^rd, Jönköping, Sweden.

Topaloglou, L. Kallioras D. and Venieris S. (2009), “Tracing the Determinants of Economic Cross-Border Interaction in the European Union”, Conference Proceedings in “Regional Development, Spatial Planning and Strategic Governance”, Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia, PP.

Topaloglou L. (2009), ‘’The role of Civil Society in the formation of CBC agenda between Greece and Turkey”, 2^nd Hellenic Conference in “Planning and Regional Development”, University of Thessaly, Volos, pp. 381-389. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. (2009) “Economic cross border interaction between Greece and Turkey: Towards to a new pragmatism?”, Conference Proceedings in Management of International Business and Economic Systems, TEI of Larissa, Florina.

Topaloglou L. (2009), “CBC Policies at the external borders of EU”, National Conference in Administration and Economy, 4-5 July, Florina, Greece. (in Greek)

Kallioras D., Topaloglou L. and Venieris S. (2008), “The border effect in Europe”: Determinant factors in Cross Border Interaction”, 8^th Congress of the Greek Regional Science Association, 17-18 October 2008, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. (2008), “Strategies and assessment of Cross border co-operation: Policy recommendations”, National Conference in Administration and Economy, 4-5 July, Larisa, Greece. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. (2008), “The nature of borders”, Conference on Folk Culture and Boundaries in the Balkans, 6-8- June 2008, Volos, Greece. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G. (2007), “The economic geography of borders: A brief literature review”, Proceedings 8^ου Hellenic Geographic Conference, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Geology and Geo-environment, Athens, Greece. (in Greek)

Topaloglou, L. (2007), “Interaction, Perceptions and Policies in the boundaries of European Union: The case of the Northern Greek cross border zone, Proceedings, University of National and World Economy: Economic Cooperation in South Eastern Europe, Problems and Prospects, Sofia, (Proceedings in CD).

Topaloglou L. (2007), “Enterprise’s Strategy across the Northern Greek cross border zone: Trade, Investment and Obstacles in CBC”, Proceedings, International Conference, Business and Globalization, University St. Kliment Ohridski, Faculty of Economics-Prilep, Ohrid, FYROM. (Proceedings in CD).

Topaloglou L. & Petrakos G., (2007), ”The Economic and Spatial Characteristics of the Northern Greek Border Zone: A challenge for a new strategy”, in G. Blanas (ed.) MIBES 2007, Proceedings, Dept. of Business Administration, T.E.I. of Larissa, Larissa, Greece, ISBN# 978-960-87764-7-0, (Proceedings in CD).

Topaloglou L. And Petrakos G. (2006), “Attitudes and perceptions towards the initial conditions: Problem or advantage to the cross border interaction?”, 1^st Scientific Conference, Department of Balkan Studies, Florina, Greece. pp.529-552. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G., (2006), “Identifying barriers related to economic geography across the external borders in Europe”, 10^th International Conference of the Economic Society of Thessaloniki, Sponsored by Journal of Economic Asymmetries, 16-18 November, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G. (2006), “The new economic geography of the Northern Greek border regions”, 46^th Congress of the European Regional Science Association (ERSA) 2006, 23-27 August, Volos. (Proceedings in CD) 

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G., (2005), “Detecting the new economic geography in Europe” Regional Science and Policy. Greece and Balkans, Athens, Greece, 7-8 May, pp. 235-249. (in Greek)

Topaloglou L. and Petrakos G., (2005), “The new geography of perceptions and images on the external border of EU”, Planning and Regional Development. Modern trends and new researchers”, Volos, Greece, 12-14 May.

Petrakos G. and Topaloglou L. (2005), “Towards a new economic geography of borders in Europe”, 45^th Congress of the European Regional Science Association (ERSA) 2005, 23-27 August, Amsterdam.  (Proceedings in CD)

Petrakos G., and Topaloglou, L. (2003), “Integration and dynamics in cross-border regions. A synthesis of theory and empirical evidence”, Open-Minds Conference Proceedings, Center for Social and Economic Research, University of Lodz, pp. 61-63.

Topaloglou L. (2002), “The impacts of enlargement and integration on border regions. The case of Greek-Bulgarian cross border zone”, Master Thesis, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development, Volos, Greece. (in Greek)