2023 – Present
Research Associate, Energy Transition & Development Transformation Laboratory – ENTRA Lab,
University of Western Macedonia

2019 – 2023
Research Associate, Department of Regional Development and Cross-Border Studies,
University of Western Macedonia

2015 – 2017
Junior Expert in Satellite Image Analysis and Land Use Land Cover Classifications,
GAF AG. Geospatial Company

2014 – 2018
Editor-in-Chief,
Geography on the Rocks

2011
Intern in Renewable Energy Investments,
PRIOSOL ENERGY INVESTMENTS GMBH

February 2020 – February 2023
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management,
University of Western Macedonia

September 2014 – June 2016
Master of Science – MS, Sustainability Studies,
Technical University of Munich

September 2010 – June 2014
Bachelor of Science – BS, Geography,
Harokopio University of Athens

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

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

COMMIT
Low-Carbon SME Development and Transition
Just Femme – Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship in Just Transition Territories

EcoHarmony

ROSES
Risk Awareness in Western Balkans

SAILOR
Cross Border Risk Assessment and Action Plan in Georgia – Azerbaijan

RRI LEADERS
Leveraging Leadership for Responsible Research and Innovation

BALANCE
Large Scale Earthquake Management at Western Balkans through Joint Cross Border Cooperation Activities

SOLVE
Cross Border Complex Floods and Forest Fires Prevention and Management

Regional Automated External Defibrillators Program

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Kanteler, D., Nikolaidou, K., Pliatsika, F., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
Future-Proofing the Regional Workforce: Using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping for Low-Carbon Skills Development. Southeast European Review of Business and Economics.

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.

Kanteler, D., & Bakouros, I. (2024).
A collaborative framework for cross-border disaster management in the Balkans. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 108, 104506.

Kanteler, D., & Bakouros, I. (2024).
Enhancing cross-border disaster management in the Balkans: a framework for collaboration part I. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 13(1), 15.

Samara, E., Kilintzis, P., Grammenou, A., Kanteler, D., Gabova, S., Damianova, Z., & Hajdinjak, M. (2025).
Towards transformative innovation policy in territorial governance: Mapping the relevance of RRI elements. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 16(3), 11214-11242.

Despoina, K., Yiannis, B., Evangelos, K., & Amalia, K. (2020).
Strategic Mapping and Placement of Automated External Defibrillators in Remote Areas. The case of the Region of Western Macedonia Greece. International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology.

Despoina, K., Evangelos, K., & Yiannis, B. (2020).
Strategic Mapping and Optimised Allocation of Automated External Defibrillators in Urban Areas. International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology.

 

Book Chapters

Topaloglou, L., Kanteler, D., Karagiannis, Y., Giannakopoulos, D., & Kallioras, D. (2026).
Economic Resilience and Sectoral Evolution in the Energy Transition: Lessons From Greece, Bulgaria, and Poland. In Industrial Policy, Innovation, and Complexity: Comparative Analysis, Trends, and Prospects (pp. 193-230). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Topaloglou, L., Nikolaidou, K., Kanteler, D., Pliatsika, F., & Grozeva, R. (2024).
Analyzing the Socio-Economic Dynamics of the Coal Value Chain: Implications for Decarbonization and Just Transition. Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Dr. Kovač.
Topaloglou, L., Giannakopoulos, D., Kanteler, D., Karagiannis, Y., &

Tourlis, N. (2024).
Coal Phase Out and Just Transition: Exploring an Ex-Ante Impact Analysis Methodology.

 

Conference Proceedings

Kanteler, D., Martínez de Vega Perancho, Ricardo., Rubiera Morollón, Fernando., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
A Review of Policies against Job Creation and Destruction in the Context of the Twin Transition in the European Union. RSA Regional Futures Conference.

Tourlis, N., K., Kanteler, D., Pliatsika, F., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
Just Transition and the Energy Trilemma: Insights from Coal-Dependent Regions in Greece, Poland, and Bulgaria. Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference on Urban Planning, Spatial Planning and Regional Development.

Tourlis, N., Kanteler, D., Pavlidou, S., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
Enhancing Just Energy Transitions: A Comparative Analysis of Governance Frameworks and Stakeholder Engagement in Coal-Dependent Regions. 4th International Conference on Responsible Consumption and Production Organised by EURECAPRO.

Tourlis, N., K., Kanteler, D., Giannakopoulos. D., Kallioras, D., & Topaloglou. L. (2025).
Understanding Just Transition Governance: A Comparative Study Using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping in Coal Regions. 64th ERSA Congress.

Pliatsika, F., Kanteler, D., Nikolaidou, K., Niavis, S., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
People-Powered or State-Controlled? Examining the Reality of Public Engagement in Just Transition Governance in Three Coal-Dependent Regions. 64th ERSA Congress.

Pavlidou, S., Kanteler, D., Karagiannis, I., Pantazis, P., Topaloglou, L., & Rafaella-Eleni Sotiropoulou. (2025).
Climate Vulnerability and Just Investment Strategies in Energy Transition Regions. 64th ERSA Congress.

Karagiannis, Y., Kanteler, D., Pavlidou, S., Nikolaidou, K., & Topaloglou, L. (2025).
Spatial data disaggregation application in Just Transition monitoring. 64th ERSA Congress.

Pavlidou, S., Kanteler, D., Karagiannis, Y., Giannakopoulos, D., & Sotoripoulou, R.E. (2024).
Integrating Climate Vulnerability Data into Investment Strategies and Land Use Planning: Leveraging Geospatial Analysis for Predictive Risk Assessment and Opportunity Mapping. 12th Conference Environmental Protection and Energy (EPAE 2024), Gliwice, Poland.

Pliatsika, F., Pavlidou, S., Kanteler, D., Niavis, S., & Topaloglou, L. (2024).
Deliberative Approaches in Achieving Fair Energy Transitions. 12th Conference Environmental Protection and Energy (EPAE 2024), Gliwice, Poland.

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 Far 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. P., Kanteler, D., Pantazis, P., & Niavis, S. (2024).
Optimizing Investment Utilization in Energy Transition Regions via Decision-Making Tools. Proceedings of the XIII International Conference Economy, Business & Society in Digitalized Environment.

Kanteler, D., Katsaros, E., Andronikidis, A., Kouskoura, A., & Bakouros, Y. (2022).
Cross-Border Emergency Management in the Balkans. Proceedings of the SafeThessaloniki 2022.

Kanteler, D., Katsaros, E., Bakouros, Y., & Kouskoura, A. (2020).
Emergency management in the era of social media. Exploring trends with correspondence and multiple correspondence analysis. Nicosia Risk Forum 2020.

2023 
Summer-School Lecturer
Teaching subject: Renew & Rise: Climate Action and Fair Energy Policies
Employer: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani

2019 – 2023
Assistant lecturer during PhD candidacy
Teaching subjects:
1. Regional Development.
2. Economics of Regional Competitiveness.
3. Environmental Economics.
4. Research, Technology and Innovation Policy.
5. Health and Safety.
6. Risk Analysis and Security of Large Industrial Systems.
7. Reliability, Maintenance and Security of Systems.
Employer: Department of Regional & Cross-Border Development,
University of Western Macedonia, Kozani

2014 – 2019
Assistant Lecturer/Tutor
Teaching subject: Remote Sensing
Employer: Technische Universität München, Germany