Full Bio

Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paparas is a highly accomplished economist with a distinguished academic career spanning over a decade. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of East London, focusing on fiscal policy in Greece, and holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Science in Business Economics and Forecasting from Kingston University and a Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching from Keele University.

Dr. Paparas has served in key academic roles, advancing from Lecturer to Associate Professor at Harper Adams University, where he specializes in Economics. He has also enriched his global academic profile by serving as a Visiting Professor at prestigious institutions, including Kingston University, University of East London, Coventry University, the German University of Cairo, and Huazong Agricultural University in China.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Paparas has contributed significantly to Fiscal Policy, Agricultural Economics, and Educational Technology in Higher Education. His active involvement as a Guest Editor for leading international journals—such as the Journal of Applied Economics, Water Policy, and World Development Sustainability—underscores his commitment to advancing economic research on global challenges and sustainability.

An active member of the International Network for Economic Research (INFER), Dr. Paparas brings his expertise to GREA as a research mentor. His dedication to fostering scholarly excellence and guiding researchers to address critical economic issues aligns seamlessly with GREA’s mission to transform ideas into impactful solutions.