Professor in Economics of Money and Banking , at University of Thessaly , Greece.
Professor Stephanos Papadamou is a distinguished academic in the field of Economics, currently serving as a Professor of Economics of Money and Banking at the University of Thessaly, Greece. With over two decades of experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of monetary systems, financial markets, and investment behavior. Known for his interdisciplinary approach, Professor Papadamou blends economic theory with applied informatics, bringing valuable insight into modern financial analysis and policy-making. He is also actively involved in editorial responsibilities and academic publishing, playing a key role in the advancement of economic scholarship.
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Education 🎓
Professor Papadamou holds a Ph.D. in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia (2002), where he graduated with distinction for his dissertation on internationally diversified portfolios combining bonds, stocks, and currencies. He also earned an M.Sc. in Project Analysis, Finance, and Investment from the University of York, UK (1997), and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia (1996). His early academic foundation was laid at the Greek-French College De la Salle, where he completed high school in 1992.
Experience 👩
Professor Papadamou has held progressive academic appointments at the University of Thessaly since 2009. He served as Assistant Professor (2009–2015), Associate Professor (2015–2019), and has been a Full Professor since 2019. He also held the position of Director of the MSc Program in Applied Economics from 2018 to 2020. His professional journey reflects a commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and program development.
Research Interests 🔬
His research spans a range of cutting-edge topics in economics and finance, including monetary policy mechanisms, quantitative and qualitative easing, term structure of interest rates, bank risk and performance, asset pricing models, and portfolio management. He has also delved into the impact of uncertainty and insecurity shocks on capital markets and investor behavior. A key feature of his work is the integration of analytical tools such as Python and Excel to explore financial modeling and investment analysis.
Awards 🏆
While the CV does not explicitly list past awards, Professor Papadamou’s continued promotions through the academic ranks—from Assistant Professor to Full Professor—demonstrate peer recognition, academic excellence, and a strong contribution to the field. His roles on editorial boards and as Director of a graduate program further reflect the trust placed in his expertise by the academic community.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Geopolitical risks and the oil-stock nexus over 1899–2016
Authors: N. Antonakakis, R. Gupta, C. Kollias, S. Papadamou
Citations: 413
Journal: Finance Research Letters, Volume 23
Year: 2017
Terrorism and capital markets: The effects of the Madrid and London bomb attacks
Authors: C. Kollias, S. Papadamou, A. Stagiannis
Citations: 261
Journal: International Review of Economics & Finance, Volume 20 (4)
Year: 2011
The effects of terrorism and war on the oil price–stock index relationship
Authors: C. Kollias, C. Kyrtsou, S. Papadamou
Citations: 223
Journal: Energy Economics, Volume 40
Year: 2013
Investigating volatility transmission and hedging properties between Bitcoin and Ethereum
Authors: C. Beneki, A. Koulis, N.A. Kyriazis, S. Papadamou
Citations: 221
Journal: Research in International Business and Finance, Volume 48
Year: 2019
A systematic review of the bubble dynamics of cryptocurrency prices
Authors: N. Kyriazis, S. Papadamou, S. Corbet
Citations: 183
Journal: Research in International Business and Finance, Volume 54
Year: 2020
Conclusion
Professor Stephanos Papadamou has a robust academic foundation, diverse authorship, and clear research focus on central issues in banking and finance. His long-term contribution to economics education, combined with his editorial roles and technical fluency, position him as a credible and deserving nominee for a Best Researcher Award.
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