School of Environment, Geography, and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece

Ioannis Vardopoulos studied civil engineering and did his postgraduate studies first in environmental management and conservation and later in sustainable development with honors distinction. Holding a doctorate in applied urban sustainability, he conducts high-quality research toward addressing key concerns of the contemporary built environment through principles of applied sustainability and circular economy. His main research interests include sustainable urban planning and management, regional economics, local development, and policy issues in agriculture and energy fields. He has published more than 30 scientific articles in international journals. Visit Dr. Vardopoulos’ website here.

ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7593-4188