About
Professional SummaryProf. Fotios Chatzitheodoridis is full Professor of Regional Economics - Rural Development and Policy at the Department of Regional and Cross Border Development, University of Western Macedonia (Greece). He holds a PhD (1998) in Rural Sustainable Development from Aegean University (Greece) and a BSc in Economics (major in Development and Programming) (1991) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece). His main research interests cover sustainable and integrated development, regional planning, environmental economics and policy analysis. His technical experience is closely related to the development and the implementation of EU-funded projects, in local and national level. He has been involved in several European and National research and co-financed projects. In the past he worked in Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Foods, in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in University of Central Greece and in several local development companies with diverse research domains including.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of the Aegean, Greece Rural and Sustainable Development | Completed: 1998
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B.Sc. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Economic Development | Completed: 1991
Publications (125)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
THE EFFECT OF GREEN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN GREEK MANUFACTURING FIRMS
2026
AIoT-Driven Digital Twin Capability and Adaptive Supply Chain Resilience: A Cross-Sectional Study of European Industrial Ecosystems
2026
Integrating Environmental Cost Accounting in Shipping Companies: A Critical Review of Implementation Barriers and Strategic Management Implications
2026
Human Toxicity and Marine Ecotoxicological Risk of Methanol as a Ship Fuel: A Critical Narrative Review of Exposure, Fate and Aquatic Effects
2026
An econometric analysis of the Greek wine industry’s performance determinants
2026
Improving Urban Water Efficiency and Sustainability Through IoT-Based Smart Water Management Systems: Evidence from Water Management Professionals in Greece
2026
Transportation Infrastructure and Sustainable Regional Development: Evidence from Transport Professionals in Greece and Implications for European Urban Policy
2026
Gender Dimensions of Bioeconomy Change: Insights from Western Macedonia
2026
Satisfaction Level of Dairy Farmers with Dairy Industries and Cooperatives: An Empirical Research
2026
Enhancing the Sustainability of Food Supply Chains: Insights from Inspectors and Official Controls in Greece
2026
Regional Disparities in Public Perceptions of Decarbonization and Bioeconomy Acceptance: Evidence from a Structurally Transitioning Rural Area
2026
Optimizing Vineyard Sustainability for Climate-Smart Food Systems: An Integrated Carbon Footprint and DEA Approach
2026
Effect of Bioeconomy Integration on the Transition from Traditional Livestock Farming to Circular Farming Models in Greece
2026
Machine Learning Applications in Emergency Resource Allocation in Europe: A Systematic Review and Future Research Agenda
2026
Inspectors’ perceptions of AI-enabled tools in official food controls, with emphasis on food fraud: evidence from Greece
2026
Agricultural resources and practices in the circular bioeconomy adoption: evidence from a rural region of Greece
2025
2025
Enhancing Climate Resilience and Food Security in Greece Through Agricultural Biodiversity
2025
Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Novel Products: The Case of Cereal Bars with Sea Buckthorn
2025
Navigating the Bioeconomy: Using Delphi-SWOT to Build Robust Strategies for Sustainable Growth
2025
Communication ethics in business: Examining the role of ethical communication in building trust and sustainability
2025
2025
Enhancing Predictive Urban Planning in European Smart Cities Through AI-Driven Digital Twin Technology: A Case Study of Greece
2025
Spatial Variations in Perceptions of Decarbonization Impacts and Public Acceptance of the Bioeconomy in Western Macedonia
2025
“Innovatives” or “Sceptics”: Views on Sustainable Food Packaging in the New Global Context by Generation Z Members of an Academic Community
2025
The Role of Traditional Fire Management Practices in Mitigating Wildfire Risk: A Case Study of Greece
2025
Bibliometric Analysis of Decarbonization: Towards Energy Transition and Regional Resilience
2025
Assessing the Connection between Land Use Planning, Water Resources, and Global Climate Change
2024
Farmers’ Knowledge, Training Needs and Skills in the Bioeconomy: Evidence from the Region of Western Macedonia
2024
The Role of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Predictive Risk Assessment for Business Continuity: A Case Study of Greece
2024
The Other Side of Fire in a Changing Environment: Evidence from a Mediterranean Country
2024
Integration of Climate Change Strategies into Policy and Planning for Regional Development: A Case Study of Greece
2024
Perceptions from Member-Consumers of a University Community for Sustainable and Healthy Eating: Evidence from Greece
2024
Consumers’ Attitudes towards Differentiated Agricultural Products: The Case of Reduced-Salt Green Table Olives
2024
Integration of Technology in Agricultural Practices towards Agricultural Sustainability: A Case Study of Greece
2024
Contribution of the Cultural and Creative Industries to Regional Development and Revitalization: A European Perspective
2024
Assessing the Effect of Community Preparedness on Property Damage Costs during Wildfires: A Case Study of Greece
2024
The Key Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture and Agrifood Security: Evidence from Greece
2024
Synergistic Impacts of Climate Change and Wildfires on Agricultural Sustainability—A Greek Case Study
2024
Market Introduction and Sensory Evaluation of a Traditional, Revitalized “Back to the Future” Greek Cheese (Kashkaval Pindou)
2024
2023
Role of Governance in Developing Disaster Resiliency and Its Impact on Economic Sustainability
2023
What Makes Farmers Aware in Adopting Circular Bioeconomy Practices? Evidence from a Greek Rural Region
2023
Defining priority issues for managing stray dog populations: The case of Greece
2023
Urbanization and Land Use Planning for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Case Study of Greece
2023
Role of Local and Regional Authorities in Inclusive, Resilient, and Green Recovery for Sustainable Development
2023
Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Agriculture and Their Impact on Sustainable Rural Economy Development: A Case Study of Greece
2023
2023
Review of: "Attitude towards business activity risk: evidence using logit models for two groups of OECD countries"
2023
Smart Sustainable Marketing and Emerging Technologies: Evidence from the Greek Business Market
2023
The impact of locus of control and motivations in predicting entrepreneurial intentions among farmers: a field research
2022
Contribution of Civil Protection to the Urban Economy: Evidence from a Small-Sized Greek City
2022
2022
Using School Systems as a Hub for Risk and Disaster Management: A Case Study of Greece
2022
Local and Regional Management Approaches for the Redesign of Local Development: A Case Study of Greece
2022
The Impact of Digitalization in Supporting the Performance of Circular Economy: A Case Study of Greece
2022
The Impact of Collaborative Communication on the Physical Distribution Service Quality of Soft Drinks: A Case Study of Beverage Manufacturing Companies in Greece
2022
Role of Crop-Protection Technologies in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity and Management
2022
2022
Comparison of Approaches for Determining Grazing Capacity in Forest Rangelands: The Case of Pisoderion Forest Florina-Greece
2022
Forestry Bioeconomy Contribution on Socioeconomic Development: Evidence from Greece
2022
The economic impact of russias ukraine conflict on the eu fuel markets.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2022
Exploring key aspects of an integrated sustainable urban development strategy in greece: The case of thessaloniki city.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2022
A small city rebranding: Another view of the territorial marketing.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2022
Effects of agile customer relation management system on business performance and entrepreneurship.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2022
Farmers’ Perception of Entrepreneurial Success: Evidence from the Greek Reality
2021
What Makes Producers Participate in Marketing Cooperatives? The Northern Greece Case
2021
2021
2021
2021
Managerial styles and employee productivity. An empirical study from bank sector employees in Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2021
A panel data model of international tourism demand for Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2021
Greek fish farming: Measuring profitability and efficiency of the sector at the peak of economic crisis.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2021
Assessing policy impacts on the economy of European insular rural regions: the case of the smaller Aegean islands programme
2020
New entrants policy into agriculture: researching new farmers’ satisfaction
2020
Exploring of a Small-Scale Tourism Product under Economic Instability: The Case of a Greek Rural Border Area
2020
Decomposition analysis for the comparison and the comprehension of conventional input-output impacts` indicators: an empirical paradigm.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2020
The impact of social capital on the immigrants’ integration alongside the rural-urban continuum: evidence from Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2020
Workers or investors? investigating the reciprocity aspects among greek social enterprises members.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2019
Municipal Employees in the era of economic crisis: Exploring their job satisfaction.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2019
Exploring the quality management systems on cooperatives’ performance before the economic crisis.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2018
Key-sectors attractiveness of the Greek economy: An input-output approach.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2018
Economic crisis and firms' performance: Empirical evidence for the Greek cheese industry.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2017
Behind the image: An investigation of Greek firefighter's body mass index.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2017
Small women's cooperatives in less favored and mountainous areas under economic instability.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2016
Agricultural policy and the environment protection through the eyes of new farmers: Evidence from a country of Southeast Europe.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2015
Linkages of the energy sector in the Greek economy: An input-output approach.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2015
Exploring treated wastewater issues related to agriculture in Europe, employing a quantitative SWOT analysis.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2015
Adaptation strategies for the Greek agricultural cooperatives during the economic crisis.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2015
A review of the local development programmes in the Greek rural areas: Implementation and problems.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
Sustainable development of rural coastal areas: Impacts of a new fisheries policy.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
Greek small and medium sized dairy and cheese enterprises: A strategic assessment under the economic crisis.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
“New Farmers” a crucial parameter for the Greek primary sector: Assessments and perceptions.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
The lean years: Private investment in the Greek rural areas.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
Willingness to invest in agricultural cooperatives: Evidence from Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2014
Investigating the drivers that influence the adoption of differentiated food products: The case of a Greek urban area.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2013
Climate change and agricultural productivity.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2012
A GIS-based assessment of rain-use efficiency factor and grazing capacity in Preveza Prefecture, Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2011
Soil property variations in relation to plant community and altitudinal zone in the rangelands of Epirus, Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2011
The Greek energy market and the international commitments: Tale of a spoiled brat.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2011
Endogenous rural development: Evidence from a typical Greek region.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2010
Rain-use efficiency factor and grazing capacity in Preveza prefecture rangelands, Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2010
Evaluation of innovative agricultural extension projects using novel investment tools.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2010
Mineral content of the herbage material in pastures of Mt. Varnoudas NW Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2009
Evaluation of hydroponic production of vegetables and ornamental pot-plants in a heated greenhouse in Western Macedonia, Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Peculiarities and usefulness of multipliers, elasticities and location quotients for the regional development planning: An other view.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Unemployment and development priorities and prospects of Western Macedonia region Greece: A sectoral approach.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Monthly variations of mineral content in semi-arid rangelands in Western Macedonia-Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Effects of fertilization and clipping of Phlomis fruticosa L. on a phryganic ecosystem: The case of Thesprotia, Northwest Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Seasonal variation of chemical composition and dry matter digestibility of rangelands in NW Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Lignite mining and lignite-fired power generation in Western Macedonia of Greece: Economy and environment.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2008
Possibilities of livestock agri-environmental programs application based on stocking rate value: The case of Florina prefecture.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2007
Possibilities of livestock agri-environmental programs application based on stocking rate value in the prefecture of Preveza.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2007
Monthly variation of minerals in aboveground biomass of Mount Varnoudas Pasturelands-NW Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2007
Comparative analysis of sheep-goat farming in a typical Greek Island: Economy and environment.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2007
Multi-activity and brand name local products on an island of the North Aegean, Greece.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2006
The use of real options methodology to pasturelands evaluation.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2006
2006
Integrated rural development programmes in Greece: An empirical approach to their management, practice and results.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2006
Economic characteristics and comparative analysis of vineyard exploitations in the Island of Lemnos: Employment and environment.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2005
The relationship between multi-activity and tourism development model on an Island of Aegean: Factors in local employment and integrated development.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2004
Integrated rural development programmes to the Greek Islands.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2003
Comparative marketing strategies for organic olive oil: The case of Greece and Holland.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2003
EU management-marketing strategies in the juice sector.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
2003
The Lemnian soil: The soil that supported an island.
Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
1996