Assistant Professor at Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus
Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics and Head of the Research Center at Mesoyios College, Cyprus. He also serves as a Lecturer (Special Scientist) at the Cyprus University of Technology. With a strong academic foundation in Applied Mathematics, Shipping and Finance, and a PhD in Finance & Economics, Dr. Dimitriadis has cultivated a distinguished academic and research profile in financial markets, macroeconomics, digital finance, and environmental finance. His work has appeared in top-tier journals such as the International Review of Financial Analysis, Applied Economics, Economic Modelling, and the Journal of Climate Finance. A prolific author and active conference participant, he also contributes extensively to the academic community as a reviewer and keynote speaker, while maintaining vibrant collaborations with global universities and research centers.
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Educational Background
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Ph.D. in Finance & Economics
Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus (2019–2024)
Thesis: “Investigating Risk Characteristics and Dynamic Connectedness among Traditional and Modern Investments during Crises”
EQF Level: 8
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Master’s in Shipping and Finance
Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus (2017–2018)
Grade: 9 | EQF Level: 7
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BSc in Applied Mathematics (Mathematics and Statistics)
University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus (2013–2017)
Grade: 8.05 | EQF Level: 6
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High School Diploma (Mathematical and Physics Sciences)
Polemidia Lyceum, Limassol, Cyprus (2009–2011)
Grade: 19.5 | EQF Level: 4
Professional Experience
Mesoyios College – Limassol, Cyprus
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Assistant Professor (Sep 2024 – Present)
Courses: Research Methods, Statistics, Financial & Managerial Accounting, Tourism Economics, College Algebra
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Head of Research Center (Sep 2024 – Present)
Duties: Strategy, project coordination, supervision, proposal writing
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Program Advisor (Sep 2024 – Present)
Duties: Curriculum development and quality assurance
Cyprus University of Technology – Limassol, Cyprus
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Lecturer (Special Scientist) (Sep 2022 – Present)
Courses: Business Financial Management, FinTech, Accounting, Economics, and Statistics (Undergraduate & Postgraduate levels)
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Teaching Assistant (May 2019 – Jun 2024)
Supported course preparation, grading, and student mentoring
Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth – Limassol, Cyprus
Research Interests
Dr. Dimitriadis’s research is anchored at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics, with a core focus on:
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Financial market dynamics and asset pricing
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Systemic risk and financial crises
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Cryptocurrencies and digital assets
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Monetary policy and macroeconomic stability
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Environmental finance and climate-related economic risks
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Financial econometrics and portfolio optimization
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Safe-haven assets and inflationary pressures
His methodologies integrate econometric modeling and empirical financial analysis to inform regulatory policy and investment decisions.
Awards and Honors
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2019 – Excellence Award, Cyprus University of Technology – for academic excellence and ethics
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2019 – Excellence Award, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
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2011 – High School Diploma Excellence Award, Polemidia Lyceum
Conclusion
Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis is an emerging voice in international finance, recognized for his analytical depth, interdisciplinary reach, and commitment to impactful scholarship. Through cutting-edge research, active teaching roles, and global academic collaborations, he contributes meaningfully to advancing financial science and education. His academic trajectory and leadership roles mark him as a scholar to watch in the fields of finance, digital assets, and climate economics.
Publications
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Dimitriadis, K. A., Koursaros, D., & Savva, C. S. (2024). The influential impacts of international dynamic spillovers in forming investor preferences: A quantile-VAR and GDCC-GARCH perspective. Applied Economics, 1–21.
Cited by: 13
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Dimitriadis, K. A., Koursaros, D., & Savva, C. S. (2024). Evaluating the sophisticated digital assets and cryptocurrencies capacities of substituting international currencies in inflationary eras. International Review of Financial Analysis, 96, 103693.
Cited by: 11
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Dimitriadis, K. A., Koursaros, D., & Savva, C. S. (2024). The influence of the ‘environmentally-friendly’ character through asymmetries on market crash price of risk in major stock sectors. Journal of Climate Finance, 100052.
Cited by: 9
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Dimitriadis, K. A., Koursaros, D., & Savva, C. S. (2025). Exploring the dynamic nexus of traditional and digital assets in inflationary times: The role of safe havens, tech stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Economic Modelling, 107195.