Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in European law, public administration, and policy-making, the expert is a seasoned EU affairs professional. With strong drafting and communication skills, they have led projects in migration, security, and governance. Previously held roles include training EU officials, developing strategies for Horizon 2020, and coordinating a Master Programme in European Migration Policies. Career highlights include contributions to EU security research, providing legal advice, and engaging in capacity building across international and regional initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaboration with the European Commission, particularly within DG Migration and Home Affairs, the expert has contributed to program and strategy development in security research. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and policy input under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects. Their work involves governance and security, focusing on the EU's internal and external policies. The expert has engaged in capacity building and project implementation on a regional scale, primarily in Brussels, Belgium, and other EU member states.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including European law, migration, human rights, public administration, and NGOs. The expert has held roles such as Programme/Policy Officer and Lecturer, contributing to policy-making, training, and legal advisory within the European Commission and academic institutions. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes security research, governance, and EU policy development, with a geographic focus on Europe, particularly Belgium and Greece. The expert's work integrates cross-cutting themes such as digital policies and innovation in security research. They have extensive geographic experience in Europe, contributing to EU policies and security research in Brussels, and coordinating training programs for public officials in Greece. Their work spans other EU member states, reflecting a deep understanding of regional development and cultural dynamics within the European Union.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Greek speaker with excellent proficiency in English and French, utilized extensively in multilingual teams, international collaborations, and translation tasks. Additionally, they possess basic skills in Spanish and Dutch, enhancing their ability to engage in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds a Ph.D. in European Law from the University of Nottingham, UK, completed in 2001. They also earned an LL.M. in European Law from the same institution in 1998. Additionally, the expert obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Thrace, Greece, awarded in 1997. Their academic focus has been on European Constitutional Law and Greek Law, covering various legal disciplines.