Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name(s) / Surname(s) Address Akti Themistokleous 204, 18539 Piraeus (Greece) Telephone(s) +30-22710-35247 Fax(es) +30-22710-35200 E-mail(s) mlek@aegean.gr Nationality Greek Date of birth 16/03/1962 Gender Female Work experience Dates Type of business or sector 2011 Associate Professor Research and Teaching maritime issues Department of Shipping Trade and Transport, University of Aegean 2 Korai Str., 82100 Chios (Grece) Academia - Maritime sector Type of business or sector Dates 2010 2011 Member of the Committee of Coastal Shipping and maritime tourism Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Islands Vasileiadi Coast, 18510 Piraeus (Greece) Dates 2005-2011 Assistant Professor Research and Teaching Maritime issues Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean 2 Korai Str., 82100 Chios (Greece) Academia - Maritime sector Type of business or sector Page 1 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of Dates 2001-2005 Lecturer Recearch and Teaching Maritime issues Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean 2 Korai Str., 82100 Chios (Greece) Academia- Maritime sector
Education and training Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects / occupational skills covered Name and type of organisation providing education and training Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects / occupational skills covered Name and type of organisation providing education and training Personal skills and competences Dates 2001-2004 Member of the Regulatory Authority for Internal Maritime Transport Dates 1996-2000 Advisor Ministry of Mercantile Marine Vasileiadi Coast, 18510 Piraeus (Creece) Dates 1998-2002 Chairperson of the Supervision Committee of the project Development of Domestic Sea Transports System Dates 1995-1996 Advisor Ministry of Employment 4 Korai Str., 10564 Athens (Greece) Dates 1995-1998 Teaching Fellow Maritime Economics and Maritime Policy Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus 80-82, Karaoli & Dimitriou Str., 18532 Piraeus (Greece) Dates 1994-1996 CEO Dates 1995 Athinaiki Anaptyxiaki PhD Dates 1986 Maritime Studies Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus 80-82, Karaoli & Dimitriou Str., 18532 Piraeus (Greece) Bachelor of Science Economics Department of Economic Studies,University of Piraeus 80-82 Karaoli & Dimitriou Str., 18532 Piraeus (Greece) Mother tongue(s) Greek Other language(s) Self-assessment Understanding Speaking W r i t i n g European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production Page 2 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of English C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user
French B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user (*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level Computer skills and competences Driving licence(s) Additional information Very good command of Windows, MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet B Research Interests Maritime Economics (liner shipping, coastal shipping, passenger shipping, maritime competition) Maritime Policy Regulation Economics Publications A. Books (B.1) Theodoropoulos, S, Lekakou, M. B., Pallis A. A., Triantafyllou A. Deniozos, N., (2010) "A critical assessment of the European Commission s Green Paper on Maritime Policy" Athens: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). (B.2) Theotokas G., Lekakou M.B., Pallis, A.A., Syriopoulos T. and Tsamourgelis G. (2008). Greek Shipping, Employment, Competitiveness, Athens: Gutenberg. (B.3) Chlomoudis, C., Lekakou, M. B., Panou, C., Papadimitriou, E., Syriopoulos, T., Tzannatos, E. S., (2007). Transports. Lifelines for the Islands (in Greek), Athens: Papazissis (B.4) Theodoropoulos S., Lekakou M.B. and Pallis A.A. (2006). European Policies for Shipping, (in Greek), Athens: Tipothito B. Journals Publications (J.1) Lekakou, M. B., & Remoundos, G. (2015). Restructuring coastal shipping: a participatory experiment. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 14(1), 109-122. (J.1) Jensen, A. K., Bergqvist, R. Y., Hjelle, H. M., & Lekakou, M. B. (2015). The perception and image of shipping. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 1-38. (J.2) Stefanidaki, E., & Lekakou, M. (2014). Cruise carrying capacity: A conceptual approach. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 13, 43-52. (J.3) Theotokas, I., Bissias, I., and Lekakou, M. (2013), Shipping Crises in the Media. Differences between maritime media and general media, Spoudai Journal of Economics and Business, vol. 63, no.4, 137-145. (J.4) Stefanidaki E. and Lekakou M. (2012), Liberalization assessment: The Greek Cruise Market, Tourism, Vol. 60, No 1. (J.5) Lekakou, M., B., Vitsounis, T., K., (2011) Market concentration in Coastal Shipping and Limitations to islands accessibility Research in Transportation Business & Management, Vol. 2, p. 74-82. (J.6) Lagoudis, I., N., Lekakou, M., B., Thanopoulou, H., A., Pantelaros, I. M., (2011) Evaluating ferry services through an AHP estimated KPI system: A focus on Central Aegean International Journal of Decision Sciences, Risk and Management Volume 3, No 1-2, pp: 153-178 (J.7) Lekakou M.B., Pallis A.A. and Vaggelas, G.K. (2009). Which Homeport in Europe: The Cruise industry s selection criteria, Tourismos, 4(4), 215-240 (J.8) Lekakou M. B., The eternal Conundrum of Greek Coastal Shipping in Pallis, A. A., (ed.) (2007) Maritime Transport: The Greek Paradigm Research in Transportation Economics Series Νο 21, London: Elsevier (J.9) Fafaliou, I., Lekakou, M., Theotokas, I. (2006), Is the European shipping industry Page 3 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of
aware of the corporate social responsibility? The case of the Greek-owned short sea shipping companies. Marine Policy, Vol. 30, Issue 4, pp 412-419 (J.10) Lekakou, M. B. and Pallis, A.A. (2005). Cruising the Mediterranean Sea: Market Structures and EU Policy Initiatives. Aegean Working Papers, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 45-61. (J.11) Lekakou, M., Fafaliou, I. (2003). The historical course of the Greek coastal transport services in the twentieth century and associated policy responses, Archives of Economic history, Vol. XV, Issue 1, pp. 127-153. (J.12) Alexopoulos, A.B., Dounias, G., Kalivas, E., Lekakou, M. (2001). Accident analysis of RO-RO ships in the Greek Sea Coastal Shipping, using Data-Mining Techniques, The Journal of Management Sciences & Regional Development, Vol. 3, Issue July, pp. 145-152. (J.13) Englezou, J., Lekakou, M., Tzannatos, E., (1998). The efficiency of the Greek lighthouse network, The Journal of Navigation, Vol. 51, Issue 3, pp. 421-430. C. Chapters in Books (Ch.1) Lekakou Μ.B. (2007). Liberalisation of Internal Shipping Markets: The Greek experience, In: Theodoropoulos S. Regulatory Policies: Special Issues (in Greek) Athens: Gutenberg. (Ch.2) Lekakou, M., Fafaliou, I. (2006). The Coastal Shipping Issue in Greece. State policies, market structure and key causes. In: Hatzioannou M.C. and Harlaftis G. (Eds.) Following the Nereids: Sea routes and maritime business, 16th-20th centuries, Athens: Kerkyra Publications, pp. 167-179. (Ch.3) Spilanis, I., Lekakou, M., (2002). Case Study: The Island Space. In Globalization and Development Process in Greece. Regional and income inequalities, 1981-1999. Ed. ISTAME, p. p. 547-628. (Ch.4) Vlachos, G. P, Lekakou, M., (2001). The Reform of the Institutional Framework of the Coastal Shipping, according the new European Regulation 3577/92. Case study: Concepts Concerning the Greek Coastal Shipping Policy, In: Korres, G. M. and Bitros, G. (ed.) Economic Integration: Limits and Prospects. London: Palgrave-McMillan, (Ch.5) Lekakou, M., Tzannatos, E., (2000) Cruising and sailing: A new tourist product for the Ionian Sea Essays in Honor of Emeritus Professor M. Raphael, p.p. 475-496, University of Piraeus. (Ch.6) Sturmey, S.G., Lekakou, (1996). M., Ferries as part of the transport infrastructure, Essays in Honor and in memory of late Professor Emeritus of Maritime Economics, Dr. Basil Metaxas, University of Piraeus, Dept. Of Maritime Studies, p.p. 589-595. (Ch.7) Tserkezos, D., Lekakou, M., (1996). Forecasting Monthly Commercial Electricity Consumption in Greece using Combined Time Series and Econometric Model, Essays in Honour of Professor A. Stavropoulos, p.p. 200-213, University of Piraeus D. International Conference Papers (full text review) Page 4 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of (C.1) Lekakou M.B.,Stefanidaki e.,. (2015). Cruise Carrying Capacity: The case of the Santorini Island, European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism and Ports-ECONSHIP 2015, Chios, Greece, June (C.2) Karatzanos, H. Lekakou M. B., (2015) Greek Shipping: Sailing the past, deciding for tomorrow. Investment Strategies of Greek Shipping Companies 2011-2014, IAME 2015 Conference, kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (C.3) Stefanidaki E. and Lekakou M., (2014) Contemporary challenges in cruise destinations: Cruise Carrying Capacity, IAME 2014 Conference, Norfolk VA, USA. (C.4) Lekakou M., Stefanidaki E., Bras I. And Vintzilaios D. (2014), Information-Knowlegde- Experience; Heraklion: a brand new traditional cruise destination, 5 th International Cruise Conference, 24-26 January 2014, Bremehaven, Germany. (C.5) Stefanidaki E. and Lekakou M. (2013), Is social acceptability a prerequisite for regional cruise development?, IAME 2013, Marseille, July,2013.
(C.6) Lekakou M. and Stefanidaki E. (2013), Maritime Tourism and European Policies, Tourism Trends and Advances in the 21 st Century, Rhodes, May 30-June 2, 2013. (C.7) Lekakou, M., Stefanidaki, E., Theotokas, I. (2012), CSR in shipping: the stakeholders perception, 2nd International Conference in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Southampton, UK. (C.8) Jensen, A., Bergqvis R., Hjelle H, Lekakou, M. The image of shipping perceptions of pupils in upper secondary schools in Sweden,Norway, and Greece. International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2013 Conference, Marseille, July 2013 (C.9) Stefanidaki E. and Lekakou M. B., (2013), Is social acceptability a prerequisite for regional cruise development International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Marseille, July 2013 (C.10) Lekakou, M. B., Pallis, A. A., Spilanis, I., Stefanidaki. E., Vaggelas. G (2012), Attractiveness of the islands and maritime transport services, 2nd International Conference ΕΝΙΤ/RET Iles et Développement Durable: Identités, Développement, Gestion et Planification, Lesvos, Lesvos, 19-21 October 2012 (C.11) Lekakou M.B., Pallis A.A. Vaggelas G.K. and Vitsounis T.K. (2011). Coastal shipping and island attractiveness: Perspectives from Europe, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2011 Conference, Sandiago, Chile. October (C.12) Lekakou M.B., Pallis A.A. Vaggelas G.K. and Vitsounis T.K. (2011). Users speak: coastal Shipping Services and islanders perceptions, European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism and Ports-ECONSHIP 2011, Chios, Greece, June (C.13) Roumboutsos, A., Kapros, S., Lekakou, M. (2011) Motorways of the Sea in the SE Mediterranean: innovation systems analysis of policy instruments, European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism and Ports-ECONSHIP 2011, Chios, Greece, June (C.14) Theotokas. I., Roumboutsos, A., Lekakou, M., (2011) Innovation agents and success stories in short-sea shipping: The Case of SuperFast Ferries, European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism and Ports-ECONSHIP 2011, Chios, Greece, June (C.15) Tsamourgelis I., Lekakou M. B., Karlis, F., Capacity or Price? (2010). An empirical investigation of Competition in Liner Passenger Shipping, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2010 Conference, Lisbon, Portugal. (C.16) Lekakou M. Pallis A.A. and Vaggelas, G.K. (2009). Is this a Home-Port? An analysis of the Cruise industry s selection criteria. International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) 2009 Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark. (C.17) Lekakou M.B., Pallis A.A. and Vaggelas G.K. (2009). The Potential of Piraeus as a Major Mediterranean Cruise Home-Port: A Selection Criteria Analysis. 4th International Conference Planning for the Future - Learning from the Past: Contemporary Developments in Tourism, Travel & Hospitality, Rhodes, Greece, April 2009. (C.18) Diakomichalis M,. Lekakou M.B, Stefanidaki E., Syriopoulos T.C., (2009). The economic impact of the cruise industry on local communities: the case of Greece, 4th International Scientific Conference: Planning for the Future - Learning from the Past: Contemporary Developments in Tourism, Travel & Hospitality, Rhodes April (C.19) Lekakou, M. B. and Vitsounis, T. K., (2008). Measuring market concentration in Greek coastal lines. Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, (CD-Rom format), Dalian, China. (C.20) Lagoudis, I.N., Lekakou, M.B., Thanopoulou, H.A. and Xiradakis, G., (2008). Evaluating a ferry network on the basis of a key performance indicators system: the case of the Aegean Sea services Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, (CD-Rom format ) Dalian, China. (C.21) Lekakou, M. B., Stefanidaki, E., and Syriopoulos, T., (2007). Spending pattern of cruise shipping flows Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, (CD-Rom format), Athens, Greece, July. (C.22) Panou, C., Kapros, S., Lekakou, M., and Syriopoulos T., (2007). Universal Service Obligations in insular areas, 11 World Conference on Transport Research (proceedings: CD-Rom format), Berkley CA, US, June. Page 5 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of
(C.23) Lekakou, M., Panou, C., and Syriopoulos T., (2007). Liberalisation of maritime cabotage. Lessons from the Greek experience. 11 World Conference on Transport Research (proceedings: CD-Rom format), Berkley CA, US, June 2007. (C.24) Lagoudis, I. N., Lekakou, M. B., Pallis, A. A., and Thanopoulou, H. A. (2006). Coastal Shipping Services in the Aegean Sea: Can passengers get satisfaction? Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on EU - EAST and South Asia Trade, Investment, Logistics and E-Business, (Cd-Rom format), Chios, Greece. (C.25) Lekakou, M., Xideas E., & Stefanidaki, E., (2005). Cruise industry and regional economies. The case of case of Piraeus in Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, Cyprus, June. (C.26) Lekakou M., Özer D. & Pallis A.A. (2005). Coastal Shipping between Greece and Turkey: Towards Sustainable Tourism? in Proceedings of the International Congress on Maritime Tourism, 176-186, Cezme, Turkey, November 2005. (C.27) Lekakou M.B., Pallis A.A. & Papadopoulou M.N. (2004). Plain Cruising? The State of the Cruise industry in Greece and EU Policy Developments. International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, pp. 346-361, Izmir, June. (C. 28) Lekakou M., Papandreou N., and Stergiopoulos, (2004) Setting the rules for the development of a national Maritime Transport System in Proceedings of the International Logistics Congress, pp 1061-1073, Izmir. (C. 29) Fafaliou I., Lekakou M., and Theotokas J., (2002) Corporate social responsibility in Greek Shipping in Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, (CD-ROM format). Panama, June. (C.30) Lekakou M., Papandreou N., and Stergiopoulos G., (2002). Setting foundations for coastal shipping policy: The case of Greece in Proceedings of the International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, (CD-ROM format). Panama, June. (C.31) Alexopoulos, A.B., Dounias, G., Kalyvas E., & Lekakou M., (2001). A detailed Analysis of Passenger and Ro-Ro Ships Accidents using a Data Mining Tool, in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference Maritime Transportation Safety (CD-ROM format), Chios, 7-9 June. (C.32) Lekakou, M., Stergiopoulos, G., and Papandreou, N., (2001) Development of a National Maritime Transport System. The case of Greece. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Effective Infrastructure and Systems to improve Cargo and Passenger Transport in South Eastern Europe. p.p. 260-268, Budapest, October. (C.33) Lekakou, Μ. and E. Tzannatos, (1996). Policies for improving the competitiveness of intra - Greek coastal cargo shipping, Conference Papers of the 3rd European Research Roundtable Conference on Shortsea Shipping, pp. 507-522, June. (C.34) Goulielmos, Α.Μ. and M. Lekakos, (1992). The economic structure of Greek Passenger coastal Shipping, European Research Roundtable Conference on Shortsea Shipping, pp 300-308, November. D. Research Projects Page 6 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of «The University of the Aegean, the prominent and driving factor for the economic and social growth of the wide Aegean area» (2011-2015) of the Operational Programme Education and Lifelong Learning, which is co-funded by European Union (European Social Fund) and National Resources. The Black Sea and its port-cities, 1774-1914 (2010-2014). Development, convergence and linkages with the global economy, (Thales Action) project financed by the Greek
National Strategic Reference Framework, the EU and the Greek Ministry of Education. Support to the development of sea-basin cooperation in the Mediterranean, the Adriatic and Ionian, and the Black Sea, project funded by European Commission DG MARE (2013) KNOW ME (2011-2014) European Academic and industry network for innovative maritime training, education and R & D Collaborative Project SST.2010.6-2. Maritime Industry Knowledge Network. 7TH Framework Programme OBS-EURISLES/The Development of the Islands: European Islands and Cohesion Policy - Euroislands - ESPON 2013 Program (2009-2013).Financed by: European Commission Specification of Essential clauses for the provision of maritime transport services in insular areas (2008-2009)Financed by: Institute of Local Government (ITA), Greece Analysis of the implications of the European Commission s Green Paper on Maritime Policy (2007-2008) Financed by: Centre for Analysis and Strategy, Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs & the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) Strategies and Competitiveness of Greek Shipping and Greek Ports (2006 2009) Financed by: Greek Ministry of Economic Development; Regulatory Authority for Competition; Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises; Port of Igoumenitsa SA; Union of Mediterranean Cargo Shipowners. Organisation of port services production and the effective administration and management of passenger terminals (2004 2007) Financed by: Greek Ministry of Economic Development; Port of Piraeus SA. State Actions for the implementation of technological applications in maritime transport (2006) Financed by: Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine; Information Society SA Page 7 / 7 - Curriculum vitae of