Dr Vassilis Koniaris

Dr. Vassilis Koniaris (Ph.D. in European Studies, 2017, University of Macedonia) is the Academic Director of the School of Economics and Management at Mediterranean College in Thessaloniki. He has worked as a senior researcher in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia and as a European Programs Manager at the Center for International and European Economic Law in Thessaloniki. He has extensive research experience in labor relations and transnational labor networks in the EU. He has also worked as a project manager and trainer for various European and national projects related to entrepreneurship, the protection of fundamental rights, work-based learning for university students, and European integration. He is the author of publications (monographs and academic articles) on labor law, medical law, and the transposition of the EWC Directive into Greek national law. His research interests lie in the areas of teleworking, the gig economy, new forms of employment, and the integration of NEETs into the labor market.