Alexandros–Stamatios Antoniou
Professor of Psychology, Director of the Laboratory of Social and Organizational Psychology at the NKUA. Member of the Institute’s Scientific Council.
Alexandros–Stamatios Antoniou is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Primary Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and Director of the Laboratory of Social and Organisational Psychology. He also directs the University's postgraduate programme in Special Education.
His academic background is distinctly interdisciplinary. He holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from NKUA, postgraduate degrees (M.Ed. and M.Phil.) from the University of Manchester, and three doctoral degrees: a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and Occupational Psychology from UMIST, a PhD in Psychology from the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Philosophy from NKUA. He has also conducted postdoctoral research at the NKUA School of Medicine.
His research interests include social and organisational psychology, mental health, occupational stress, leadership, special education, and inclusive educational practices. He has extensive teaching and research experience, having contributed to more than ten postgraduate programmes and supervised a substantial number of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
His scholarly output includes 14 books and hundreds of journal articles and book chapters. He has also edited numerous collective volumes in collaboration with internationally recognised researchers in psychology, organisational behaviour, and related disciplines. His work connects psychological research with practical challenges in education, professional environments, organisational management, and mental health.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, he has held advisory and leadership positions in public institutions and scientific organisations. He has served as Greece's national representative to the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education and participated in Ministry of Education committees addressing special educational needs, disability, and inclusive education. He is a member of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Philosophy and Ideas.