Postdoctoral Researcher, UoWM, OUC; Deputy Head KEP, Florina Municipality
University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization
Florina, Greece
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Hello, I'm Dimitrios G. Kalfas, forester and environmentalist. As Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Western Macedonia (UoWM). Deputy Head of Florina's Citizen Service Center, I teach GIS at UoWM and ecosystem services at the (OUC).
The University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), founded in 2019 through the merger and upgrade of the Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia, is a public higher education institution serving the region of Western Macedonia, Greece. With main campuses in Kozani (headquarters), Florina, Kastoria, Ptolemaida, and Grevena, UoWM emphasizes applied research, innovation, and education tailored to local challenges like post-lignite economic transition, sustainable agriculture, and environmental resilience. The School of Economic Sciences leads in business, economics, and management studies, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to regional development, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. It supports EU-funded projects addressing circular economy, bioeconomy, and risk management in rural/post-industrial contexts. The Department of Business Administration and Organization, based at the Grevena campus, delivers undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) programs in business management, organizational strategies, entrepreneurship, and sustainable operations. Faculty and researchers, including Assistant Professor Stavros Kalogiannidis, supervise postdoctoral work on topics like operational ecosystem services management—vital for Western Macedonia's green transition. Key initiatives include the AGROTOUR project, integrating agri-food, tourism, and new technologies for regional excellence. The department fosters collaborations with local government, fostering skills in risk governance, disaster resilience, and policy for SDGs, aligning with Greece's national priorities.
I am Dimitrios G. Kalfas, a forester and environmentalist based in Florina, Greece. Currently, I serve as Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization (since June 2024). My research focuses on the operational management of ecosystem services in Western Macedonia and their contribution to regional sustainability.
Professionally, I am Deputy Head of the Citizen Service Center (KEP 0320), Municipality of Florina (since September 2021), with prior leadership in internal response and Official Gazette submissions. My career spans forest engineering at Florina's Forestry Directorate (1999–2002), self-employment as a certified study designer (2001–2009), and teaching at UoWM (GIS, agrotourism, informatics, digital governance since 2020), at OIC ecosystem services and EKDDA programs on environment and spatial planning.
I hold a PhD (2019, Excellent) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on urban/peri-urban green spaces in Florina; MSc (2008, Excellent) from University of the Aegean in Environmental Policy; and BSc (1997) from AUTH in Forestry.
Honors include the 2025 Urban Science Best Paper Award and UoWM 2021 research excellence. With 60+ Scopus articles on sustainability and risks. Married with two daughters.
Postdoctoral Researcher, UoWM, OUC; Deputy Head KEP, Florina Municipality at University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization
I provide expert consultancy services to institutions and research consortiums seeking to integrate risk management, bioeconomy, and circularity into regional development strategies.
Coaching
Development
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (CDW) CIRCULARITY
ENHANCING DIGITALIZATION IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROCESSES
Postdoctoral Researcher, UoWM, OUC; Deputy Head KEP, Florina Municipality at University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization
Postdoctoral Researcher, UoWM, OUC; Deputy Head KEP, Florina Municipality at University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization
My expertise integrates forest engineering, environmental policy, and data-driven management, providing a unique bridge between scientific research and public policy implementation.
ENERGY
ENVIROMENT
CYBERSECURITY
DIGITALIZATION
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (CDW) CIRCULARITY
ENHANCING DIGITALIZATION IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROCESSES
Postdoctoral Researcher, UoWM, OUC; Deputy Head KEP, Florina Municipality at University of Western Macedonia (UoWM), School of Economic Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Organization