Professor Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and Partner of Komvos, was elected in 2026 as a member of Academia Europaea, in the field of History & Archaeology, with Contemporary History as her research area.

Her election constitutes a significant academic distinction and a recognition of her long-standing scientific, research and institutional contribution to the field of Modern and Contemporary History.

What is Academia Europaea

Academia Europaea, also known as the Academy of Europe, was founded in 1988 and is one of the most important European academic institutions. It brings together distinguished scientists and academics from Europe and the wider international community, with the aim of promoting research, education, interdisciplinary cooperation and scientific excellence.

Election to Academia Europaea takes place through an evaluation process and constitutes recognition of a sustained, high-level scientific contribution.

Christina Koulouri’s academic career

Christina Koulouri is Professor of Modern and Contemporary History and Rector of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. Her academic work is connected with the history of modern and contemporary Greece, Balkan and European history, the history of education, public history and the politics of memory.

Her election to Academia Europaea, in the field of History & Archaeology, places her work within a broader European academic environment and highlights the international resonance of Greek historical research.

The significance of the distinction for Komvos

For Komvos, Christina Koulouri’s election to Academia Europaea is a particularly important distinction. It confirms the high calibre of the people who participate in its network and highlights the importance of connecting the Greek academic community with leading European and international knowledge institutions.

The presence of Greek academics in institutions such as Academia Europaea strengthens the international visibility of Greek research, contributes to the country’s networking with European centres of scientific excellence and creates new opportunities for dialogue, cooperation and the production of evidence-based public knowledge.

Komvos warmly congratulates Professor Christina Koulouri on her election to Academia Europaea and on this important European recognition of her academic work.