Sotiris Apostolopoulos | IGI Global Scientific Publishing

Dr. Sotiris Apostolopoulos is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Development at the University of Neapolis (Paphos, Cyprus). He also acts as Coordinator of the Undergraduate Programs in Business Administration & Digital Business of the Department of Economics and Business for the same University. He holds a PhD degree from the School of Management of University of the Peloponnese and two Master’s degrees (MSc) in Healthcare Administration and in Finance as well. He specialises in rural entrepreneurship, European policies and the socio-economic development of the rural areas with emphasis on private and social health enterprises. His research interests focus on local development, European policies, private and social enterprises as well as on innovation. He has many years’ experience working in the management of private companies. He served as Head of Communication and Public Relations of the Marketing Department of the Rehabilitation & Recovery Center “Diaplasis” in Greece and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the largest regional private hospital “City Hospital” of the Peloponnese Region. His research articles have been published in major scientific journals by publishers such as Wiley, Emerald, MDPI, while he has participated in studies that were included and published as book chapters in edited volumes (IGI Global, Eburon, etc.). In parallel, he has taken part through research work in international and European conferences on Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation held in Greece, Cyprus, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Montenegro. He has experience in submitting and implementing proposals related to European programmes. Recently, the World Health Organization included in its official database two research papers of Sotiris (co-author), concerning the rural health enterprises during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publications

Economic, Social, and Environmental Insights on Energy Transition

The global shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems is reshaping economic structures. Energy transition encompasses far more than the replacement of fossil fuels...

Real-World Tools and Scenarios for Entrepreneurship Exploration

Entrepreneurship, a dynamic force driving economic growth and innovation, faces multifaceted challenges in today's global landscape. Small firms, vital for economic diversity...

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Disadvantaged Rural Communities

Entrepreneurial opportunities in disadvantaged rural communities offer a path to economic development, reduced poverty, and sustainable growth in areas often overlooked by...

Building National Branding Strategy in Medical Tourism and Production of Generic Medicines: National Branding and Health

National branding supports countries to improve their international reputation, to attract investment, to link their national name with comparative advantages of producing...