A call for proposals is announced for the preparation of a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of Professor Dr. Panos Fitsilis, Department of Business Administration, University of Thessaly.

A call for proposals is announced for the preparation of a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of Professor Dr. Panos Fitsilis, Department of Business Administration, University of Thessaly.
Professor Fitsilis is a leading scholar and innovator in smart cities, Industry 5.0, agile management, and digital skills development, with a distinguished academic and professional record in Greece and across Europe. As Director of the Mandeis Lab and the Postgraduate Program “Smart and Resilient Cities” at the University of Thessaly, he actively bridges research, policy, and practice, with a strong focus on urban innovation, open data, and the future of work.

Applications are invited in the following forward-looking research areas:

ESG-Driven Smart Cities (measurable sustainability, AI, and digital twins)

Foresight for Future Jobs in Smart Cities (emerging professions, agile skills, and Industry 5.0)

Open Data & Urban Data Spaces for Innovation (open science, data stewardship, and governance)