Assistant Professor, University of Macedonia, GreeceÂ
Dr. Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Macedonia, Greece. With a balanced career in both academia and industry, he has over 25 years of experience, including key roles in research, production management, and quality systems. He is highly regarded for his extensive research contributions in innovation, quality, and operational performance across diverse sectors, particularly manufacturing and services.
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Education
Dr. Kafetzopoulos holds a Ph.D. in Management, an M.Sc. in Tourism Business Administration, and degrees in Teleinformatics and Food Technology. He has completed two postdoctoral research projects, one at the University of Macedonia and another at the University of the Aegean, focusing on complex models of innovation, quality, and management strategies.
Experience
With 25 years of professional experience in the industry, Dr. Kafetzopoulos has managed production staff, reduced operational costs, and led the development and implementation of innovative products. His dual expertise in academia and industry enables him to contribute to both practical and theoretical advancements in management.
Research Interests
Dr. Kafetzopoulos’ research is focused on innovation management, quality management, operational performance, and competitiveness. His work often explores how these elements affect business performance, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Awards
Dr. Kafetzopoulos has been recognized for his extensive research, with over 100 published papers and presentations at international conferences. He has also been involved in more than 25 research projects related to the development of innovative products and services.
Publications Top Notes
“The impact of innovation capability on the performance of manufacturing companies: The Greek case” – Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2015.
Cited by: 311
“The impact of ISO 9001 effectiveness on the performance of service companies” – Managing Service Quality: An International Journal, 2013.
Cited by: 290
“Motives, difficulties and benefits in implementing the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System” – Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 2011.
Cited by: 264
“Critical factors for effective implementation of ISO 9001 in SME service companies” – Managing Service Quality: An International Journal, 2010.
Cited by: 263
“Relationship between quality management, innovation and competitiveness. Evidence from Greek companies” – Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2015.
Cited by: 228
Conclusion
With his rich academic and industrial background, Dr. Kafetzopoulos is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to both management science and industry innovation make him highly deserving, though further interdisciplinary work could elevate his already impressive research impact.