My editorial responsibilities encompass serving as Chief Editor of the QASS journal from 2005 to 2010:

QASS | Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis in Social Sciences

In 2014, I served as the Guest Editor for a Special Issue of the Journal of Empirical Finance, titled “Recent Advances in Financial Econometrics.” The journal holds a prestigious AJG 3-rating classification.

Currently, I hold associate editor roles at two journals: Econometrics (2004–present) and Risks (2024–present).

I am actively involved in academic governance at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) as a member of the advisory board for two MSc programs, the MSc in Applied Economics and the MSc in Financial Economics, where I provide guidance on program structure and development.

External Examining

Degree Programs:

I have been privileged to serve as an external examiner for degree programs at other universities, contributing to quality assurance and the maintenance of academic integrity:

• 2016 – 2020- University of Greenwich (Business School),
• 2012- 2015 – Queen Mary, University of London (Business School),
• 2007 – 2011 – London Metropolitan University.

Over the course of my career to date, I have served as a referee for 150 academic articles, contributing to the peer review process and the advancement of scholarly research.

Within this year alone, I provided peer review for 17 articles, with eight of these submitted to journals holding a 3-rating in the AJG classification, reflecting my active engagement with high-quality academic outlets:

• Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control,
• Journal of Economic Growth,
• International Review of Financial Analysis (5),
• Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money

Additional details can be accessed through the following link:

Refereeing | Professor Menelaos Karanasos

Over the course of 24 years, spanning from 2001 to 2025, I have served as an examiner for 57 PhD theses, reflecting my long-standing contribution to doctoral education:

• (57) Delburt Alfred (supervisor: Sheehan Reehman), Brunel University of London (I), 2025,
• (56) Nora Neuteboom (supervisor: George Kapetanios), King’s College London, 2024,
• (55) Thy Chua (supervisor: Yiannis Karavias),  University of Birmingham, 2024,
• (54) Zhe Li (supervisor: Nick Tsitsianis), Queen Mary, University of London, 2023,
• (53) Awon Almajali (supervisor: Aris Kartsaklas), Brunel University London (I), 2023.

More information is available at the link:

PhD Examination | Professor Menelaos Karanasos

Between 2006 and 2025, I organized 22 international conferences, contributing to the dissemination of research and the development of global academic networks:

• 17^th BMRC conference on Macro and Financial Economics and Econometrics
• Brunel University, November 2023: 17th BMRG Conference on Macro and Financial Economics/Econometrics | Professor Menelaos Karanasos,
• 16^th BMRC conference on Macro and Financial Economics and Econometrics, Brunel University, May 2022 (jointly with the Empirical Finance Group),
• 15th BMRC conference on Macro and Financial Economics and Econometrics, Brunel University, May 2019.

For more specifics, see the link:

Organization of Conferences, 2005-present | Professor Menelaos Karanasos

I have been successful in securing funding for conference participation through the following avenues:

• 2012-2013- Money Macro and Finance (MMF): 1,000£,
• 2013-2014- MMF: 500£,
• 2013-2014- Society of Nonlinear Dynamics and Econometrics (SNDE): 2,000£,
• 2014-2015- MMF: 1,000£; SNDE: 1,000£

The invited speakers at these conferences have included world-renowned researchers, recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to their respective fields. These individuals represent a diverse range of expertise, spanning disciplines such as economics, finance, data science, and policy studies. By hosting such distinguished experts, the conferences have become a hub for thought leadership, fostering collaboration and inspiring innovation within the academic and professional communities.

Notable examples of this include:

• Paul De Grauwe (LSE),
• David F. Henry (University of Oxford),
• Christian Gouriéroux
• (Toulouse School of Economics),
• Roger Farmer (UCLA),
• Hashem Pesaran
• (University of Southern California).

Additional details are provided via the link:

Organization of Conferences, 2005-present | Professor Menelaos Karanasos

My expertise was recognized through invitations to speak at the following conferences:

• 2025: Financial Econometrics Conference, Heidelberg University, April,
• 2023: Conference on Financial Integration, Virtual, Brunel University London, March,
• 2022: International Conference on Non-linear Econometrics and Endogeneity, Athens University of Economics and Business, December
• 2022: Sheffield Workshop in Macroeconomics (SWIM), University of Sheffield, June.

Comprehensive details, including information on other conference invitations, are accessible through the following link:

Invited Talks at Conferences | Professor Menelaos Karanasos

I have cultivated extensive collaborative relationships with several prestigious international research and academic institutions, enhancing both academic exchange and research synergies. These partnerships include:

1. University of Heidelberg (Prof. Christian Conrad), renowned for its excellence in interdisciplinary studies,
2. University of Milano-Bicocca (Prof. Claudio Morana) recognized for its innovation in economic and social sciences,
3. Leibniz University of Hannover (Prof. Philipp Shibbertsen), a leader in fostering groundbreaking research in applied sciences,
4. University of Turin (Dr. Alessandra Canepa), noted for its contributions to financial and economic research.

Additionally, I have established ties with several esteemed universities across Greece, where collaborations have spanned joint research projects, academic exchanges, and shared conferences. These relationships have not only enriched my academic pursuits but also contributed to advancing cross-institutional research and global knowledge dissemination.

I have also developed connections with several prominent UK universities engaging in collaborative efforts such as joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, and conference participation. Noteworthy examples of this are:

• Queen Mary University of London (Academic contacts: Professors Andrea Carriero, Haroon Mumtaz, and Liudas Giraitis),
• King’s College London (Professors George Kapetanios, Richard Baillie, and George Chortareas),
• Imperial College (Prof. Paolo Zaffaroni),
• University College London (Prof. Nauro Campos),
• LSE (Professors Vassilis Hajivassiliou, Piotr Fryzlewicz),
• University of Cambridge (Professors Andrew Harvey and Oliver Lindon),
• University of Oxford (Professors Sophocles Mavroeidis, David Henry, Bent Nielsen, and Kevin Sheppard),
• Cardiff University (Professors Huw Dixon, Patrick Minford, Indrajit Ray and Konstantinos Theodoridis),
• University of Southampton (Professors Jean-Yves Pitarakis and Anastasios Magdalinos).

The following are the seminar and conference presentations I am scheduled to deliver in 2025:

• Seminar, AEUB, January 2025,
• 32^nd Annual Symposium of the SNDE, University of Texas, March,
• (Invited Speaker) Financial Econometrics Conference, Heidelberg University, April,
• Seminar, King’s College London, May 2025,

25th CRETE Conference, Naxos, Greece, July.

I have been honoured to present my research at numerous prestigious universities across Europe, including:

• ETH Zurich (ranked 21st, Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities),
• Imperial College London (25th), University of Copenhagen (30th),
• University of Manchester (35th), King’s College London (47th),
• Aarhus University (71st), Uppsala University (78th),
• KU Leuven (87th),

and others such as Erasmus University, BI Norwegian Business School, University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham, University of Sheffield, University of Tübingen, LSE, University of Exeter, Cardiff University, and University of

Southampton (ranked between 101–150).

Additionally, I have delivered seminars at:

1. Institutions in Germany, including:

• Humboldt University Berlin, Leibniz University Hannover,
• University of Marburg, Bielefeld University,
• University of Mannheim.

2. In the UK, such as:

• Queen Mary University of London,
• ICMA Centre at the University of Reading,
• Birkbeck, University of London,
• University of Essex, University of Kent,
• Lancaster University, and Aston University

• In France at CREST; and in Italy at the University of Turin, University of Milano-Bicocca, and University of Palermo.

Furthermore, I have presented my work at several universities in Greece.

For further insights and a list of additional seminar invitations, please refer to the link below:

Seminar Presentations | Professor Menelaos Karanasos