Elias Tzavalis is a distinguished academic with extensive experience in the field of economics and financial econometrics. Currently serving as a Professor of Financial Econometrics at Athens University of Economics and Business since September 2006, Elias previously held the position of Professor of Economics at Queen Mary University of London from September 1999 to September 2006. Elias holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance and Econometrics from London Business School, as well as both a Master of Science (MSc) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from Athens University of Economics and Business.