Theofanis Zacharatos

Theofanis Zacharatos

Adjunct Lecturer and Postdoctoral researcher working on agricultural economics, food markets, consumer behaviour, and sustainable agri-food systems.

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles

  1. Zacharatos, T., Coletti, G., Dellis, K., & Koundouri, P. (2026). Reducing post-harvest food losses as a pathway towards net-zero agriculture: Socioeconomic and environmental insights from FABLE modeling. npj Sustainable Agriculture, 4(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-026-00165-6
  2. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. (2026). The role of knowledge and attitudes in consumers’ food waste behavior: An exploratory structural model. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 13, Article 1235. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-07614-0
  3. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. (2026). Household used frying oil management in Greece’s agri-food system: Consumer-side disposal choices and resource-recovery potential. Circular Economy and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-026-01139-z
  4. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. (2026). Sustainability in Motion: The Evolution of Global Environmental Policy from Commitments to Measurable Action. Encyclopedia, 6(3), 64. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6030064
  5. Poulis, A., Theodoridis, P., & Zacharatos, T. (2026). Green Branding in the Digital Era: The Role of Influencer Credibility and Greenwashing in Shaping Brand Authenticity, Trust and Purchase Intentions. Sustainability, 18(1), 451. https://doi.org/10.3390/su18010451
  6. Koundouri, P., Akinsete, E., Alamanos, A., Brouwer, R., Frantzi, S., Landis, C., Papadaki, L., Sari, H. D., & Zacharatos, T. (2025). Policy note: Advancing water policy in Europe: Addressing challenges in the Southeast Mediterranean within the Water Futures Project. Water Economics and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2382624X25710043
  7. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. (2025). Consumer Behaviour and Food Waste in Greece: Insights from 2012 to 2024. Encyclopedia, 5(2), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5020042
  8. Zacharatos, T., & Theodoridis, P. (2025). From Plate to Bin: Consumer Segments and Food Waste in Greece. Waste, 3(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/waste3010002
  9. Theodoridis, P., Zacharatos, T., & Boukouvala, M. (2024). Consumer behaviour and household food waste in Greece. British Food Journal, 126(3), 965–994. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2023-0141
  10. Theodoridis, P., & Zacharatos, T. (2022). Food waste during Covid-19 lockdown period and consumer behaviour – The case of Greece. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 83, 101338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2022.101338

Peer-reviewed book chapters

  1. Koundouri, P., Giannakis, I., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., Landis, F. C., & Plataniotis, A. (2025). Assessment of Green Transition Policies and Their Impacts. In N. Demertzis & G. Papadoudis (Eds.), The Green, Digital and Twin Transition in Greece: Short Texts on Major Challenges. Papazisis Publishers. ISBN: 978-960-02-4610-0. Published in Greek.
  2. Koundouri, P., Landis, F. C., Zacharatos, T., & Devves, E. (2025). The Green Transition and the Sustainable Development Goals: The Potential Role of Earth Observation in Monitoring and Achieving the Goals. In N. Demertzis & G. Papadoudis (Eds.), Resilience, Inclusion and Development: Three Pillars for the Twin Transition of Greek Regions. Papazisis Publishers. ISBN: 978-960-02-4616-2. Published in Greek.
  3. Koundouri, P., Landis, F. C., Zacharatos, T., Plataniotis, A., & Devves, E. (2025). Integrating European Case Law on the Green Transition at National and Regional Levels. In N. Demertzis & G. Papadoudis (Eds.), Resilience, Inclusion and Development: Three Pillars for the Twin Transition of Greek Regions. Papazisis Publishers. ISBN: 978-960-02-4616-2. Published in Greek.

Peer-reviewed book chapters (in press)

  1. Koundouri, P., Dellis, K., Deranian, C., & Zacharatos, T. (2026). Towards a Sustainable Agri-Food System for Greece: Insights from the FABLE Calculator. In Elgar Companion to Europe and the Sustainable Development Goals. Edward Elgar Publishing. In press.
  2. Koundouri, P., Landis, C. F. M., Pittis, C., Devves, S., Zacharatos, T., & Feretzakis, G. (2026). Measuring University Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals: An NLP-Based Assessment Framework. In Elgar Companion to Europe and the Sustainable Development Goals. Edward Elgar Publishing. In press.

Research and policy reports

  1. Milios, K., Papaspyrou, S., Papathanasiou, V., & Zacharatos, T. (2026). The Regional Dimension of the New CAP 2028–2034: Challenges, Policies and Development Prospects for the Region of Western Greece. Region of Western Greece. ISBN 978-618-84128-8-0. Original in Greek.
  2. Koundouri, P., Landis, C. F. M., Zacharatos, T., Devves, S., Chandler, E., Plataniotis, A., et al. (2026). The Progress of the Greek Regions in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals: 2024 Edition. Athens University of Economics and Business.
  3. Koundouri, P., Devves, S., Feretzakis, G., Landis, C. F. M., Zacharatos, T., et al. (2026). SDGs in Universities: Athens University of Economics and Business. DEOS Working Paper 2603, Athens University of Economics and Business.
  4. Koundouri, P., Laspidou, C., Landis, C., Plataniotis, A., Kaptsikas, A., Kanellopoulou, T., Kasiolas, V., & Zacharatos, T. (2022). The Progress of the Greek Regions in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals. DEOS Working Paper 2231, Athens University of Economics and Business.

Other scientific publications

  1. Theodoridis, P., Zacharatos, T., & Boukouvala, V. (2023). A Mobile Phone App for Measuring Food Waste in Greek Households. ERCIM News, 135, 34–35.

Research project deliverables

  1. Zacharatos, T., Feretzakis, G., Arabatzidis, I., Landis, C., & Koundouri, P. (2026). Regional Support Mechanism for Climate Change Adaptation in Crete: Methodological Framework, Monitoring Indicators and Links to the Sustainable Development Goals. Research deliverable under the agreement between the Region of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University. Funded by the Green Fund. Original in Greek.
  2. Koundouri, P., Giannakis, I., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., Landis, F. C., Plataniotis, A., et al. (2025). Primary and Secondary Data and Report: The Green Transition and the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Potential Role of Earth Observation in Monitoring and Achieving the Goals. JustReDI deliverable D1.2. Original in Greek.
  3. Koundouri, P., Giannakis, I., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., Landis, F. C., & Plataniotis, A. (2025). Financing Tools for Transition Pathways. JustReDI deliverable D2.4. Original in Greek.
  4. Koundouri, P., Giannakis, I., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., Landis, F. C., & Plataniotis, A. (2025). Report and Dashboard on the Incorporation of European Green Transition Case Law at the National and Regional Levels. JustReDI deliverable D1.4. Original in Greek.
  5. Koundouri, P., Giannakis, I., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., Plataniotis, A., Guittard, A., & Landis, F. C. (2025). Visualising Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals and European Climate Targets for 2030 and 2050 at the Regional Level. JustReDI deliverable D1.3. Original in Greek.
  6. Tsami, N., Mylonas, G., Kalogeras, A., Avrami, L., Tsekos, T., Kalogeras, G., Boulogiorgou, D., Ktenidis, P., Devves, E., Zacharatos, T., et al. (2025). Policy Proposals for Harnessing Synergies Between the Green Transition and Digital Transformation. JustReDI deliverable D19.1. Original in Greek.