1995-2001: Freelance Professional. Main Assignments as External Collaborator in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece.

2002- 6/2014: Permanent Staff, Researcher in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece.

6/2014- today: Laboratory Teaching Staff (E.DI.P) on “Regional Policy and Programs Planning and Evaluation”, Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece

1. “Support of Sterea Ellada Region on the reallocation of the additional support reserve in crisis regions”, Planet S.A, 2016.
2. “Experts support for the elaboration of a spatial development strategy for Central Macedonia Region for the 2014-2020 period”, External Advisor, Space Syntax Ltd, 2014.
3. “Ex-Ante Evaluation and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the South Aegean Regional Operational Program 2014-2020”, Head of the Project Team, REMACO S.A, 2014.
4. “Experts support of the Sterea Ellada Region on indicators to monitor environmental actions and projects under the 2014-2020 programming period”, External Advisor, Space Syntax Ltd, 2014.
5. “Investigation of an Integrated Urban Intervention in the Center of Athens”, 2013-2014.
6. “Development Partnership «ParagoGI», Local actions for the production and promotion of agricultural products in the Municipalities of Farsala and Tempi”, 2013-2014
7. “Experts support for the formulation of the Greek proposal for the reform of the European Cohesion policy”, 2010-2012.
8. “Measurement of environmental pollution and its impacts in deprived urban areas of the Stera Ellada Region”, 2009-2010.
9. “Estimation of Carrying Capacity for Tourism Development in Pelion Mountain and North Sporades Islands”, 2009-2010
10. “Expert support for the study of the developmental characteristics of the Municipalities of Grevena Prefecture”, 2009-2010.
11. “Expert support for the study of the developmental characteristics of the Municipalities of Kastoria Prefecture”, 2009-2010.
12. “Expert support for the study of the developmental characteristics of the Municipalities of Florina Prefecture”, 2009.
13. “Expert support for the study of the developmental characteristics of the Municipalities of Kozani Prefecture”, 2009.
14. “Operational Plan for Tourism Development and Marketing Plan for the Municipality of Exaplatanos”, 2009.
15. “Study for the Location of Landfill in Drama Prefecture”, 2008.
16. “Operational Plan for the Development of Thessaly’s island areas”, 2008-2009.
17. “Operational Plan for the Natura 2000 Areas in Thessaly Region for the 2007-2013 period”, 2008-2009.
18. “Development of an innovation pole in Thessaly”, 2007-2009.
19. “Labor Market research and employment strategy in Thessaly”, 2008.
20. “Specification of the Thessaly OP for the 2007-2013 period”, 2008-2009.
21. “Volos Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
22. “Platy Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
23. “Operational Specification of the Magnesia’s Local Authorities Association Development Plan”, 2008.
24. “Amfikleia Municipality Operational Program”, 2008.
25. “Prosotsani Municipality Operational Program”, 2008.
26. “Ferron Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
27. “Platykampos Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
28. “Aisonias Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
29. “Nea Anchialos Municipality Operational Program”, 2007-2008.
30. “Update of the Strategic Development Plan for Magnesia”, 2007.
31. “INTERREG IIIB– MANWATER, Management of Water resources and Wetland protection in tourism developing areas”, 2006-2008.
32. “EQUAL Artemis Gender Equality in the Greek Army”, 2006-2007.
33. “EQUAL Social Amfiktionis”, 2005-2007.
34. “Strategic development plan for the Volos urban area 2007-2013”, 2005-2006.
35. “Strategic development plan for Magnesia”, 2005.
36. “Strategic development plan for Pieria”, 2005-2006.
37. “Expert support services for the preparation of the 4th Programming Period in Thessaly”, 2005-2006.
38. “Study for the reform of the Public Investments Program”, 2004-2005
39. “INTERREG IIIC DEAR – Developing the Economies of Airport Regions”, 2004-2006.
40. “Strategic development plan for Northern Greece”, 2005.
41. “Regional Competitiveness: measuring system in Greece”, 2004-2005.
42. “Regional Competitiveness: context, strategy, institutions”, 2004-2005.
43. “INTEREG IIIC Metropolitan Development in South Eastern Europe”, 2003-2005.
44. “The promotion of real convergence in the regions of Thessaly, Central Macedonia and Epirus”, 2003.
45. “EQUAL: Active Citizens – Open Roads for the development of social economy”, 2002-2004.
46. “Analyzing the external environment, the synergies and the demand of the planned actions of the OP Competitiveness”, 2003-2004.
47. “Monetary Integration of Southeastern Europe- Alternative Approaches and their Economic and Integration Implications (IKYDA Program)” 2002-2003.
48. “Trikala city Master Plan”, 2002-2003
49. “Public Transportation System in Larissa city”, 2001-2002.
50. “Sipiadas Municipality Local Development program”, 2002.
51. “Feasibility study for the Creation of an Ecological and Agricultural Park in Sofades Municipality”, 2001-2002.
52. “Nea Anchialos Municipality Local Development program”, 2002.
53. “Feasibility Study for the Creation of a Technopolis in Thrace”, 2001.
54. “Regional Environmental Sustainable Tourism Plan – RECITE II”, 2001-2002.
55. “Artemidos Municipality Local Development program”, 2001.
56. “Kalampaki Municipality Local Development program”, 2000-2001.
57. “Regional impacts of the “Greece 2004” program”, 2000-2001
58. “Regional Development Plan for Thessaly for the 2000-2006 period”, 1999-2000
59. “Development Plan for Magnesia for the 21st century”, 1998.
60. “Estimation of Economic Trends in Local Level”, 1998.
61. “Special Strategic Action Plan for the Operational Enhancement and Image Improvement of Athens – Attica 2004”, 1999.
62. “Preparation of analytical specifications and technical texts and expert support of the Planning Directorate in sustainable urban development issues”, 1999.
63. “Internal Evaluation of the provided services of the DPRD”, 1998-1999.
64. “Tourism Development Spatial Planning in Magnesia. Information and Consensus as Requirements for the Sustainable Management of the Coasts – LIFE”, 1998-2000.
65. “Strategic Plan for the Development of Airport Infrastructure in Peloponnesus – Western Greece”, 1999.
66. “Strategic plan for the development of the Balkans”, 1998-1999.
67. “Investigating the possibility of creating a central square in Volos with the reformation of the Rigas Ferreos park”, 1997.
68. “Analysis and Organization of the urban parameters of the University’s facilities in the Pedion Areos area”, 1997.
69. “Land development Policy in Greece”, 1996-97.
70. “Study for the Aesthetic Pollution in Mykonos Island”, 1996-97.
71. “Research on second (holiday) housing in Greece”, 1996-97.
72. “Research on rural space”, 1996-97.
73. “Inventory of the Characteristics and the Needs of the Enterprises Members of the Chamber of Magnesia”, 1996-97.
74. “Strategic Management of Actions Related to Tourism”, 1996-97.
75. “Development of a Technology Park in Volos”, 1995.
76. “Magnesia Development Study”, 1995.
77. “Almyros Development Study”, 1994.
78. “Study for the establishment of a local management body for the operation of the Karditsa Industrial Area”, 1992.

Saratsis Y., and Agorastakis M., (2017) “Population and Socio-Economic Patterns and Trends of Naoussa and the Wider Geographical Area during the 20th Century”, in Xinadas E., and Charisi A., (ed) Speaking about Naoussa in the 20th Century, Proceedings of the 1st Scientific Conference on Local History, ISBN 978-618-81530-7-3. Society for the Study of Local History and Culture of Imathia (EMIPI), Veria 2017. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2012) “Regional Marketing for Investments Attraction: The case of Thessaly Region”, in Deffner A., and Karachalis N., (eds) Place Marketing and Place Branding: International Experience and the Greek Reality, University of Thessaly Press, Volos, 2012 ISBN 978-960-9439-14-5. (in Greek)

Kotios Α., Michailidis G., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Regional Development Planning in Greece: Real Strategy or Circumstantial Planning”, in Kotzamanis V., Kougolos Α., Beriatos E., Economou D., and Petrakos G., (eds) Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009, Vol Ι pp. 133-139. (in Greek)

Kotios Α., Koutoulakis Μ., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Spatial Development Planning in Greece”, in Kotzamanis V., Kougolos Α., Beriatos E., Economou D., and Petrakos G., (eds) Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009, Vol Ι pp 343-350. (in Greek)

Kotios Α., Koutoulakis Μ., Plageras P., Galanos G., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Tourism Development and Water Resources Management”, in Kotzamanis V., Kougolos Α., Beriatos E., Economou D., and Petrakos G., (eds) Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009, Vol ΙΙ pp 1017-1024. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2008), “The Enlargement of the EU towards Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and its implications on the Third Mediterranean Countries” στο Psycharis Y., and Skayannis P., (eds) The context, dynamics and planning of urban development: a collection of papers, University of Thessaly Press, Volos 2008 pp. 51-60.

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., Kallioras D., and Metaxas T., (2006) “Balkans and Europe: Identifying spatial development dimensions”, in Samathrakis V., Papadiodorou G., Vasiliadis S., and Tsitsis S., (ed.) Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Growth in South-Eastern Europe, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Economic Society of Thessaloniki, University of Macedonia 23-25 September 2004, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp 383-403.

Skayannis P., and Saratsis Y., (2000): “Land Policy and Local Development”, in Mertzanis H. (ed) Nea Anhialos – 90 Years of Creative Life: History, Culture, Development Municipality of Nea Anhialos – Cultural Organization of Nea Anhialos, University of Thessaly Press, pp, 131-150. (in Greek)

Petrakos G., and Saratsis Y., (1997) “Regional Inequalities and Spatial Specialization in Greece”, in Kintis A (ed) The present and the future of Greek Economy, Economic University of Athens – Gutenberg, pp. 449-476. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Polyzos S., (2015) “Tourism Capacity and Tourism Area Life Cycle: The case of Magnesia” Aeihoros Vol. 21, pp 82-106, Volos September 2015 (in Greek).

Polyzos S., and Saratsis Y., (2013) “Analyzing the evolution of tourism in Magnesia under the prism of the Tourism Area Life Cycle Theory” Tourism Today, The Journal of the College of Tourism and Hotel Management No 13, Autumn 2013, ISSN 1450-0906, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., and Galanos G., (2010) “Regional Development Strategies in Open Economies: Theoretical Questions”, Middle Eastern Finance and Economics, Issue 8 (December 2010) ISSN: 1450-2889, pp. 55-67,  http://www.middleeasterneconomicsandfinance.com/issues/MEFE_8.html

Petrakos G., and Saratsis Y., (2000) “Regional Inequalities in Greece”, Papers in Regional Science, Vol., 79 Num., 1, Jan 2000, Springer, pp 57-74.

Saratsis Y., (2019) “The implementation of 2014-2020 Cohesion Policy in Greece: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, Paper presented at the 59th ERSA Congress, Cities, Regions and Digital Transformations: Opportunities, risks and challenges, 27-30 Aug. 2019, Lyon, France.

Saratsis Y., (2019) “The Urban Dimension of the Greek development strategy in 2014-2020 programming period”, Paper presented at the CHANGING CITIES IV Conference: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, Chania, 24-29 June 2019.

Saratsis Y., (2019) “The implementing process of the Programming Period 20140-2020 implementing process and the lessons we haven’t learned”, Paper presented at the 17th National Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Research, Innovation, Competitiveness and Local and Regional Development, Athens, 21-22 June 2019. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., (2018) “The European Cohesion Policy after 2020”, Paper presented at the 5th National Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos, 27-30 September 2018. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., (2018) “How to identify place for “place based” policies. The case of Sterea Ellada Region”. Paper presented at the 58th ERSA Congress, Places for People: Innovative, Inclusive and Livable Regions, 28-31 Aug. 2018, Cork, Ireland.

Saratsis Y., (2018) “What exactly is place in place-based policies?”, Paper Presented at the 16th National Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Strategies of Local and Regional Development: Current Challenges, Athens, 22-23 June 2018. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., Mardakis P., (2018) “Local Networks and Local Development”, Paper Presented at the International Conference Local Networks and Social Integration, under the framework of the project EU Integration Agent3 ERASMUS+. Organized by Dimitra Educational Organization and the Municipality of Larissa, Larissa 7/6/2018. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., (2017) “The Evolution of the Urban System of Imathia during the second half of the 20th Century”, Paper Presented at the Local History Scientific Conference: Population Movement in Imathia from Ottoman years through today, Society for the Study of Local History and Culture of Imathia (EMIPI), 7th Week of Local History and Culture, 29-30 September 2017, Veria. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Koutoulakis M., (2017) “The adoption of the partnership principle at the implementation of the 2014-2020 ITI programs in Greece”, Paper presented at the 57th ERSA Congress, Social Progress for Resilient Regions, 29 Aug. – 1 Sept. 2017, Groningen, The Netherlands.

Koutoulakis, M., Saratsis Y., and Kotios A., (2017) “Circular Economy in Greece. Towards operationalizing EU recommendations on Cities and Regions involvement”, paper presented at the 15th Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association “Cities and regions in a changing Europe: challenges and prospects”, organized jointly with the 54th Colloquium of the Association de Science Régionale de Langue Française (ASRDLF), Athens 5-7 July 2017, Greece.

Koutoulakis M., and Saratsis Y., (2016) “The role of banks in the implementation of ITI Strategies through the 2014-2020 Programming Period”, Paper presented at the 14th National Congress of the Greek Section of European Regional Science Association: Production Restructuring and Regional Development, Athens, 25-26 June 2016. (in Greek)

Koutoulakis M., Saratsis Y., and Kotios A., (2015) “The Regional Distribution of the European Social Fund Resources for the 2014-2020 Programming Period in Greece”, Paper presented at the 4th National Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos, 24-27 September 2015. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., Kotios A., and Koutoulakis M., (2015) “Local development planning: Growth, Sustainability, Competitiveness, Resilience. What to plan for?”, Paper presented at the 55th ERSA Congress, World Renaissance: Changing Roles for People and Places, 25-28 August 2015, Lisbon, Portugal.

Kotios A., Koutoulakis M., and Saratsis Y., (2015) “Integrated Development Programs. Another Lost Chance for Local Development”, Paper Presented at the 13th National Congress of the Greek Section of European Regional Science Association: Local Government and Local and Regional Development: Current Trends, Athens, 26-27 June 2015. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., Koutoulakis M., and Kotios A., (2015) “Local Government Operational Programs. Lack of Planning Culture”, Paper Presented at the 13th National Congress of the Greek Section of European Regional Science Association: Local Government and Local and Regional Development: Current Trends, Athens, 26-27 June 2015. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., Koutoulakis M., and Kotios A., (2014) “The implementation of the “partnership principle”. The Greek way of operational planning”. Paper presented at the International Conference Beyond “Absorption”: The Impact of EU Structural Funds on Greece (1981-2013), organized by The Department of Economics and the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of the Peloponnese, the Greek Politics Specialist Group (GPSG) of the UK’s Political Studies Association (PSA), and the Hellenic University Association for European Studies (EPEES) with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung,  Institute of Diplomacy and Global Affairs, Athens, 19 – 20 September 2014

Saratsis Y., and Kotios A., (2014) “How place based are Cohesion Policy’s Regulations?” Paper presented at the 54th ERSA Congress, Regional Development & Globalisation: Best Practices, 26-29 August 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Koutoulakis M., Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2014) “Local Administration and Local Development. Greek Municipalities and Existing Perspectives of Enhancing their Role”. Paper Presented at the 12th National Congress of the Greek Section of European Regional Science Association: Urban and Regional Development: Current Trends, Athens 27-28 June 2014. (in Greek)

Kotios A., Koutoulakis M., and Saratsis Y., (2014) “The Planning Process of 2014-2020 Greek Operational Plans. A Critique View on the Ongoing Procedure”. Paper Presented at the 12th National Congress of the Greek Section of European Regional Science Association: Urban and Regional Development: Current Trends, Athens 27-28 June 2014. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Agorastakis M., (2014) “Population and Socio-Economic Patterns and Trends of Naoussa and the Wider Geographical Area during the 20th Century”. Paper Presented at the Speaking about Naoussa in the 20th Century: Local History Conference of the Society for the Study of Local History and Culture of Imathia (EMIPI) in cooperation with the Municipality of Naoussa, EMIPI and Municipality of Naoussa, Naoussa 3-4 May 2014. (in Greek)

Petrakos G., and Saratsis Y., (2014) “Development Interventions in Spatial Scale. Available Development Tools at Different Levels of Administration and Government”, Paper presented at the Conference Greek Economy from Crisis to Development: Strategies, Challenges, Policies, University of Thessaly, South and East European Development Center, Hellenic Observatory, European Institute, LSE, UK, Center of Planning and Economic Research (CEPE), 4-5 April 2014, Volos. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2013) “The Territorial Cooperation Policy of EU with Third Mediterranean Countries”, Paper presented at the 53rd ERSA Congress, Regional Integration: Europe, the Mediterranean and the World Economy, 27-31 August 2013 Palermo, Italy.

Polyzos S., and Saratsis Y., (2013) “Considering the Evolution of Tourism Activity in Magnesia under the prism of the Tourism Area Life Cycle Theory”, Paper presented at the 11th National Congress of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Rural Economy, Rural Space, Regional and Local Development, Patra, 14-15 June 2013. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Kotios A., (2013) “The Implementation of the European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013”, Paper presented at the 11th National Congress of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Rural Economy, Rural Space, Regional and Local Development, Patra, 14-15 June 2013. (in Greek)

Polyzos S., and Saratsis Y., (2013) “The geography and characteristics of tourism in Greece, the position and prospects of Thessaly Region”, Paper presented at the 8th Annual MIBES International Conference, TEI of Larissa, Department of Business Administration, Larissa 8-10 June 2013. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Polyzos S., (2013) “Tourism Area Life Cycle. The case of Magnesia Prefecture”, Paper presented at the 3rd Congress of Applied Economics, University of Thessaly, Department of Economics, Volos, 17-18 May 2013. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2012) “Planning as a Procedure of (Avoiding and) Exiting the Crisis”, Paper Presented at the 3rd National Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 27-30 September 2012. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., Kotios A., and Galanos G., (2012) “Greek economic crisis and its impact on regional development and policy” Paper presented at the 52nd European Congress of the Regional Science Association International 21st – 25th August 2012, Bratislava, Slovakia.

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., “The 2014-2020 Programming Period: Prospects of the Greek Regions”, Paper Presented at the 10th National Congress of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Economic Crisis and Policies for Development and Cohesion, Thessaloniki, 1-2 Ιουνίου 2012. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2012) “Regional Marketing for Investments Attraction: The case of Thessaly Region”, Paper presented at the 1st National Conference of Place Marketing, Place Branding, Strategic Promotion and Place Identity, Volos, 30 March – 1 April 2012. (in Greek)

Saratsis Y., and Kotios A., (2011), “Europe 2020 Strategy, Cohesion Policy and Greek Regions: Are we “Smart” enough?” Paper presented at the 51st European Congress of the Regional Science Association International, 30th August – 3rd September 2011, Barcelona, Spain.

Kotios A., Dyken M.N., and Saratsis Y., (2011) “From «Kapodistrias» to «Kallikratis»: Impact Assessment of the Local Authorities’ reorganization in Western Macedonia” Paper presented at the 9th National Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Regional Development and Economic Crisis, Athens 6-7 May 2011. (in Greek)

Kotios A., Michailidis G., and Saratsis Y., (2011) “Smart Growth and Greek Regions” Paper presented at the 9th National Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Regional Development and Economic Crisis, Athens 6-7 May 2011. (in Greek)

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., and Koutoulakis M., (2011) “Development Planning. Methodological Questions and Concerns” Paper presented at the 9th National Conference of the Greek Section of the European Regional Science Association: Regional Development and Economic Crisis, Athens 6-7 May 2011. (in Greek)

Kotios A., Galanos G., and Saratsis Y., (2011) “Tourism Governance: Possibilities for a Participatory Model”, paper presented at The 2011 Athens Tourism Symposium: International Scientific Congress on Current Trends in Tourism Management and Tourism Policy, 2-3 February 2011, Athens Greece.

Saratsis Y., and Pitsouli E., (2011) “Visitor Experience and Service Quality: A model at a tourist destination”, paper presented at The 2011 Athens Tourism Symposium: International Scientific Congress on Current Trends in Tourism Management and Tourism Policy, 2-3 February 2011, Athens Greece.

Saratsis Y., Pavleas S., Petrakos G., and Christopoulou O., (2010) “The visitors’ views for the area of Pelion and Sporades: Directions for sustainable tourism development” Paper presented at The 2010 Athens Tourism Symposium Current Trends in Tourism Management and Tourism Policy, 10-11 February 2010, Athens Greece.

Kotios Α., Michailidis G., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Regional Development Planning in Greece: Real Strategy or Circumstantial Planning”, Paper Presented at the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009. (in Greek)

Kotios Α., Koutoulakis Μ., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Spatial Development Planning in Greece”, Paper Presented at the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009. (in Greek)

Kotios Α., Koutoulakis Μ., Plageras P., Galanos G., and Saratsis Y., (2009) “Tourism Development and Water Resources Management”, Paper Presented at the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2006) “The European Cohesion Policy, the Lost Chances for Greece and New Perspectives”, Paper presented at the 46th Congress of the European Regional Science Association, Volos 30/8-3/9/2006.

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2006) “The Enlargement of EU towards Central, East and Southeast Europe and its Economic Impact on The Third Mediterranean Countries”, Paper presented at the 46th Congress of the European Regional Science Association, Volos 30/8-3/9/2006.

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., and Vougioukas Em., (2005) “Planning for Tramway Public Transport Systems in Medium Sized Greek Cities: The Case of Larissa – Legal and Financial Aspects, Information, Publicity” Paper presented at the workshop Modern Tramways: Possibilities and Prospects for Greek Medium Sized Cities, Municipality of Volos, Municipality of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Volos 23 – 24 June 2005. (in Greek)

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., Kalioras D., and Metaxas T., (2004) “Balkans and Europe: Identifying spatial development dimensions”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference of the Economic Society of Thessaloniki: Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Growth in South-Eastern Europe, University of Macedonia 23-25 September 2004, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Kotios A., Saratsis Y., Rountis A., and Vougioukas Em., (2003) “Viability Study for a rail public transportation system in medium sized urban area. The case of Larissa” Paper presented at the International Conference Modern Tramways and Surface Metro Systems, Hellenic Institute of Transportation Engineers, Department of Civil Engineers, University of Patras, Patra, 19-20 May 2003. (in Greek)

Kotios A., and Saratsis Y., (2002) “Sustainable Tourism Strategy for Magnesia” Paper Presented at the International Conference Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development: New Vision and Perspectives, under the framework of the ECOSERT – RECITE II program, organized by ΚΕΚΑΝΑΜ S.A., Volos 5-7 September. (in Greek)

Petrakos G., and Saratsis Y., (1997) “Regional Inequalities and Spatial Specialization in Greece” Paper presented at the Conference Shaping National Policy for the Future of the Greek Economy, Athens University of Economics and Business, 10-11 April, Athens. (in Greek)

Skayannis P., and Saratsis Y., (1997): “Land Policy and Local Development”, Paper Presented at the Conference: Nea Anhialos – 90 Years of Creative Life, Municipality of Nea Anhialos – Cultural Organization of Nea Anhialos, 26-28 September 1997, Nea Anhialos. (in Greek)

2017– today: Trainer at the National Center of Public Administration and Local Government. Preparation and Teaching in relevant Seminars.

2015-today: Reviewer of the Scientific Journal “Aeihoros”

2012: Reviewer in the 3rd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 27-30 September 2012.

2010: Member of the Workgroup of the Association of Greek Engineers of Planning and Regional Development, giving opinion for “Position of the Association for the changes in the 3316/05 Greek Law regarding public procurement for studies and constructions”.

2010: Member of the Workgroup of the Association of Greek Engineers of Planning and Regional Development, giving opinion for “Position of the Association on the draft Law for the reorganization of Local Administration «Kallikratis Plan» from the Ministry of Interior, Decentralization and E-Government”.

2009: Reviewer in the 2nd National Conference of Planning and Regional Development, Volos 24-27 September 2009.

2008–today: Participating as an examiner in the licensing exams at the Technical Chamber of Greece, Department of Magnesia.

2007: Member of the Workgroup of the Association of Greek Engineers of Planning and Regional Development, giving opinion for “Position of the Association regarding the Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism”. Presentation of the outcomes in the round table of the Technical Chamber of Greece.