• UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY, Assistant Professor of Spatial Planning, Department of Spatial Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, since August 2019.
• Ministry of Environment & Energy (formerly the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Public Works), Special Scientific Staff on Spatial Planning with a contract of Private Law for an Indefinite Period since November 2000

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

– Director of Planning Directorate (Ministry of Environment & Energy) since March 2019

–  Head of Special Spatial Planning Division of the Directorate of Spatial Planning of the Ministry of Environment and Energy since November 2017

– Head of the Department of National Spatial Planning of the Directorate of Spatial Planning of the Ministry of Environment and Energy since November 2014.

– Deputy Chief in the Division of Networks & Technical Infrastructure Systems of the Directorate of Spatial Planning (Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change) since 17.12.2013.

– Ministry of Foreign Affairs, secondment to the Permanent Greek Delegation to the EU in Brussels, 2002-2005 under the Greek Presidency in the EU, as the national representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Council of the European Union.

– Special Scientific Staff in Spatial Planning in the Spatial Planning Directorate of the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Public Works since November 2000.

• Special Adviser to the Municipality of Arachova on planning and development issues from 1998 to 2000.
• Expert associate in the European Union Annex: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Dublin, Ireland to organize and prepare the conference on urban innovation for the HABITAT II World Conference in Istanbul in June 1996; Dublin April 1996.

UNESCO (Paris); participation in the Management of Social Transformation [MOST] program, entitled: “Cities: Managing Social and Environmental Change”. This project concerned Dakar in Senegal and the Port au Prince in Haiti and aimed at the social integration of locals into the metropolitan community and the urban and environmental upgrading of the areas; Paris, July 1995 – January 1996.

Research program for integrated management of coastal areas in the Cyclades,” which was implemented with co-financing through the Community Life Initiative. Research on “Strategy for the Sustainable Development of Small Islands”. Environmental Planning Laboratory. Scientific coordinator Mr. G. Kokkossis. University of the Aegean, Mytilene, 1999.

Research “Investigation of urban planning in the wider area of ELPE based on the specifications of the Special Spatial Plans”, Department of Planning and Urban Planning Engineering at University of Thessaly.

Research “Spatial (National and Regional) Planning and Localisation of Wind Parks: Investigation and Analysis of Related Issues” in Department of Spatial and Urban Planning Engineering at the University of Thessaly.

Research “Spatial planning and tourism development: investigation and analysis of relevant issues” in Department of Spatial and Urban Planning Engineering at the University of Thessaly.

CLIMASCAPE: “Development of a platform and multidisciplinary application for the forecasting, detection and management of hazards due to climate change in areas of major cultural and tourist interest – application for selected archeological sites and monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage List”. ACTIVITY OF NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: “RESEARCH-CREATE-INNOVATIVE”

1. Kyvelou S, Gourgiotis A, 2019. “Landscape as connecting link of nature and culture: Spatial planning policy implications in Greece”. Urban Science MDPI.

2. Gourgiotis Α, 2019. «Remarks on the decision of the Council of State 1804/2018 (Section E) on Mining in Protected Areas”. «Παρατηρήσεις επί της απόφασης του ΣτΕ 1804/2018 (Τμ. Ε΄) Xorodikaiosini (http://www.xorodikaiosini.gr)

3. Stefani F, Gourgiotis A and Tsilimigkas G, 2018. “Marine Spatial Planning Framework Integration: Synergies, Compatibility and Incompatibility Issues. Evidence from Greece”. Maritime safety and Security Law Journal.

4. Tsilimigkas G, Pafi M, Gourgiotis Α, 2018. “Coastal landscape and the Greek spatial planning: evidence from windpower in the South Aegean islands”, Journal of Coastal Conservation.

5. Tsilimigas G, Kizos A, Gourgiotis A., 2018. “Unregulated urban sprawl and spatial distribution of fire events. Evidence from Greece”, Environmental Hazards.

6. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2016. “Transition énergétique et planification spatial: l’expérience hellénique”, Géographies, Géopolitiques Géostratégies Régionales. Le journal de l’association Hellénique des Scientifiques Régionaux, volume IV numero 1, editions francaises.

7. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2016. “A new approach to spatial planning in Greece”, Aeihoros, Spatial Planning and Development texts, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development.

8. Stefani F., Tsilimigkas G., Gourgiotis Α., 2016. “An Integrated framework for Maritime Spatial Planning”, Aeihoros, Spatial Planning and Development texts, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development.

9. Tsilimigkas G., Gourgiotis A., 2014. «Utilisations de la terre et incidents d’incendies dans la large zone urbaine d’Αthènes», Cahiers de la Méditerranée.

10. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2014. “Landscape management in regional planning studies”, Aeihoros, Spatial Planning and Development texts, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development.

11. Gourgiotis Α., 2014. “The contribution of the Council of Europto spatial planning and landscape”, Aeihoros, Spatial Planning and Development texts, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development.

12. Gourgiotis Α., 2012. “Charter for the development of mountainous areas”, Aeihoros, Spatial Planning and Development texts, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development.

13. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2011. “Τhe role of spatial planning in the development of renewable energy sources”, Technika Chronika (Tεχνικά Χρονικά), Scientific Edition, Τ.Ε.Ε .

14. Γουργιώτης Α., Ιαν.-Φεβ. 2008. “Τhe role of tourism in the development of the mountains area example”, Technika Chronika (Tεχνικά Χρονικά), Scientific Edition, Τ.Ε.Ε .

15. Gourgiotis A., 1999. «La nouvelle renaissance des villes européennes. Des innovations vers HABITAT II», Inspection Decentralization of Local Government and Regional Development, pp. 77-81.

16. Gourgiotis A., 1999. “City, Man and Urban Innovation”, Athens. Inspection Decentralization of Local Government and Regional Development, pp. 40-42.

1. Gourgiotis A., 2019. «L’influence de la technologie numérique sur l’équilibre touristique des territoires: le cas d’Airbnb en Grèce ». TOURISME ET INNOVATION DES TERRITOIRES Colloque international, Boulogne-sur-Mer – Le Touquet – Marquise / 25 – 26 – 27 septembre 2019.

2. Gourgiotis Α, Gkoltsiou Α, 2019. “Methods and tools for landscape planning and management of coastal areas. The case study of Greece”. NTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on CHANGING CITIES IV Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, Chania, Crete Island, Greece, June 24-29, 2019.

3. Stefani F, Gourgiotis A, 2019. “Research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) and regional spatial plans: key factors for the development of resilient regions”. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on CHANGING CITIES IV Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, Chania, Crete Island, Greece, June 24-29, 2019.

4. Gourgiotis Α, 2019. “The approach of the landscape in Greece through spatial planning”, Symposium of Landscape Architecture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki entitled “Implementation of the European Landscape Convention, Outstanding Obligations in Designs and Projects” Thessaloniki 11-12 April 2019.

5. Gourgiotis Α, 2018. “The new Regional Spatial Framework: the role of Alexandroupolis”. Conference of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis on The Alexandroupolis of the future. Municipality of Alexandroupolis 18-19 January 2019.

6. Gourgiotis A., 2016, « La politique du paysage en Grèce à travers les plans régionaux de l’aménagement du territoire », 18e réunion du Conseil de l’Europe des Ateliers pour la mise en oeuvre de la Convention Européenne du Paysage. Erevan, Arménie, 5-6 octobre 2016. Proceedings, European spatial planning and landscape, No. 109 Council of Europe editions, pp.159-164.

7. Tsilimigkas G., Gourgiotis A., 2015, “Issues of ensuring coherence between Land and Marine Spatial Planning”, 4th Panhellenic Conference on Urban-Spatial Planning and Regional Development, Volos.

8. Gourgiotis A., 2014. «Le paysage autant qu’outil de développement. Le cas de Plans Régionaux de l’Aménagement du Territoire en Grèce», 15 ème réunion du Conseil de l’Europe des Ateliers pour la mise en oeuvre de la Convention Européenne du Paysage. «Paysage durables et économie». Urgup, Nevşehir, Turquie. Proceedings, European spatial planning and landscape, No. 104 Edition Council of Europe. pp. 101-107.

9. Gourgiotis A., 2013. «La gestion opérationnelle du paysage à travers les outils de l’aménagement du territoire», 13«ème réunion du Conseil de l’Europe des Ateliers pour la mise en oeuvre de la Convention Européenne du Paysage.», Centinje, Montenegro. Proceedings, European spatial planning and landscape, No. 100, Edition Council of Europe. pp. 327-337.

10. Gourgiotis A., SOROTOU Α., 20124. «La politique du paysage en Grèce à travers les mécanismes de l’aménagement du territoire», 16eme Symposium International de la CEMAT & «12ème réunion du Conseil de l’Europe des Ateliers pour la mise en oeuvre de la Convention Européenne du Paysage.», Thessalonique Proceedings, European spatial planning and landscape, No. 99, Edition Council of Europe. pp. 273-282.

11. Tsilimigkas G., Gourgiotis A., 2009. «The spirit of the place fragility”. Principles for the achievement of the sustainable tourist development in Greek mountainous areas». Proceedings of the International Scientific Symposium, 2nd International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE 09) & SECOTOX Conference. Μykonos, 21-26 of June 2009. Conference Proceedings in digital CD-ROM format.

12. Gourgiotis A., 2004. “Limitations and Opportunities for Mountainous Area Development. The example of Arachova”. Proceedings of the International Scientific Symposium “Sustainability and the Environment. The European and National Perspective”. Panteion University, European Center for Environmental Research and Training, National Center for Public Administration Institute of Education, Hellenic Society for International Law and International Relations. Athena, pp. 495-505.

13. Gourgiotis A., 2001. «Intégration des grands espaces européens». Proceedings, European spatial planning and landscape, No.65, Thessalonique 25-26 of June 2001. Council of Europe Editions. pp. 17-18.

14. Gourgiotis A., 1999. “Local Initiatives for the Development of the City”. Inspection Decentralization of Local Government and Regional Development. Athens. pp. 50-51.

15. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., Κizos Th., 2012. “Spatial transformations and typologies of the Greek landscape. landscape management issues”, 3rd Panhellenic Conference University of Thessaly 27 September 2012.

1. Tsilimigkas, Stathakis D, Gourgiotis A. 2014, “Morphology of land use patterns of medium-sized Hellenic cities”, 1st International GEOMAPPLICA Conference.

2. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2007. “Landscape Observatory: The implementation of a landscape chart as a prerequisite for the management of sensitive areas”, Proceedings of the International Scientific Symposium, Jean Monnet Program; Protecting, restoring and sustainable development of the natural and cultural environment in Europe. Veria, 30 November- 1 December 2007. Conference Proceedings in Digital CD-ROM.

3. Gourgiotis A., Kyriazopoulos E., 2007. “Wind Power production: The Finistère Wind Turbine Charter and the Greek Spatial Experience”. Proceedings of the 5th Interdisciplinary Conference of the National Technical University of Athens and of MEKDE and of NTUA Metsovo, September 27-30 2007. [http://www.ntua.gr/MIRC/5th_conference/5th_conference_ergasies.html]

Publications in edited volumes

1. Gourgiotis Α., Tsilimigkas G., 2011. “The new identity of the Greek landscape: mechanisms and tools for its management”. Collective volume entitled Regional Planning and Spatial Analysis Issues: Methods, Tools and Support Systems, ed. by Prof. K. Rondos G. Benou Editions.
2. Gourgiotis Α., Gianakidis G., Kollias Th., Tsalemis D., 2010. “Institutional Framework, Authorization and Applications of Renewable Energy Sources”, within the context of the creation of training material for training programmes for the development of public administration human resources (Decision No 12108 / 7.10.2009). National Center for Public Administration & Government 2010. pp. 1-36, 51-75.
3. Gourgiotis Α., 2005 “Alps: Single Space, Two Different Models of Development in the Mountain Area”. In Mountain Area: Environment – Society – Development. Kefalonia Ithaca Foundation, University of Thessaly Volos, pp. 164-172.

Editing of publications

1. Beriatos E., Gourgiotis A., 2015. Editing of Handbook on territorial democracy and public participation in spatial planning, 16th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Spatial /Regional Planning. Council of Europe.

2. Beriatos E., Stathakis D., Gourgiotis A., 2014. Editing of the translation into Greek, Spatial development glossary. European Conference of Ministers responsible for Spatial/Regional Planning (CEMAT). Council of Europe.

3. Gourgiotis A., 2014. Editing of the translation into Greek European Rural Heritage. Observation Guide European Conference of Ministers responsible for Spatial/Regional Planning (CEMAT). Council of Europe.