Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexandros Garefalakis | ESG & Audit | Research Excellence Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexandros Garefalakis | Hellenic Mediterranean University | Greece
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexandros Garefalakis is a prominent researcher whose work demonstrates significant contributions to strategic management, innovation, sustainability, and technological applications. His research on strategic ambidexterity, agility, and open innovation in SMEs provides comprehensive insights into how organizations can balance exploration and exploitation to remain competitive in dynamic markets, as highlighted in his bibliometric analyses that map emerging trends and research directions. In addition, his work on Agriculture 5.0 presents innovative strategies for cost reduction and energy efficiency, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to sustainable agricultural management. Dr. Garefalakis has also made substantial contributions to the field of accounting and finance through his research on machine learning applications for accounting disclosure and fraud detection, offering practical solutions to enhance transparency and mitigate risks. His studies on the fraud triangle propose alternative perspectives, contributing to the theoretical and applied understanding of financial crime prevention. Furthermore, his research on green human resource management emphasizes sustainable and agile practices in SMEs, linking organizational strategy with environmental responsibility. Across his publications, Dr. Garefalakis consistently demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach, integrating management theory, technological innovation, and sustainability principles. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also provides actionable insights for practitioners, positioning him as a leading figure in shaping contemporary research trends and practices. With a strong record of high-impact publications, he exemplifies research excellence and influence in multiple domains.
Featured Publications
Ragazou, K., Passas, I., Garefalakis, A., & Dimou, I. (2022). Investigating the research trends on strategic ambidexterity, agility, and open innovation in SMEs: Perceptions from bibliometric analysis. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 8(3), 118.
Ragazou, K., Garefalakis, A., Zafeiriou, E., & Passas, I. (2022). Agriculture 5.0: A new strategic management mode for a cut cost and an energy efficient agriculture sector. Energies, 15(9), 3113.
Papadakis, S., Garefalakis, A., Lemonakis, C., Chimonaki, C., & Zopounidis, C. (2020). Machine learning applications for accounting disclosure and fraud detection. IGI Global.
Kagias, P., Cheliatsidou, A., Garefalakis, A., Azibi, J., & Sariannidis, N. (2022). The fraud triangle–an alternative approach. Journal of Financial Crime, 29(3), 908–924.
Papademetriou, C., Ragazou, K., Garefalakis, A., & Passas, I. (2023). Green human resource management: Mapping the research trends for sustainable and agile human resources in SMEs. Sustainability, 15(7), 5636.