Dimitris Papanikolaou

A humanitarian worker and researcher with an interdisciplinary academic background spanning international relations, law, Islamic studies, and public health. Holds a BA in International and European Studies from the University of Piraeus, an MA in Islamic Studies from the Universidad de Granada, and an MA in International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights from the Democritus University of Thrace and is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and Health Policy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Professional experience covers many years in the humanitarian sector, working with leading UN and EU agencies as well as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in contexts such as Lebanon, Greece, Cyprus, Serbia, and Spain, with a focus on displaced populations from the Middle East. Skilled in combining field-based and desk-based research, with a deep understanding of complex humanitarian contexts, programmatic realities, and policy environments. Experienced in data collection, analysis, and translating evidence into operational and strategic insights, with a particular interest in forced migration, people on the move, humanitarian affairs, public health, and access to healthcare. Has participated in various research projects with the Euro-Arab Foundation for Higher Studies in Spain, is a member of CEMMIS since October 2019, and speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic.