Maria Mendrinou is a Professor of European Political Economy and European Integration at the Department of International and European Studies, Political Science, University of Piraeus. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Athens, an MA in Politics from Brandeis University (USA), and a PhD in Government from the University of Manchester (UK). She has taught political analysis and European politics at Brandeis, the University of Manchester, the University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Crete, the Hellenic Open University, and the National School of Public Administration and Local Government.
She has served as a special scientist at the University of Athens and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and held faculty positions at Aristotle University and the University of Crete before being elected Associate Professor at the University of Piraeus. She has participated in international conferences in Europe and the United States and has been involved in numerous research projects.
Her main research interests lie in the field of European integration, the development of the EU and its policies, as well as dimensions of European political economy. She has also been engaged in the study of electoral politics and voter behavior in national and European elections through her research, publications, and teaching. Her scholarly publications include books, articles in international and Greek scientific journals, book chapters, and editorial work.
Degree Studies:
Ph.D. in Government, Department of Government, Graduate School of Economics, Social and Legal Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
MA in Politics, Department of Politics, Brandeis University, USA
Bachelor’s Degree (with Distinction) in Political Science, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Other Studies / Participation:
Seminars in International Relations, CONTAC, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA (1990)
“Young Leaders” Program of NATO and ACUS (1987) – Educational trips, seminars, and events in Europe & USA
Awards and Scholarships:
Visiting Professor, University of Toronto & York University (2004), scholarship from the International Council for Canadian Studies
Norman Chester Award, University of Manchester (1994–95)
Gartside Scholar, University of Manchester (1991–94)
Allner Scholar, Brandeis University (1988–90)
Honorary Scholarships from IKY (1983–87)
Previous Positions:
Associate Professor, University of Crete
Assistant Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Adjunct Lecturer (under Presidential Decree 407/80), AUTH and University of Athens (UoA)
Research Associate/Coordinator of research projects, University of Athens
Teaching Assistant, Brandeis University
