April
Dr. Sofoklis Vogiazas
Principal Analyst at the Black Sea Trade & Development Bank
For our April 2018 member of the month the IAES welcomes Principal Analyst Dr. Sofoklis Vogiazas. Dr. Vogiazas has a solid banking experience of 20 years gained in international financial institutions such as Algemene Bank Nederland (ABN) Amsterdamsche en Rotterdamsche (AMRO) Bank and Scotiabank. Before joining the Black Sea Trade & Development Bank, Dr. Vogiazas was the Head of Credit Risk at Scotiabank. Dr. Vogiazas obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Applied Mathematics in 1993 from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, his Master of Science in Management Science (Operations Research) from Lancaster University in 1994, a Master of Science in Banking and Finance from the University of Sheffield in 2007, a Doctorate in Banking and Finance from Middlesex University in 2013, and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sheffield in 2015.
Why did you become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society?
Because the Society’s mission is aligned with my Greek views which include international citizenship. It’s all about intellectual and career development and fulfilling our roles as scientists, professionals and human beings.
What types of projects/research are you currently working on and what inspired/motivated you to pursue these interests?
Practically, I am inspired by anything that has an impact on our lives. For instance, artificial intelligence is about to revolutionise the way we think and do things.
Besides that, the projects which I am working on relate to macrofinancial linkages, empirical research on financial institutions and financial sector development, risk and portfolio management which are linked to my work as a banking professional.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering your line of work/field of study?
Aim high and don’t be afraid of the dark.
Going forward, what other projects/research are you looking to or hoping to pursue?
Valuations with a focus on infrastructure, project finance and tech-companies.
What’s your favorite hobby?
Reading, not just the economics literature and enjoying, always surprising my children.