Mr. Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis | Psychology | Best Researcher Award
Court of First Instance of Athens | Greece
Author Profile
🌱 Early Academic Pursuits
Mr. Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis began his academic journey with a stellar High School Diploma, achieving excellence in 2006. He graduated summa cum laude from the Law School of Democritus University of Thrace in 2010. Demonstrating a passion for specialized legal studies, he pursued an LLM in Civil Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, completing it in 2012 with distinction. His doctoral thesis, focusing on divorce law, was a groundbreaking study in substantive and procedural issues, earning him a Doctorate of Law in 2016. Expanding his multidisciplinary expertise, he recently earned a Bachelor in Psychology from the University of Sunderland in 2023.
🏛️ Professional Endeavors
A multifaceted legal professional, Mr. Koukoulis has served as an Assessor Judge since September 2024, bringing depth to the judiciary. His extensive legal practice includes over a decade as a Member of the Rhodes Bar Association and recognition as a Certified Legal Translator and Interpreter by the Ministry of Justice. His professional scope spans multiple languages, underscoring his global legal engagement. His editorial role as Editor-in-Chief of Dodecanese Jurisprudence since 2020 highlights his contributions to legal scholarship.
📚 Contributions and Research Focus
Mr. Koukoulis' academic roles include teaching civil law as an Adjunct Lecturer at prestigious institutions like the Law School of the University of Thrace and the Medical School of the University of Athens, where he also explores medical law and ethics. His research traverses diverse domains, from family law to medical ethics and data protection law. His publications include pivotal works on divorce law, assisted reproduction, and animal protection, marking him as a thought leader in legal academia.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
Mr. Koukoulis' excellence has been celebrated through numerous honors. He received the Academy of Athens Award in 2021 and was nominated by the Bodosakis Foundation as an outstanding young scientist in 2019. His eloquence as a young legal scholar earned him an award from the European Parliament under the EUROSCOLA program in 2005.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Mr. Koukoulis' work bridges academia, law, and ethics, addressing societal challenges with innovative legal frameworks. His contributions to bioethics, family law, and data protection resonate across international legal circles. His editorial leadership and multilingual publications have amplified the discourse on contemporary legal issues.
✨ Legacy and Future Contributions
With a distinguished trajectory as a legal scholar, practitioner, and educator, Mr. Koukoulis is set to redefine legal studies and practice. His ongoing roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Visiting Academic at esteemed institutions like the University of Montpellier and Vrije Universiteit Brussel reflect his commitment to advancing global legal discourse. His legacy will inspire future generations to approach law as a tool for justice, ethics, and societal betterment.
Publications
- 📰The Impact of Anxiety and Depressive Symptomatology on Greek Practicing Lawyers’ Self-Esteem
Journal: Healthcare
Authors: Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis, Melissa Theocharidou, Emmanouil-Ioannis Kallergis, Olympia Kosta, Stavroula Papadodima, Maria Tsellou
Year: 2024
- 📰Post-mortem Artificial Fertilization in the Hellenic Civil Code
Journal: Médecine et Droit
Author: Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis
Year: 2023
- 📰Secrecy & Anonymity in Donor-Assisted Conception and the Right to Genetic Origins Information: The Current Status in Greece
Journal: Medicine, Science and the Law
Author: Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis
Year: 2023
- 📰Medical Involvement in Procreation in Greek Law
Journal: BioLaw Journal – Rivista di BioDiritto
Author: Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis
Year: 2022
- 📰The Legal Framework Governing the Production and Use of Medical Cannabis in Greece – Greece Embraces the Therapeutic Potential of Medical Cannabis
Journal: European Health & Pharmaceutical Law Review
Authors: Andreas-Nikolaos Koukoulis, E. Panagopoulos
Year: 2022