EPBS Research
The Minds Behind Ponts Academy

EPBS Research brings together researchers, practitioners, and innovation experts working across sustainability, digital transformation, cybersecurity, health, social innovation, and lifelong learning. Their work shapes the knowledge, projects, and learning experiences behind Ponts Academy.

Research That Powers Learning

Ponts Academy is built on the research activity of École des Ponts Business School. EPBS Research transforms applied research, European innovation projects, and expert insight into future-focused learning experiences for students and professionals.

Applied Research

Research themes shaped by sustainability, technology, innovation, and social impact.

Programme Design

Research insights translated into relevant learning pathways and course content.

Digital Learning

Knowledge delivered through a connected virtual campus experience.

Real-World Impact

Learners gain tools to address live organisational and societal challenges.

Our Research Mission

To turn ideas into meaningful change by connecting scientific research, entrepreneurial thinking, and practical education across business, technology, sustainability, health, and society.

Our Research Vision

To build a living research ecosystem where knowledge flows between disciplines, sectors, and communities, shaping programmes, policies, and innovations that support a more resilient future.

Driven by Purpose, Defined by Impact

Our research focuses on the challenges shaping business, technology, society, and the future of learning.

Circular and Green Economy

Reimagining systems, business models, and industries for a regenerative future.

Digital Transformation & AI

Exploring how intelligent technologies can improve organisations, decisions, and human capability.

Cybersecurity and Digital Trust

Strengthening digital resilience, governance, and trust in connected systems.

Health and Social Innovation

Using research and innovation to address human, organisational, and societal challenges.

Lifelong Learning and Skills Development

Designing learning models that help people and organisations adapt to change.

From Research to Ponts Academy

EPBS Research does not sit apart from learning. It informs the themes, methods, and applied challenges that shape Ponts Academy programmes.


Discover

Identify emerging challenges through research, projects, and partner collaboration.

Develop

Build knowledge around sustainability, digital transformation, innovation, and trust.

Translate

Turn research insights into programme themes, learning activities, and practical tools.

Teach

Deliver knowledge through Ponts Academy’s digital campus and expert-led learning formats.

Apply

Help learners use research-backed knowledge in real professional contexts.

The People Behind EPBS Research

#innovators | #thinkers | #doers

Our strength lies in a diverse international team bringing together research expertise, practical experience, project leadership, and innovative thinking.
Giorgos Demetriou
Associate Dean of Research and
Innovation
Sophia Alexaki
Assistant Professor in Smart Health and
Social Innovation
Chantel Charde Haskins
Office Governance and Operations 
Officer
HERNAN RUIZ OCAMPO
Principal Research Development and
Implementation Expert
Vlatka Katusic
Senior Research Development and
Implementation Expert
Antri Constantinou
Senior Research Development and
Implementation Expert
panayiota karanicola
Research Development and Implementation
Expert
PANAGIOTA SAVVA
Research and Digital Learning
Implementation Expert
SOFIA HAMIKA
Research and Digital Learning
Implementation Expert
CHRYSOSTOMOS DIMITRIOU
Research and Digital Learning
Implementation Expert
Elena altani
Research and Digital Learning
Implementation Expert
Our mission is to ensure a positive transformation of our graduates, enabling them to contribute to a better world.
Alon Rozen
Dean and Professor of Innovation & Management

Collaborate With EPBS Research

Interested in research projects, programme development, partnerships, or collaboration opportunities? Connect with the team.