Alexandros Toulmountzidis holds a BA in History and Archaeology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a MA in European History from the same department. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Modern Greek and European History at the University of Patras. In addition to his academic qualifications, Alexandros has built a robust professional background in project management, particularly in national, European, and co-funded programs as a member of the EU Planning & Implementation team at JOIST and iED. His expertise lies in the development, management, and impact assessment of projects, with a focus on rural development, energy and sustainability. As a volunteer with humanitarian organizations and a columnist for a local scientific journal, Alexandros is dedicated to fostering community development and knowledge sharing.