Dr Iris-Panagiota Efthymiou is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Study Abroad, in University of Roehampton (Futurelearn) and RCL. She has also taught at the University of Greenwich, the University of East London, and other European Universities. With more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, international affairs, and executive leadership, she combines academic expertise with global policy engagement. She has delivered over 400 keynote speeches across 30 countries on four continents, addressing international institutions, governments, and academic forums. Her policy influence includes work with UK parliamentarians through the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, as well as collaborations with diplomats, business leaders, and international organisations. She has served as a college director, founded a public affairs consultancy, and spoken at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. She is a Board Member of HAPSc and a Member of the Academic Board of LabHEM at the University of Piraeus, Greece.. Dr Efthymiou has authored 20 books, more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and serves as Chief Editor of the Journal of Politics and Ethics in New Technologies and AI. Her research and public work focus on behavioral economics, AI ethics, healthcare, and public policy. She holds a PhD in Behavioral Economics, a Master’s in Health Economics and Management, and a Bachelor’s in Economics. Her work consistently advocates for transparency, inclusivity, and fairness in shaping technology, healthcare, and the future of work.