The Faculty Advisory Committee comprises distinguished Columbia University faculty who provide academic leadership and guidance for the Center’s activities. Their insights help reflect Columbia’s educational strengths and promote academic exchange in what we do.
The Committee plays a vital role in connecting the Center with faculty interests, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and developing innovative programs that engage with important regional challenges. They represent a wide spectrum of faculty interests and disciplinary areas, selected for their expertise in Greece as well as their dedication to advancing global scholarship.
Athens FSC
Dimitris Antoniou
Lecturer in Hellenic Studies and Associate Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Public Humanities Initiative (SNFPHI), Department of Classics, Columbia University
Athens FSC
Carol Becker
Professor of the Arts, Dean Emerita Columbia University School of the Arts
Athens FSC
Charles Branas
Gelman Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Athens FSC
Alexander Cooley (Chair)
Claire Tow Professor of Political Science and Vice Provost for Research and Academic Centers, Barnard College
Athens FSC
George Deodatis
Santiago and Robertina Calatrava Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and Professor of Earth and Environmental Engineering
Athens FSC
Stathis Gourgouris
Professor of Classics, English, and Comparative literature & Society
Athens FSC
Elena Ladas
Sid and Helaine Lerner Professor for Global Integrative Medicine; Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Wellness; Director, International Initiative for Pediatrics and Nutrition; Associate Research Director
Athens FSC
John Ma
Professor and Chair of Department of Classics
Athens FSC
Costis Maglaras
Dean and David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business, Columbia Business School
Athens FSC
Ioannis Mylonopoulos
Associate Professor for Art History and Archaeology
Athens FSC
Christos Papadimitriou
Donovan Family Professor of Computer Science, Columbia University Principal Scientist, Archimedes AI, Athens Greece
Athens FSC
Karen Van Dyck
Kimon A. Doukas Professor of Modern Greek Literature, Department of Classics, Columbia University
Athens FSC
Kathryn B. Yatrakis
Faculty Advisor Dean of Academic Affairs in Columbia College and the Senior Associate Vice President in the Arts and Sciences (retired)