Assistant Professor Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University China
Dr. Dionysios Stivas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. With a strong background in European politics, security studies, and international relations, he has been actively engaged in research and academia across multiple prestigious institutions. His expertise lies in the securitization of crises, governance transparency, and EU-China relations.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Stivas holds a Ph.D. in Government and International Studies from Hong Kong Baptist University (2016-2020), where he explored the securitization of the European refugee crisis. He also obtained an M.A. in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe (2014-2015) and a Master’s in EU Law from Maastricht University (2013-2014). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Laws from The Hague University (2010-2013), graduating Cum Laude.
Professional Experience 🌟
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2023-present), Dr. Stivas has held various academic and research roles, including Research Fellow at the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (2023) and Lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University (2021-2023) and Chinese University of Hong Kong (2022-2023). His previous positions include Senior Research Assistant and Research Associate at Hong Kong Baptist University and Course Coordinator for EU-China Relations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Stivas specializes in European security, governance, migration studies, and international relations, particularly focusing on the securitization of crises. His research delves into the role of political narratives in crisis management, transparency in governance, and the implications of EU-China relations on global politics.
Awards & Fellowships 🏆
- Madam Hui Tang Shing Yan Fellowship, Hong Kong (2018-2019)
- Ph.D. Research Scholarship, Hong Kong Baptist University (2016-2019)
- Banco Santander Scholarship, College of Europe, Bruges (2014-2015)
Research & Teaching Grants 📚
- Research Development Fund, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2024-2026, RMB 88,500)
- Jean Monnet Erasmus Plus Grant for China-EU Prospects (2023-2026, €28,000)
- Jean Monnet Erasmus Plus Grant for Centre of Excellence (2023-2026, €128,000)
- Heinrich Böll Stiftung Mini Grant for Building Sustainable Cities (2021-2022, HK$ 35,000)
- HKBU Students-as-Partners Mini-Grants (2022, HK$ 30,000)
- HKBU Service-Learning Mini-Grants (2021, HK$ 39,000)
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Controlling COVID-19 in Diverse Contexts of Trust and Transparency.” Frontiers in Public Health (forthcoming, January 2025). [SSCI/SCIE, IF: 3.0]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Varied Frameworks of Trust, Transparency, and Governance Capacity.” Asia-Europe Journal (forthcoming, December 2024). [SSCI, IF: 2.5]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “The Dragon in the Cradle of Democracy: A Tale of the post-2006 Sino-Greek Relations.” Chinese Geographical Science (forthcoming, December 2024). [SCIE, IF: 3.4]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Variations in the Intensity of Securitization Narratives at the EU Level: Securitizing the European Refugee Crisis.” Frontiers in Political Science DOI: 10.3389/fpos.2024.1460531. [ESSCI, IF: 2.3]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Securitization of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe, Asia, and Oceania.” Stosunki Międzynarodowe – International Relations DOI: 10.12688/stomiedintrelat.17723.1.
Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “Securitizing COVID-19 in an Environment of Low Political Trust: The Case of Hong Kong.” Asian Survey DOI: 10.1525/as.2023.2081515. [SSCI, IF: 0.55]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The ‘Smart City’ between Urban Narrative and Empty Signifier: The Case of Hong Kong.” Cogent Social Sciences DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2231624.
Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Importance of Trust and Transparency in Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Journal of Contemporary European Studies DOI: 10.1080/14782804.2023.2193733. [SSCI, IF: 1.355]
Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Art of Securitizing: Orbán’s Handling of the European Refugee Crisis.” Journal of Contemporary European Studies 31(1): 184-198. DOI: 10.1080/14782804.2021.1963689.
Dr. Stivas continues to contribute extensively to research and policy discussions in international studies and European security.