Elena Lazarou
About Elena Lazarou
Elena Lazarou is an Assistant Professor and Researcher with extensive experience in European policies. She has held positions at the European Parliament and Chatham House, and she holds advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge and other institutions.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Elena Lazarou has been serving as an Assistant Professor and Researcher at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2010. In this role, she contributes to academic research and teaching, focusing on areas relevant to her expertise. Her long tenure at FGV highlights her commitment to education and research in the social sciences.
Current Role at European Parliament
Since 2015, Elena Lazarou has held the position of Acting Head of the External Policies Unit at the European Parliament's European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) in Brussels. In this capacity, she oversees the development and implementation of external policy initiatives, providing research and analysis to support parliamentary activities.
Education and Expertise
Elena Lazarou's educational background includes a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in European Studies from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2003. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations from the same institution, earned in 2008. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from the University of La Verne.
Previous Academic Positions
Elena Lazarou has held various academic positions throughout her career. She worked as a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University for a brief period in 2005, where she engaged in research activities.
Association with Chatham House
Since 2019, Elena Lazarou has been an Associate Fellow at Chatham House, specifically within the US & Americas Programme. In this role, she participates in research and discussions related to policy issues affecting the Americas, contributing her insights and expertise to the program.