Dr. Ioannis Kalaitzidis

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Ioannis Kalaitzidis - Professor of Psychology | PhD | Research Associate

Dr. Ioannis Kalaitzidis

About Dr. Ioannis Kalaitzidis

Dr. Ioannis Kalaitzidis is an Assoc. Professor of Psychology at Deree – The American College of Greece. He holds a Ph.D. from Macquarie University, Sydney. He also holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Nottingham, as well as a B.Sc. in Education from the University of Patras.

In Sydney, he worked as a researcher and lecturer at the Medical School and the Department of International Studies at Macquarie University. He founded the "Center for Applied Research in Neuroplasticity," a research center dedicated to developing applications for cognitive training.

In Greece, in addition to his teaching and research activity at Deree, he founded ReMindSet — a practice dedicated to diagnosis and counseling support in areas such as memory problems, learning difficulties, postpartum depression, and personal development.

Upon his return to Greece, he also contributed to the design and establishment of the newly founded Elementary School of The American College of Greece | Pierce, where he served as its first Principal.

Professional Journey

2023 - Present

Associate Professor | Department of Psychology, American College of Greece - Deree

2023 - Present

Founder | ReMindSet Counseling

2021 - 2023

Director | American College of Greece - Pierce Elementary School

2018

PhD in Psychology | Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)

2016

Research Associate | Macquarie University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences/Faculty of Arts

2015

Director of Research | Centre for Applied Research in Neuroplasticity Sydney

2014

A/Lecturer | Macquarie University - Faculty of Arts

2010

C.P.E. | Harvard University Graduate School of Education

2004

Psychologist | Private Practice - Greece

2004

MA in Counselling Psychology | The University of Nottingham

2003

BSc Hons in Psychology | The University of Nottingham

2001

BSc in Education | University of Patras

Academic Awards & Scholarships

2016

Research Training Program (RTP) | Australian Government

2015

Learning and Teaching Delivery Award | Macquarie University, Medical School

2014

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) | Australian Government

2016

Research Support | Macquarie University, Faculty of Arts

2015

HDR Funding | Macquarie University, Department of International Studies