Charalambos Shekeris

Haris (Charalambos) Shekeris is an interdisciplinary researcher, science policy expert, and democratic governance specialist with more than 15 years of experience working at the intersection of science, technology, policy, and society. With a strong academic foundation in epistemology, science policy, and philosophy of science, his work focuses on addressing complex societal “wicked problems” through interdisciplinary research, democratic innovation, and evidence-informed policymaking.

Haris holds a PhD in Epistemology and Science Policy from the University of Bristol, where he explored the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge through the lens of communitarian epistemology. He also completed advanced studies in philosophy, history of science, physics, and interdisciplinary scientific inquiry, building a unique intellectual profile that bridges the natural sciences, humanities, and governance.

Professionally, Haris has contributed to research, public policy, and democratic engagement across academia, civil society, and international projects. He currently serves as an R&D Project Manager at Catalink, where he oversees interdisciplinary projects involving technology integration and societal impact assessment. His previous experience includes postdoctoral research in the DEMOCRASCI Project in France, where he investigated democratic governance of expert knowledge, public participation in science, and the role of expertise in policymaking. His research has focused particularly on science-society interfaces, public trust in science, participatory democracy, and technology governance.

Beyond academia, Haris has been actively engaged in democratic participation initiatives, environmental activism, language education, and civic innovation. His experience with NGOs, EU-related research opportunities, and international collaborations reflects his longstanding commitment to inclusive governance and socially responsible innovation.

An accomplished scholar and public intellectual, Haris has authored publications and delivered presentations internationally on science policy, democracy, sustainability, expert knowledge, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and its societal implications. Fluent in Greek, English, and French, with working knowledge of Spanish, he brings a multilingual and international perspective to global policy and interdisciplinary problem-solving.