GEORGE
VAROUFAKIS
George Varoufakis is a professor at the University of Athens. Since 1959, he has been engaged in the study of ancient technology, with a particular focus on metals and the role they played in shaping the development of civilization in the Greek world.
He has also conducted extensive research on ancient inscriptions relating to standardization, quality control, and consumer protection, shedding light on the sophisticated regulatory practices of the ancient world.
Throughout his research, he has demonstrated that the ancient Greeks employed standardized systems governed by strict specifications and enforced by severe penalties for those who violated them.
Many of his original studies have been published in Greek and international journals and books. He has presented numerous research papers at the British Museum, as well as at conferences and academic institutions in Prague, Zurich, the United States, Cyprus, and elsewhere, most often at the invitation of local scientific organizations.
He has taught postgraduate archaeology students in the field of Ancient Technology and has supervised students from the National Technical University of Athens and the Department of Archaeology and Art who wish to pursue doctoral research on topics related to ancient metalworking, metallurgy, and ancient technology in general.
He is a member of numerous scientific societies in Greece and abroad. He served as President of the Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) in 1988–1989 and again from 1993 onward.