Dr. Dimitris Ballas

Professor

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Biography

Professor Dimitris Ballas specializes in Economic Geography, focusing on the spatial dynamics of economies and societies. He explores how geographical and spatial factors influence economic performance and social outcomes. His research encompasses a variety of topics including Spatial Economics, Regional Science, and Social Spatial Inequalities, which examine disparities within and between regions. Ballas is particularly interested in the intersection of happiness well-being and migration, analyzing how these aspects are shaped by spatial considerations. He also investigates methods of Spatial Microsimulation and the application of Geoinformatics to better understand spatial relationships and patterns. In addition to his research, Ballas serves on the editorial board of Global Challenges & Regional Science and is a review editor for Frontiers in Public Health. His academic contributions extend to various committees and advisory roles, reflecting his active engagement in the academic community and his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.