Alexandros Touloumtzidis

Alexandros Touloumtzidis is a historian and the Chief Executive Officer of Qualia Experiences, with a body of work dedicated to modern Greek and European history, focusing particularly on the social and cultural dimensions of the early 20th century. He is also a member of the research team at the French School at Athens, where he studies food consumption and dietary habits in Greece during the First World War. He holds a BA in History and Archaeology and an MA in European History from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Modern Greek and European History at the University of Patras. He has presented his research findings at international academic conferences and serves as one of the coordinators of the “Military Labour History” working group, a member of the European Labour History Network. His academic and professional activity also encompasses oral history, community-based participatory research, and collective memory. He has designed and implemented numerous educational programs for children and adults, linking historical knowledge with experiential learning. Alexandros has created two historical-ethnographic documentaries in collaboration with Greek municipalities (Larissa and Florina), which have been presented in cultural events and festivals. In addition, he has undertaken the historical curation of museum exhibitions, theatrical performances, and educational initiatives for a wide range of public and private institutions. Finally, his extensive experience as a proposal and project manager for European programs focused on sustainable development has equipped him with valuable expertise in ensuring the financial sustainability of cultural projects, effectively leveraging EU funding mechanisms and digital innovation strategies.