Apostolos Pittas

Apostolos Pittas is a Ph.D. student in philosophy at the University at Buffalo, specializing in moral and political philosophy. His research focuses on the normative foundations of political and economic institutions. 

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He is trained in philosophy, politics, economics, and law (PPEL) and brings an interdisciplinary perspective to his research and teaching.

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Prior to his doctoral studies, he was a teaching assistant in philosophy at the University of Colorado Boulder and served as the instructor of record for PPEL-related courses at Front Range Community College, the Community College of Aurora, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora, Long Island University Post, and the City University of New York. These include Introduction to Philosophy, Political Science, International Relations, American Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Political Economy, and Criminal Justice.

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He holds several graduate degrees, including an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, an M.Sc. in economics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, an M.Sc. in international relations from the London School of Economics, and an M.A. in statecraft and national security affairs from the Institute of World Politics. He also holds two undergraduate degrees, including a B.A. in economics from Columbia University and a B.A. in political science with a minor in philosophy from the Macaulay Honors College at the City University of New York. In addition, he earned a certificate in political psychology from Stanford University.

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Pittas was born in Long Island, New York, and is of Greek descent from Chios, Greece. He currently resides in Upstate New York.