Nicolas Laos’s key areas of work and scientific interests are: systems science, mathematical analysis, functional analysis, calculus of variations, optimization, operations research, dynamical systems (discrete and continuous dynamical systems, perturbations, and bifurcations), complexity theory, differential geometry and differential topology, epistemology and methodology of mathematics, mathematical modeling (in the natural sciences and in the social sciences), and epistemology. A series of the research and educational books that Nicolas Laos has written on the aforementioned subjects has been published in Greek by the scholarly Greek publishing company Εκδόσεις Νέων Τεχνολογιών (https://newtech-pub.com/).
However, in this section of his personal website, you can download and read some of his works (pdf):
A speech at the Greek Mathematical Society (Athens, 28/11/2025, in Greek):
Τα Μαθηματικά στην Επιστήμη Συστημάτων με Εφαρμογές στις Φυσικές και στις Κοινωνικές Επιστήμες (pdf)
A speech at the Russian House (Russian Cultural and Scientific Centre) in Athens (Athens, 7/11/2025, in Greek):
Γιατί και πώς να ασχολούμαστε με τα μαθηματικά και, γενικότερα, με την επιστήμη; (pdf)
A set of introductory lectures on finance in the context of Nicolas Laos’s work in financial engineering for London-based investment services companies (London, 2004, in English):
A treatise on the epistemology and the methodology of International Relations using formal theories in the context of Nicolas Laos’s scholarly activities at the London Centre of International Relations and the Chatham House (London, 1997–2000, in English):
Theory Construction and Empirical Relevance in International Relations (pdf)
Every civilized person must have some familiarity with structured, logical, and mathematical thinking, as well as with epistemology in general. This is necessary to develop reality awareness and efficient ways of action. The study of interdisciplinary mathematics and epistemology develops our capacity for logical and rational thinking, and it enables us to approach problems objectively, to thoroughly evaluate evidence, and to make rigorous judgments, fostering a methodical and creative approach to decision-making. Furthermore, Nicolas Laos maintains that “science” is not only a profession, but also a way of understanding the world and, generally, a mode of being. In order to further develop and promote his way of thinking, to cooperate with similarly-minded persons, and defend his ethos against various distortions and enemies of scientific rigor and moral rationalism, he has created an international “guild of literati” modeled on medieval guilds and Symbolic Masonry.
By creating his own, peculiar variety of Freemasonry—far from adhering to mysticism or romanticism (in fact, he is very critical of both mysticism and romanticism)—Nicolas Laos used Freemasonry as a fascinating and efficient organizational model, according to his own interpretation and mindset, in order to create an autonomous, international, exclusive fraternity of intellectuals, scientifically rigorous researchers, and experts in policy analysis (according to the rules and the principles delineated in the relevant section of this website). Nicolas Laos’s Freemasonic project is his personal private exclusive membership club created by scientists and philosophers for scientists and philosophers according to Nicolas Laos’s plan, bringing together mutually fascinating persons in the form of a secular, rationalist “Order.”
His key supporter and inspiration in this endeavor was the Italian university professor, philosopher, author, and Past Grand Master of Italian Freemasonry, Dr. Giuliano Di Bernardo, who is the founding Grand Master of the Dignity Order, a fraternity for defending the dignity of man. Professor Giuliano Di Bernardo awarded Nicolas Laos the title of Knight of Dignity with great ceremony in an international convocation of the Dignity Order that took place in Italy, in 2023. In addition, Nicolas Laos gained useful intellectual stimuli from the culture of the Royal Society of Arts (London), which accepted him as a Fellow in 2023, as this organization, since its founding (in 1754), has promoted multifaceted collaboration between the arts, the sciences, industry, and commerce. In the following link, you can download and read a series of mathematical and epistemological lectures written and delivered by Nicolas Laos in his Freemasonic organization (A.O.M.P.R.S.M.) in order to celebrate and honor his admission to the Dignity Order and the Royal Society of Arts:
Mathematical and Epistemological Lectures by Nicolas Laos (pdf, Vienna, 2023, in English)
Lectures on Management and Strategy by a mathematician and systems scientist: