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:
Nicolas Laos, in his capacity as an academic philosopher, has also published several philosophical treatises, including the following:
The Mystery of Christ (pdf, Academia Teológica de San Andrés, Veracruz, Mexico, 2026)
and
Plato’s Myth of the Cave (pdf, Academia Teológica de San Andrés, Veracruz, Mexico, 2026)
Being specialized in mathematical modeling, systems science, complexity theory, Noopolitik, and the history of cybernetics, Nicolas Laos has developed a versatile scientific activity as a Partner of the private intelligence company R-Techno Ltd under its president and founder Roman V. Romachev. In this context, among others, Nicolas Laos wrote the following two essays on the history of intelligence services (you can read and download these pdf files):
Intelligence Document 1: Pioneers of Espionage (pdf)
Intelligence Document 2: Espionage Goes On (pdf)
Nicolas Laos has expertise in the applications of mathematics, logic, and epistemology in policy analysis. Policy analysis is the systematic process of evaluating public policies to understand their effectiveness, impacts, and possible alternatives. It’s widely used in Public Policy and government decision-making to help leaders choose the best course of action. The key components of policy analysis are the following:
- Problem definition: Clearly identifying the issue (e.g., climate change, healthcare access, efficiency of a new technology, optimization of a construction project, etc.).
- Policy options: Listing possible actions or strategies.
- Evaluation criteria: Deciding how to judge options (cost, fairness, efficiency, political feasibility).
- Impact analysis: Studying outcomes using tools like economics, statistics, and modeling.
- Recommendation: Choosing the most effective and realistic policy.
Policy analysis underpins and informs policy making, even if there is a lengthy lag between policy analysis and its gradual absorption into political debate. Once established as common sense, a text of policy analysis becomes incredibly powerful, because it delineates not only what is the object of knowledge but also what it is sensible to talk about or suggest. If one thinks and acts outside the framework of the dominant text of policy analysis, he risks more than simply the judgment that his recommendations are wrong; his entire moral attitude may be ridiculed or seen as dangerous just because his theoretical assumptions are deemed unrealistic. Therefore, defining common sense and, in essence, what is ‘reality’ and ‘realistic’ is the ultimate act of political power. Policy analysis does not simply explain or predict, it tells us what possibilities exist for human action and intervention; it defines both our explanatory possibilities and our moral and practical horizons. Hence, scientifically rigorous methodologies and epistemology matter, and the stakes are far more considerable than at first sight seem to be the case.