Anna Lukkarinen

Anna Lukkarinen is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. She holds a Doctoral degree (2019) and Licentiate degree (2012) in Business and Economics from Aalto University, complemented by a Bachelor's in Business and Economics from Helsinki School of Economics (2008) and a Master's in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (2007).

Her research specializes in financial technology and investment behavior, with core interests in:

• Crowdfunding dynamics and market evolution
• Investor decision-making processes
• Fintech platform development
• Cross-border investment mechanisms
• Equity market innovations

Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on equity crowdfunding maturation, secondary markets, and cross-border investment drivers, utilizing methodologies from behavioral finance and industrial economics.

Awards:

• Best student paper award (2018)

Academic activities include peer review for Journal of Business Research and Journal of Small Business Management, plus invited talks on crowdfunding at international conferences.