Ermal Hetemi

Ermal Hetemi is an Assistant Professor of Organizing and Innovation at Linnaeus University’s School of Business and a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on multi-stakeholder collaboration in societal challenges, organizational purpose, and sustainable business practices. He holds a PhD from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2020) and has held postdoctoral and industry collaborations globally.

His research spans large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., Swedish High-Capacity Transport initiative) and digital transformation in academia and industry. He advises leading firms like Trafikverket, Siemens, and ProRail. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Project Management and has received awards including the 2023 EURAM Best Reviewer Award.

Key research themes include knowledge ecosystems, program management, and innovation pathways. Recent work examines value creation in emergent programs (e.g., transportation systems) and expertise dynamics in complex projects. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications span journals like California Management Review and International Journal of Project Management.

Teaching includes project management, innovation, and methodology courses. Industry partnerships involve strategic digitalization projects in rail and infrastructure sectors.