Jannis Angelis

Jannis Angelis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Economics and Management (Indek), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), with a focus on interdisciplinary research bridging technology and management.

• His educational background includes a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Cambridge, MPhil in Political Economy from Cambridge, MA in China Studies from SOAS, Certificate in Medical Innovation from Oxford, and MSc in International Relations from Stockholm University.

His research explores operational flexibility, digital transformation, and sustainable competitiveness across industries. Key themes include:

• Blockchain 4.0 for value-added services in business ecosystems
• Strategies to manage EV battery material scarcity via circular economy
• Data-driven performance management in healthcare and pandemic scenarios
• Lean operations and servitization in knowledge-intensive sectors

His work has been supported by a Vinnova-funded project on blockchain in automotive sectors and collaborations with organizations like Cling Systems and William Bergh. He has supervised nine PhD students and 400+ student projects.

Scientific awards include:

• Shingo Prize for Lean and Operational Excellence
• Skinner Best Paper Award
• Voss Best Paper Award

Recent publications analyze blockchain applications, circular supply chains, and AI-driven management systems, reflecting his commitment to advancing digital and sustainable operational frameworks.