About
Julia Sundman is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Built Environment within the School of Engineering. She holds a Master's degree in Business and Economics from Aalto University and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her research in interdisciplinary education and sustainability.
- Education: Master's in Business and Economics, Aalto University
Her research explores Student Learning, Problem-Based Learning, and Coping Behavior in interdisciplinary contexts, with recent publications examining disorienting dilemmas in sustainability education and competency profiles of engineering graduates. Her work emphasizes collaboration between academia and work-life stakeholders.
Key trends in her publications include advancing Interdisciplinary Education, analyzing Learning Theory, and applying Data-Driven Approaches to educational outcomes. Her 2024 article on graduate students' interdisciplinary conceptualizations received the Best Research Paper 2023 Award.
- Scientific Awards:
- Best Research Paper 2023 Award
Julia actively participates in academic events, including chairing sessions at Helsinki Design Week and PBL South Asia. She collaborates across institutions on topics like Transformative Learning and Collaborative Learning, with research outputs spanning 2020–2025.
