Merle Küttim

Merle Küttim is an Assistant Professor at Tallinn University of Technology's Department of Business Administration (School of Business and Governance). She holds a Doctorate in International University-Industry Knowledge Transfer (2020) and a Master's in European Studies (2003). Her research focuses on cross-border enterprise cooperation, entrepreneurship education, and knowledge transfer between universities and industries.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration (2013–2020), Tallinn University of Technology
• Master in European Studies (2000–2003), University of Tartu
• Bachelor in Public Administration (1996–2000), University of Tartu

Research Interests: Dr. Küttim explores circular economy practices, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurship education across sectors. She emphasizes policy impacts on sustainable business models and university-industry collaboration. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like critical realism with applied studies in manufacturing industries (e.g., metal and wood sectors).

Grants & Projects:

• Leading the 'Just transition governance models and entrepreneurship pathways' project (2024–2028)
• Co-investigator in 'Opportunities for Motivating Companies in the Metal and Machine Industry' (2023)
• Contributions to EU-funded initiatives like 'Industry Strategy and Competitiveness Studies' (2020–2024)

Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Mihhail Bronštein Economics Award (2024) and multiple best-paper awards from her institution.

Teaching: Courses include Circular Economy, Quantitative Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship seminars. She directs the International Business Administration program and chairs defense committees for bachelor's theses.

International Engagement: Visiting scholar at London Metropolitan University (2023–2024) and organizer of Nordplus courses on Circular Economy. Extensive mobility in Europe and Asia for academic collaborations.