About
Siarhei Manzhynski is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) at Umeå University, specializing in Business Administration and Marketing. His research focuses on coopetition for sustainability, circular economy, and paradox management in cross-sectoral collaborations. He holds a Docent qualification and is recognized as a Distinguished university teacher.
His work examines how firms navigate tensions between competition and collaboration to achieve sustainability goals. A key project involves studying the Tomtebo Strand residential area project, where private and public actors collaborate to create a sustainable urban environment. He also explores responsible management education in Central and Eastern Europe, addressing institutional pressures and educational adoption.
Manzhynski’s research integrates system dynamics modeling to understand complex sustainability transitions and has contributed to frameworks like the 'knotted paradox' theory. He collaborates with international teams and serves in the ROBUST research institute, focusing on sustainable business transitions. His recent publications emphasize mechanisms to resolve sustainability tensions through information design and organizational adaptation.
- Research Groups: ROBUST (Research Institute for Organization and Business in Sustainable Transitions)
- Notable Projects: 'Business Models for Residential Mobility Hubs' (2022–2024)
- Awards: Distinguished University Teacher
His advising and grants highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, with ongoing projects exploring circular business model portfolios and financial instruments to mitigate collaboration risks. Future work includes finalizing his second PhD on sustainability-driven coopetition while maintaining mindfulness in academic and personal pursuits.
