Tarmo Tuisk

Tarmo Tuisk is a Research Fellow at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), affiliated with the School of Business and Governance and the Department of Business Administration. He has held roles such as Project Specialist and Junior Research Fellow since 2016, focusing on research and administrative tasks. His career includes previous positions at institutions like the Institute of International and Social Studies (Tallinn University) and Audentes Ltd.

Education: He earned a Research Master’s Degree in 2012 from Tallinn University, focusing on ethno-national identity among Estonian and Russian youth. His academic background spans sociology, international relations, and entrepreneurship education.

Research Interests: Tuisk’s work centers on identity processes, ethnic identity, interethnic relations, and social sciences. He has expanded into entrepreneurship, circular economy, and transportation studies, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. His recent publications explore logistics education gaps, circular economy barriers in Estonia, and socio-economic impacts of public transport policies.

Awards: He received Tallinn University’s Best MA Thesis in Social Sciences (2012) and a Special Prize from the Journal of Baltic Studies (1997). He is an active member of academic organizations like the Estonian Association of Sociologists and the Baltic Association of the History and Philosophy of Science.

Grants/Projects: He contributed to studies on Estonia’s circular economy implementation, climate policy impacts, and regional development. His work often bridges policy analysis with practical solutions for sustainability and economic challenges.

Labs/Teams: He collaborates on TalTech’s research teams focusing on business administration, European studies, and circular economy initiatives. His editorial roles include TalTech Journal of European Studies and Baltic Journal of European Studies.