Thomas Laudal

Thomas Laudal is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the UiS School of Business and Law, Department of Innovation, Management and Marketing. His academic work bridges business strategy, sustainability, and innovation, with a strong focus on institutional and societal implications of emerging technologies and business models.

His research interests center on sustainable business strategies, corporate social responsibility (CSR), institutional perspectives on innovation, public goods economics, circular economy, and digital transformation in healthcare. He explores how organizations can align profitability with social and environmental responsibility, particularly in regulated sectors such as healthcare and public procurement.

Laudal's recent publications reflect a consistent interdisciplinary focus on sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices. His work spans circular value chains, responsible innovation in healthcare, economies of scale in digital service models (XaaS), and stakeholder dynamics in sustainable construction. These contributions highlight a trajectory toward integrating technological change with ethical and systemic considerations.

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Laudal has supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers and has contributed to major research projects on digital health, circular economy, and CSR. He teaches courses in organizational theory and sustainable business practices at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His work includes formative contributions to understanding patient-initiated innovation, hairy goals in change management, and the role of public goods in economic systems. He has also been active in public engagement, presenting on AI in healthcare and future care models such as 'Carebnb' platforms.

He is associated with research initiatives including the 'Releasing the power of the user' project and has contributed to workshops and seminars on digital health, circular economy, and responsible innovation. His collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, particularly in sustainability and healthcare innovation.