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Tiia Vissak is an Associate Professor of International Business at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Economics and Business Administration. She has held academic roles since 1999, progressing from researcher to her current position. Her research focuses on internationalization processes, export performance, and VUCA environment dynamics. She has led major projects like 'Export(ers') Performance in VUCA and Non-VUCA Environments' (2022–2026), funded by the Estonian Research Council. Vissak is an editorial board member for journals like International Journal of Export Marketing and Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review . Her work explores firm resilience, nonlinear internationalization, and the impact of crises on global strategies. She has advised over a dozen master's students and contributes to academic discourse through conferences and publications. Education: PhD (2003) and Research Master's (1999) from the University of Tartu. She specializes in international business, with a focus on CEE firms and emerging markets. Her studies often combine qualitative and quantitative methods, addressing topics like export failure predictors and AI applications in research. She emphasizes practical implications for firms navigating volatile global landscapes. Her projects and articles highlight themes such as post-crisis opportunities, digital transformation in business, and the interplay between network relationships and international success. She advocates for adaptive strategies in education and entrepreneurship to enhance competitiveness in VUCA environments.

• International Business
• Internationalization Processes
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Oleksandr Dorokhov holds the position of Visiting Professor at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Economics and Business Administration. He has an extensive academic career, including roles as Professor at Kharkiv National University of Economics (2007–2022) and earlier positions as Lecturer and Associate Professor at Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University. His research focuses on decision support systems, computer modeling in economics, and fuzzy logic. Education includes a Doctor's Degree in Economics (2006) from Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University and a Master's in Radiophysics and Electronics from Kharkiv National University (1985). He has contributed to projects like 'Evaluation of Future Fit Technological Niches' (2024–2027) and 'Ethical Organisational Culture Analysis' (2022–2025). Research interests span consumer behavior modeling, market dynamics, and computational economics. Key publications include studies on age-friendly HR practices, fitness gadget preferences, and geoinformation platforms for tourism. He has supervised at least one Master's thesis on modeling advertising activities using AnyLogic. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants include funding from Estonian Education and Youth Board and the Estonian Research Council. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on marketing, economics, and digital innovation at Tartu University and Kharkiv institutions.

• Computer Modeling in Economics
• Decision Support Systems
• Fuzzy Logic
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Merike Kaseorg is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration. She holds an MBA (2002) and a BA in Marketing and Trade (1995). Her career spans over three decades, beginning as an Office Assistant in 1980 and progressing to academic roles since 2004. She specializes in entrepreneurship education, lifelong learning, and university-industry collaboration. Current Position: Junior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship (2023–present) Previous Roles: Assistant of Entrepreneurship (2018–2022), Lecturer of Management (2016–2017), and various teaching positions since 2004 Her research focuses on entrepreneurship education effectiveness, social entrepreneurship, family business dynamics, and internship programs. She has organized workshops on blockchain, FAIR data principles, and entrepreneurship pedagogy. Active in international conferences, she has participated in events in Finland, the USA, and Greece. Publications span entrepreneurship education frameworks, business model analysis, and social innovation. Collaborations with institutions like the Baltic Family Firm Institute highlight her engagement in regional academic networks.

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Lifelong Learning
• Business Model Innovation
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Maaja Vadi is a Professor of Management at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration, affiliated with the Department of Management. She has held leadership roles including Dean (2011–2014), Head of the Chair of Management (2008–2018), and Head of the Institute of Business Administration (2005–2011). Her career spans over three decades in academia, with a focus on organizational culture, values, and innovation. Education includes a Ph.D. in Economics (2000) and M.A. in Economics (1994) from the University of Tartu, alongside a B.A. in Psychology (1979). Research interests emphasize organizational culture dynamics, cross-cultural management, innovation strategies, and ethical leadership. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in post-Soviet and global business contexts. Recent articles highlight organizational memory, innovation complementarities, and multi-sided platforms. Awards include the prestigious Mihhail Bronštein Economics Prize (2025) and extensive recognition for teaching excellence. Administratively, she leads editorial boards and international societies like ISSWOV and serves as a role model in academia, contributing to policy and community initiatives.

• Organizational Culture
• Organizational Behavior
• Innovation Management
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Heidi Reinson is a Junior Research Fellow in Behavioral Economics at the University of Tartu's Institute of Psychology (0.50 FTE, 01.10.2024–29.08.2025) and an Economic Behavior Lecturer at the University of Tartu (0.10 FTE, 2023–) and the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (0.10 FTE, 2013–). Her research focuses on decision-making processes in public policy contexts, behavioral economics, and social psychology. She is pursuing a PhD at the University of Tartu on 'Understanding and influencing one-off consequential decisions: the case of Estonian pension reform' under Andero Uusberg. Education: PhD studies at University of Tartu (2020–); MSc in Cognitive and Decision Sciences from University College London (2010–2012); BSc from Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (2003–2006). Research interests include behavioral interventions in taxation, juvenile justice, and gender equality in technology sectors. She contributes to projects like the 'Heaoluteaduste tippkeskus' (2024–2030) and 'Teaduspõhine lähenemine kelmuste ennetamiseks Eestis' (2025–2026). Key projects include analyzing gender stereotypes in ICT sectors, behavioral nudges for career choices, and policy evaluations on pension reforms. Her work bridges experimental psychology with applied social science to inform public policy.

• Behavioral Economics
• Psychology
• Decision Sciences
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Liudmyla Dorokhova is a Visiting Professor (part-time) at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She concurrently held an Associate Professor position at the National University of Pharmacy (Kharkiv, Ukraine) from 1997 to August 2024. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, marketing strategies in healthcare, and decision-making models. PhD in Pharmaceutical Market Research (1994) Master's in Pharmacy (1990) Economist training (1998) Her work bridges consumer psychology with practical applications in pharmacy operations, digital marketing, and organizational HR practices. Notable research includes studies on fitness gadget preferences, pharmacy service optimization, and cross-cultural HR strategies. She collaborates internationally, publishing in journals like Studies in Business and Economics and Journal of Risk and Financial Management . Her contributions span consumer modeling techniques, healthcare market analysis, and innovative platform development for charity tourism.

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
• Healthcare Economics
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Mart Velsker is an Associate Professor of Estonian Literature at the Institute of Cultural Research, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Tartu. He has been a full-time academic since the early 1990s, with prior teaching experience at the University of Helsinki. His scholarly work centers on Estonian literary history, criticism, and South Estonian cultural studies. His research interests include Estonian literature, literary theory, intertextuality, comparative literature, and the history of poetry anthologies. He has published extensively on authors such as Ene Mihkelson, Gustav Suits, and Hando Runnel, and has edited significant volumes on South Estonian literary traditions. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with literary form, existential themes, and the cultural role of poetry. The trends in his recent articles demonstrate a deepening focus on biographical and existential interpretations of literature, the interplay between personal and national identity, and the philosophical dimensions of poetic expression. His work bridges scholarly analysis with accessible cultural commentary. Ants Oras Review of the Year Award Nominee (2020, 2019) Journal Looming Annual Award (2020, 2016) Badge of Distinction of the University of Tartu (2016) Journal Keel ja Kirjandus Annual Award (2011) The Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award for the Best Essay (2011) Estonian Ministry of Education and Research Letter of Thanks (2020) The Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award for the Best Essay Nominee (2020) Velsker has served as principal investigator on research projects, including a conference on Paul-Eerik Rummo’s 80th birthday. He has also been actively involved in academic administration, serving as program director for BA and MA programs and as a member of editorial boards such as Keel ja Kirjandus and the Underi ja Tuglase Kirjanduskeskus Scientific Council. He has supervised doctoral and master’s research and contributed to the advancement of humanities journals. He is affiliated with the Center of South Estonian Studies and has played a key role in promoting South Estonian literary heritage. His editorial and organizational work underscores his leadership in Estonian literary scholarship.

• Estonian Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Literary Theory
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