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Lasse Peltonen is Professor of Environmental Governance and Conflict Resolution at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. His work focuses on environmental policy, conflict management, and natural resource governance, with particular emphasis on mining, renewable energy, and conservation conflicts. Professor since at least 2016 Department of Geographical and Historical Studies Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies Active in 2024 with projects like "Adding to acceptability of wind power?" and "The state and development possibilities of mediation in Finland" Research interests center on environmental governance, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. Current projects address wind power acceptance (THORMS project 2023-2025), mining governance (CAMI 2025-2026), and barrier removal in waterways (2024-2026). His work combines policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and participatory governance frameworks. Recent publications show strong focus on renewable energy acceptance (wind power), community-based natural resource governance in Uganda and Tanzania, peatland after-use strategies, and institutional approaches to environmental conflict resolution. Key themes include building public trust, analyzing policy networks, and developing collaborative practices in contentious environmental contexts. Peltonen contributes to capacity building in environmental governance through educational programs like the ECCR course series and fieldwork projects in rural Africa. His policy work addresses Finland's environmental mediation systems, mining collaboration frameworks, and climate change adaptation strategies for landowners. Current affiliations: University of Eastern Finland

• Environmental Governance
• Conflict Resolution
• Environmental Policy
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Pami Aalto is a Professor and Jean Monnet Professor in International Relations at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Management and Business. He serves as Principal Investigator for the Research Platform on Climate Neutral Energy Systems and Society (CNESS) and leads the university's profiling area 'Sustainable Security Practices'. His research bridges European integration, international relations, and political economy, with specialization in energy transitions and environmental governance. Research interests focus on interdisciplinary approaches to energy systems, including: Energy geopolitics and security policies across EU, Nordic, and Arctic regions Black carbon mitigation and climate governance frameworks Renewable energy transitions and infrastructure resilience Russian and East Asian energy diplomacy Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on energy policy mechanisms, international cooperation frameworks, and regional case studies with recent emphasis on decarbonization strategies and Arctic governance. Collaborative projects include HYGCEL, BCfp, and 2IMATCH initiatives.

• Energy Transition
• International Relations
• Energy Geopolitics
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Timo Vuori is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. His research focuses on emotions, strategic decision-making, and organizational change, particularly in platform transitions and innovation. He holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology from Aalto University (2011) and a Master's from Helsinki University of Technology (2007). His work emphasizes the role of emotional dynamics in strategy execution, as seen in his analysis of Nokia's strategic failures and transitions. Key projects include studying AI's impact in organizations and emerging business ecosystems. He has authored two books on strategy-making and platform strategies. Notable awards include Best of INSEAD Knowledge (2015/2016), Best Paper Award (2018), and recognition for Most Read Administrative Science Quarterly articles (2015). He advises senior management teams on strategic decisions and has been a visiting researcher at Leeds University Business School (2010). Media engagements include discussions on Nokia's challenges and strategic lessons for businesses. His research contributes to UN SDGs through innovation and organizational effectiveness.

• Emotional Dynamics in Strategy
• Organizational Change
• Innovation Management
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Henri Schildt is a Professor at Aalto University's Department of Management Studies. His research focuses on digital strategies, data-driven management, strategic change, and organizational cognition. He leads an Academy of Finland-funded project examining how social enterprises and NGOs collaborate with refugees to counter marginalization. His work bridges organizational theory with contemporary challenges in innovation, ethics, and societal integration. Research interests include digital transformation in organizations, institutional logics, entrepreneurial storytelling, and the ethical implications of organizational practices. His recent studies address topics such as organizational secrecy’s impact on strategic renewal, moral failures in public discourse, and the role of compassion in utopian change initiatives. Awards: Master's Thesis Award (2003) Researcher of the Year (2015) Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Runner-Up (2004) His publications explore themes like public sector innovation, interfirm collaboration dynamics, and the socio-technical dimensions of digitalization. Current projects emphasize experimental approaches to social integration and the evolving role of data in organizational decision-making.

• Digital Strategy
• Data-Driven Management
• Strategic Change
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Päivi Maijanen-Kyläheiko is an Associate Professor in Business Studies at LUT University’s School of Business and Management, Finland. She also holds visiting professorships at the University of Trento (Department of Economics and Management, Italy) and the University of Lower Silesia (Poland), reflecting her active international academic engagement. She earned her Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Lappeenranta University of Technology in 2014. Her research is rooted in strategic management and organizational theory, with a specialized focus on media management, digital transformation, and dynamic capabilities. She investigates how media organizations adapt strategically through changing technologies and market dynamics, particularly emphasizing public service media and sustainable business models. Her methodological expertise includes longitudinal case studies and fieldwork in media companies. The recent trend in her publications centers on digital business ecosystems, strategic renewal, and the cognitive and cultural dimensions of organizational change in media. Her work frequently appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Media Business Studies , Journal of Business Research , and International Journal of Business Excellence , and she contributes to influential handbooks on digital transformation and strategic management. Deputy President, European Media Management Association (EMMA), since 2019 Project Manager, LUT research project on media responsibility and sustainable business models (funded by Helsingin Sanomat Foundation) Principal Investigator, joint experimental study with University of Trento on media managers’ decision-making Active Erasmus exchange participant, teaching Media Management and Economics abroad She has been a visiting scholar at Stanford University (SCANCOR), Jönköping University, and Tallinn University. Her prior professional experience as a journalist and manager at the Finnish Broadcasting Company provides a strong practical foundation for her academic work. She mentors early-career researchers and collaborates internationally, though formal advisee names are not listed. She leads and participates in research labs and teams focused on media innovation, digital transformation, and strategic management, often in collaboration with European institutions. Her ongoing projects suggest a future research direction toward experimental and cross-cultural studies of media leadership and organizational resilience.

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Theory
• Media Management
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Professor Ahti Salo is a distinguished academic at Aalto University's School of Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, specializing in operations research and systems analysis. Holding a Doctor of Science (Technology) degree, he has established himself as a leading expert in portfolio decision analysis, risk assessment, and scenario planning methodologies. His research interests span multiple domains including infrastructure management, energy systems optimization, healthcare decision support, and innovation ecosystem governance. Professor Salo's work bridges theoretical advances in decision analysis with practical applications in critical infrastructure, energy policy, and public health planning, creating robust frameworks for decision-making under uncertainty. His recent publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity with 204 total publications spanning from 1989 to 2025. His research trajectory shows increasing focus on applying portfolio decision analysis to complex real-world problems including infrastructure resilience, energy transition planning, and healthcare optimization. His work often combines methodological innovation with practical case studies, particularly in Finnish contexts. Professor Salo has received seven scientific prizes for his contributions to operations research and decision analysis, though specific award names aren't detailed in the available materials. His research has generated significant impact with numerous highly-cited publications in top-tier journals. As an academic mentor, Professor Salo has supervised 24 theses, contributing to the development of the next generation of operations research specialists. His research is supported by multiple projects, including significant work on infrastructure networks, energy systems, and healthcare optimization. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in engineering, environmental science, and policy domains. Professor Salo leads research efforts in operations research and systems analysis at Aalto University, working within teams focused on portfolio decision analysis, risk management, and scenario planning. His research group contributes to both theoretical advances in decision support methodologies and their practical implementation in critical infrastructure, energy systems, and public health domains.

• Operations Research
• Systems Analysis
• Portfolio Decision Analysis
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Irmeli Mustalahti is a Professor of Natural Resource Governance at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. She chairs the Responsive Natural Resources Governance (RNRG) research group and has extensive experience in environmental conflict resolution, participatory methods, and collaborative natural resource management. Her research focuses on the intersection of forest policy, climate change adaptation, and equity in environmental governance. She leads multidisciplinary projects like ALL-YOUTH (2018-2023) examining youth-environment interactions and MAKUTANO (2019-2023) developing environmental collaboration frameworks in Tanzania. She has secured funding from the Academy of Finland and Strategic Research Council of Finland. Mustalahti co-developed the Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution course series since 2015, involving international researchers and PhD supervisors. Her work spans Tanzania, Nepal, Mexico, Laos, Indonesia, and Russia, addressing REDD+, FSC certification, FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent), and bioeconomy challenges.

• Natural Resource Governance
• Environmental Conflict Resolution
• Collaborative Management
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Oleksandr Anisimov is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Built Environment at Aalto University's School of Engineering. His work focuses on spatial planning in Ukraine, particularly examining institutional changes during Europeanization processes and post-socialist path dependencies. He contributes to research on post-war reconstruction, land policy, and modernist/postmodernist architectural transitions. Research Interests Spatial Planning Systems in Transitional Societies Post-Soviet Urban Governance EU Policy Integration in Eastern Europe Land Policy for Conflict Recovery Modernist Architectural Legacy Anisimov's publications reveal consistent engagement with Ukrainian urbanism across decades, analyzing both historical precedents (e.g., 1980s architectural competitions) and contemporary challenges like war recovery. His work bridges theoretical planning frameworks with practical applications, particularly in Kyiv's urban development.

• Spatial Planning
• Post-Socialist Urban Transition
• Europeanization of Planning Systems
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Pirjo Kleemola-Juntunen is a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Visiting Researcher Expert at the University of Lapland's Research Services. Her primary academic affiliation is with the Department of Law, focusing on international law, particularly the law of the sea and international environmental law. She has been actively involved in over 20 research outputs since 2002, with recent work emphasizing Arctic governance, climate change law, and pandemic legal frameworks. Her research projects include: Demilitarisation in an increasingly militarised world (2015–2017) Profi 1 (APPA): Academy strategic profiling Plan (2015–2019) Key research interests include: Law of the Sea and maritime boundary disputes Environmental governance in polar regions Climate change adaptation in legal frameworks Human rights in maritime contexts Her publications analyze topics such as Arctic Ocean governance, pandemic port-state regulations, and transboundary air pollution treaties. Collaborations span international institutions and academic networks, reflecting her expertise in multilateral legal frameworks.

• International Law
• Law of the Sea
• International Environmental Law
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Jari Collin is an Adjunct Professor of Enterprise Information Systems and Service Networks at Aalto University, Finland. With a dual background in academia and industry, he bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in digital transformation and industrial internet. Education: M.Sc. in Industrial Management (Tampere University of Technology, 1996), D.Sc. in Industrial Management (Helsinki University of Technology, 2003) Dr. Collin's research focuses on industrial internet , 5G applications , and data-driven business models for manufacturing companies. His work explores how digitalization disrupts traditional industries and creates new opportunities. His recent publications highlight trends in smart grid technologies , industrial IoT , and platform economy . Articles like 'Mobile base station site as a virtual power plant' (2025) demonstrate his emphasis on cross-disciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards Plan for Supply Chain Agility - Lessons from Mobile Infrastructure Industry (2005, ICAM International Conference on Agility) Leadership Grants: Directed ACIO research program (2013-15) on ICT utilization in Finnish organizations and contributes to Aalto University's Digital Disruption of Industry research program.

• Industrial Internet
• Digital Services
• Demand Supply Networks
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Nina Hyytiä is a University Lecturer at the Department of Economics and Management within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. She holds a Doctor of Science degree and serves as a supervisor for doctoral programmes in both Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources and Clinical Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on agricultural economics, regional development, and agricultural policy. Key areas of interest include food economics, rural development strategies, and the economic impacts of agricultural policies on rural regions. Her work frequently examines the relationship between rural and urban areas, particularly in South Ostrobothnia and North Karelia regions of Finland. Hyytiä's publication record spans nearly two decades, with recent work addressing contemporary issues such as food waste reduction, the impacts of the Russian food import ban on Finnish rural regions, and sustainable water-food futures. Her research employs various economic modeling approaches including Social Accounting Matrix analysis to understand regional economic dynamics. She actively participates in the academic community through conference presentations, peer review activities for journals including Journal of Rural Studies and European Review of Agricultural Economics, and service on committees for organizations like the European Association of Agricultural Economists. Hyytiä is currently involved in significant research projects including 'Navigating the route to sustainable water-food futures' (2024-2027) funded by the Strategic Research Council, and 'EU H2020 Making Agricultural Trade Sustainable' (2021-2024). Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and improving the economic sustainability of rural regions through evidence-based policy analysis.

• Agricultural Economics
• Economics
• Agricultural and Rural Policy
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Subhanjan Sengupta is an Academy Research Fellow and Principal Investigator of Project MILESTONE at the Business School within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. His research integrates social/environmental sustainability with entrepreneurship, business models, and institutional perspectives, focusing on creating socially inclusive circular economies. Research Interests: Sengupta's work spans: Social entrepreneurship in rural contexts Sustainability-driven business models Ethics-as-practice frameworks Cross-sectoral collaborations (environmental science, policy) His current project MILESTONE examines circular economy inclusivity through entrepreneurship. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019-2024) show concentrated focus on: Social enterprise sustainability mechanisms Contextual ethics in entrepreneurship Resource innovation for circular economies Case studies of sustainability ventures in India/Finland Awards & Recognition: Academy Research Fellowship (Finland) Research Leadership: He directs Project MILESTONE (2022-2026) and co-leads: Innovation Management Research Group (INNO) Sustainable Innovation Lab Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
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Seita Vesa is a Professor of Environmental Law (with a focus on sustainability transformation) at the University of Eastern Finland’s Center for Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Law (CCEEL) and a Research Professor at the Finnish Environment Institute’s Climate Solutions Unit (SYKE). He holds dual roles as Deputy Head of Department and Head of the UEF Doctoral Programme in Law within the UEF Law School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. His research interests span international and EU environmental and climate law, particularly the legal dimensions of sustainability transitions and decarbonization. Key areas include the LULUCF and effort sharing sectors, renewable energy, forests and bioenergy, Arctic environmental law, and the role of law in facilitating just transitions. His work explores how legal frameworks can drive sustainability transformations, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of EU climate law and its intersections with energy and environmental policy. Professor Vesa’s publications reflect a focus on EU climate and energy law, legal frameworks for energy projects, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Recent articles analyze regulatory strategies, equity in climate transitions, and the role of subnational actors. He actively contributes to strategic research initiatives like RESOURCE, promoting a Sustainable Resource Society through circular economy and raw materials. His teaching emphasizes EU environmental and climate law, with experience in developing international master’s programs. Advising and grants highlight his leadership in projects such as SRC RELIEF (co-PI since 2023) and his role as Vice Director of the RESOURCE initiative. His involvement in national and international expert groups underscores his commitment to bridging legal scholarship with policy impact.

• Environmental Law
• Climate Law
• EU Environmental Law
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Helena Kantanen is a Senior Lecturer in Innovation Management at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), based in the Department of Business Administration under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. She holds a Docent title in Organizational Communication from the University of Tampere and a PhD in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from the University of Jyväskylä (2007). Her research focuses on appreciative organizational development, communication in virtual communities, pedagogical innovation in business education, and strategic communication. She has led UEF's Flipped Classroom initiative and currently heads the Pedagogical Development Team at the Business School. Key roles include teaching marketing, organizational communication, change management, and qualitative research methods. She received the UEF Excellent Teaching Practitioner Award (2017) and contributed to advancing online/blended learning as part of the Digital Pedagogy Facilitator team (2021–2022). Active in research groups like Innovation Management (INNO) and the Business Education Research Hub, her work bridges theory and practice in education and organizational communication. Her scholarly contributions span over 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, addressing topics such as pandemic communication challenges, peer-led online teaching, and student engagement in business education. She also co-edits publications on exceptional communication practices and digital pedagogy resources like the Digiopettajan starttipaketti .

• Organizational Communication
• Pedagogy of Business Studies
• Innovation Management
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Esko Hakanen is a Researcher and Staff Scientist at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Aalto University, where he earned his Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology in 2019. His research focuses on innovation ecosystems, business models, blockchain technologies, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on decentralized systems and collective governance. He has contributed to 31 peer-reviewed publications and one supervised thesis, spanning topics like anti-rival accounting, digital commons, and sustainable operations. Key research interests include ecosystem design, value creation mechanisms, and leveraging blockchain for sustainability. He actively participates in projects such as ATARCA (Accounting Technologies for Anti-Rival Coordination and Allocation), exploring technologies for equitable resource allocation. Hakanen has received the Best Paper Award at the 2023 International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance for work on sustainable business models. His advisory and grant activities include contributions to the ATARCA project (2021–2023) and involvement in initiatives like PlastLIFE, promoting circular economy practices. Hakanen collaborates internationally, presenting at conferences such as the Academy of Management and the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. His work bridges technical innovation with socio-economic systems, emphasizing ethical and sustainable outcomes.

• Business Models
• Innovation Ecosystems
• Blockchain Technologies
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