معرفی
Anu Suominen is a University Lecturer at the Information and Knowledge Management Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy (ManCE). She holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) in Industrial Management (2017) and a Master of Science (Technology) in Industrial Management (2007). Her expertise spans innovation management, hackathon methodologies, public sector innovation, and digital competencies. Key research themes include innovation systems adoption, leadership in municipal hackathons, and virtual collaboration strategies.
Education History:
- Doctor of Science (Technology), Industrial Management: Jan 2008–Nov 2017
- Master of Science (Technology), Industrial Management: Dec 2007
Research Interests
Her work focuses on:
- Design and implementation of innovation management systems (IMS)
- Role of hackathons in fostering innovation in public and corporate sectors
- Virtual/hybrid hackathon frameworks for municipal organizations
- Leadership practices in mentorship-driven innovation contests
- Digital competencies (DigComp 2.1) for virtual collaboration
- ISO 56000 standards in public sector innovation strategy
Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing education and innovation ecosystems.
Selected Activities
Recent contributions include:
- Conference presentations on innovation leadership and virtual hackathons (2020-2024)
- Media appearance discussing municipal innovation strategies (2022)
- Collaboration on MOSAIK methodology for public sector innovation culture
Labs & Teams
Associated with ManCE, where she collaborates on circular economy and innovation management projects.
