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Hannu Salmela is a Professor of Information Systems Science at the Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, where he has held a professorship since 1998. He previously served as Head of the Department of Management from 1999 to 2008 and as Deputy Director of the School of Economics from 2010 to 2018. Professor Salmela has been instrumental in developing information management teaching and research in Finland, working extensively with companies, government organizations, and municipalities.
Professor Salmela's research focuses on several key areas of information systems:
- Information management and its business benefits
- Digital agility and organizational adaptation in the digital era
- Digital transformation frameworks and capabilities assessment
- Inter-organizational information systems and digital platforms
- IT project management and service delivery
- Health informatics applications, particularly in sleep tracking and self-monitoring technologies
His recent publication record (2021-2025) demonstrates consistent scholarly output across top-tier information systems journals. Professor Salmela's work shows a clear evolution from foundational research on information management to cutting-edge work on digital agility and transformation. His publications span theoretical development, empirical studies, and systematic reviews, reflecting methodological diversity in his research approach.
Professor Salmela has made significant contributions to both academic and practical domains of information systems. His leadership in developing the ACM/AIS IS2020 Competency Model demonstrates his influence on information systems education globally, while his research on digital agility has provided valuable frameworks for organizations navigating digital transformation.
