Heikki Peura

Heikki Peura is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Service Management at Aalto University School of Business. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Imperial College Business School, Imperial College London.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Management Science and Operations from London Business School (awarded June 30, 2016)
• MSc in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Aalto University, specializing in Systems and Operations Research (awarded April 27, 2010)

Professor Peura specializes in analytics methods for understanding and improving firms' operational decisions. His research spans several interconnected domains including revenue management, sustainable energy generation, and supply chain management. He applies advanced analytical techniques to solve complex business problems, particularly focusing on optimization methods and decision-making under uncertainty. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical business applications, making significant contributions to both academic knowledge and industry practice.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on operational decision-making with applications across multiple sectors. His work demonstrates strong methodological rigor in optimization techniques while addressing practical business challenges in energy markets, supply chain dynamics, and revenue management systems. There's a clear evolution in his research from foundational work in pricing and optimization toward more complex applications involving sustainability, risk management, and strategic decision-making in competitive environments.

Professor Peura has been actively involved in teaching operations and supply chain analytics as well as revenue management courses at Aalto University. At Imperial College, he taught courses including Data Structures and Algorithms, and contributed to various Master's programs in Business Analytics and Financial Engineering.

His research has established significant connections with industry applications, particularly in energy markets and platform businesses. Professor Peura maintains an active research agenda with several working papers addressing contemporary challenges in non-profit fundraising, decarbonization pathways, and healthcare financing.