Helena Ranängen

Dr. Helena Ranängen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Economics Department within the Department of Economics, Technology, Arts and Society at Luleå University of Technology. Her research and teaching focus on the intersection of environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable business practices, with particular expertise in the mining and extractive industries.

Dr. Ranängen's educational background demonstrates deep specialization in environmental management, having earned her MSc in Civil Engineering (2002), Licentiate of Technology (2013), and Doctor of Technology (2015), all from Luleå University of Technology, where she was subsequently appointed Associate Professor in Environmental Management (2020).

Her research examines how organizations, particularly in the mining sector, implement corporate social responsibility practices, manage stakeholder relationships, and develop sustainability management systems. Recent publications reveal a growing focus on stakeholder integration within sustainable business models, with emphasis on creating value for broader stakeholder groups beyond traditional shareholders.

Dr. Ranängen teaches environmental management courses covering practical tools such as environmental management systems, life cycle assessments, and eco-labels, alongside theoretical frameworks of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. Her teaching connects academic concepts with real-world business applications for creating more sustainable organizations.

Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output in high-impact sustainability journals, with recent work appearing in The Extractive Industries and Society, Business Strategy and the Environment, Sustainability, and Journal of Cleaner Production. These publications demonstrate her expertise in translating sustainability theory into practical frameworks for industries with significant environmental and social impacts.