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Karin Axelsson is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Innovation Management within the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering at Mälardalen University. Her work focuses on strategic innovation, public sector management, and entrepreneurship education. She actively contributes to research on coproduction methodologies, digitalization in public agencies, and educational frameworks for fostering entrepreneurial skills in compulsory and higher education settings.
Her research explores intersections between entrepreneurial practices and institutional contexts, with notable attention to challenges in implementing entrepreneurship education policies. Key themes include: entrepreneurial learning in schools, tensions in public-sector strategy-making, and the role of innovation in addressing societal needs.
Completed research projects include studies on migrant entrepreneurs' phases of establishment, dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the application of Living Lab methods in higher education quality improvement. She also investigates the societal implications of applying business concepts within public institutions.
Publications trends show strong emphasis on educational innovation (45% of articles), public-sector strategic management (30%), and coproduction/digitalization in public agencies (25%). Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world implementation challenges in policy and education.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her professional profiles include LinkedIn, Google Scholar, Orcid, and ResearchGate links for further engagement.
