Kristīne Fedotova

Kristīne Fedotova serves as an Associate Professor at Riga Technical University's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management, specifically within the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship. She has maintained continuous academic employment at RTU since 2004, beginning during her doctoral studies, with responsibilities spanning course instruction, thesis supervision, internship coordination, and methodological consulting for final theses.

Education:

• Doctor of Economics (Dr.oec.) from RTU's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
• Master's degree from RTU's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
• Bachelor's degree from RTU's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management

Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on competitiveness frameworks, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and sustainable development pathways. She investigates economic resilience mechanisms in industrial sectors during crises, with particular emphasis on developing economies. Her work bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical industry applications, notably in construction and real estate sectors where she examines adaptation strategies and prosperity pathways.

Publication Trends: Her recent research demonstrates concentrated expertise in real estate economics and construction management, with publications analyzing crisis response mechanisms in emerging markets. The 2023 Sri Lankan construction industry study exemplifies her methodological approach combining quantitative economic analysis with sector-specific resilience assessment.

Academic Guidance: Dr. Fedotova actively supervises undergraduate and graduate theses through structured methodological frameworks, serving as both academic advisor and internship coordinator. Her mentorship emphasizes practical application of economic theory to contemporary industry challenges while maintaining rigorous scholarly standards for final theses.