Külli Sarapuu

Külli Sarapuu is an Associate Professor at Tallinn University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business and Governance and the Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance. She specializes in political science, public administration, and governance reforms, particularly focusing on post-communist administrative structures and policy analysis.

Education: She earned a Master's degree in Public Management from Tartu University (2001) and a PhD in Public Administration from Tallinn University of Technology (2013), both under the supervision of Tiina Randma-Liiv. Her research explores administrative accountability, institutional transformation, and governance innovations.

Professional Roles: Since 2007, she has held academic positions at Tallinn University of Technology, progressing from Researcher (2007–2015) to Associate Professor (2015–present). Her work bridges theoretical analysis and practical policy applications, emphasizing the evolution of administrative systems in post-Soviet contexts.

Research Contributions: Her doctoral thesis analyzed Estonia's public administration development from 1990–2010, while her master’s work addressed public management reforms and accountability. She has contributed to understanding institutional reforms in transitioning states, though specific grants or awards are not documented here.

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