Lassi Linnanen

Lassi Linnanen is a Professor at the Department of Sustainability Science, part of the LUT School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT in Lahti, Finland. His research focuses on systemic sustainability transitions, circular economy frameworks, and environmental policy design. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address climate change, resource efficiency, and socio-technical innovation.

Key research areas include:

• Environmental Engineering
• Policy and Legal Frameworks for Sustainability
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Business and Management Strategies for Sustainability

His work explores topics such as sufficiency economics, systems thinking in public policy, and the operationalization of circular economy models in textiles and bioeconomy sectors. Recent studies highlight the role of citizen competence, institutional legitimacy, and pandemic-induced shifts in mobility patterns on GHG emissions.

Publications reflect a focus on leveraging systems thinking to address climate mitigation, transition pathways, and equity in sustainability governance. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

While no advisees or grants are listed here, his research often involves collaboration with industry and policymakers to bridge academic knowledge with practical implementation.