Marina Järvis

Marina Järvis is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (2013) and has held academic roles since 2004, including Associate Professor (2014–2023) and Senior Lecturer (2019–2020). Her research focuses on occupational health and safety, risk management, AI-driven work practices, and sustainable organizational development.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration, TalTech, 2013
• MPhil in Occupational Health Science, University of Bergen, Norway, 2001
• Bachelor's in Food Engineering, TalTech, 1993–1998

Research Interests: She explores digital transformation's impact on workplaces, psychosocial risks, sustainable leadership, and safety culture. Key areas include AI in worker management, ergonomic practices, and safety in industries like healthcare and maritime logistics.

Grants & Projects:

• Leading EU-funded initiatives on AI in work management and sustainable port operations (2023–2028)
• Contributed to EU-OSHA projects on chemical risk mitigation and safety culture (2015–present)
• Coordinated studies on workplace bullying and virtual reality applications in therapy

Awards:

• 2022 Teacher of the Year at TalTech
• 2018 Most Highly Rated Educator

Advising: Supervised over 20 Master's and PhD theses, focusing on topics like AI in HR, firefighter well-being, and safety in SMEs. Collaborates with organizations like the Estonian Rescue Board and EU agencies.

Labs/Teams: Leads TalTech’s Risk Management and Digital Transformation research group. Active in international networks like the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).