Marko Torkkeli

Marko Torkkeli serves as Professor of Technology and Business Innovations at LUT University in Kouvola, Finland, within the School of Engineering Sciences. He maintains significant international affiliations as Visiting Researcher at INESC Porto (Portugal), Docent of Technology-based Business at University of Jyväskylä (Finland), Affiliated Faculty at Singapore Management University, and Docent of Technology and Innovation Management at Aalto University.

He earned his Doctor of Science (Technology) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology, establishing his foundation in technology-driven business innovation.

Dr. Torkkeli's research centers on technology and innovation management, strategic entrepreneurship, growth venturing, and decision support systems, with extensive contributions to open innovation and digital transformation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate innovation strategies and sustainability transitions, emphasizing real-world implementation of innovation methodologies.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward digital-sustainability convergence: 60% focus on AI/blockchain applications in supply chains and circular economy, 30% examine societal transformations for climate-positive futures, and 10% address gender diversity impacts in financial innovation. His research increasingly integrates human-AI collaboration frameworks within sustainability transitions.

He serves on editorial boards for International Journal of Services Sciences, Digital Finance, and International Journal of Innovation Management, while directing publications for the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) as founding editor of the Journal of Innovation Management.

Professional engagement includes active membership in ISPIM and the Academy of Management, with extensive contributions to conference proceedings including multiple ISPIM Innovation Conferences where he has co-edited proceedings volumes and served on organizing committees.