معرفی
Matti Skoog is a Professor at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Law, School of Business. His research centers on public management, sustainability accounting, participatory budgeting, and digital governance in smart cities. He actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and research projects focused on accountability, performance management, and institutional transformation.
Research Interests: His work explores the intersection of management control and sustainability in public organizations, emphasizing how digital platforms enable participatory budgeting and democratic accountability. He investigates sociomaterial practices in governance, the role of national filters in university performance systems, and mechanisms for translating sustainability ambitions into action.
Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight a strong focus on smart cities, digital governance, and sustainability reporting. His publications span topics such as management control systems, participatory budgeting platforms, and accountability frameworks, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach combining public administration, accounting, and information systems.
Scientific Contributions:
- Principal Investigator, 'Smart city - City of Turku' project (2018–2022)
- Active contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 16 (Institutional Accountability)
Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, he has supervised research outputs and contributed to collaborative academic works. He has led funded research projects, including those exploring digital governance and sustainability in public organizations.
Labs and Teams: He collaborates within interdisciplinary research networks focusing on public sector innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development, often working with scholars across Europe on issues of governance and accountability.
