Mikko Koria

Mikko Koria is a Professor of Design Innovation at Loughborough University London. With a career spanning over thirty years, Mikko has led complex, multicultural, and multidisciplinary initiatives in both academic and organizational contexts. His expertise bridges technical and social goals, with a focus on design, architecture, management, economics, and innovation.

• PhD in Economics and Business Administration from Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
• MBA in Design Management from University of Westminster, UK
• Master's in Architecture from Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
• Bachelor's at Faculdade de Arquitectura e Urbanismo (FAU), Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Mikko’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, extreme projects, and design business innovation. He has worked extensively in humanitarian and business contexts across South America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe, engaging with organizations such as the EU, World Bank, Red Cross, and UNICEF.

His career includes teaching and research roles in Finland, Japan, China, Brazil, and Chile. Prior to joining Loughborough University London, he served as Professor and Programme Director of the International Design Business Management programme at Aalto University’s School of Business, Finland.