Nuppu Mielonen

Nuppu Mielonen is a Doctoral Researcher and Project Manager at the UEF Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy (UEF CECE) under the Business School of the University of Eastern Finland. Her work focuses on the circular economy and green transition metals, particularly the emergence, organizing, and value creation of circular economy ecosystems.

• Role: Doctoral Researcher, Project Manager, UEF CECE
• Projects: GOVERMAT (Multi-level governance of critical materials for future electric mobility)

Her research spans socio-cultural and spatial dynamics in industrial ecosystems, with a focus on sustainability transitions. She contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the RESOURCE Research Community and participates in international collaborations through networks such as the EU COST Action.

Key Themes: Circular economy ecosystems, critical raw materials, regional sustainability, industrial parks, resource circulation, and transitions toward sustainable business models.