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Riitta Hekkala is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Information and Service Management. Her research focuses on grounded theory, information systems, qualitative research, project management, organization studies, and emotions in organizational contexts. She has contributed significantly to understanding emotional dynamics in IS projects, agile methodologies, and challenges faced by IT professionals.
Her expertise spans over two decades, with notable work on coping mechanisms in ISD projects, power dynamics in inter-organizational systems, and mobile game startup success factors. She has received prestigious awards including the AIS Distinguished Member (2023), Best Paper Awards (2012, 2020), and recognition for reviewing excellence (2015, 2021).
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- Awards: Multiple best paper honors and reviewing awards from leading journals and conferences.
Her work often bridges theory and practice, examining emotional practices, organizational communication, and the sociotechnical aspects of IS projects. She collaborates extensively with industry partners and has published in top-tier venues like the Information Systems Journal and MIS Quarterly.
