Tiina Randma-Liiv

Tiina Randma-Liiv is a distinguished Professor at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Business and Governance, where she has served as Tenured Full Professor since 2019 and previously as Professor from 2007-2018. She held the position of Vice-Dean for Research from 2010-2023 and is currently Head of Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Estonian Academy of Sciences. As a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2018 and Academia Europaea since 2023, she represents the highest echelons of academic recognition in Estonia and Europe.

Her research spans public administration, small states governance, crisis management, civil service reforms, and e-participation. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent excellence with numerous best paper awards and the prestigious Science Prize of the Republic of Estonia in 2016. Her publications reveal a strong focus on comparative public administration, particularly examining how small states navigate complex governance challenges and how digital tools can enhance citizen engagement in policy-making processes.

Her recent publications show a clear trajectory toward digital governance and e-participation, with multiple articles analyzing institutionalization of e-participation initiatives, citizen engagement through digital tools, and government collaboration in digital platforms. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in public administration, particularly evident in her analysis of the Estonian Citizens' Initiative Portal and comparative studies across European nations.

• 2024 Tallinn University of Technology Mente at Manu medal (highest university award)
• 2023 Member of Academia Europaea
• 2021 Estonian Research Council nomination to AcademiaNet
• 2020 Co-authored article selected for Classics of Comparative Policy Analysis
• 2018 Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
• 2016 Science Prize of the Republic of Estonia
• Multiple best paper/article awards from international conferences and journals

Professor Randma-Liiv has secured significant research funding including Horizon Europe projects like ROBUST Crisis Governance and COST Actions on Executive Triangle research. She serves as Principal Investigator for major projects and holds editorial positions with leading journals including Public Administration Quarterly and Public Policy and Administration. Her leadership extends to Vice Presidency of the International Research Society for Public Management and membership on the Estonian National Science Prize Committee.

Her academic journey began with a PhD from Loughborough University on civil service careers in small and large states, establishing her expertise in small states governance that continues to inform her current research on robust crisis governance in turbulent times.