About me
I am Principal Research Scientist at the HAMK Smart Research Unit. I have the degree of Doctor of Science (Technology) from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University (Finland). I also hold an MSc in Construction Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. I have amassed extensive experience as a research manager, project manager, development manager, senior researcher, and lecturer in academia, as well as an engineer and consultant in the private sector. I have been actively involved in numerous EU-funded international and regional development and research projects, with a recent focus on business, circular economy initiatives, as well as projects related to the silver economy and the development of smart, age-friendly built environments. I am well experienced in qualitative research, collaborative decision making and problem structuring methods. My key research interests include risks and trust in international business relationships, trust in digital environment and technology, technology acceptance & uptake, circular economy as well as the age-friendly, smart, and sustainable living environment.
Skills
project management (planning and implementation), research and development, qualitative research methods, international networks and business, internationalization of companies, trust and risks in business relationships, innovation activities and networks, circular economy business, supervision of Master of Applied Sciences theses
