We explore economic, social, psychological, ethical, and regulatory aspects of digitalization and digital transformation from the vantage points of individuals, organizations, and societies. We value methodological pluralism and employ both qualitative and quantitative approaches in our research. We aim to solve relevant practical problems and create new scientific knowledge by maintaining research rigor.
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Research areas
- Economic, social, and psychological aspects of digitalization
- Impact of digitalization on individuals, organizations, and societies
- Sustainable digitalization
- Privacy and regulatory challenges in digitalization
- Digital business platforms and ecosystems
- Digital business strategies
- Emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, AI) and their governance
- Dual consequences of digital technologies (e.g., social media, gaming, metaverse)
- Explainable and responsible AI
- Robotic process automation
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Infrastructure
Our activities are supported by the ChainLab (a blockchain infrastructure in LUT). ChainLab gives a unique opportunity in education and research around blockchain driven digital transformation.
Group members
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Najmul Islam
Professori (tenured)
Software Engineering
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Sami Hyrynsalmi
Professori (tenured)
Software Engineering
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Ari Happonen
Tutkijaopettaja
Software Engineering
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Kari Heikkinen
Tutkijaopettaja
Software Engineering
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Damian Kedziora
Tutkijaopettaja
Software Engineering
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Dominik Siemon
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Software Engineering
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Kari Smolander
Professori
Software Engineering
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Annika Wolff
Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Software Engineering
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Antti Knutas
Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Software Engineering
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Bahalul Haque
Nuorempi tutkija
Software Engineering
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Hasan Mahmud
Nuorempi tutkija
Software Engineering
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Maryam Hina
Nuorempi tutkija
Software Engineering
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