About me
Currently working as Dean in the Faculty of Management and Business (April 1, 2025 onwards). In addition, I am a Professor of industrial management, interested in the following themes (not limited to):
- digital platforms and new kinds of value creation mechanisms
- building ecosystems, especially in bio- and circular economy
- technology management and innovations
- new business development and business transformation
Latest publications
Breaking the ICE? Examining the Cognitive, Social, and Psychological Determinants of User Resistance to Electric Non-Road Work Vehicle Adoption
Jalo, H. & Seppänen, M., 2025, 38th Bled eConference: Empowering Transformation: Shaping Digital Futures for All. Pucihar, A., Kljajić Borštnar, M., Blatnik, S., Marolt, M., Bons, R. W. H., Smit, K. & Glowatz, M. (eds.). University of Maribor Press, p. 533–548Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
The Strategic Use of AI in Organizations: A Configurational Approach Based on TOE Framework
Yang, J., Li, H. & Seppänen, M., 2025, Pervasive Digital Services for People’s Well-Being, Inclusion and Sustainable Development: 24th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2025, Limassol, Cyprus, September 9–11, 2025, Proceedings. Achilleos, A., Forti, S., Papadopoulos, G. A. & Pappas, I. (eds.). Springer, p. 114-130 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16079 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Exploring Emerging Business Models For Electrified Machinery
Heshmatisafa, S. & Seppänen, M., 2024, Proceedings of the International Conferences on Digital Transformation and Innovation Management 2024, DTIM 2024; and ICT, Society and Human Beings 2024, ICT 2024. Isaias, P., Miranda, P. & Kommers, P. (eds.). IADIS, p. 19-28 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Exploring the Dynamics of Business Model Portfolio: Unveiling Strategic Restructuring: A Case Study of Sany Heavy Industry
Heshmatisafa, S. & Seppänen, M., 2024, 2024 Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET): Technology Management in the Artificial Intelligence Era, Proceedings. Kocaoglu, D. F., Anderson, T. R., Kozanoglu, D. C., Niwa, K. & Steenhuis, H.-J. (eds.). IEEE, 14 p. (Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Problem resolution with business analytics: a task-technology fit perspective
Muchenje, G., Seppänen, M. & Li, H., 2024, In: INTERNET RESEARCH. 34, 7, p. 118-138Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Smart cities, smarter values: Unpacking the ecosystem of urban innovation
Sorri, K., Yrjönkoski, K. & Seppänen, M., Jun 2024, In: TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY. 77, 102499.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Business model diversification through Product-Service Systems: Demand-relatedness perspective
Heshmatisafa, S. & Seppänen, M., 2023, Proceedings of XXXIV ISPIM Innovation Conference: Innovation and Circular Economy. LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications, 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific
Exploring API-driven business models: Lessons learned from Amadeus's digital transformation
Heshmatisafa, S. & Seppänen, M., Jun 2023, In: Digital Business. 3, 1, 100055.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Exploring Business Models of Electric Mobile Work Machines in the Age of Decarbonization
Heshmatisafa, S. & Seppänen, M., 7 Jun 2023.Research output: Other conference contribution › Scientific
Quantified Framework to Classify and Prioritize Stakeholders in Emergent Ecosystems
Machado, T., Ghabcheloo, R., Brach, C. & Seppänen, M., 13 Dec 2023, ISPIM Connects Salzburg – The Sound of Innovation. ISPIM publication, 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific