Personal profile
Artistic and research interests
I am a University Lecturer, Digital Operations at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University, School of Science and a Chairman of the Board at Koja Yhtiöt Oy (a Family Company). I hold a PhD in Industrial Economics. My research focuses on global value chains, supply chain management, digital technology implementations in technology- and service-based businesses. It involves platformization of supply chains, and collaborative innovation management for complex digital ecosystems. Also, I study artificial intelligence platforms and their implications across different industries.
My colleagues and I currently work on projects in algorithmic evolution of the firm, digital platforms for businesses, industrial platform governance, multi-actor value creation in industrial ecosystems, and blockchain technology.
Key words: Management of operations, Development of digital platforms and ecosystems, Digital innovations, Emerging technology implementations, and Data driven business models
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology, Aalto University
Award Date: 29 Aug 2014
External positions
Chief Research Scientist, Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA)
Aug 2009 → Apr 2023
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AI Diffusion Monitoring among S&P500 Companies: Empirical Results and Methodological Advancements
Mucha, T. & Seppälä, T., 28 Apr 2023, The Fifth Wave – BRIE-ETLA Collection of Articles. Helsinki: Elinkeinoelämän tutkimuslaitos ETLA, p. 49-80 (ETLA Economic Research; no. B281).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Beyond AI, Blockchain Systems, and Digital Platforms: Digitalization Unlocks Mass Hyper-Personalization and Mass Servitization
Seppälä, T., Mucha, T. & Mattila, J., 28 Apr 2023, Research Institute of the Finnish Economy ETLA, 16 p. (ETLA Working Papers; no. 106).Research output: Working paper › Scientific
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Introduction to Collection of Articles: Beyond AI, Blockchain Systems, and Digital Platforms: Digitalization Unlocks Mass Hyper-Personalization and Mass Servitization
Seppälä, T., Mucha, T. & Mattila, J., 2023, The Fifth Wave: BRIE-ETLA Collection of Articles. Seppälä, T., Mucha, T. & Mattila, J. (eds.). Taloustieto Oy, p. 5-24 (ETLA. B; no. 281).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
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The Fifth Wave – BRIE-ETLA Collection of Articles
Seppälä, T. (Editor), Mucha, T. (Editor) & Mattila, J. (Editor), 2023, Taloustieto Oy. 238 p. (ETLA. B; no. 281)Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Professional
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AI Diffusion Monitoring among S&P500 Companies: Empirical Results and Methodological Advancements
Mucha, T. & Seppälä, T., 2022, DIGIT 2022 Proceedings. Association for Information Systems, 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Professional
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Projects
- 7 Finished
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-: 20268-A2203 I&E seminars 2022
Mutanen, O.-P. (Principal investigator), Khajavi Haghighat, S. (Project Member), Kostamo, T. (Project Member), Soto-Simeone, A. (Project Member), Karhu, K. (Project Member), Töytäri, P. (Project Member), Seppälä, T. (Project Member) & Heiskala, M. (Project Member)
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: EU: EIT
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The Role of Data in Firm Performance
Seppälä, T. (Principal investigator), Niemi, R. (Project Member) & Huttunen, H. (Project Member)
01/05/2019 → 31/10/2019
Project: Domestic funds and foundations
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Robottien ja tekoälyn kehitysvaateet tietoinfrastruktuurille
Seppälä, T. (Principal investigator), Tirronen, J. (Project Member), Heliste, A. (Project Member) & Holmström, H. (Project Member)
01/02/2018 → 31/01/2019
Project: Other external funding: Other government funding
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Tekoälyn kokonaiskuva ja kansallinen osaamiskartoitus
Seppälä, T. (Principal investigator), Tirronen, J. (Project Member) & Halén, M. (Project Member)
01/02/2018 → 30/09/2018
Project: Other external funding: Other government funding
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TUTL IonCell-F (Seppälä)
Seppälä, T. (Principal investigator) & Laine, J. (Project Member)
01/06/2017 → 31/05/2019
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
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09/02/2026
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Mielipidekirjoitus / Eurooppa rakentaa markkinoita, Yhdysvallat ja Kiina markkinajohtajia — Mitä tekee Suomi?
08/12/2025
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”Tuottamatonta työtä” – Yritysten voimavaroja valuu EU:n sääntelyyn
23/02/2025
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Aalto University: Audiobooks Can Today Be Created With AI
20/09/2023
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Audiobooks can today be created with AI
19/09/2023
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