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On stakeholder dialectics in digital identity infrastructures
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1308 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 21.08.2026)This thesis studies change in identity management in the context of digital public service delivery. Identity management involves actors, processes and supporting technologies for the creation, management and use of digital ... -
Digital transformation for resilience and sustainable value creation: bridging the gap through resource commitment and dynamic supply chain capabilities
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1309 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 04.09.2026)Manufacturing supply chains face growing exposure to systemic disruptions, technological turbulence, and rising sustainability pressures, which challenge traditional assumptions of efficiency-driven supply chain design. A ... -
Femtosecond laser micromachining of Ni–Mn–Ga magnetic shape memory alloy
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1307 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 14.08.2026)Ni–Mn–Ga magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs) exhibit large magnetic-field-induced strain (MFIS) of ~6–12%, which is significantly higher than that of commonly used actuation materials such as piezoelectric and magnetostrictive ... -
Doppler-based passive radar for air traffic monitoring
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1305 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 14.08.2026)The human mind is curious about knowing what is going on in the world. This has been a driving force for last more than 100 years in radar development. Digital transformation and increased processing capability have opened ... -
Design and control of compact mechatronic systems based on magnetic shape memory alloys
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1306 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 14.08.2026)Magnetic shape memory (MSM) alloys offer unique actuation capabilities, combining large reversible strain, high power density and a fast response enabled by magnetically induced motion. These properties make MSM-based ... -
Trilogy of financial technology (fintech) integration for sustained usage, performance, and growth
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1303 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 30.06.2026)This doctoral thesis examines how the integration of Financial Technology (FinTech), encompassing mobile money, multichannel banking, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), collectively affects sustained usage, ... -
Emotional artificial intelligence via identity-free body language recognition and understanding
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1299 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 04.08.2026)Emotional Artificial Intelligence (EAI) refers to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system’s ability to perceive, interpret, and respond to human emotions. EAI is essential for humancentered applications such as healthcare, ... -
Supporting sustainability design in agile software development
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1304 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.06.2026)Agile methodologies are widely utilized by a significant number of software companies, both in Finland and globally. With the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations, it is crucial ... -
Effects of electrodes, current density, and dynamic operation on solid carbon production in molten carbonate electrolysis
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1302 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 14.08.2026)The urgency to reduce CO2 emissions has accelerated research into electrochemical conversion of CO2 into valuable products, such as solid carbon, carbon monoxide gas, and hydrocarbons. Investigations into each of these ... -
Simultaneous recovery of energy and nutrients from wastewater using microbial nutrient recovery systems : a self-sustainable process
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1301 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 30.06.2026)The discharge of nutrients from wastewater can cause eutrophication in water bodies and deplete valuable nutrient resources. A strategy that treats wastewater while recovering nutrients offers a promising research and ... -
Rethinking AI in organizations : assumptions, affordances and architectures
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1298 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 26.06.2026)This dissertation examines how the adoption of Generative AI, particularly large language model tools such as ChatGPT, reshapes human–AI relations in knowledge-intensive work and the implications for organizational practices ... -
Compact, energy-efficient electro-hydraulic architectures for multi-actuator control of mobile cranes
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1300 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.06.2026)In mobile machinery, conventional valve-controlled hydraulic systems are characterized by substantial throttling losses, limited energy recuperation, and high power demand. Direct-driven electro-hydraulic actuators represent ... -
3D-printed adsorbents from recycled polymer for urban mining and wastewater treatment
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1297 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 15.06.2026)Tailings and industrial wastewater contain both valuable and harmful metals, representing a combined environmental challenge and resource opportunity. Adsorption is widely applied for metal recovery and contaminant removal. ... -
Computational dynamics in industry and healthcare : from heavy machinery to human locomotion analysis
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1296 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 12.06.2026)Computational dynamics provides a mathematical approach to simulating complex physical systems, valuable in both engineering and healthcare. This dissertation applies this discipline to two areas: improving heavy machinery ... -
Towards responsible design of AI-augmented systems : applications for evidence-informed decision making
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1295 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 15.06.2026)This dissertation examines the responsible design of artificial intelligence (AI)-augmented systems for evidence-informed decision making in organizational and policy contexts. As AI, and in particular, generative AI and ... -
The impact of individual actions, motivations and knowledge on reducing consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1294 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 05.06.2026)Limiting global warming to 1.5 ℃ requires rapid, systemic and sustainable changes across all sectors within this decade. Current climate policies primarily emphasize the role of technological innovations and decarbonization ... -
Implementation of exoskeletons in care work : a study of acceptance, domestication, impacts and orientation needs
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1291 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 03.06.2026)Health and care services face increasing pressure from workforce shortages and physically demanding tasks in ageing societies. Health and welfare technology (HWT) has the potential to assist care workers in various ways, ... -
Bridging demand-side growth dynamics and supply-side design for rural mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1293 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.05.2026)Affordable and reliable electricity is a fundamental driver of socioeconomic development, yet over 700 million people, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, remain without electricity access. As global electrification efforts ... -
Rethinking how we do things : how fostering socio-ecological perspectives reshapes innovation management
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1292 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.05.2026)Socio-ecological perspectives have a long history across multiple disciplines and fields, grounded in systems-based approaches that offer a holistic view of the deeply interconnected dynamics of social and natural elements. ... -
Performance management through sustainability management in the Finnish construction industry
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1290 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 29.05.2026)The construction industry plays a significant role in both the global and European economies, as well as in human well-being. However, its adverse impacts on the environment, nature, and sustainability necessitate actions ...
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