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Institutional design and organised system change for sustainable urban mobility : shifting gears for transformative outcomes
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1272 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 30.01.2026)This dissertation investigates how sustainability transitions in urban mobility can be effectively organised and governed to achieve transformative system change. Despite growing recognition of the transport sector’s ... -
Design, analysis, and manufacturing of low-power high-speed synchronous generators
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1273 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 06.02.2026)High-speed electrical machines are vital components in modern engineering systems, offering significant advantages in performance, efficiency, and compactness. Their ability to operate at elevated rotational speeds enables ... -
Metalliteollisuuden alihankkijoiden suorituskyvyn vertailu ja kehittämismahdollisuudet
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1271 (Lappeenrannan-Lahden teknillinen yliopisto LUT, 09.01.2026)Suomalaisen metalliteollisuuden alihankkijat toimivat yhä kovenevassa globaalissa kilpailuympäristössä, jossa menestyminen edellyttää tehokkuutta, innovatiivisuutta ja sopeutumiskykyä. Ulkomaiset alihankkijat tarjoavat ... -
Optical and photoelectric modeling of thick film bacteriorhodopsin sensors
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1270 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 09.01.2026)This dissertation addresses the structural characterization and optimization of thick-film bacteriorhodopsin (BR) sensors, aiming to advance their applicability in optoelectronics and imaging. BR, with its robust light-driven ... -
Integrating user-centered design into scrum: a canvas approach
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1268 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 16.01.2026)Scrum is a widely adopted Agile framework in the software industry due to its focus on speed and communication. Despite its popularity, Scrum often falls short in addressing end-user needs, usability is often overlooked, ... -
Advanced synthesis and characterization of metal–organic frameworks for diverse applications
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1269 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 15.12.2025)Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) represent a remarkable class of porous crystalline materials, distinguished by their highly ordered structures, large surface areas, and chemical ... -
Battling with the tensions in sustainable packaging
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1248 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 12.12.2025)This dissertation investigates the systemic tensions that arise during the transition from conventional plastics to sustainable packaging systems, focusing on biobased plastics and reusable packaging. While these eco-innovations ... -
Integrating sustainability into software engineering education
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1266 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 12.12.2025)Software systems are not only the backbone of the knowledge economy but also powerful forces shaping society. Their rapid expansion over recent decades has driven innovation and efficiency across sectors, yet this growth ... -
Lock-ins and enablers in the transition towards a circular lithium economy for electric vehicle batteries
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1253 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 08.12.2025)The global transition to low-carbon energy systems is driving an unprecedented demand for lithium-ion batteries, positioning lithium as a critical raw material in mobility and energy transitions. However, the prevailing ... -
Orchestrating ICT ecosystem for sustainability transition: strategies, models and empirical evidence from the Finnish ICT sector
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1260 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 08.12.2025)Information and communication technology (ICT) has become deeply embedded in our everyday lives, bringing tremendous wealth and prosperity. Sadly, ICT business activities have also resulted in unintended sustainability ... -
Navigating the in-between : exploring individuals’ different meanings of creating space for collaborative innovation
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1261 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 12.12.2025)This doctoral study was conducted as an inquiry into the process of creating space for collaborative innovation to advance understanding of how such spaces might contribute to ecosystem emergence (EE). Limited attention ... -
Towards deployable autonomous robots
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1264 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 10.12.2025)Autonomous robots are increasingly expected to operate in industrial yards, warehouses, offices, and outdoor and indoor work sites, where variability in terrain, lighting, weather, and human activity stresses perception, ... -
Charge-induced modifications for enhanced membrane performance in water treatment
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1259 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 09.12.2025)To ensure sufficient water purification resources amidst the current water crises, existing treatment methodologies should be improved on. The focal methodology of this work, membrane technology, is a comprehensive way of ... -
Towards gender-inclusive pathways into software engineering education and industry
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1265 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 09.12.2025)Even in some of the most egalitarian countries, women remain underrepresented in many engineering domains, including software engineering (SE), with Finland serving as a clear example of this paradox. This doctoral thesis ... -
Characteristics of sustainability-oriented innovation activities in a shared semiconductor infrastructure : insights on the European, regional and organisational level
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1263 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 10.12.2025)Semiconductor device fabs are cost intensive and consume large quantities of energy, water and raw materials, as well as generate waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Shareduse semiconductor infrastructure is a sustainable ... -
Synthesis of novel functionalized and exfoliated hexagonal boron nitrides filler and their compatibilization chemistry for high-performance biocomposites
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1262 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 03.12.2025)Currently, high-performance polymer composites are used in a wide range of demanding applications, however, they are mainly derived from oil-based polymers and multifunctional fillers. But as the demand for more sustainable ... -
Techno-economic analysis of energy transition pathways and renewable energy technologies for a sustainable energy-industry system
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1256 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 14.01.2026)Climate change, driven by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, poses an existential threat, with global temperatures already exceeding critical thresholds. The energy sector is the primary source of these emissions, as ... -
Hybrid work in agile software development
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1258 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 04.12.2025)The rise of hybrid work, where employees work from diverse locations and with varying schedules, has introduced practical challenges for agile organizations and teams. This dissertation investigates how the shift from ... -
Utilisation of remote sensing, machine learning, and agent-based simulation for biophysical assessment of young boreal forest
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1244 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 12.12.2025)Finland is transitioning to carbon neutrality, as demonstrated by the fact that in 2024, 95% of electricity production and 78% of heat production were carbon neutral. The biomass byproducts from first and pre-commercial ... -
Digital technologies and employee wellbeing : navigating the complexities of digital transformation
Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis : 1267 (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, 09.12.2025)In this dissertation, I explore the relationships between digital technologies, digital transformation (DT) and employee wellbeing, addressing an important but underresearched area. Motivated by the rapid digitalisation ...
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