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My research focuses on technology entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, business model innovation, innovation ecosystems and strategic foresight. I study how emerging technologies become commercially viable and sustainable solutions.
My work covers two connected areas. The first is industrial transformation, including circular business models, and digital and circular industrial services. The second is healthcare innovation, including artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical technology commercialization, and healthcare start-ups.
I use qualitative case studies, interviews, systematic literature reviews, Delphi studies and scenario analysis. My research is conducted in collaboration with companies and international academic partners.
Biography
I am a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Industrial Management, Åbo Akademi University, and Docent in Technical Innovations. I hold a Doctor of Technology degree in Industrial Management and a PhD in System Analysis.
I have previously worked at Mälardalen University, the University of Cambridge and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. My earlier business experience includes consulting, sales, marketing and executive management. I supervise doctoral and master’s students and teach business models, technology entrepreneurship, product management and project management.
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- technology management
- Technology entrepreneurship
- technology commercialization
- business model innovation
- ; innovation ecosystems
- strategic foresight
- healthcare innovation
- artificial intelligence in healthcare
- medical technology
- circular business models
- circular economy
- industrial transformation
- digital transformation
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 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Nordic Pharmaceutical Translation and Innovation
Rosenholm, J. (Principal Investigator), Viitala, T. (Co-Principal Investigator), Zhang, H. (Co-Principal Investigator), Salo-Ahen, O. (Co-Principal Investigator), Filppula, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Wang, X. (Co-Principal Investigator), Bansal, K. (Co-Investigator), Kulkov, I. (Co-Investigator), Ahen, F. (Co-Investigator), Salminen, T. A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Airenne, T. (Co-Investigator), Lehtonen, J. (Co-Investigator), Södergård, B. (Co-Investigator) & Rosenberg, S. (Co-Investigator)
01/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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GECKO: Governance principles and mEthods enabling deCisions maKers to manage and regulate the changing mObility systems
Tsvetkova, A. (Principal Investigator), Kulkov, I. (Co-Investigator), Wikström, K. (Principal Investigator) & Wahlström, I. (Co-Investigator)
01/12/18 → 31/08/21
Project: EU
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Business Model Archetypes and Deployment Strategies for EV Battery Swapping – Preliminary Insights
Kulkov, I. & Chirumalla, K., 2026, Advances in Production Management Systems. Cyber-Physical-Human Production Systems: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Kamakura, Japan, August 31 - September 4, 2025, Proceedings, Part V. Mizuyama, H., Morinaga, E., Nonaka, T., Kaihara, T., von Cieminski, G. & Romero, D. (eds.). Springer, p. 387-401 15 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 768 IFIPAICT).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Published conference proceeding › Scientific › peer-review
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Digital Technologies for EV Battery Circularity: An Explorative Study on 10R Circular Strategies
Zhao, J., Chirumalla, K., Behnam, M. & Kulkov, I., 2026, Advances in Production Management Systems. Cyber-Physical-Human Production Systems: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Kamakura, Japan, August 31 - September 4, 2025, Proceedings, Part V. Mizuyama, H., Morinaga, E., Kaihara, T., Nonaka, T., von Cieminski, G. & Romero, D. (eds.). Springer, p. 417-433 17 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 768 IFIPAICT).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Published conference proceeding › Scientific › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Integrating artificial intelligence into business processes: how to enhance customer–machine interactions amid industry convergence
Leone, D., Gargiulo, A., Kulkov, I. & Pietronudo, M. C., 29 May 2026, In: Business Process Management Journal. p. 1-34Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Toward Smarter EV Battery Operations: Leveraging AI, Data Management, and Optimization in First-Life Use
Chirumalla, K., Fattouh, A., Sandström, K., Behnam, M., Stefan, I., Kulkov, I., Kurdve, M., Ståhlbom, N., Zhao, J., Ebrahimi, M., Dahlquist, E. & Paul, S., 2026, Advances in Production Management Systems. Cyber-Physical-Human Production Systems: Human-AI Collaboration and Beyond - 44th IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2025, Kamakura, Japan, August 31 - September 4, 2025, Proceedings, Part V. Mizuyama, H., Morinaga, E., Nonaka, T., Kaihara, T., von Cieminski, G. & Romero, D. (eds.). Springer, p. 434-449 16 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 768 IFIPAICT).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Published conference proceeding › Scientific › peer-review
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Business models for second life batteries: A comprehensive framework for selecting sustainable business options
Kulkov, I., Chirumalla, K., Stefan, I., Dahlquist, E. & Johansson, G., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M. 76, 101874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)12 Downloads (Pure)