Tuukka Toivonen

Tuukka Toivonen is a distinguished academic and researcher with expertise in regenerative innovation, design, entrepreneurship, and creativity. He currently holds several key positions:

1. Director of the MA Innovation Management program at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.2
2. Reader in Regenerative Design and Innovation at Loughborough University London's Institute for Creative Futures.1
3. Faculty member at STEaPP, University College London.1
4. Director of the Becoming Regenerative Lab, a collaborative project involving Loughborough University London, Royal College of Art, and University College London.14

Academic Background

Dr. Toivonen holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and has over 15 years of experience at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, University College London, Kyoto University, and Central Saint Martins.13 His research focuses on how regenerative innovations emerge in real-world settings, particularly within creative industries like fashion, architecture, biodesign, arts, and technology.1

Research and Achievements

Tuukka Toivonen has:

1. Attracted over £1.4M in competitive research funding.1
2. Published in world-class outlets, including the Academy of Management Journal.13
3. Led and co-developed three distinguished master's programs.1
4. Served as the Principal Investigator for the Becoming Regenerative Project, a £1M ESRC & AHRC funded project (2024-2027).1

Professional Experience

Outside academia, Dr. Toivonen:

1. Helps collaborative workspaces and knowledge-driven companies build thriving creative communities through expert advice, training, and metrics.2
2. Founded and managed CREATIVE FRICTION LTD, a consulting firm.
3. Serves on advisory boards and mentors creative hub leaders.

Research Focus

His current research investigates how the world is 'becoming regenerative' through the efforts of young entrepreneurs and designers.3 He is particularly interested in creative, transformative interactions between humans and between humans and nonhuman living organisms.3

Dr. Toivonen is active on social media, sharing his thoughts through YouTube, Twitter (@Tuukka_T), blogs, and public talks.34 His work spans multiple disciplines and aims to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications in innovation and creativity.