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Prof. Dr. Abdul Samad (Sami) Kazi, is a Research Team Leader for Smart Cities and Intelligent Buildings at VTT, the Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Adjunct Professor of Project Management at the Hanken School of Economics, and a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at the Asian Institute of Technology. He has previously served as Vice President for Research Strategy & Foresight at VTT where he introduced the iBET (innovative business from emerging technologies) programme and contributed to organisational and strategy renewal. Sami has industrial experience and maintains close links with the industry throughout his research. He has been involved in more than 50 international research and development projects (each project having a budget ranging from 500,000 to 25,000,000 Euros) on strategic roadmapping and implementation action planning, smart cities, construction IT, virtual organisations, ICT for energy efficiency, nature-based solutions, and knowledge management.
Sami has authored/co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, including more than ten books in the areas of smart cities, knowledge management, systemic innovation, service innovation, ICT for construction projects and processes, energy efficient buildings, and open building manufacturing,
Sami is keen at identifying the business opportunities that may emerge from technology development. Group facilitation for strategic roadmapping and implementation action planning are a strong passion.
Sami has vast experience as a mentor and coach (both within VTT and external to VTT) on matters of team management, positivity, academic excellence, project management, etc. An inspiring speaker, Sami likes to bring joy to all those around him in a collegial, and constructive manner.
Sami is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 7th edition onwards, in the Marquis Who’s Who in World, 10th edition onwards, and in the Marquis Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders (1st edition). Sami is a recipient of the prestigious FIATECH 2012 STAR Award. He is fellow of the Entovation E100 Global Knowledge Leadership network.
Research interests
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strategic roadmapping and implementation action planning, smart cities, programme management, systemic innovation, business models, construction IT, energy efficiency, intelligent buildings, project management, innovation management, facilitation, ICT, knowledge management, business ecosystems, sustainability, inter-organisational collaboration dynamics, collaborative work, organisational learning |
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Doctorate, Doctor of Engineering - Construction Engineering and Management, Asian Institute of Technology
Award Date: 21 Dec 2004
Business and administration, Other, Business Management and Innovation , IMD Switzerland
… → 2012
Business and administration, Other, Value-based Management, JTO School of Management
… → 2010
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Master, Master of Engineering - Structural Engineering and Construction
… → 1996
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Bachelor, B.Sc Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University
… → 1993
External positions
Distinguish Adjunct Professor, Asian Institute of Technology
12 Jan 2015 → …
Adjunct Professor, Hanken School of Economics
Jun 2008 → …
Skills and expertise
- Smart Cities
- Intelligent Buildings
- ICT for Construction
- Energy Efficient Buildings
- Innovation Management
- Open Building Manufacturing
- Roadmapping
- Systemic Solutions
- Project Management
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NetZeroCities: Accelerating cities' transition to net zero emissions by 2030
Hukkalainen, M., Huovila, A., Kantorovitch, J., Tuominen, A., Farzam Far, M., Federley, M., Kazi, S., Fatima, Z. & Järnefelt, V.
1/10/21 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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SPARCs: Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS
Hukkalainen, M., Reda, F., Klobut, K., Fatima, Z., Piira, K., Cronhjort, Y., Ikonen, V., Huovila, A., Kazi, S., Ranta, M., Hajduk, P., Abdurafikov, R., Grönroos, E., Laitinen, A. & Kirppu, H.
1/10/19 → 30/09/24
Project: EU project
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EXCESS: FleXible user-CEntric Energy poSitive houseS
Ala-Juusela, M., Reda, F., Hukkalainen, M., Fatima, Z., Ikonen, V., Rehman, H., Kazi, S., Hasan, A., Ramesh, R., Heimonen, I., Klobut, K., Laitinen, A., Lavikka, R. & Siikavirta, H.
1/09/19 → 29/02/24
Project: EU project
Research output
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Positive Energy Buildings: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities
Lavikka, R. (ed.), Rehman, H. (ed.), Reda, F. (ed.) & Kazi, A. S. (ed.), 2022, Springer. 144 p. (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Book/Report › Book (editor) › Scientific › peer-review
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Preface: Positive Energy in Buildings
Lavikka, R., Rehman, H. U., Reda, F. & Kazi, A. S., 2022, Positive Energy in Buildings: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities. Lavikka, R., Rehman, H. U., Reda, F. & Kazi, A. S. (eds.). Springer, p. v-vii (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific
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Innovation Scout -VTT
Mikkonen, P., Kallio, K., Kazi, S., Uotila, J., Orko, I., Perttula, M., Hämäläinen, T., Kuusisto, O. & Hyytinen, K-M., 28 Apr 2018, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Collaborative virtual engineering for SMEs: Technical architecture
Dryndos, J., Kazi, A. S. S., Langenberg, D., Löh, H. & Stark, R., 26 Apr 2016, Technology Management Conference (ICE), 2008 IEEE International. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, p. 1 - 8Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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IFC and PMO for estimating building environmental effects
Siltanen, P., Vares, S., Ylikerala, M. & Kazi, A. S. S., 27 Apr 2016, 2008 IEEE International Technology Management Conference, ICE 2008. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 7462071Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
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European Commission Grant for Post Graduate Technological Studies Exchange
Kazi, Sami (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Prize for a work
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Mahesh Varma Prize for Most Outstanding Academic Performance Amongst Masters Students
Kazi, Sami (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize for a work
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President’s Plaque of Honour for Outstanding Academic Performance While President of Student Union
Kazi, Sami (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize for a work
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Springer (Publisher)
Rita Lavikka (Editor in chief), Hassam Rehman (Editor in chief), Francesco Reda (Editor in chief) & Sami Kazi (Editor in chief)
1 Jan 2021 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
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SBE19 Sustainable Built Environment
Aapo Huovila (Member), Carmen Antuna Rozado (Member), Sami Kazi (Member), Pertti Lahdenperä (Member), Maria Lima-Toivanen (Member) & Isabel Pinto-Seppä (Member)
2018 → 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Scientific or program committee