Personal profile
Research areas
International business, -entrepreneurship and -migration especially internationalization, human stickiness, resources of skilled migrants and returnees, migrant and diaspora entrepreneurship, transnational and family businesses, diaspora networks in international business, diaspora investment, remittances, cultural and language capabilities
Education/Academic qualification
International Marketing, Docent, Title of Docent in International Marketing with orientation on ethnic entrepreneurship, Åbo Akademi University
Award Date: 23. Aug 2018
Current external positions
Senior Fellow, University of Turku
1. Jan 2021 → 31. Dec 2022
Distinguished Professor in International Business and Entrepreneurship, Shanghai University
28. Mar 2018 → …
Migration Fellow, Institute of Migration
1. Jan 2014 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Brazilian-Japanese reverse diaspora, labour and entrepreneurship – reflections on sustainable ethnic migration policies
Falcao, R., Picanco Cruz, E., Aman, R. & Elo, M., 2026, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. 57, 1, p. 20-45Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Entrepreneurial passion, patriotism, nationalism and resilience: Understanding Ukrainian refugee women’s entrepreneurial intentions in constrained contexts
Elo, M., Ivanova-Gongne, M., Gugenishvili, I., Ahvenainen, T., Mattila, M., Barner-Rasmussen, W. & Lång, S., May 2026, In: International Small Business Journal. 44, 3, p. 369-401Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Sustainability Paradox in Emerging Markets: A Critical Analysis of LED Regulatory Standards and Global Value Chains in Brazil
Ferranty Maclennan, M. L., Elo, M. & Silva, S. C. E., 30. Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Critical Perspectives on International Business.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Bukharian Jewish culture and identity: insights from a transnational global diaspora
Elo, M., Dec 2025, In: População e Sociedade. 44Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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De skjulte champions
Elo, M. & Jørgensen, C., 18. Mar 2025, In: HR & Ledelse. 2-2025, p. 44-46Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
Activities
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Journal of Enterprising Communities (Journal)
Elo, M. (Peer reviewer)
1. May 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Journal of Enterprising Communities (Journal)
Elo, M. (Peer reviewer)
1. May 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Journal)
Elo, M. (Peer reviewer)
16. Apr 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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CIVICA Research hub Transconnect
Elo, M. (Participant)
15. Apr 2026 → 16. Apr 2026Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses or seminars
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Journal of International Management (Journal)
Elo, M. (Peer reviewer)
8. Apr 2026Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Sustainable Migrant Entrepreneurship
Elo, M. (Project participant), Fürst, S. (PI), Ivanova-Gongne, M. (Project participant), Gil, M. (Project participant) & Vershinina, N. (Project participant)
01/09/2025 → 30/06/2027
Project: Research
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POLAR: POLAR Polycris oriented leadership for arctic renewal
Elo, M. (PI), Yeasmin, N. (Project participant), Halonen, S. (Project participant), Tobin, S. (Project participant) & Vijayavarathan-R, K. (Project participant)
01/05/2026 → 01/05/2027
Project: Research
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COSMO: Cosmopolitan life, identity and future of work
Elo, M. (Project participant)
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2026
Project: Research
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Climate implications on the livelihoods and socio-economic wellbeing of women in Guinea-Bissau- identifying sustainable alternatives
Elo, M. (Project participant), Fisker, A. (Project participant), Quintana, C. O. (Project participant) & Ricard, L. M. (Project participant)
26/02/2024 → 30/06/2025
Project: Research
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COSMO: Cosmopolitan life, identity and future of work
Elo, M. (In charge of work packages)
01/06/2021 → 01/07/2023
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Kvinder investerer oftere i kvinder
25/04/2026 → 27/04/2026
13 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kvindelige investorer er mere tilbøjelige til at investere i kvinder
24/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kvindelige investorer er mere tilbøjelige til at investere i kvinder
24/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kvindelige investorer er mere tilbøjelige til at investere i kvinder
24/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kvindelige investorer er mere tilbøjelige til at investere i kvinder
24/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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SCC Fast track - Uddelingsrunde april 2024
Quintana, C. O. (Recipient), Fisker, A. (Recipient), Elo, M. (Recipient) & Ricard, L. M. (Recipient), 1. Apr 2024
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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The Inaugural Teaching Innovation Award finalist, AIB 2021
Elo, M. (Recipient) & Torkkeli, L. (Recipient), 1. Jul 2021
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Best paper award, Human Stickiness as a Counterforce to Brain Drain: Purpose-Driven Behavior among Tanzanian Medical Doctors and Implications for Policy
Ndikumana, D. (Recipient), Elo, M. (Recipient) & Piekkari, R. (Recipient), 31. Aug 2019
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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NOS funding for a series of 3 workshops in Odense, Kalmar and Åbo
Elo, M. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Teaching & Supervision
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Comparative Business Environments
Elo, M. 01/09/2025 → 01/01/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching