Miikka Rokkanen has been named alumni of the year 2025
Miikka Rokkanen holds a bachelor's and master's degree from the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ and a PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2014.
Miikka Rokkanen is a principal economist at Amazon's Customer Behavior Analytics unit, where he is responsible for leading scientific research and supporting data-driven decision-making globally. He plays a key role in Amazon's analytics team, which seeks to understand customer behavior and develop business operations using data.
Rokkanen is also a senior researcher at the prestigious Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative program at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he mentors students and promotes corporate collaboration in artificial intelligence and analytics.
Prior to Amazon, Rokkanen worked as an assistant professor at Columbia University from 2014 to 2017, focusing specifically on econometrics and labor economics.
Rokkanen's career path is a great example of how combining statistics, economics, and mathematical skills can build a strong foundation for an international career. He is considered one of the most influential Finns in global e-business, and his background in Jyväskylä is often featured in the media and alumni stories. He has also been named one of the most significant influencers in the business world of the future.
Miikka Rokkanen has been actively involved in the university's alumni activities and has promoted his alma mater in a positive way on numerous occasions.
The Alumni of the Year is selected by Rector Jari Ojala, JYKYS Alumni Association Chair Juhani Lillberg, and Alumni Coordinator Heli Mäki from among nominations received from the university community.
