Riitta Katila is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University and a Professor in the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), positions held since August 2002. Prior to this, Riitta Katila served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland from August 2000 to August 2002. Riitta Katila holds a Ph.D., Dr. Eng., and M.S. from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.