Elena Svahn

Elena Svahn is a researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Law. Her work focuses on citizen science, open science, and urban planning, contributing directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to quality education and sustainable cities.

• Active in research output since 2015
• Chair of Open Science Coordination in Finland
• Collaborates across disciplines including artificial intelligence and historical development

Research Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize practical frameworks for citizen science, urban development challenges, and democratizing scientific processes through library systems. Key themes include community engagement, digital inclusion, and interdisciplinary approaches to societal problems.

Leadership: As Chair of Finland's Open Science Coordination since 2020, she shapes national research infrastructure policies while maintaining active publication across diverse social science topics.