Janina Pykäri

Janina Pykäri is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the CoastClim research group. Her work focuses on blue carbon dynamics in the Baltic Sea and assessing the climate change mitigation potential of shallow coastal ecosystems through field surveys and experimental approaches.

• BSc and MSc in Marine Ecology and Physical Oceanography (University of Helsinki)

Research interests emphasize marine biogeochemistry, coastal carbon cycling, and interdisciplinary methodologies combining ecological and physical oceanographic measurements. Her work bridges marine science with environmental consultancy practices.

Recent publications analyze environmental gradients' impacts on aquatic plant meadows' carbon stocks. She participates in collaborative projects like WANS palkat (2023–2028) funded by private foundations.

• Scientific Awards:
  • WANS palkat grant (2023–2028)

Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, Pykäri's research integrates ecological data with long-term environmental monitoring. She advocates for science-society connections through citizen science initiatives and private sector partnerships.