Mikko Villi

Mikko Villi is a Full Professor of Journalism Studies at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Language and Communication Sciences. He holds an Adjunct Professorship (Docentship) in Communication Studies at the University of Helsinki. He earned his doctorate from Aalto University's Department of Media in 2010. His research focuses on the future of journalism, including media work, digital transition, audience research, and the role of new media platforms. He has held leadership roles, such as President of the Finnish Association for Media and Communication Studies (2018–2021).

• Education: PhD in Media Studies (Aalto University, 2010)
• Research Interests: Journalism innovation, media management, platform dependency, and audience engagement in digital environments.
• Grants & Projects: Led projects like 'Media Work 2030' and 'Artificial Intelligence-Assisted News Production.'
• Labs/Teams: Associated with the Wellbeing Research Community (JYU) and the Journalism research group (KIVI).
• Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics like media subsidies, digital competence, and news trustworthiness.

His work bridges academic research and industry impact, addressing challenges in Nordic media welfare states and global digital transitions.