Osmo Rätti

Osmo Rätti is a University Researcher and Vice Director at the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, specializing in population ecology and wildlife biology. His work focuses on grouse population dynamics, parasite-vector-host interactions, and the impacts of habitat fragmentation and climate change. He holds a Docent title from the University of Jyväskylä in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Research interests include studying how parasites influence grouse survival and predator vulnerability, viral epidemiology in birds, and sustainable hunting practices. He has led projects like PROFI 5 (Competitive funding for university research profiles) and participated in strategic initiatives to strengthen Arctic research and ecotourism.

Rätti has published extensively on grouse ecology, small rodent population cycles, and Sindbis virus infections. His work spans 45 peer-reviewed articles and 7 funded projects since 2013. Collaborations include international studies on Arctic ecosystems and wildlife health.

• Key roles: Vice Director (Arctic Centre), Principal Investigator (PROFI projects)
• Education: Docent in Ecology/Evolutionary Biology (University of Jyväskylä)
• Labs/Teams: Arctic Centre Global Change Research group

Grants and projects focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, and Arctic environmental policy. He advises on wildlife management and participates in policy-making through roles in Lapin Liitto and Arktikum Palvelu Oy.