About
Sanni Kotimäki is a University Lecturer at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, where she conducts research on life-course dynamics, socioeconomic health disparities, intergenerational effects, and the role of early-life experiences. Her work integrates quantitative methods and applied statistics to analyze complex social and health outcomes.
Research Interests: Her research centers on understanding how parental resources, childhood environments, and socioeconomic conditions shape health and wellbeing across the lifespan. She investigates mechanisms behind health inequalities, including the influence of parental education, mental health, and family structure. A key focus is on intergenerational transmission of disadvantage and resilience, particularly through the lens of family policies such as parental leave.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on population health, using sibling fixed-effects models, administrative data, and mixed-methods approaches. Themes include fatherhood and workplace peer effects on parental leave, birth outcomes and NEET status, prenatal mental health disparities, and the long-term impacts of parental death. These works demonstrate methodological rigor and policy relevance.
- Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: There is no mention of students or advising roles in the available information. While no specific grants are listed, her affiliation with the INVEST Research Flagship Centre suggests involvement in large-scale, funded research initiatives focused on social and health disparities.
Labs and Teams: Sanni is actively involved with the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, a multidisciplinary research environment at the University of Turku dedicated to understanding early-life determinants of health and wellbeing. She collaborates closely with researchers such as Satu Helske, Simon Chapman, and Juho Härkönen, contributing to both academic and public-facing outputs including blogs and policy reports.
