Veikko Jousmäki

Veikko Jousmäki is a Senior Scientist at Aalto University's Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. He holds honorary visiting roles at institutions like the Cognitive Neuroimaging Centre (Nanyang Technological University) and the Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on magnetoencephalography (MEG), motor and sensory systems, and brain networks involved in movement and perception. He was awarded the Grant Runar Bäckström Foundation Prize in 2003.

Education:

• Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (2000)
• Master's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (1993)
• Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (1986)

Research Interests: Jousmäki's work explores MEG applications in studying brain dynamics during motor actions, sensory processing, and clinical conditions like essential tremor and alcohol use disorder. His studies often integrate multimodal neuroimaging techniques to map cortical and subcortical networks.

Awards and Grants:

• Grant Runar Bäckström Foundation Prize (2003)
• Principal investigator for projects including MEG infrastructure upgrades (2022–2040) and sensorimotor mapping studies.

Collaborations and Activities: Jousmäki has collaborated internationally, including with the Karolinska Institutet and Nanyang Technological University. He actively participates in conferences, workshops, and public lectures on neuroimaging and neuroscience. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Labs and Facilities: Leads MEG research at Aalto University, focusing on developing advanced neuroimaging tools and protocols. Collaborates on projects involving TMS, fMRI, and haptic stimulation technologies.