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Mika Järvinen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University, leveraging fundamental sciences—physics, thermodynamics, chemistry, and numerical modeling—to address cross-sector energy challenges. His research spans sustainable bioenergy and inter-linked circular economy systems integrating energy, materials, and environmental considerations across biomass, pulp/paper, metallurgy, and waste-to-energy industries. His expertise centers on sustainable bioenergy and circular economy frameworks, utilizing numerical modeling to optimize combustion engineering and metallurgical processes. By maintaining diverse industrial engagement, he ensures research continuity during economic fluctuations while advancing black liquor spraying technologies and energy-material-environment synergies. This approach enables flexible, physics-based solutions for complex industrial energy conversion problems. Professor Järvinen's 2025 publications reveal a cohesive focus on renewable energy systems operating within planetary boundaries, spanning carbon capture (calcium looping), low-temperature heat engines, and comprehensive textbook development. His work integrates solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage technologies into holistic frameworks that balance technical innovation with ecological constraints, emphasizing system-level sustainability over isolated component optimization. His scientific recognition includes: Best Dissertation Award (2002) from Helsinki University of Technology's Department of Machine Technology for research on black liquor droplet conversion Resonate Award (2015) from Caltech University's Resnick Institute As lead of the Energy Conversion and Systems research group, he directs projects bridging fundamental modeling with industrial applications while developing educational resources for next-generation energy engineers. His laboratory work emphasizes experimental validation of numerical models across combustion, metallurgical, and biomass conversion processes.

• Sustainable Bioenergy
• Circular Economy
• Energy Conversion Systems
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Kati Kulovesi is Professor of Law at the University of Eastern Finland , specializing in International Environmental Law , EU Climate Law, and the intersection of climate change law with international economic law. She works closely with the 3E Center at the Brussels School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussels , and Earth Negotiations Bulletin , with multidisciplinary collaborations in the Atmospheric and Climate Competence Center . Education: LL.M. from University of Helsinki and London School of Economics; PhD from LSE Research Focus: EU Climate Policy, Legitimacy in Climate Governance, Arctic Environmental Regulation, Carbon Market Mechanisms Professional Experience: Legal adviser for Finnish Government, World Bank, UN FAO, European Commission, Nordic Council of Ministers, IUCN, and World Resources Institute Publications span EU Climate Law, WTO-Environmental Disputes, Arctic Governance, and Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, with recent work on the European Green Deal and Fit for 55 Package . Her scholarship integrates legal theory with empirical analysis of climate policy implementation.

• International Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
• EU Law
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Petteri Nurmi is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). His research focuses on IoT systems, environmental monitoring, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable computing. He leads projects such as the NordForsk-funded initiative (2024-2028) and the Team Finland Knowledge programme (2024-2026), emphasizing large-scale IoT deployments and quantum computing integration. Key research interests include drone-based air quality monitoring, low-cost sensor networks, and AI applications in environmental science. Nurmi has published extensively in top venues like IEEE IoT Journal and ACM workshops. His work bridges technical innovation with societal challenges, such as urban pollution reduction and sustainable resource management. He supervises doctoral students in the Computer Science program and collaborates internationally on projects like underwater plastic detection (SEAGULL) and smart city infrastructure. Nurmi’s contributions to edge computing and pervasive sensing have been recognized through grants totaling over €2M. His lab develops tools for data-intensive systems, including thermal imaging for energy efficiency analysis and AI-driven sensor fusion frameworks.

• Environmental Monitoring
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Sarah Green is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology. Her research focuses on the anthropology of borders, livestock and microbial movements, and Mediterranean and Balkan regional dynamics. She has led projects such as "Crosslocations in the Mediterranean" and "Opening Pandora’s Box: Assessing The Risks of Permafrost Thaw" , exploring environmental and health intersections. As Editor-in-Chief of Social Anthropology , she has shaped academic discourse. Her recent work examines zoonotic disease control and nonhuman animal migration. She advises doctoral theses on topics ranging from Roma policy to digital intimacy in Egypt. Affiliated with Helsinki One Health, she bridges social and medical sciences. Education: Not explicitly detailed in texts, but her academic roles imply advanced anthropological training. Research Projects: Includes "InterEarth RESET" (climate change), "Trade, Transit and Travel in the Mediterranean" , and "EastBordNet" . Grants: Recipient of University profiling funding and Research Council of Finland grants. Her theoretical contributions include "Crosslocations" theory, analyzing spatial entanglements. She frequently participates in conferences like the American Anthropological Association meetings and contributes to editorial boards. Recent publications address border entanglements, postmodern gender theory, and Mediterranean geopolitics.

• Anthropology of Borders
• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Mediterranean Studies
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Valeriy Vyatkin is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Aalto University. His research focuses on advancing industrial automation, control systems, and their integration with emerging technologies like machine learning and digital twins. He specializes in standards such as IEC 61499, addressing interoperability, formal verification, and performance optimization in distributed automation systems. Key research interests include: Physics-informed machine learning for industrial processes (e.g., steel rolling, reservoir engineering) Formal methods for control system validation and safety-critical applications Development of adaptive automation frameworks for Industry 5.0 challenges, including human-robot collaboration and energy systems Interoperability between legacy and modern industrial standards (OPAS, OPC UA) Recent work emphasizes real-time simulation, FPGA-based control prototyping, and AI-driven solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing, horticulture, and process industries. Publications span topics like robotic walker design, probabilistic model checking, and decentralized learning management systems. He collaborates on EU and industry-funded projects, focusing on digital twin implementation, edge computing, and virtual commissioning. His team develops tools for automated code generation, system migration, and anomaly detection in complex industrial settings.

• Industrial Automation
• Control Systems
• Machine Learning Applications
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Marika Kokko is a Professor of Bio- and Circular Economy at the University of Tampere, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable solutions for carbon dioxide utilization, nutrient recovery, and bioelectrochemical systems. She leads projects such as isoSUS (developing short-chain fatty acid conversion) and BioNH4 (recovering ammonium nitrogen from wastewater). Education: Doctor of Science (Technology), Tampere University of Technology (2013) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Freiburg, Germany (2014–2016) Tenure-track career progression at Tampere University since 2016 Research Interests: CO₂ conversion via microbial electrosynthesis and bioelectrochemical processes Electrochemical nitrogen recovery from wastewater Microplastic analysis in environmental matrices Bioremediation of industrial waste streams Grants & Collaborations: Funded by Business Finland, Ministry of the Environment, and international consortia Active in interdisciplinary projects like CICAT2025 and UPCE Labs/Teams: Her research group investigates bioelectrochemical systems, microbial communities, and circular economy innovations. They collaborate with industry partners to scale sustainable technologies.

• Sustainable resource recovery
• Biochemical conversion
• Electrochemical processes
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Jaimejuan Mar Cabeza is a Senior University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme, and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). She leads the Global Change and Conservation Lab and serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences and the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology. University of Helsinki: Senior University Lecturer Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) Global Change and Conservation Lab (Principal Investigator) Dr. Cabeza's research focuses on ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation science with particular emphasis on human-wildlife conflicts, climate change impacts on biodiversity, and sustainable pastoral systems. Her work spans multiple continents with significant field research in Madagascar and Kenya. She employs interdisciplinary approaches that integrate ecological, social, and cultural dimensions of conservation. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in bat ecology and pest suppression services, human-carnivore coexistence, and the role of traditional ecological knowledge in conservation. The research demonstrates increasing integration of social science perspectives with ecological studies, particularly examining how cultural practices and governance systems affect conservation outcomes. Best International Teacher (2010) Commendation for good thesis supervision (2009, 2011) Best Talk, Student Conference on Conservation Science (2000) Dr. Cabeza actively supervises 4 PhD students and 3 MSc students, with a strong commitment to education at multiple levels from school children to advanced doctoral candidates. She coordinates the RESPECT field course in Madagascar and has developed novel pedagogical approaches for conservation education. Her research is supported by multiple active projects including 'Thinking like an elephant' (2025-2028), 'Conservation trade-offs' (2024-present), and 'Pastoralism as a global herbivory socio-ecosystem' (2023-2026). She leads the Global Change and Conservation Lab, which brings together researchers from diverse disciplines to address complex conservation challenges at the intersection of ecology, social science, and policy. The lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with institutions in Africa where much of their field research takes place.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Science
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Andrea Santangeli serves as a Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology and holds a Docentship in the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. He maintains an additional affiliation as an Honorary Fellow at the University of Cape Town's FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology under the National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence since August 2019. His research spans international collaborations across multiple continents, with particular focus on African and European conservation challenges. Dr. Santangeli completed his doctoral thesis titled 'Assessing the effectiveness of different approaches to species conservation' at the University of Helsinki in 2013. His educational background established the foundation for his current research program focused on evidence-based conservation strategies and effectiveness assessment. His research interests center on wildlife conservation biology, particularly avian ecology and species protection. Santangeli's work examines human-wildlife interactions, conservation prioritization, and the effectiveness of different conservation approaches. He investigates how climate change affects species distributions and community composition, with special attention to vulture conservation, bird-feeding practices, and the impacts of agricultural systems on biodiversity. His approach integrates ecological, social, and policy dimensions to develop comprehensive conservation solutions. Species conservation effectiveness Human-wildlife interactions Climate change impacts on biodiversity Vulture conservation Bird community dynamics Ecosystem services assessment Analysis of Santangeli's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on interdisciplinary conservation science addressing urgent global challenges. His work increasingly integrates One Health approaches, examining connections between wildlife health, ecosystem functioning, and human activities. Key themes include climate change adaptation strategies, human dimensions of conservation, and technological innovations for monitoring and protection. His research shows growing emphasis on policy-relevant science that directly informs conservation decision-making at multiple scales. His scientific recognition includes an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Cape Town's prestigious FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, part of the DST NRF Centre of Excellence. This position acknowledges his significant contributions to African ornithology and conservation science, particularly his work on vulture conservation across the continent. As a doctoral supervisor, Santangeli guides the next generation of conservation scientists through the Wildlife Biology doctoral program. His research is supported by multiple projects, including the ongoing 'Understanding the drivers and species ecological traits underpinning the global trade in wild birds' (2019-2024), which examines wildlife trade dynamics and conservation implications. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration networks across Europe, Africa, and beyond. Santangeli's research activities involve extensive fieldwork, data analysis, and policy engagement. He participates in academic visits to institutions like the Center d'Études Biologiques de Chizé in France and contributes to scientific conferences and peer review for leading conservation journals. His work often involves citizen science approaches, as evidenced by the 'iratebirds' project on aesthetic attraction to birds.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Wildlife Conservation
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Sami Kurki is a Professor and Director at the Ruralia Institute in Seinäjoki and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) at the University of Helsinki. He specializes in sustainability science, rural entrepreneurship, environmental policy, and conservation conflicts. His work bridges interdisciplinary research with practical applications in food systems, wildlife management, and innovation ecosystems. Research interests include: Sustainable food systems and organic farming Rural business development and entrepreneurship Wildlife-human interactions (e.g., moose, wolves, forest grouse) Consumer behavior and prosocial status signaling Policy frameworks for sustainable land use Stigma management in emerging industries Recent publications focus on interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., Ratkaisujen rajapinnoilla ), sustainable hunting tourism ( Sustainable Hunting Tourism ), and equitable transitions ( Oikeudenmukainen vihreä siirtymä ). His work emphasizes bridging academic knowledge with practical solutions for rural communities and policymakers. Awards : Artturi Leinonen Cultural Award (2011), Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland (2019). Active in ministerially funded projects (e.g., Development of Local Food Use ), supervises doctoral programs in Environmental Sciences and Renewable Resources. Leads initiatives like the Innovative Strategies for Public Catering project across the Baltic Sea region. Lab/teams: HELSUS, Ruralia Institute, and collaborative networks in sustainable food systems and rural innovation.

• Sustainability Science
• Rural Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Policy
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Hamed Badihi is an Assistant Professor in Automation Technology and Dependable Systems at Tampere University , part of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. He leads the Dependability and Automation Research in Cyber-Physical Systems (DARES) Group within the Dependable Systems Cyber Laboratories . His research focuses on critical aspects of condition monitoring, fault-tolerant control, and attack-resilient control to advance sustainable, dependable cyber-physical systems. Research Interests include: Cybersecurity for industrial control systems Fault-tolerant control mechanisms Resilient control strategies for renewable energy systems Condition monitoring of wind turbines and microgrids Recent Contributions emphasize hybrid approaches combining machine learning and control theory for cyber-attack detection and system resilience in wind farms and microgrids. His work addresses challenges like real-time fault diagnosis and adaptive control under adversarial or environmental perturbations. Awards & Roles : Senior Member of IEEE, editor for International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems , Advances in Fuzzy Systems , and Processes journals. Active in EU projects like StreamSTEP . Labs & Teams : Directs the DARES Group, collaborating on initiatives like the Dependable Systems Cyber Laboratories to pioneer innovations in cyber-physical system dependability.

• Condition Monitoring
• Fault-Tolerant Control
• Attack-Resilient Control
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Heli Simojoki is a Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, in the Department of Production Animal Medicine. She is affiliated with the Helsinki One Health research organization. Her research focuses on bovine medicine, particularly infectious diseases in livestock, mastitis, and cattle health management. Key research interests include bacterial pathogens (e.g., Fusobacterium necrophorum , Mycoplasma bovis ), vaccination efficacy, antibiotic use in dairy herds, and hoof health (e.g., digital dermatitis and interdigital phlegmon). She has supervised multiple PhD students, including Aino Riihimäki and Atte Sandelin. Her recent publications (2021–2025) address genomic analysis of pathogens, vaccination impacts, and management practices to reduce morbidity and antibiotic usage. She has been involved in projects funded by the Academy of Finland and industry partners like HKScan and Valio. Professional activities include peer reviewing for journals like Journal of Dairy Science and Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica , and contributing to policy discussions on animal welfare (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry consultations).

• Veterinary Science
• Bovine Medicine
• Animal Health
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Pirjo Mäkelä is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. She holds the Title of Docent in Faculty Common Matters and is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and the Plant Production Sciences Crop Science Research Group. Professor Mäkelä serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources and maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to agricultural science. Her research interests span a wide range of agricultural topics including Agronomy, Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Science, and Plant Production Sciences. Professor Mäkelä's work focuses on sustainable agriculture practices, plant stress physiology, soil science, and climate-resilient crop systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and developing sustainable cropping systems for northern climates. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on climate-smart agriculture, precision farming technologies, sustainable nutrient management, and crop stress tolerance mechanisms. Her research integrates field studies with advanced technologies like multispectral imaging to address challenges in food production under changing climatic conditions. Professor Mäkelä's work demonstrates a consistent commitment to developing practical solutions for sustainable agriculture in Nordic and global contexts. Peer review of manuscripts (59) Membership in review committees (38) Academic visits (13) Opponent of doctoral dissertations (8) Professor Mäkelä maintains active research collaborations across international boundaries, with documented academic visits to institutions including the University of Missouri-Columbia (2013), University of Delaware (2002), and CSIRO Plant Industry (1996-1997). Her research program includes significant projects focused on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate adaptation strategies, particularly for boreal-nemoral regions.

• Agronomy
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Crop Science
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Jouni Havukainen is a tenured Professor in Sustainability Science at LUT University's School of Energy Systems in Lappeenranta, Finland. He has been working at LUT University since 2008 in various research and teaching roles, progressing from researcher to project leader, scientific director, and ultimately achieving tenure as a full Professor in 2024 after being appointed to an Assistant Professor position in 2022 with a tenure track period until 2026. His educational background includes a D. Sc (Tech.) in Environmental Engineering from Lappeenranta University of Technology (2009-2014). During his doctoral studies, he also worked at the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY), researching biogas utilization in the transport sector in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Northern Estonia. He has conducted research across three continents during his PhD studies and postdoctoral research period, including research exchanges at Kaunas University of Technology, Energy Biosciences Institute in Berkeley, Zhejiang University in China, and Technical University of Denmark. Havukainen's research focuses on ensuring environmental considerations are integrated into systemic changes in energy systems. His work spans several key areas: Environmental sustainability of Power-to-X (P2X) technologies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of energy and waste systems Circular economy implementation in waste management Renewable energy systems and their environmental impacts Waste-to-energy conversion processes Nitrogen recovery from waste streams His recent publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on climate change mitigation through sustainable waste management and energy systems. The research spans from fundamental LCA methodology development to practical applications in municipal waste management, hydrogen production, and Power-to-X pathways. A significant portion of his work addresses the environmental performance of emerging technologies for achieving carbon neutrality in Finland and globally, with increasing attention to international applications in countries like China, Rwanda, and Uganda. Havukainen has secured research funding from multiple sources including EU Horizon projects, Business Finland, and the Research Council of Finland. He has served as project manager for the seven-year EU Life IP Circwaste project (ended 2023) and as Principal Investigator for the BUTTERFLY project on renewable fuels production. His research portfolio includes significant work on port energy communities (Mussalo project), sustainable energy access in East Africa (Sunny project), and hydrogen transition pathways (JustH2Transit project). As an educator, Havukainen has established himself as a leader in sustainability education, founding the 'Biological cycle in circular economy' master's course in 2019 and co-founding the 'Sustainability of Energy systems' postgraduate course in 2024 with colleagues from LUT and Polimi. His teaching has spanned waste management technology since 2008, including the Solid waste management technology course for master's students (2008-2021).

• Environmental Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability Science
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Juha Pyrhönen serves as Professor of Electrical Engineering at the School of Energy Systems, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT University) in Lappeenranta, Finland. His research focuses on advanced electric machine design for high-performance applications, with particular expertise in traction motors, synchronous reluctance machines, and thermal management systems. Contact information includes email Juha.Pyrhonen@lut.fi and phone +358 40 571 1645. Professor Pyrhönen's research spans critical areas in electric machine development including high-speed motor design for aerospace and automotive applications, mitigation of parasitic effects like bearing currents, and innovative cooling techniques such as direct liquid cooling. His work addresses electromagnetic design challenges in drum-winding machines, variable reluctance resolvers for position sensing, and material selection for rotors operating under extreme conditions. Recent investigations examine agricultural tractor electrification and compact energy conversion systems for onboard machinery. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals strong emphasis on improving power density through multidisciplinary approaches that integrate electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical considerations. Key trends include advanced bearing current mitigation strategies, optimization of axially-laminated rotors, and precision measurement techniques under magnetic saturation. His research consistently targets sustainable solutions for electric propulsion across transportation sectors. No scientific awards were documented in the provided information. Details regarding student supervision, research grants, or collaborative projects were not specified in the available materials. The absence of such information suggests either non-disclosure in the source materials or potential focus on independent research activities. While specific laboratory facilities weren't mentioned, his research scope implies access to advanced testing infrastructure for high-speed machinery, electromagnetic characterization equipment, and thermal validation systems at LUT University's energy research facilities.

• Electric Machines
• Motor Design
• High-Speed Motors
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Xavier Irz is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Economics and Management. His research focuses on sustainable diets, environmental economics, and policy analysis, particularly addressing climate impacts of food systems. He has led projects such as the EU-funded 'Water & Food Futures' and 'Blue Food Sustainability.' Key areas include optimizing diets for reduced carbon footprints, evaluating carbon taxes on food, and analyzing socio-demographic equity in dietary transitions. Education: PhD in Agricultural Economics (not explicitly stated but implied by academic rank) Research interests span food policy, agricultural innovation, and the intersection of health and environmental sustainability. He collaborates internationally on projects like the European carbon tax simulations and forest genetics economics. Advises doctoral students in the Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources program. Active in policy-oriented research, publishing in journals like European Journal of Nutrition and Public Health Nutrition .

• Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
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