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Annakaisa Korja serves as Head of Department and Research Director at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, while also holding a Docent title in Tectonics. She is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and supervises the Doctoral Programme in Geosciences. Her leadership extends to multiple major research initiatives including EPOS Finland, where she serves as Principal Investigator. Her educational background includes a Docent qualification in Tectonics from the University of Helsinki (2003) and a Specialist qualification in Management from Liikemiesten kauppaopisto (2010). Prior to her current position, she held research roles at the Geological Survey of Finland, Geological Survey of Canada, and Geological Survey of Sweden. Korja's research centers on geophysics and seismology, with particular expertise in seismic hazard analysis, induced seismicity related to geothermal energy, tectonic evolution of the Fennoscandian Shield, and deep crustal structures. Her work bridges fundamental Earth science with practical applications in energy development and risk management, especially regarding nuclear power plant safety and urban geothermal projects. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in seismic hazard modeling for Northern Europe, moment tensor analysis of induced earthquakes, and the tectonic evolution of Precambrian terrains. She has led significant updates to the Fennoscandian earthquake catalogue and developed 3D velocity models for the Helsinki region. Suomen Leijonan 1. luokan Ritarimerkki SL R1 (Order of the Lion of Finland, First Class) - 2021 As supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Geosciences and direct thesis advisor (including Tino Mellin's 2022 Bachelor's thesis), Korja mentors the next generation of Earth scientists. Her extensive grant portfolio includes EPOS Finland (Research Council of Finland infrastructure project), ELY-keskuksen tuki (Ministry funding until 2030), and multiple international collaborations. She actively serves on the Research Council of Finland Scientific Council for Natural Sciences and Engineering (2025-2027). Korja manages the Institute of Seismology's EPOS Finland coordination office and leads the OBF seismic network. Her research group collaborates extensively across Nordic countries and Europe, particularly on seismic hazard assessment projects involving nuclear facilities and urban geothermal development.

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Tectonics
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Yinshuai Ding is a University Researcher in the Department of Geosciences and Geography at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on applied geophysics for natural resources exploration and near-surface investigation. Ding serves as responsible teacher for four courses: GEOM-2008 Field course of solid Earth geophysics, GEOM-2003 Applied geophysics, GEOM-2015 Ground-penetrating radar: theory and applications, and BSPH-2011 Introduction to solid Earth physics. PhD in Geophysics, University of Houston (2012-2019) Ding's research centers on applied geophysics with emphasis on mineral exploration and near-surface investigation. His work involves seismic imaging techniques, particularly for deep ore deposits, and utilizes both legacy seismic data and modern acquisition methods. He specializes in 3D seismic processing of 2D crooked lines, reflection imaging of massive sulphide deposits, and ground-penetrating radar applications. His research has practical applications in mining geophysics, particularly in the Outokumpu mining area in Finland and the Neves-Corvo mining site in Portugal. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on mineral exploration geophysics, particularly seismic methods for detecting deep ore deposits. Ding's work shows a progression from traditional 2D seismic analysis toward more advanced 3D imaging techniques applied to legacy datasets. A significant portion of his research involves the Neves-Corvo mining site in Portugal, where he applies innovative tunnel-to-surface acquisition setups and orthogonal geometry seismic profiles. He is also involved with FINNSIP, the mobile Finnish Seismic Instrument Pool, contributing to national research infrastructure development. Ding serves as Principal Investigator for the project 'Targeting deep ore deposits in Outokumpu by refining seismic images – the potential of 2D legacy datasets leveraged by 3D imaging algorithms and seismic attribute analysis' (2023-2024). He also participates in the FINNSIP facility as 'Other' contributor. His teaching portfolio is substantial, with responsibility for four courses and assistant teaching in two additional courses related to geophysics and petrophysics. Ding is actively involved with the FINNSIP (Finnish Seismic Instrument Pool) facility, which represents a significant national research infrastructure for seismic monitoring and geophysical research. His work bridges academic research with practical mineral exploration applications, particularly through collaborations with mining operations in Finland and Portugal.

• Applied Geophysics
• Natural Resources Exploration
• Near-Surface Geophysics
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Dr. Roméo Courbis is a University Researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, Institute of Seismology, University of Helsinki. His work focuses on advanced seismic methodologies including ambient noise tomography, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), and passive seismic monitoring techniques. Previously, he served as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Université Grenoble-Alpes (2017–2018) and as a geophysicist/research engineer at Sisprobe Inc (2018–2023). Education : Master of Science in Computer Science (Université de Franche-Comté, 2007), Master of Science in Geophysics (Université Grenoble-Alpes, 2017), Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (Université de Franche-Comté, 2011) Courbis specializes in Seismology and Geophysics , with technical expertise in Ambient Noise Tomography , DAS Data Processing , Seismic Imaging , and Instrumentation . His recent publications emphasize applications of passive seismic monitoring for subsurface fluid dynamics, structural defect detection, and geological hazard assessment. He manages the FLEX-EPOS mobile Finnish Seismic Instrument Pool , a collaborative infrastructure for seismic data acquisition. Key trends in his research include: Integration of DAS with traditional seismic methods Development of ambient noise-based imaging algorithms Time-lapse monitoring of subsurface processes Applications in geohazard detection and civil engineering Courbis has contributed to 17 total research outputs since 2008 and currently leads a project funded by K.H. Renlunds Stiftelse (2025–2028) titled Toward integration of seismic interferometry .

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Ambient Noise Tomography
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Niina Junno is a seismologist and researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki, Finland. Her work focuses on seismology, geophysics, and geological data integration for hazard analysis and mineral exploration. She actively contributes to research infrastructure development, particularly through the Finnish mobile seismic instrument pool (FINSIP) and EPOS Finland initiatives. Junno’s collaborations span academia, industry, and government projects, including induced seismic risk mitigation in urban environments. Research Interests: Seismology, geophysics, geological modeling, seismic hazard analysis, and mineral exploration. Her studies often involve data fusion from seismological and geological sources, structural modeling of ore-bearing intrusions, and development of seismic instrumentation networks. Scientific Awards: Best Poster Award (2017) Advising: Supervised the Bachelor's thesis of Saga Ranttila (2023). Participated in thesis supervision for other Master's and Licentiate works. Key Projects: Scientific coordinator for EPOS Finland (2025–2027), project manager for 3D lithological modeling (Kevitsa), and contributor to the SEISMIC RISK project. She also manages datasets and data infrastructure for national seismic hazard delineation.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Geology
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Timo Tiira is a Researcher at the Institute of Seismology, University of Helsinki , and Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Geosciences. His work focuses on seismology and geophysics, particularly seismic event discrimination using Finnish station networks. PhD in Geophysics (Discrimination of seismic events using Finnish station network) MSc in Physics (Seismisten signaalien havaitseminen Hutt&Murdock-detektorin ja digitaalisen suodatuksen avulla) Research Interests: Seismology and geophysics with emphasis on seismic event discrimination, crustal structure analysis, ambient noise tomography, and seismic hazard assessment for critical infrastructure like nuclear power plants. Key Contributions: Leadership in establishing the Finnish Seismic Instrument Pool (FINNSIP) , development of 3D shear wave velocity models for Helsinki, and automated seismic event classification systems. Collaborative work spans Finland, Russia, and Ukraine with 103+ activities and 187+ research outputs. Scientific Awards: Recipient of Best GFF Articles award (2014) Projects: Active in SCARCE: Scandinavian Arctic Continental Experiment (2023–2028) and Monitoring the monitoring (2020–2025). Key roles in seismic networks for geothermal and nuclear facility monitoring.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Seismic Event Discrimination
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Fatemeh Khorrami is a Doctoral Researcher affiliated with the College of Built Environment at Aalto University , Finland. She is associated with the Geoinformatics research group , focusing on geodetic and geophysical analysis techniques. Her research spans: Geophysics and seismic data interpretation GNSS time series analysis InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) applications Deformation studies from non-tidal atmospheric loading Integration of multi-sensor geodetic data Recent work (2024) demonstrates expertise in: 3D deformation modeling Atmospheric loading correction Earthquake constraint analysis Software tools (GAMIT/GLOBK) Multi-technique data fusion

• Geoinformatics
• Geophysics
• GNSS Analysis
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Dr. Maarit Korpi-Lagg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University's School of Science. She specializes in High-Performance Computing (HPC), numerical modelling, and astroinformatics, with a focus on solar magnetic activity and dynamo theory. Her work bridges computational methods with astrophysical phenomena. External Positions: Corresponding Fellow, Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (2020–2025) Independent Max Planck Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (2016–) Research interests include: High-Performance Computing for astrophysical simulations Solar magnetic field dynamics and sunspot analysis GPU-accelerated code development Stellar convection zones and atmospheric modeling Her recent publications highlight advancements in exascale astrophysics data analysis, solar dynamo simulations, and cross-disciplinary applications like epidemic modeling via computational methods. Key collaborations span Europe and global institutions. Scientific Awards: Grand Challenge Award (2018) for galactic dynamo research Nordita Corresponding Fellowship (2020) She leads multiple projects, including ERC UniSDyn and NEOSC, focusing on cosmic magnetism and GPU-based stencil computations. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly quality education and planetary science.

• High-Performance Computing
• Numerical Modelling
• Astroinformatics
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Jussi Leveinen is a Professor in Civil Engineering at Aalto University, specializing in multidisciplinary R&D collaboration within applied geosciences. His research spans hydrogeology, mineral interactions in forest soils, and remote laser techniques for mineral composition and rock properties assessment. Areas of Expertise: Geology Applied geophysics Engineering geology Geoconstruction Recent work focuses on geopolymer extrusion 3D printing applications and environmental remediation using recycled concrete aggregate for acid mine drainage treatment. Ongoing projects investigate mineral composition and electro-chemical characteristics of low sulfide mining tailings. Research Trends: His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining geosciences with emerging technologies like AI and virtual reality. Key themes include sustainable construction materials, rock mechanics innovation, and seismic monitoring infrastructure development. Collaborative Networks: Active in initiatives like the Finnish Mobile Seismic Instrument Pool (FIN-EPOS) and the Mineral Based Materials and Mechanics research group. Collaborates across disciplines with experts in geophysics, mining, and environmental engineering.

• Applied geosciences
• Hydrogeology
• Engineering geology
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Gregor Hillers is a Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science and Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies. He leads the Institute of Seismology and serves as a doctoral supervisor in Geosciences. His research focuses on seismology, fault zone dynamics, and geophysical imaging using dense seismic arrays. Key affiliations include the Nordic EPOS Data Hub and the FLEX-EPOS instrument pool initiatives. Education: PhD in Geophysics (ETH Zurich), Diplom in Geophysics (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) Postdoctoral roles at Caltech, UC Santa Barbara, and Université Grenoble Alpes Research interests center on induced seismicity, fault zone structure, seismic hazard assessment, and innovative array-based imaging techniques. Recent projects include the DYNALake study of frozen lake dynamics and seismic risk mitigation in urban environments. Over 39 peer-reviewed publications (2016–2025) highlight work on seismic source analysis, array-derived motion scaling, and instrument pool development. Active in international collaborations and data infrastructure projects. Grants include Academy of Finland funding for DYNALake (2024–2028) and Energiforsk AB-supported SEISMIC RISK project. Leads the FINNSIP mobile seismic instrument pool. Supervised multiple master’s theses and contributes to public outreach initiatives.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Mechanics
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Dr. Yang Lyu serves as a University Researcher in the Department of Geosciences and Geography at the University of Helsinki, actively contributing to the InterEarth RESET project funded by the Academy of Finland (2023-2028). His research profile centers on innovative applications of ambient seismic noise for Earth structure imaging across multiple scales. Dr. Lyu's scientific focus encompasses: Deep Earth structure (mantle transition zone investigations) Sedimentary basin characterization (Vienna Basin case studies) Environmental seismology (soil moisture monitoring) Advanced correlation techniques (single-station cross-component methods) Probabilistic tomography development His work bridges fundamental geophysics and practical environmental monitoring through passive seismic approaches. Analysis of Dr. Lyu's 2025 publications reveals a cohesive research program leveraging ambient noise correlations across diverse settings - from continental-scale US mantle studies to Austrian basin investigations and hydrological applications. This demonstrates exceptional methodological versatility while maintaining technical depth in noise-based imaging. As a key participant in the InterEarth RESET initiative, Dr. Lyu contributes to the University of Helsinki's strategic research profiling in Earth sciences. His collaborative approach is evident in multinational projects involving Austrian geological institutions and US-based mantle research, utilizing both traditional seismic arrays and innovative large-N nodal deployments for high-resolution imaging.

• Geosciences
• Seismology
• Geophysics
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