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Riku Ala-Laurinaho is a Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Digital Twin technologies and Industrial Automation. He holds a Master's (2019) and Bachelor's (2018) in Engineering and Technology from Aalto University. His research interests span Digital Twins in industrial contexts, Cyber-Physical Systems, IoT applications, and data-centric systems. He explores semantic-enhanced industrial metaverse frameworks and collaborative design paradigms. Recent work emphasizes context-aware systems, torsional vibration analysis tools, and Human-Centric Manufacturing processes. His publications (16+), including high-impact articles in Journal of Manufacturing Systems and SoftwareX , reflect a focus on industrial innovation. METEX award (2020) Contributions to 5+ open-source datasets (e.g., OpenTorsion, A!ex autonomous car dataset) His advising includes 1 supervised thesis, with grant details pending.

• Digital Twin
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Industrial Automation
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Professor Petri Vuorimaa is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Science, Aalto University. His research spans web technologies, digital television, and human-computer interaction. Research Interests: Web Engineering and Development Edge Computing and Serverless Architectures Smart Home Systems and Semantic Interoperability Blockchain Applications in E-commerce Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on serverless edge computing, resumability in web applications, disappearing frameworks, and blockchain-based reputation systems. Earlier research includes declarative languages, XML frameworks for digital TV, and mobile computing.

• Web Engineering
• Web Development
• Multimedia Systems
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Mario Di Francesco is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalto University. He holds the position of Professor in Computing Systems (ComputingSystems) Research Area and leads multiple research projects in networking and IoT. Previously, he was a research associate and adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington (2012–2014), and completed his PhD in Information Engineering at the University of Pisa under Prof. Giuseppe Anastasi. He also served as a research fellow at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in 2009. Research Interests : His work focuses on wireless networking, mobile and ubiquitous computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Key areas include edge computing, fog networks, virtual/augmented reality, and AI-driven resource management. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), sustainable cities (SDG 11), and industry/infrastructure development (SDG 9). Publications : His recent work spans topics like private virtual reality conversations, cloud-based network measurement frameworks (CLAIM), microservice connectivity analysis, and edge-DNN optimization. These publications reflect a trend toward integrating AI with distributed systems for real-time, low-latency applications in IoT and edge computing. Awards : Recipient of the Google Internet of Things Technology Research Award (2016) and MobileHCI Honorable Mention (2020). Grants & Projects : CRUISE (2023–2025): Cross-system architecture for autonomous wireless networks using lifelong machine learning. MeXICO (2020–2024): Mobile cross-reality through immersive computing. ASPECT (2016–2018): Spectrum utilization for mobile video. Labs & Teams : Leads research groups focused on edge computing, IoT systems, and immersive technologies. Collaborates with international partners on projects like fog radio networks and autonomous system design.

• Wireless Networking
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
• Internet of Things
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Thiago Cavalcante is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biodiversity Informatics Unit of the Conservation Informatics Research Group at the University of Helsinki. His work focuses on environmental science, ecology, and biodiversity conservation, particularly in the Amazon biome and primate habitats. He actively contributes to projects like NaturaConnect , designing resilient conservation networks in Europe. Research Areas: Spatial conservation planning, climate change impacts, primate ecology, invasive species, and interspecific competition. Methodologies: Geospatial modeling, ecological niche modeling, and behavioral studies. Recent Publications: Focus on Amazonian primates, conservation prioritization, and data-driven ecological assessments (2016-2025). His research integrates geospatial abundance data and ecological models to address conservation challenges, often emphasizing underrepresented factors like interspecific competition. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and the Amazon, leveraging computational tools to enhance conservation strategies.

• Environmental Science
• Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Ulrika Candolin is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program within the Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). She leads the Candoli research group and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology. Her research focuses on understanding how organisms respond to human-induced environmental changes and the consequences for populations, communities, and ecosystems. Education: PhD in Ecology/Evolutionary Biology, University of Turku (1998) Postdoctoral research, University of East Anglia Postdoctoral research, University of Bern Research Interests: Candolin's work spans several key areas in ecology and evolutionary biology, including: Effects of eutrophication and climate change on fish populations Impact of light pollution on insect behavior and ecosystems Behavioral ecology under environmental change Synthesis of ecological evidence through systematic reviews Development of conceptual frameworks for predicting ecological responses Her research integrates field studies, experimental manipulations, and theoretical approaches to understand how anthropogenic stressors alter species interactions, communication systems, and evolutionary processes. Research Trends: Recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on light pollution impacts across diverse taxa (glow-worms, amphipods, reptiles), nanoplastic toxicity in freshwater systems, and the ecological consequences of species invasions. Her work increasingly incorporates global perspectives on conservation challenges and policy-relevant syntheses. Scientific Awards: While specific awards are not listed, Candolin has extensive recognition through her roles as a journal editor, peer reviewer for over 115 manuscripts, and member of national and international scientific committees. Grants & Projects: She currently leads or co-leads multiple funded projects totaling over €1.5 million, including: Academy of Finland project on adaptation to light pollution in zooplankton (2025–2028) Svenska Kulturfonden projects on ecological consequences of environmental change (2023–2026) Cross-disciplinary collaborations on behavioral responses to light pollution Research Group & Supervision: The Candoli research group investigates behavioral and evolutionary responses to environmental change. She supervises doctoral students in the University of Helsinki's Wildlife Biology program and has served as a thesis advisor/co-advisor for 9 PhD dissertations.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
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Alessandro Fogli is a PhD Student at Imperial College London in the Department of Computing, affiliated with the Large-Scale Data & Systems (LSDS) Group . His research focuses on systems support for data analytics in cloud environments, including distributed systems, resource management, and query processing. Education PhD in Computer Science, 2019–Present, Imperial College London MSc in Computer Science, 2015–2017, Roma Tre University BSc in Computer Science, 2012–2015, Roma Tre University His research spans Distributed Systems , Databases , Data Analytics , and Modern Hardware . Recent work examines chiplet-based processor architectures and runtime mapping systems, with applications in performance optimization and hardware-aware query execution. Scientific Contributions Co-developed CHARM (2025), a runtime mapping system for chiplet heterogeneity Published in VLDB (2024) on OLAP processing for chiplet-based CPUs Contributed to HeatWave at Oracle Labs, improving query offloading to in-memory accelerators

• Distributed Systems
• Data Analytics
• Cluster Resource Management
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Professor Jarno Valkonen is a prominent sociologist at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences, leading research in environmental sociology, indigenous studies, and waste management. His work intersects with Sámi cultural heritage, multispecies relations, and Arctic governance. He coordinates the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research group and the Designed Society (DeSo) community. Key research areas include indigenous environmental citizenship, circular economy policies, and nature-based tourism. Valkonen has led 8 major projects since 2013, including the DEATNU project (2022-2026) focusing on salmon policy governance and the SUURPORO study (2021) analyzing predator-reindeer dynamics. He has authored/co-authored over 140 publications, emphasizing posthumanist theory and decolonial methodologies. Education: Doctorate in Sociology (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic rank) Grants: €1.2M+ from Finnish Academy, ESF, and private foundations Award: Best Poster Prize (2017) for waste policy visualization Active in international collaborations, Valkonen's work bridges Sámi knowledge systems with Western academia. Recent focus areas include snow management in Arctic cities and hydro-political narratives through film projects like Luossafanas .

• Environmental Sociology
• Indigenous Studies
• Waste Management
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Arttu Oksanen is a researcher affiliated with the School of Science. His work focuses on computer science, semantics, legal decision support systems, and linked open data. Key contributions include data anonymization tools, semantic web applications, and legal domain services. Education/Academic Qualifications: Dipl.ins. in Electrical Engineering (Awarded: 31 October 2016) Tekn. kand. in Electrical Engineering (Awarded: 10 June 2015) Research interests emphasize semantic web technologies, legal technology integration, and privacy-preserving methods. He has developed anonymization tools for legal documents and contributed to the LawSampo portal for open legal data. Collaborations include international projects in legal domain services and semantic web applications. No advising or grant details are provided. Media coverage includes work on linked open data ontologies for Finnish person names.

• Computer Science
• Semantic Web
• Legal Technology
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Zheying Zhang is a Lecturer at Tampere University within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences , Department of Computing Sciences . She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Jyväskylä (2004) and was awarded a Docent (Adjunct Professor) title in Software Development from the University of Tampere (2013). Education: Ph.D. (2004), Docent (2013) Her research focuses on Requirements Engineering , with specific interests in Requirements Analysis Domain Modelling AI-Assisted Requirements Management Software Quality Assurance Process Improvement Data-Driven Software Development Medical Device Software Current Master's thesis topics include AI for Software Engineering, DevOps pipelines, and cross-disciplinary software ethics. Recent publications highlight trends in AI applications for requirements management, software evolution analysis , and accessibility testing . She actively supervises PhD candidates like Xiaozhou Li and Wenhui Lu, with works spanning open-source projects and medical software quality. Scientific Contributions: 54 research outputs (2003-2025), including 3 2025 conference papers

• Requirements Analysis
• Domain Modelling
• Quality Assurance
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Miika Marttunen is a Professor at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Education and Psychology, Department of Education. His research focuses on computer-supported collaborative learning, argumentation, and digital literacy, with notable contributions to projects like ARONI and DETECT. He supervises M.A. and PhD students and holds administrative roles including membership in the University Collegium and the Faculty Council. His research interests emphasize online inquiry skills, collaborative writing, and interventions to enhance source evaluation. Recent projects include developing assessment tools for argumentative inquiry and testing pedagogical methods for detecting disinformation. He has extensive experience with quasi-experimental designs in educational technology contexts. Publications highlight advancements in collaborative learning dynamics, source credibility evaluation, and multimodal argumentation. Key contributions include analyzing online inquiry phases, interventions for adolescents, and role-play simulations in social work education. His work bridges theoretical research with practical educational tools and interventions. Marttunen leads the InterLearn research team within the Centre of Excellence for Learning Dynamics, focusing on individual responses to educational support. He also contributes to LearnDigi, examining digitalization's impact on learning and interaction.

• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• Argumentation Skills
• Digital Literacy
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Antti Rissanen is an Academy Research Fellow at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Jyväskylä (2012) and has been actively involved in research funding and academic advising. His expertise spans environmental microbiology, boreal lake ecosystems, and microbial processes related to methane cycling. Research interests include microbial communities in stratified lakes, methanotroph activity, and greenhouse gas dynamics. Recent work focuses on dark carbon fixation mechanisms and microbial genome analysis in boreal environments. He has advised multiple PhD and MSc students across Finnish universities. Key contributions include studies on methane conversion in freshwater ecosystems and organic matter impacts on lake sediment microbial structures. Awards include postdoctoral funding from the Academy of Finland (2015-2018) and grants from Maa- ja Vesitekniikan tuki ry and the Finnish Cultural Foundation. As a scientific advisor for the N-SINK EU project and member of the European Geosciences Union, he collaborates internationally. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable ecosystems.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Boreal Lake Ecosystems
• Methane Cycling
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Mikael Laakso is an Associate Professor (tenure track) in Communication Sciences at the University of Tampere, specializing in Open Access, scholarly publishing, and research assessment. His work focuses on open science initiatives, publishing ethics, and the role of learned societies in academic communication. He has been active since 2007, with a prolific output of over 45 research outputs since 2010. Research Interests: Open Access policies, multilingual scholarly communication, publisher dynamics, and the sustainability of open science infrastructure. Key Projects: PALOMERA (open access book policies in Europe), SPA OPS 4.0 (transitioning book publishers to OA), and CRAFT-OA (standards for OA publishing). Media Engagement: Regular contributor to podcasts, public talks, and articles on open science challenges and library roles. Activities: Chair of RESSH2025 conference, invited lectures on open science, and member of editorial boards. Laakso’s research emphasizes the intersection of policy, practice, and equity in scholarly communication, addressing linguistic and gender biases, and advocating for global open science adoption.

• Open Access
• Scholarly Publishing
• Open Science
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Seppo Törmä is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, specializing in computing and construction. He holds a D.Sc (Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology (1997), an M.Sc (Tech) in Electrical Engineering (1988), and a Teacher's pedagogical qualification (AmO) from Haaga-Helia (2022). As the Head of the International Master's Programme in Computing in Construction, he focuses on advancing digitalization in construction through innovative methodologies. His competences include Artificial Intelligence, BIM Collaboration, Decentralized systems, Digital Twin, Information visualization, Interoperability, IoT, Knowledge graphs, Linked Data, Ontologies, Semantic Web, and Sustainable built environment. He leads projects such as RADIAL (digital models for construction), Digipurku (digital solutions for deconstruction), and HereUkraine! (educational support for rebuilding efforts). His research emphasizes semantic interoperability, ontology-based systems, and sustainable construction practices. Notable projects include developing the DRUMBEAT platform for federated building models and exploring peer-to-peer networks for linked building data. His work bridges information technology with construction workflows to enhance efficiency and sustainability. He has no listed scientific awards but has contributed to over 70 publications since 1988, focusing on BIM, Linked Data, and construction digitalization. His advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but his leadership in academic and applied projects underscores his commitment to advancing the field. He is part of the Sustainable Development in Real Estate Team at Metropolia.

• Artificial Intelligence
• BIM Collaboration
• Decentralized systems
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Sonja Salovius-Lauren is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering , Åbo Akademi University . Her work focuses on marine biodiversity, eutrophication impacts, and coastal ecosystem dynamics, with expertise in bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) habitats and Phragmites australis communities. Key Research Areas: Marine ecology, biodiversity conservation, eutrophication, community composition, macroalgal ecosystems Projects: Biodiversea LIFE IP (2024–2028), EU Spatial variation in Fucus vesiculosus fauna (2020–2022), ÅlandSeaMap (2019–2023) Her research directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). She contributes to open-access datasets and peer-reviewed publications on marine invertebrates and habitat assessment.

• Marine Biology
• Environmental Science
• Ecology
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Annastiina Ahola is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science , specializing in Semantic Web technologies and their applications in Digital Humanities. She contributes to projects like BookSampo and OperaSampo , bridging cultural heritage data with modern computational methods. Her research integrates Semantic Web , Linked Data , and Cultural Heritage to develop tools and frameworks for analyzing Finnish fiction literature and historical music theater performances. The ArtSampo , ConfermentSampo , and Sampo-UI projects highlight her work in creating semantic portals and enriching metadata for art collections. Her publications demonstrate a focus on Knowledge Graphs , Data Analytics , and User Interface Design within Digital Humanities. While no scientific awards are documented in this dataset, her collaborative efforts with researchers like Eero Hyvönen and Heikki Rantala underscore her interdisciplinary impact.

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Cultural Heritage
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