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Erkki Pesonen is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Department at the School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland. His roles include teaching foundational computer science courses and spearheading modern pedagogical approaches such as flipped classrooms and student analytics. He actively contributes to institutional governance as a member of the University of Eastern Finland Board. His research focuses on computer science education, including student expectations, pedagogical collaboration, and the integration of technology in learning environments. Previously, he conducted pioneering work in medical informatics, particularly using neural networks for diagnostic support systems in acute appendicitis and abdominal pain.
Education: Erkki holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science, demonstrated by his 1998 dissertation on neural network-based decision systems.
Research Interests:
- Computer Science Education
- Educational Technology
- Machine Learning Applications
- Medical Informatics
Notable Contributions:
- Developed pedagogical strategies for first-year computing students
- Authored influential studies on work planning in academia
- Pioneered neural network applications for medical diagnosis
Awards: None explicitly listed in provided materials.
Grants and Funding: No specific grants mentioned.
