Iivari Kunttu

Iivari Kunttu serves as a Leading Research Professor at Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) within the HAMK Tech research unit, leading the Bioeconomy Digitalization research group. Concurrently since 2022, he holds an Associate Professor position in Information Management and Data Analytics at the University of Vaasa.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Technology from Tampere University of Technology (2005)
• Doctor of Economics from the University of Vaasa (2017)
• Master of Education from the University of Tampere (2020)

Dr. Kunttu specializes in digital transformation of bioeconomy systems, with core expertise in applying data analytics and digital solutions to climate-smart agriculture and forestry. His research integrates satellite remote sensing, in-situ environmental monitoring, and carbon management systems to develop sustainable practices for agricultural and forestry sectors.

Current major projects demonstrate his research trajectory:

• Digi4CSA (2023-2025): Academy of Finland-funded initiative developing digital agriculture solutions, coordinated by the Finnish Meteorological Institute with partners including University of Helsinki and Aalto University
• CARDS (2025-2027): European Space Agency project creating carbon dashboards through satellite-ground data integration, involving King's College London and Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy

He directs the Bioeconomy Digitalization research group at HAMK, driving innovation in sustainable resource management through advanced data systems and cross-institutional collaboration.