Jani Leskinen

Jani Leskinen serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland. His academic focus centers on environmental health impacts of combustion-derived air pollution, with extensive research on emissions from residential wood combustion, vehicle exhaust, and industrial processes.

His research interests span atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science, and toxicology of particulate matter. He investigates how combustion conditions, photochemical aging, and emission control technologies affect aerosol properties and biological impacts. Key areas include nanoparticle characterization, in vitro toxicological assessments, and exposure analysis in occupational and residential settings, with particular emphasis on Finnish contexts like sauna stoves and bakeries.

Analysis of his 27 publications (2014-2025) reveals consistent interdisciplinary work integrating physical aerosol measurements with health impact assessments. His recent studies demonstrate growing focus on real-world emission scenarios, advanced analytical techniques for time-resolved composition analysis, and collaborative toxicology frameworks evaluating inflammatory and genotoxic responses to combustion aerosols.