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Jenna Päläs is a Visiting Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences and a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Lapland. Her research focuses on the legal dimensions of the sharing economy, particularly contractual relations in peer-to-peer platforms, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks. She has contributed to projects such as 'Jaava' (responsibility in sharing economy tourism) and 'ValueBioMat' (bio-oil composites).
Her research interests include technology-driven legal reform, risk management in platform economies, and sustainable cooperation models. She has published widely on topics such as short-term rental regulations, circular economy pathways, and action research methodologies.
- Key Projects: Co-investigator in 5 projects funded by Business Finland, Research Council of Finland, and EU.
- Editorial Roles: Chief editor of Oikeus journal (2023–2024).
- Media Engagement: Authored media pieces on Airbnb regulations, consumer rights in sharing platforms, and legal frameworks for digital innovation.
Her work integrates legal scholarship with interdisciplinary fields like tourism studies and material science, emphasizing practical solutions to regulatory challenges.
