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Johannes Pernaa serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science, specializing in chemistry teacher education. He holds positions as Teachers' Academy Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and maintains a docentship in the Department of Chemistry. Pernaa also serves as editor-in-chief of the LUMAT journals and holds external appointments as Docent in Chemistry Education at the University of Ljubljana (2022-2027) and Visiting Professor at Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (since 2021).
His educational background includes a PhD in Chemistry Teaching (2011), multiple MSc degrees in Chemistry Teaching (2008, 2010), and an Engineer degree in Media Technology (2015). Pernaa's research focuses on the research-based development of chemistry teacher education with special expertise in modern technology applications for chemistry instruction.
His scholarly work demonstrates strong emphasis on educational technology integration, particularly regarding AI applications in chemistry education, systems thinking pedagogy, and sustainable chemistry teaching approaches. Recent publications reveal growing interest in the psychological and identity aspects of technology adoption among teacher education students, alongside continued development of evidence-based chemistry teacher training frameworks.
- Lifetime membership in Teachers' Academy (2025)
- Bronze merit award (2022)
Pernaa actively supervises theses and participates in numerous research projects including LUMA Stars (2025-present), ORCheSSE ER (2024-2027), and the EAKR.Jakamisella viisautta-JAVIST project (2023-2025). His leadership extends to directing the Keminformatiikka kemian opetuksessa research project since 2021. He maintains significant editorial responsibilities as editor-in-chief of LUMAT-B: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education and serves on multiple editorial boards.
Through his Chemistry Teacher Education Unit work and media engagement including interviews explaining chemistry's relevance to everyday life, Pernaa actively connects academic research with practical teaching applications and public understanding of science.
