Juha M. Kotilainen

Juha M. Kotilainen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. His research focuses on collaborative governance frameworks for natural resources, addressing complex challenges that require multi-stakeholder solutions. Key research areas include circular economy transitions, critical raw material governance, mining policy, conflict mediation, and social acceptance of green technologies.

He is actively involved in the Research Center for Mining, Minerals and Society (CEMMS) and leads the project Capacity building for the local governance of mineral exploration and mining (CAMI) (2025-2026). His interdisciplinary work bridges environmental policy, governance studies, and sustainability science.

Kotilainen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable resource governance with emphasis on:

• Innovative frameworks for community-industry collaboration
• Policy analysis of biodiversity offsetting mechanisms
• Transdisciplinary approaches to critical material sustainability
• Comparative studies of mining governance across European contexts
• Conflict resolution strategies in natural resource management

No scientific awards or student advisements are documented in available sources. Research activities are conducted through institutional collaborations at the University of Eastern Finland.