معرفی
Kalevi Ekman is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University, holding the Chair of Product Development. He serves as Senior Advisor at T210 Design Factory and focuses on bridging academic innovation with industrial contexts.
Research Interests: His work centers on product design and development, innovation methodologies, and transformative educational strategies for product developers. Key themes include experiential learning, co-creation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Publications Trends: Spanning 2008–2022, his research emphasizes university-industry partnerships, motion-tracking technologies, and pedagogical frameworks like passion-based co-creation. Topics reflect a blend of engineering education, practical innovation, and futures research.
Scientific Awards:
- Vuoden opettaja (2001, 1999) - Teknillinen korkeakoulu
- Innovaatiopalkinto (2008) - Otaniemi International Innovation Center
- Honorary Membership (2006) - Taideteollinen korkeakoulu
Contact: kalevi.ekman@aalto.fi
