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Kjell Lemström is a Senior University Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science. He leads the Bachelor's Programme in Computer Science and directs the DEFA project focused on digital education and admissions. His research spans computational musicology (music pattern matching, rhythm analysis) and computer science education (MOOC effectiveness, curriculum design).
Research interests include:
- Music Informatics: Polyphonic pattern detection, transposition-invariant algorithms, rhythmic analysis, and symbolic music processing
- Computational Methods: String algorithms, geometric computing, and optimization techniques for large-scale data
- Educational Innovation: Programming pedagogy, student retention in MOOCs, and competency-based admissions systems
His recent publications (2021-2024) reflect dual focus areas: 60% explore music information retrieval (algorithm development for pattern detection), while 40% investigate computing education (curriculum transitions and MOOC effectiveness). He received the Award for senior researcher (2003) for contributions to computational musicology.
Supervisory roles include doctoral thesis supervision (e.g., Teppo Ahonen) and hosting visiting academics like Darrell Conklin. Current project leadership includes Computer Science Admission Policies and Study Analytics (2024-present).
