Matti Häyry

Matti Häyry is a Research Fellow at the Department of Management Studies, Aalto University. His work focuses on Bioethics, Business Ethics, and the Philosophy of Social Science. He leads research projects such as Bioeconomy and Justice (BioEcoJust) and The Role of Justice in Decisions Concerning Bioeconomy, funded by the Academy of Finland and the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. He also explores innovative education tools like rock operas addressing ethical themes, with works like Orkid and Playing God.

Education: Doctoral degree in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki (1991).

Research Interests: Bioethics, climate justice, synthetic biology ethics, and sustainability. Recent articles address antinatalism, AI ethics, and virtual reality's role in reproduction. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing justice and ethical leadership in transitioning to sustainable economies.

Grants/Projects: Active in EU-funded initiatives like BABOTS (2023–2027) and national projects on bioeconomy justice. Media engagements include discussions on antinatalism, pandemic ethics, and sustainable bioeconomy strategies.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on global justice topics, climate change ethics, and interdisciplinary bioethics research.