Matti Kilkki

Matti Kilkki serves as a Visitor (Faculty) at Aalto University's Networked Systems research group, specializing in telecommunications engineering with expertise spanning 5G networks, network slicing, and business model innovation for mobile network operators in public safety and industrial contexts.

His academic credentials include a Doctoral degree (1995), Licentiate degree (1990), and Master's degree (1983), all in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology.

Research focuses on critical intersections of technology and commerce, particularly how mobile network operators can deliver next-generation public safety services and develop viable business models for industry verticals like smart factories. His work emphasizes quality-of-experience metrics, network virtualization economics, and practical implementation of 5G slicing in industrial environments, with consistent contributions to high-impact telecommunications journals.

Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal an evolving trajectory toward business risk analysis in public safety communications and sophisticated cost modeling for industrial 5G deployments, demonstrating increasing attention to commercial viability alongside technical innovation.

Kilkki has supervised 2 theses, indicating active mentorship roles. While specific grant details aren't documented, his extensive collaboration network spans multiple international institutions and industry partners as evidenced by co-authorship patterns across publications.

As part of the Networked Systems research group, he contributes to advancing next-generation communication architectures with particular emphasis on real-world industrial and public safety applications.