Meri Mäkelä

Meri Mäkelä is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme. Her research focuses on marine ecosystem changes in high-latitude coastal regions, particularly examining sea ice dynamics and terrestrial inputs over varying temporal scales.

• Research Methods: Dinoflagellate cysts, sea-ice biomarkers, organic biogeochemical indicators
• Temporal Scope: Seasonal to millennial

Her work emphasizes methodological development for Arctic and near-shore environment reconstructions. Key projects include a 2023 Emil Aaltosen Säätiö-funded study on High Arctic fjord ecosystems in Northeast Greenland.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Emil Aaltosen Säätiö Grant (€3,300.00) for High Arctic fjord research (2023)