Mika Jalava

Mika Jalava is a Staff Scientist at Aalto University, affiliated with the Department of Built Environment and the Water and Environmental Engineering division. His research focuses on climate change impacts, water resources sustainability, agricultural systems, and food security. Key projects include the SOS.aquaterra initiative, which explores sustainable land and water resource management under climate change scenarios.

His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges such as crop diversity loss, ecosystem resilience in Arctic regions, and socioeconomic pathways for sustainable food systems. Jalava has contributed to high-impact publications analyzing agricultural vulnerability, climate-driven ecological changes, and food system adaptations. He is actively involved in research data management and open science initiatives, as evidenced by his roles in datasets like the Historical Irrigation Dataset (HID) and collaborative projects on forest loss and crop diversity.

Notably, Jalava’s research emphasizes the intersection of environmental science and policy, aiming to inform strategies for resilient food production and resource utilization. His contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and datasets that highlight the urgency of addressing climate change through interdisciplinary collaboration.