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Mika Nieminen serves as Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University's School of Science, specializing in the Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) research area. With a Doctoral degree from Aalto University (2015) and extensive background in engineering and technology, he maintains active research leadership through multiple projects including ARISE: Advanced Realities for Cultural Innovation in Europe (2025-2029).
His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular expertise in Virtual Reality, Participatory Design, and Strategic Usability. His work spans multiple application domains including healthcare systems, educational technologies, and cross-cultural interfaces. His Strategic Usability Research Group (STRATUS) develops frameworks for integrating user-centered approaches into business contexts.
Nieminen's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward applying HCI principles to medical education (particularly ophthalmology) and migration support systems. His recent work demonstrates increasing focus on asymmetric VR environments and their impact on presence, collaboration, and user experience. His projects often involve international collaboration, particularly with European partners.
As principal investigator for the Lapsus research project (2015-2018), he developed patient experience frameworks for pediatric healthcare settings. His current ARISE project continues this healthcare technology focus while expanding into cultural innovation applications of advanced realities.
His academic service includes conference presentations on topics such as crowdsourced translation within refugee information systems and visiting researcher positions at foreign academic institutions, demonstrating commitment to both theoretical and applied aspects of HCI research.
