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Niilo Kauppi is a Research Director at the Centre for Consumer Society Research within the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, and holds a concurrent role as Research Professor at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) (on leave). He specializes in political sociology with a focus on knowledge governance, European politics, and transnational social fields.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology (cotutelle) from University of Helsinki and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris), supervised by Pierre Bourdieu
- MSc in Political Science and Philosophy from University of Helsinki
- Law studies at Université Panthéon-Assas Paris II
Research Interests: Kauppi's work examines the interplay between knowledge systems and governance structures, particularly in global higher education rankings, EU politicization dynamics, and the sociological analysis of transnational policy instruments. Key themes include:
- Global governance frameworks and their sociological underpinnings
- Instrumental rationality in academic evaluation systems
- European integration through a politicization lens
- Sociological field theory applied to intellectual and political actors
Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes the transformative impact of global ranking systems on academia, the role of rhetoric in EU policymaking, and transnational framing of political issues. Collaborations span European institutions and interdisciplinary networks.
Awards:
- ECPR Mattei Dogan Foundation Prize (2020)
Grants & Projects**: Led major initiatives including the Academy of Finland's TRACE project (2015–2019), and ongoing work on democratic governance legitimacy (DemGo project). Active in Jean Monnet Network DebatEU and KNOWSCIENCE initiatives.
Labs/Teams**: Coordinates the Centre for Consumer Society Research, focusing on consumption patterns and societal transformation, while maintaining affiliations with CNRS and international research networks.
