Niklas Håkan Rosenblad

Niklas Håkan Rosenblad is a Lecturer at the Department of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the School of Learning, Culture & Interventions (LECI). His work bridges educational philosophy, sociology, and critical theory with practical implications for vocational training.

• Doctor of Philosophy (2023) in Educational Science/Educational Sociology
• Pedagogy, Teacher Legitimation Certificate from Haaga Helia UAS

Rosenblad's research focuses on the intersection of ontology, human agency, and educational policy. He critiques skills-based curricula through critical realism and Hannah Arendt's political theory, advocating for education as a life-affirming practice rather than a credentialist exercise. His recent work examines generative AI's impact on educational paradigms.

He serves as Associate Editor for the Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training (NJVET), and contributes to Nordic research networks and the Finnish Association for Research in Vocational Education and Training (OTTU). His publications highlight tensions between autonomy and control in vocational education reforms.

• Recipient of the Thesis Recognition Award (2024)
• Active in academic presentations across Europe (2024–2025)