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Panu Itkonen is a Visiting Professor at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, specializing in Arctic Societies. He holds a Doctor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Helsinki (2012), focusing on anthropology. His research centers on Skolt Sami communities, addressing topics like cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and state-indigenous relations in the Arctic. He led the 'Skolt Sami Survival in Inari' project (2016-2018), funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Key research interests include territorialization, reindeer herding, and socio-economic changes affecting Indigenous populations. Itkonen actively engages in academic activities, presenting at conferences on themes like cultural anthropology and environmental policy.
Education:
- Doctor of Social Sciences, Social Studies, University of Helsinki (2012)
Research Projects:
- Skolt Sami Survival in Inari (2016–2018, Principal Investigator)
Awards: No specific awards listed, though his work has received peer recognition through Scopus citations and Mendeley readership.
Grants & Activities: Secured government funding for Arctic Indigenous studies. Organized academic events like Kulttuurin tutkimuksen päivät 2021. Presented keynote lectures on Skolt Sami culture and environmental sustainability.
Labs/Teams: Associated with the Arctic Centre's research networks focusing on circumpolar societies.
