Paulus Torkki

Paulus Torkki is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, specializing in healthcare systems research. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (2004). His work focuses on healthcare economics, patient care optimization, and integrated care systems, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Research interests include nursing home care models, cost-effectiveness analysis of healthcare interventions, and digital health service design. He has published extensively on topics such as acute care delivery in elderly populations and healthcare service integration challenges.

• Received the Best Poster Award (2024) for collaborative research on patient journey disruptions.
• Supervised 3 theses, though specific advisee names are not listed.

Key contributions include datasets on Nordic cancer cost benchmarking (2022), maternity care patient measures (2024), and dermatologist integration in primary care (2024). Media highlights include coverage of studies on postpartum experiences and pediatric developmental costs.