Pekka Tuominen

Pekka Tuominen is a University Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria). With over 39 research outputs and 10 projects since 2010, his work focuses on urban anthropology, digital citizen participation, and inequality studies.

• Fields of Science: Social and cultural anthropology, Ethnography, Urban Anthropology, Urban studies
• Key Collaborations: Digital Urban Placemaking, Algorithmic systems repair, Urban planning

Research Themes explore intersections between:

• Digital technologies and urban citizenship
• Community-led urban development
• Ethical AI in social contexts
• Experiential knowledge in planning
• Comparative placemaking practices

Scientific Awards:

• Kontula-mitali (2024)
• Tietokirjallisuuden Finlandia -palkintoehdokkuus (2022)

Recent Activities include:

• Chair of organizing committee for 2024 Seminar on Citizen Participation in the Digital Age
• Member of organizing committee for 2024 COST Action Conference in Romania
• Keynote presenter at 2024 Revaluing Expertise Conference
• Discussant at 2024 e-Governance conference