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Pirjo Mäkelä is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. She holds the Title of Docent in Faculty Common Matters and is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and the Plant Production Sciences Crop Science Research Group. Professor Mäkelä serves as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources and maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to agricultural science.
Her research interests span a wide range of agricultural topics including Agronomy, Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Science, and Plant Production Sciences. Professor Mäkelä's work focuses on sustainable agriculture practices, plant stress physiology, soil science, and climate-resilient crop systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding plant responses to environmental stresses and developing sustainable cropping systems for northern climates.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on climate-smart agriculture, precision farming technologies, sustainable nutrient management, and crop stress tolerance mechanisms. Her research integrates field studies with advanced technologies like multispectral imaging to address challenges in food production under changing climatic conditions. Professor Mäkelä's work demonstrates a consistent commitment to developing practical solutions for sustainable agriculture in Nordic and global contexts.
- Peer review of manuscripts (59)
- Membership in review committees (38)
- Academic visits (13)
- Opponent of doctoral dissertations (8)
Professor Mäkelä maintains active research collaborations across international boundaries, with documented academic visits to institutions including the University of Missouri-Columbia (2013), University of Delaware (2002), and CSIRO Plant Industry (1996-1997). Her research program includes significant projects focused on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate adaptation strategies, particularly for boreal-nemoral regions.
