Roope Rudolf Marttila

Roope Rudolf Marttila is a Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, specializing in energy law with particular focus on nuclear regulation. His research centers on small modular reactor siting and maritime nuclear regulation, bridging legal frameworks with energy policy development.

His academic background includes advanced legal education from prestigious institutions:

• Master of Laws from Columbia Law School (awarded May 15, 2017)
• Comparative Law studies at Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law (awarded May 1, 2017)
• Master of Laws from the Faculty of Law, University of Turku (awarded May 1, 2015)

Marttila's research interests span across multiple interconnected domains within energy law, with particular emphasis on regulatory frameworks for emerging nuclear technologies. His work addresses the complex intersection of maritime law and nuclear safety protocols, focusing on the siting challenges for small modular reactors in coastal and maritime environments. This research contributes to broader discussions about energy transition pathways and sustainable energy infrastructure development.

Currently, Marttila is actively involved in the "NS Finlandia - Co-Creation" project funded by Business Finland (April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025), collaborating with researchers including Kokko, Kreus, Lehto, and Sarajärvi. His previous professional experience includes serving as a Research Associate from June 15, 2016 to June 1, 2018.

His scholarly work operates at the critical intersection of law, energy policy, and environmental sustainability, addressing contemporary challenges in energy regulation during global transition periods.