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Sampsa Hyysalo is a Professor in the Department of Design at Aalto University. His interdisciplinary work bridges design participation, science & technology studies, and innovation studies, focusing on designer-user relations in sociotechnical change and sustainability transitions. He is a leading figure in the Biographies of Artifacts and Practices research approach, which traces actor contributions in innovation processes.
- Education: PhD in Behavioral Sciences (University of Helsinki), MA and Licentiate in Cultural History, Docenture in User-Centered Design of Information Systems.
His research explores how renewable energy technologies and citizen participation intersect, with a particular emphasis on co-design, user innovation, and intermediaries in sustainability transitions. Earlier work concentrated on healthcare information technologies and participatory design in the public sector. His publications include seven books and over 120 peer-reviewed articles.
Recent articles span topics like hybrid heating systems, community energy innovation, and intermediation in transitions, reflecting his focus on sociotechnical dynamics and sustainability. His work often integrates qualitative methods with longitudinal ethnographic studies.
- Scientific Awards:
- Academy of Finland Award for Social Impact of Research (2010)
- EASST Freeman Price (2016) for The New Production of Users
- Aalto University Excellence Recognition (2018)
As Chief Editor of Science & Technology Studies (2007-2016), he advanced scholarly discourse in STS. He actively engages in advising doctoral students and shaping design research agendas through projects like Smart Energy Transition and collaborations with teams across Finland and internationally.
Hyysalo's work is associated with the Inuse research group, which investigates design practices and user roles in sociotechnical change. His projects often involve cross-sector partnerships, including municipal actors, energy stakeholders, and interdisciplinary researchers.
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