Samuli Reijula

Samuli Reijula is an Academy Research Fellow and University Lecturer in Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Arts, specifically within the Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies. His research focuses on philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science, with a strong emphasis on epistemic diversity, social epistemology, and institutional structures in scientific inquiry. He has held visiting research positions and actively participates in international conferences, workshops, and peer-review activities across multiple journals including Synthese and Behavioural Public Policy.

His research projects explore topics such as cognitive diversity in scientific communities, the role of computational models in interdisciplinary research, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI. Notable projects include Modeling the Republic of Science, funded by the Academy of Finland, which examines collective rationality and problem-solving in scientific collaboration.

Reijula's teaching responsibilities include philosophy of science and philosophy of mind, reflecting his scholarly interests. He has served as an opponent in doctoral defenses and contributed to the Nordic Network for the Science of Science. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with applied domains such as policy-making and education, emphasizing the societal impact of scientific practices.