Sanni Lehtonen

Sanni Lehtonen is a Lecturer at the Athena Institute, part of the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Their work focuses on sustainable food systems, blockchain technology, and climate change mitigation. They are actively involved in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Research Interests: Lehtonen explores stakeholder dynamics in sustainable food systems, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance transparency and equity. Their work intersects ecosystem services, climate resilience, and future food systems, with a focus on policy implications and social inclusion.

Recent Contributions: Their 2025 article examines tensions in stakeholder perspectives on blockchain adoption in food systems, highlighting challenges in technology integration and sustainability goals. This research bridges environmental science, policy, and technological innovation.

Projects: Lehtonen contributes to the integrated urban FOOD policies project (2022–2027), focusing on sustainability co-benefits, spatial linkages, and social inclusion in urban food systems. This multidisciplinary initiative has garnered media attention and academic readership.

Teaching: They co-teach Biomedical Sciences and Society, fostering critical discussions on science-policy interfaces and societal impacts.