Tarmo Lipping

Tarmo Lipping is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu. His work bridges computing sciences with biomedical engineering, environmental modelling, and data-driven societal applications.

• Doctor of Science (Technology), Information Technology – Awarded 14 Feb 2001
• Master of Science (Technology), Information Technology – Awarded 10 Sept 1993

His research focuses on electroencephalography (EEG), mental workload assessment, depth of anesthesia monitoring, and machine learning applications in healthcare and human-computer interaction. He also contributes to environmental informatics, particularly in land uplift modelling and radionuclide transport, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Recent publications highlight trends in transformer networks for EEG analysis, wearable HCI systems, data-driven food safety, and participatory municipal governance. His work integrates deep learning, signal processing, and real-world deployment.

Scientific awards include:

• CIMO opettajavaihto (2017)

Lipping has supervised numerous master’s students and served as an examiner in diverse topics including data vault modelling, telecom revenue estimation, and EEG hyperscanning. He has evaluated funding applications, acted as a journal reviewer (65 times), and contributed to editorial work. His activities reflect strong engagement in academic service and interdisciplinary research mentorship.

He has contributed datasets on Fennoscandian land uplift, lake isolation, and archaeological shorelines to PANGAEA, supporting open science in geosciences and environmental history.