Teemu Paljakka

Teemu Paljakka is a Researcher in the Department of Forest Sciences at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. His work focuses on ecosystem processes, particularly tree physiology, hydraulic ecology, and carbon dynamics. He holds a D.Sc. (Agriculture and Forestry) and an M.Sc. (Forest Ecology).

Research interests include tree gas exchange, hydraulic efficiency, and the impact of environmental stressors like bark beetle infestations and wildfires. His studies combine field measurements with modeling approaches to understand tree growth dynamics and ecosystem responses.

Recent publications (2022–2025) explore topics such as methane emissions in pine shoots, post-wildfire recovery in boreal forests, and the development of models for stem diameter prediction. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to forest ecology and climate science.

Paljakka actively participates in projects like the ACCC Atmospheric Science Network and serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Agricultural and Forest Meteorology and New Phytologist.