Ossi Naukkarinen is a Professor in the Department of Art and Media at Aalto University . Holding a doctoral degree in Humanities from the University of Helsinki , his career spans academic leadership, artistic research, and interdisciplinary inquiry. As Senior Fellow at the University of Münster , he maintains international collaborations. Research Focus: Specializing in everyday aesthetics and environmental aesthetics , Naukkarinen explores the intersection of art, technology, and sustainability. His work bridges traditional aesthetic theory with digital humanities , examining topics like artification and aesthetic footprints . Recent projects include Finnish Quantum Flagship and EDUCA (Future Education for Wellbeing). Publications & Impact: With 75+ research outputs and 73 active projects, his scholarship spans 1992-2025. Notable works include AI-aesthetics intersections ( Contemporary Aesthetics , 2025) and analyses of mass culture ( Popular Inquiry , 2022). His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Education and Environmental Sustainability . Awards & Leadership: Recognized as Academic Author of the Year 2012 , he serves on editorial boards and doctoral committees. Current projects include Aalto Lab Mexico and Academy of Finland -funded initiatives.











