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Riikka Koulu is an Associate Professor of Social and Legal Implications of AI at the University of Helsinki, holding joint appointments at the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as Director of the University of Helsinki Legal Tech Lab, an interdisciplinary research hub focused on law, technology, and society, and is an affiliated researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin. In 2025, she will be an academic visitor at Oxford University. Education: Doctor of Law (OTT), University of Helsinki (awarded November 17, 2016) Title of Docent (digitalisation of law), University of Lapland (2020-present) Riikka Koulu is a socio-legal scholar specializing in the interconnections between law, technology, and society. Her research focuses on understanding law's role in shaping and being shaped by digitalized societies. She combines doctrinal and theoretical legal analysis with empirical research from a public law perspective. Her current work examines digital public administration, AI policy and regulation, European technology regulation, and the impact of digital technologies on legal decision-making. She is particularly interested in human oversight mechanisms and interface design in automated systems. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the legal implications of digital transformation, with particular attention to automated decision-making in public administration, algorithmic governance, and the changing nature of legal procedures in digital environments. Her work spans theoretical explorations of legal concepts in digital contexts and practical analyses of how technology is reshaping justice systems and public administration. Scientific Recognition: Title of Docent (digitalisation of law), University of Lapland (2020) Affiliated researcher, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin (2019-present) Riikka Koulu actively supervises doctoral researchers through the Doctoral Programme in Law and has secured significant research funding for multiple projects. Her current research portfolio includes the ADM-Gov project (2022-2026) on automated administration governance, the REPAIR project (2022-2025) on algorithmic system maintenance, and the DARE project (2021-2026) on inclusive digital administration design. These projects involve collaboration with international partners and interdisciplinary teams. As Director of the University of Helsinki Legal Tech Lab, Koulu leads an interdisciplinary research hub that is part of the Network of Centers (NoC). The lab serves as a focal point for research on the intersection of law, technology, and society, bringing together scholars from legal studies, computer science, social sciences, and design disciplines to address pressing challenges in digital governance.

• Law and Technology
• AI Regulation
• Digital Public Administration
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Suvi Sankari is a University Researcher at the University of Helsinki Faculty of Law and holds the Title of Docent (Adjunct Professorship) in European Law. She serves as the Research Coordinator for the University of Helsinki Legal Tech Lab and is the Principal Investigator (PI) for the Academy of Finland-funded project 'Is this Public or Private?' (2019-2023). Her work bridges law and technology, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and universities. University of Helsinki Faculty of Law Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) Suvi's research focuses on European Law , Legal Reasoning , and Constitutional Pluralism , with a methodology combining legal doctrinal studies, socio-legal analysis, and empirical research. She explores topics such as country-of-origin indications , consumer information , and standardisation in the context of global market dynamics and sustainability. Her publications span theoretical and applied aspects of EU law, including contributions to journals like European Law Journal and edited volumes. She is also engaged in projects like ADM-Gov (governance of automated decision-making) and DARE (digital administration redesign). Scientific Award: Idman Prize 2016 As an educator, Suvi has taught EU law to Master's students since 2004, employing diverse assessment methods. She collaborates with networks such as No-Les-Law and the InterTran Research Group , focusing on sustainable law and business.

• European Law
• EU Law
• Digitalisation
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Anu Kajamaa, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Principal Investigator in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She also holds positions as an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter's College of Social Sciences and International Studies (UK) and as a Visiting Associate Professor at Aalto University in both the School of Business (Department of Management Studies) and the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Department of Media). She serves as Co-Leader of the Learning, Culture and Interventions (LECI) expert group and Vice Director of the Doctoral Program of School, Education, Society and Culture (SEDUCE). Dr. Kajamaa's research focuses on collective learning, creativity, organization and management, continuous learning, and change through interprofessional working and formative interventions. She is an expert in sociocultural- and practice-based theories, qualitative research methods, and participatory intervention techniques, particularly cultural historical activity theory and the Change Laboratory method. Her work spans multiple contexts including primary schools, teacher education, prisons, health and social care, and entrepreneurship hubs. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward educational innovation through makerspaces and the integration of technology in learning environments. The research shows increasing focus on AI-mediated learning processes, relational expertise development, and collaborative innovation practices across educational settings. Her work consistently applies sociocultural theoretical frameworks to examine how learning occurs in complex, real-world contexts. 2023: The Royal Society of Medicine and Center for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education Practitioners Award, UK 2022: Early Career Award, American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2021: The Clinical Teacher Journal Impact Award 2020: Editor's Choice Award (BERA and BJET) 2015: The Adult Educator of the Year, University of Helsinki Dr. Kajamaa has secured significant research funding including an EU HORIZON 2020-MSCA-RISE project on collaborative working between correctional and mental health services, an Erasmus+ KA205 Strategic Partnerships project on media literacy, and an Academy of Finland-funded project on makerspaces. She coordinates the Nordic Research Network on Digitalising Childhoods and is a member of the Playful Learning Center ecosystem. As one of the founders of the European Centre of Excellence in Qualitative Study and Inquiry in Training and Education, she has established herself as a leader in qualitative educational research methodology. Her international research collaborations span institutions including University College London, McGill University, Columbia University, and the University of Oulu. She has been a visiting researcher at numerous institutions worldwide including UC Berkeley, ESSEC Business School, and the University of Exeter. Her work with the Playful Learning Center and the Nordic-Baltic ISCAR network demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational research through international collaboration.

• Adult Education
• Collective Learning
• Sociocultural Theory
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Siamak Seyfi is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Tourism Geography at the Geography Research Unit of the Faculty of Science, University of Oulu, Finland. He holds a PhD in Tourism Geography from Pantheon-Sorbonne University, France. His research focuses on critical tourism geographies, ethical consumerism, sustainability, resilience, and the role of Generation Z in shaping future tourism trends. Research Interests: Tourism Mobilities Ethical and Political Consumerism Sustainability and Resilience Behavioral Change Generation Z and Sustainable Consumption Politics of Tourism and Peace His work is interdisciplinary, drawing from critical theories, sociology, and ethnographic methods. He has co-authored and co-edited several influential books on tourism in Iran, sanctions, Muslim travel cultures, and Gen Z’s impact on sustainable tourism. His research is published in leading journals such as Annals of Tourism Research and Journal of Heritage Tourism , and he serves on multiple editorial boards. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize political and ethical dimensions of tourism, particularly how young consumers engage in boycotts and buycotts. The works also explore tourism’s role in post-sanction recovery, cultural heritage, and peacebuilding, especially in the Middle East context. Scientific Engagement: Editorial Board Member: Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Planning & Development, Journal of Heritage Tourism, International Journal of Tourism Cities Research Leadership: He leads or contributes to the Tourism Geographies and Sustainable Mobilities (TOGSUM) research group and is involved in projects on Arctic resilience and digitalisation in tourism. He also co-organised the CRiT Summer School on Innovation and Technology in Tourism for Sustainable Development Goals.

• Tourism Geographies
• Critical Tourism Geographies
• Ethical and Political Consumerism
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Juhani Ukko is a Full Professor (tenured) at the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), affiliated with the LUT School of Engineering Sciences and the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) department. His research focuses on digital transformation, sustainability strategies, and performance measurement systems in SMEs, with particular emphasis on Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, and supply chain governance. He has extensively studied the interplay between digital innovation, environmental impact, and organizational renewal. Key research themes include digital twin applications in business ecosystems, IoT-driven social sustainability, and leveraging performance measurement frameworks to enhance sustainability performance. His work frequently addresses SME challenges in adopting smart technologies, overcoming institutional barriers, and achieving financial and environmental sustainability. Recent publications (2024–2025) highlight trends in digital business ecosystems, hybrid work environments, and the role of certification in total quality management. Notable contributions include studies on co-creation mechanisms in digital service supply chains, the impact of leadership on organizational performance, and the strategic use of real-time simulation for sustainable production. Dr. Ukko’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often collaborating with industry partners. His CV and Google Scholar profile are publicly available for detailed insights into his academic contributions and collaborative projects.

• Sustainability Management
• Digital Transformation
• Performance Measurement Systems
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Eini Haaja serves as Research Manager and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Pan-European Institute (PEI) within the University of Turku's Turku School of Economics, while also holding affiliation with the Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS). With continuous service at PEI since 2008 across research, teaching, and administrative capacities, she specializes in International Business dynamics with particular emphasis on Baltic Sea and Barents Sea regional development, maritime industry networks, and sustainability transformations. Dr. Haaja holds a Doctor of Science in Economics. Her research portfolio centers on International Business, Maritime Industry competitiveness, Sustainability transitions, Digitalisation impacts, SME internationalisation, Geoeconomic developments, Arctic business environments, and Baltic Sea regional economics. She investigates how maritime ecosystems navigate sustainability challenges through collaborative innovation, stakeholder engagement, and adaptation to geopolitical disruptions, with growing focus on cruise industry transformations and shipbuilding network dynamics. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated scholarly activity in maritime sustainability transitions, showing strong thematic alignment around eco-innovation in shipbuilding networks, multi-actor green transition experiences, and competitiveness maintenance amid geopolitical disruptions. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks of international entrepreneurship with practical applications in maritime value chains, demonstrating methodological evolution toward futures research and multidisciplinary approaches. Dr. Haaja maintains extensive teaching experience at Turku School of Economics, supervising numerous master's and bachelor's thesis students while delivering courses on Eastern European and Arctic business environments. She has secured substantial research funding including the MUUTOS project (Foundation for Economic Education), ECOPRODIGI (EU Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme flagship project with €4.2 million budget), SusCon (Business Finland), and SmartComp (EU Interreg Central Baltic Programme), demonstrating exceptional grant acquisition capabilities across European and national funding mechanisms. As integral member of the Pan-European Institute and Turku Institute for Advanced Studies, she actively participates in multidisciplinary research collectives examining sustainable industrial transformation, particularly through her current Postdoctoral project 'Agents of sustainable industrial transformation – exploring the multilevel dynamics in maritime industry' which employs futures research methods to analyze shipbuilding ecosystem evolution.

• International Business
• Maritime Industry
• Sustainability
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Heli Valokivi is a Full Professor of Social Work at the University of Jyväskylä , a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Tampere University and as an Acting Professor at the University of Lapland . She holds a Docent title in Gerontological Social Work from 2015 and is a registered social worker with Valvira . As head of the social work unit in the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy , her work bridges academic leadership with practical social work. Her research focuses on the intersection of social work , gerontology , and social policy . Key areas include: Ageing policy and eHealth Care civilization and digitalization Service user experiences in elder care Home care and social rehabilitation Robot literacy in care homes Equity in remote rural care Heli’s recent publications address robot literacy, media engagement, and policy challenges for older adults, reflecting her leadership in projects like MediaRoboLit 65+ (Research Council of Finland, 2023–2027) and Katve-hanke (Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, 2026–2027). Her work often explores how digital technologies reshape care landscapes, particularly in Arctic and rural regions. Heli is affiliated with prominent research networks: CoE AgeCare (Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care, 2018–2025) Ageing and Gender in the Arctic CARPO (Care Policy) GEREC (Gerontology Research Center) GoE AgeCare (Gender and Ageing in Care)

• Social Work
• Gerontology
• Social Policy
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Dr. iur. Alina Wernick, LL.M , is a Visiting scholar at the Faculty of Law , University of Helsinki, and has served as supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Law . Since June 2024, she leads the Law, AI and Society research group at the CZS Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Law , University of Tübingen. Her work bridges law, technology, and human rights , focusing on smart cities, algorithmic governance, and data protection . Research interests include: Legal frameworks for digital twins and trade secrets Smart city compliance with EU regulations like GDPR Follow-on innovation in IP law, balancing liability rules and open innovation Human rights risks in urban digitalization Recent publications examine: Human rights-based governance of biometric and algorithmic city systems (2023) GDPR-free jurisdictions and EU smart city development strategies (2023) IP law's role in enabling post-patent innovation (2021) Data intermediaries in IP governance contexts (2020) Normative critiques of creative destruction in IP theory (2024) She contributes to peer-review processes for journals like Internet Policy Review and participates in international research collaborations .

• Law and Technology
• Law and Digitalisation
• Data Protection
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Helena Hirvonen is a Senior Lecturer (Doctor of Social Sciences with Docent title) at the University of Eastern Finland’s Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. She specializes in Social and Public Policy, focusing on working life, welfare state dynamics, gender studies, and digitalisation in care sectors. Her research examines intersections between Lean management practices, biocapitalism, and care work ethics. She leads the EXMEN research project (Kone Foundation, 2022–2025) and the CareQuAI consortium (JPI/MYBL, 2025–2028), exploring hybrid masculinities in service economies and AI-driven care innovations. Key publications include *Gender and Welfare Service Work in Biocapitalism: Lean in Action* (2023) and *Digital Transformations in Care for Older People* (2021), analyzing Lean’s sociomaterial impacts and digital agency in aging care. She has contributed to Routledge’s series on health sociology and co-edited volumes on interpersonal violence (2017). Her work critiques managerialism in public services, emphasizing care workers’ agency and resistance. Current projects address client safety in elderly care, technology’s role in care communities, and the ethical dimensions of digital tools in aging populations.

• Social Policy
• Welfare State
• Gender Studies
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Anne Kouvonen is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Helsinki (since 2018) and Honorary Professor in Social Epidemiology at Queen’s University Belfast. She leads the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and is a Senior Researcher at the Academy of Finland-funded Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care (MICA). Her work focuses on social determinants of health, employee mental health, and migrant health. She has held roles such as Visiting Professor at SWPS University (2014–2020) and Honorary Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast (2014–2021). Education: Docent in Public Health, University of Turku (2012) dr. hab. in Psychology, SWPS University (2012) PhD in Sociology, University of Helsinki (2002) MSc in Sociology, University of Helsinki (1998) Research Interests: Her research combines social epidemiology, administrative data linkage, and qualitative methods to study health inequalities, ageing, and migrant health. Current priorities include digital inclusion of migrants and social policies addressing care needs of ageing populations. Key Projects: WP leader for DigiIN (2022–2025) Co-PI for Helsinki Health Study (2000–ongoing) Co-PI for CHARM (Care, Health and Ageing of Russian-speaking Minority) Grants & Awards: Dean’s Award for Educational Reform (2017) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013–) Senior Fellow, Institute of Mental Health (2008–) Supervision: Advises doctoral students such as Beeda Suokonaukio (PhD), Liisa Päkki (MSc), and Laura Somersalo-Cavén (PhD). Active in thesis committees and doctoral programme leadership. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative and MICA research group, collaborating internationally on ageing, care systems, and migrant health.

• Social Determinants of Health
• Employee Mental Health
• Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health
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Johanna Ruusuvuori is Professor of Social Psychology at Tampere University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Unit of Social Research. Her work integrates social psychology, health communication and interaction research, focusing on how emotions and social practices unfold in professional and care settings. Education : (Detailed educational background not provided in the text.) Research Interests Her research programme revolves around emotion in interaction , vocal and non-vocal communication , and social interaction at work . She investigates work-life participation , the quality of working life , and health-care practices , especially how digitalisation is reshaping service delivery. Methodologically, she is an expert in qualitative methodologies , ethnomethodology and conversation analysis , often using research interviews as a key data source. Current Projects Reliable knowledge for health care: Process and practice of shared decision making Touch and affect in health-care interaction SOL-TECH: Human-centred solar smart-technology design for healthy ageing Testaamisen sosiologia (Sociology of testing) Etätyöterveysneuvottelu – new models and functional interaction for supporting work ability Scientific Awards : (No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.) Advising & Grants : The text does not list individual students, but Professor Ruusuvuori leads multiple nationally funded projects and supervises research within her unit. Her teams include post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates and research assistants working on health-interaction studies. Labs & Teams : She carries out her research within the Unit of Social Research at Tampere University, collaborating across disciplines such as nursing science, gerontology, audiology and occupational health.

• Social psychology
• Emotion in interaction
• Vocal and non-vocal interaction
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Mari Honko is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Jyväskylä , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Centre for Applied Language Studies . Her work focuses on research-driven language assessment, education policy, and multilingualism, particularly in Finnish as a second language contexts. Education : PhD in Finnish Language (Applied Language Studies), Tampere University Docent (Adjunct Professor) in Applied Language Studies, especially Second Language Acquisition (University of Jyväskylä) Honko's research centers on language assessment validity, fairness, and societal impact, with a focus on rater behavior, digitalization of writing skills, and multilingual pedagogy. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in national language testing frameworks. Recent publications highlight trends in digital writing assessment, language policy reforms, and multilingual education. Key themes include the effects of digitalization on adult literacy, validity in high-stakes testing, and language security in societal contexts. Honko contributes to the development of the National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) and leads stakeholder collaboration through the Finnish Network for Language Education Policies . Her projects include: IMPACT : Analyzing language proficiency mandates on immigrant lives Writing and participation in digitalising Finland : Investigating adult writing practices in digital contexts Modelling Citizen Science for Education (MSCEDU) : Co-creating citizen science methodologies in social sciences

• Language Assessment
• Validity and Fairness in Testing
• Rater Behavior
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Heidi Härkönen is a University Researcher in Gender Studies at the University of Helsinki's Department of Cultures within the Faculty of Arts. Her work focuses on gender, kinship, care, love, health, and digitalisation in Cuba and post-Soviet societies, funded by the Kone Foundation and Academy of Finland. She holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki (2014) and has held post-doctoral positions in multiple interdisciplinary projects. Affiliations: Helsinki Inequality Initiative, Department of Cultures, and Social and Cultural Anthropology discipline Research emphasizes Cuba's socio-cultural dynamics, digital transformation, and gender equity in academia Teaching includes introductory anthropology and invited lectures on gender/ethnographic methods Research Interests Her work explores: - Digitalisation's societal impact in Cuba - Kinship systems and care practices in post-Soviet contexts - Gender equity in academic governance structures - Cuba's political economy and everyday life Key Projects Emerging Digitalisation in Cuba (Kone Foundation, 2020–2024) Contrasting Margins of Kinship (CoreKin, 2016–2020) Wellbeing and Social Change in Cuba (2016–2019) Media Engagement Active in public discussions about: - Gender equity in university leadership - Global feminist movements - Digital rights in authoritarian contexts

• Gender Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• Digitalisation
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Sofia Katariina Heikkonen is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law , specializing in legal challenges related to digital governance and technology regulation. She is affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Law and actively contributes to the Legal Tech Lab research project. 2022-2026 : Participant in ADM-Gov project analyzing automated decision-making in public administration 2016-present : Collaborator in Legal Tech Lab focusing on AI systems, medical device liability, and digital evidence Research Focus : Regulation of automated decision-making in public administration Transparency mechanisms through document access Liability frameworks for intelligent medical devices Impact of cloud computing in government operations Recent Activities : Member of organizing committee for Doctoral Researchers Event 2024 Contributor to Nordic-Baltic public digitalisation cooperation Collaborator with Lunds Universitet's Etnologiska Institutionen on legal tech initiatives

• Public Law
• Artificial Intelligence Regulation
• Data Privacy Law
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Zhen Jie Im is a postdoctoral researcher at LUT University (Lappeenranta, Finland) within the School of Engineering Sciences, focusing on social sciences. She is affiliated with the REMPEAT project and holds an additional researcher role at the Department of International Economics, Government and Business at Copenhagen Business School . Her work bridges structural economic transformations with political sociology, particularly examining technological change, green transition, and welfare state dynamics. Education : PhD in Sociology (University of Helsinki), MSc in Comparative Political Sociology (Institut d'études politiques de Paris), BA in History (Sciences Po - Campus Europe-Asie au Havre) Her research explores how citizens respond politically to automation, decarbonization, and labor market shifts, emphasizing fairness perceptions in policy outcomes. She investigates the interplay between welfare chauvinism, status decline, and support for radical right parties, alongside policy mechanisms like parental leave directives and green industrial strategies. Recent publications focus on EU social and environmental policies, with a 2025 Global Social Policy article analyzing decarbonization trade-offs and a 2024 Electoral Studies paper on redistribution preferences in Nordic welfare states. She contributes to debates on labor market training access, automation risks, and multi-level governance of social policies. Peer review activities span 49 reviews across journals like European Political Science Review , Journal of European Social Policy , and Political Studies , reflecting her expertise in policy analysis and political sociology.

• Sociology
• Political Science
• Public Policy
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