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Teemu Turunen-Saarestiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy and Power Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability and the Environment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Teemu Turunen-Saaresti is a Tenured Professor at the School of Energy Systems , LUT University , Lappeenranta, Finland. His research focuses on energy technology, particularly supercritical CO2 cycles, Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC), turbomachinery, and heat pump design. PhD in Energy and Environmental Technology (2004), Lappeenranta University of Technology MSc in Energy and Environmental Technology (2001), Lappeenranta University of Technology His work spans Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles , Organic Rankine Cycle Systems , Turbomachinery Design , and Non-Equilibrium Condensation Modeling . Recent studies include printed circuit heat exchangers for transcritical cycles, high-temperature ORC thermal inertia, and centrifugal compressor design for large-scale CO2 heat pumps. Publications highlight trends in sCO2 Turbines , Tip Clearance Effects , and Multiphase Flow Simulation . Funding from the Academy of Finland and Business Finland supports his research on computational/experimental condensing flows, small-scale compressors, and green shipping energy solutions. He collaborates with international teams on projects like the International Wet Steam Modeling Project , contributing to guidelines for high-temperature heat pumps (IEA HPT Annex 58) and advancements in hydrogen compression strategies.

• Materials Engineering
• Wood Science
• Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauri Rautkari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University, Finland. His research focuses on water interactions in biomaterials, particularly wood, with an emphasis on developing advanced analytical methods for water vapor sorption, creating novel low-sorption materials, and investigating hygroscopicity and fungal decay resistance in modified wood systems. Research Highlights: Gas-phase ozone treatment for improved wettability, thermal and chemical wood modification, hyperspectral imaging for moisture prediction, bioinspired coatings for fungal protection, and interlaboratory studies on sorption data quality. Recent Publications: Key contributions to understanding lignin's role in moisture interactions, acetylation reversibility, and the impact of fungal degradation on heat-treated wood. The trend in his publications reflects a strong focus on hygroscopicity, chemical modification techniques (acetylation, melamine-formaldehyde impregnation), advanced imaging methods (hyperspectral, neutron scattering), and the development of sustainable wood-based materials for construction and acoustic applications. Collaborative interlaboratory efforts dominate his work, ensuring standardized methodologies for moisture analysis.

• Rock Mechanics
• Fracture Mechanics
• Tunneling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mikael Rinne serves as Associate Professor in Rock Mechanics within the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, Finland. Holding a Doctor of Science in Technology (D.Sc. Tech.), he brings extensive industry experience from Finnish and Swedish consulting firms (1988-2008) where he specialized in rock engineering and project management for tunneling and geological disposal of radioactive waste. His research focuses on rock and fracture mechanics with direct applications to rock engineering, mining, and tunneling. Current investigations center on digital characterization methods including photogrammetry, videogrammetry, and virtual reality systems for both practical engineering solutions and educational advancement. His work addresses critical challenges in fracture hydro-mechanics, rock mass characterization, and sustainable mining practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on digital transformation in rock mechanics. Key trends include non-contact surveying techniques for rock mass characterization, scale effects in fracture properties, and virtual learning environments for engineering education. His research bridges theoretical modeling with field applications in tunneling, mining, and radioactive waste disposal, demonstrating consistent innovation in measurement technologies and computational methods. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source materials. While specific advising details and grant information were not provided, his leadership of the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group indicates active supervision of graduate students and management of research projects. His industry background suggests strong connections with tunneling and mining sectors for applied research collaboration. He directs the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group at Aalto University, which develops advanced methodologies for rock characterization and engineering applications. Current initiatives integrate digital tools like smartphone LiDAR, 360-degree cameras, and virtual reality systems to enhance both field practices and educational outcomes in rock engineering.

• Software Engineering
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Digital Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tero Päivärinta is a Professor at the University of Oulu, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His work focuses on software engineering, digital ecosystems, and cybersecurity. He specializes in empirical studies of software systems, digital twins, and autonomous driving technologies. His research explores hybrid intelligence systems, data-centric decision-making, and governance of collective ambidexterity in digital initiatives. Education: PhD holder with extensive experience in academic and industry collaborations. Key research domains include cyber-physical systems, DevSecOps automation, and IT governance in public sectors. He co-leads projects such as the NUVE Lab’s vehicle testing frameworks and contributes to initiatives like the Software-Defined Vehicle project. Research highlights include advancing knowledge graphs for manufacturing, cybersecurity compliance in DevOps pipelines, and evaluating data-driven decisions. His articles emphasize interoperability challenges, adaptive systems design, and sustainable digital transformation in public utilities. Professional contributions include organizing the TKTP Annual Symposium and co-editing volumes celebrating academic peers like Markku Oivo. His work bridges theoretical software engineering with practical applications in mobility, governance, and industrial systems.

Lauri Saarinenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Analytics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lauri Saarinen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University. He holds a Master's degree (2012) and Bachelor's degree (2010) in Engineering and Technology from Aalto University. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, operations management, and agile planning strategies, particularly in pandemic response and digitalization challenges in developing economies. He has contributed to over 18 peer-reviewed publications since 2016, emphasizing topics like grocery supply chain dynamics, food waste reduction, and volatility modeling. Key research interests include supply chain management, operations analytics, and responsiveness in manufacturing systems. His work intersects with healthcare operations, innovation, and sustainability, addressing global challenges such as pandemic disruptions and digital economy barriers in countries like Pakistan. Collaborations span international scholars and industry partners, reflected in multi-authored reviews and case studies. Media engagements highlight his expertise in pandemic supply chain adaptation, featured in articles discussing grocery sector resilience and food waste strategies. He has supervised three theses and actively participates in academic networks, contributing to conferences like EurOMA 2024.

Hamed Badihiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Condition Monitoring
• Fault-Tolerant Control
• Attack-Resilient Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hamed Badihi is an Assistant Professor in Automation Technology and Dependable Systems at Tampere University , part of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. He leads the Dependability and Automation Research in Cyber-Physical Systems (DARES) Group within the Dependable Systems Cyber Laboratories . His research focuses on critical aspects of condition monitoring, fault-tolerant control, and attack-resilient control to advance sustainable, dependable cyber-physical systems. Research Interests include: Cybersecurity for industrial control systems Fault-tolerant control mechanisms Resilient control strategies for renewable energy systems Condition monitoring of wind turbines and microgrids Recent Contributions emphasize hybrid approaches combining machine learning and control theory for cyber-attack detection and system resilience in wind farms and microgrids. His work addresses challenges like real-time fault diagnosis and adaptive control under adversarial or environmental perturbations. Awards & Roles : Senior Member of IEEE, editor for International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems , Advances in Fuzzy Systems , and Processes journals. Active in EU projects like StreamSTEP . Labs & Teams : Directs the DARES Group, collaborating on initiatives like the Dependable Systems Cyber Laboratories to pioneer innovations in cyber-physical system dependability.

Pekka Vallittuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomaterials in Dentistry
• Dental Technology
• Prosthetic Dentistry
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Pekka Vallittu is a Professor and Chair of Biomaterials Science at the Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Finland. He holds adjunct and visiting professorships at the University of Hong Kong and King Saud University, respectively, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Odontology from the University of Eastern Finland. With 742 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 111, he is a leading figure in dental biomaterials research. Current Roles: Full Professor (University of Turku, 2004–present), Director of Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre Academic Honors: Distinguished Scientist Award (IADR), Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Big Prize His research focuses on fiber-reinforced composites (FRC), bioceramics, bioactive glasses, and nanocellulose for dental and orthopedic implants. Recent work includes sustainable 3D printing technologies and hydrating compounds for medical applications. Collaborations span oral surgery, otolaryngology, and materials chemistry. The 15 most recent articles (2025) examine biomaterial adhesion, mechanical properties, and clinical applications of fiber composites, bioactive glasses, and ceramic implants. Keywords span Biomaterials , Dentistry , 3D Printing , and Regenerative Medicine , with sub-fields like Bond Strength , Hydroxyapatite Coatings , and Ion Release . Scientific Awards: Distinguished Scientist Award (IADR), Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Big Prize, Bensow-Äyräpää Prize, George Winter Award Patents: Over 150 international patents from 45+ inventions Vallittu’s work bridges academic research and clinical translation through spin-off companies, regulatory frameworks (MDR-EU, FDA), and interdisciplinary teams in cell biology and materials science. He serves on the Board of the University of Turku (2018–present) and is a Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials.

Samuli Honkapuroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Markets
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Demand Side Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Samuli Honkapuro is a tenured Professor of Energy Markets and Energy Systems at LUT University's School of Energy Systems in Lappeenranta, Finland. He leads the Laboratory of Electricity Markets and Power Systems and heads the LUT Doctoral Programme in Energy Systems. Honkapuro holds a D.Sc. (tech) from LUT University (2008) and has focused his career on advancing energy systems research and education. His research emphasizes electricity market design, integration of distributed energy resources, demand side management, and energy communities. Key themes include socio-technical challenges in renewable energy adoption, consumer behavior in demand response programs, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. He explores topics like grid flexibility, prosumer economics in mini-grids, and the socio-economic impacts of rural electrification. Notable contributions include methodologies for rural electrification feasibility, agent-based modeling of consumer enrollment in demand response, and analysis of battery storage bottlenecks. His work bridges technical innovation with societal needs, addressing both Nordic and global energy challenges. Current projects involve energy communities in agriculture, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, and smart charging infrastructure. As a lab and doctoral program leader, Honkapuro fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to accelerate sustainable energy transitions. His research often combines quantitative analysis with stakeholder-driven approaches to ensure practical applicability.

• Bioethics
• Critical Theory
• Social Ontology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Corrado Piroddi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tampere University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Sciences. His research focuses on socio-philosophical and bioethical issues related to vaccine trade agreements, health equity, and pandemic governance. He holds a PhD in Social Ontology from Tampere University (2020), supervised by Prof. Arto Laitinen and Dr. Onni Hirvonen. His work bridges critical theory, social philosophy, and bioethics, emphasizing frameworks rooted in care and cooperation. Current Project: Examines vaccine equity and sustainability through a care/cooperation lens, funded by the Wihuri Foundation. Previous Postdoc: Explored pandemic ethics and health justice using recognition theory. Collaborations: Works with TIPU unit led by Prof. Meri Koivusalo. Research Interests: Public Health Ethics Critical Theory of Social Systems Vaccine Distribution Policies Societal Pathologies Analysis Recognition Dynamics in Social Conflict Publications Trends: Focus on pandemic ethics, social inequality mechanisms, and comparative social theory (Bourdieu/Honneth). His work critiques systemic structures causing health inequities and proposes alternatives. Awards: Graduation Award (2021) from Tampere University Foundation. Grants: Finnish Cultural Foundation, Gyllenberg Foundation, Wihuri Foundation. Labs/Teams: Part of TIPU unit's interdisciplinary health policy research cluster.

• Digital Transformation
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence
• Foresight Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matti Minkkinen is a Docent at the Turku School of Economics (University of Turku) and a Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Systems Science at the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. His work bridges futures studies with ethics, privacy, and socio-technical systems in digital transformation. Recent roles focus on responsible AI governance and foresight methodologies. University: University of Turku School: Turku School of Economics Department: Department of Management and Entrepreneurship His research explores how digital technologies reshape organizational practices, emphasizing Futures Consciousness as a human capacity. Key themes include responsible AI , privacy protection , and causal layered analysis in scenario planning. Publications highlight ethical governance frameworks and EU policy debates. Recent articles address generative AI ethics , ML system integration , and AI auditing across journals like Communications of the Association for Information Systems and Information and Management . Topics cluster around socio-technical systems, digital ethics, and institutional adaptation to AI. Teaching and editorial roles include co-curating student research collections at Finland Futures Research Centre. No explicit scientific awards are listed, but his work contributes to foresight theory and practice.

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Geography
• Mobility Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terhi Ala-Hulkko is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Built Environment, affiliated with the Planning and Transportation research group. Her work focuses on urban mobility and spatial resource management. Position: Postdoctoral Researcher University: Aalto University Department: Department of Built Environment Email: terhi.ala-hulkko@aalto.fi Research Interests: Terhi's research spans transportation geography, urban planning, and sustainable resource distribution. She leverages advanced data analytics to address urban mobility challenges and ecological resource mismatches. Analysis of intra-city mobility patterns using mobile phone tracking data Development of spatial accessibility frameworks for forest resource management Integration of GIS and sustainability metrics in urban and ecological planning Publication Trends (2025): Recent works highlight her dual focus on urban mobility and ecological resource mapping. The articles employ geospatial technologies and inter-disciplinary approaches to address sustainability challenges in transportation and forestry sectors. Research Groups: Actively participates in the Planning and Transportation research group at Aalto University, contributing to data-driven urban and environmental studies.

• Interdisciplinary Science
• Transdisciplinary Science
• Team Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elina Mäkinen serves as Professor of Science, Technology, and Organization at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business. She concurrently holds a docentship at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences and serves on editorial boards including the Journal of Organizational Change Management. Her institutional affiliations reflect deep engagement with organizational studies across Nordic academic networks. Her academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Helsinki and a Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Stanford University. This foundation supports her research at the intersection of institutional theory and scientific practice. Mäkinen's research centers on interdisciplinary knowledge production, examining how academic careers evolve at disciplinary boundaries. She investigates ethical regulation in science, academic entrepreneurship, and team science dynamics, with particular focus on boundary work and knowledge integration processes. Her work reveals how researchers navigate institutional constraints while pursuing translational science. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows consistent focus on boundary phenomena in science, evolving from early work on clinical recruitment to recent studies of ethical governance. The corpus demonstrates methodological diversity across ethnographic, interview-based, and network analysis approaches within organizational sociology frameworks. As principal investigator, she leads two major projects: The Emergence of Health and Life Science Innovations (HeLSI) and Competing Imaginaries of Ethical Science (IMAGES), funded by the Foundation for Economic Education (2020-2023) and Emil Aaltonen Foundation (2023-2025). These projects examine structural and ethical dimensions of contemporary science. Her laboratory work centers on transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the New Social Research unit, where she investigates how researchers build shared epistemic frameworks across disciplinary divides. Current efforts focus on ethical regulation systems in non-medical research contexts.

Mari Kaarina Vaattovaaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and economic geography
• Urban geography
• Sustainability science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mari Kaarina Vaattovaara is Professor of Urban Geography at the University of Helsinki, where she serves as Director of both the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria) and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). Affiliated with the Department of Geosciences and Geography within the Faculty of Science, she supervises doctoral students in two doctoral programs: the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Change and the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences. Professor Vaattovaara's research spans social and economic geography, urban studies, and sustainability science, with particular focus on neighborhood dynamics, housing policy, and urban development patterns. Her work examines how physical environments interact with social structures to shape community outcomes, with special attention to vulnerable populations and sustainable urban transitions. She frequently investigates the relationship between urban density, service accessibility, and quality of life in metropolitan contexts. Her recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining sustainable urban development through multiple lenses, including neighborhood sustainability indicators, housing policy challenges, and the impacts of urban form on social outcomes. While deeply rooted in the Finnish context, her research connects to broader European and global urban debates, with increasing attention to post-pandemic urban challenges and the implications of tourism for sustainable city development. Among her notable recognitions are: J.V. Snellman Prize (2013) Knight, First Class, of the White Rose of Finland (2016) Helsinki Medal for distinguished service to the city (2015) Ragnar Hult Medal (2014) Election to the Finnish Academy of Science (2016) Professor Vaattovaara leads multiple significant research initiatives including the MSCA-DN SUNSET project (2024-2028) funded by the European Commission, The Future of Diverse and Disadvantaged project (2022-2026) funded by Svenska Litteratursällskapet i Finland, and the Urban Academy initiative connecting academic research with practical urban development challenges. Her work bridges academic research with policy impact through external positions including External Research Fellow at University College London (since 2014), Member of the Supervisory Board at Hypoteekkiyhdistys (since 2014), and Auntosäätiö Board Member (since 2012). As Director of Urbaria and HELSUS, Professor Vaattovaara oversees interdisciplinary research hubs that bring together scholars from across the university to address complex urban and sustainability challenges. These institutes facilitate collaboration between academic researchers, municipal authorities, and community organizations to develop evidence-based approaches to urban development and sustainability transitions.

• Sustainable Development
• International Joint Ventures
• Coopetition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annika Laine-Kronberg is a Professor at the School of Business and Economics, Åbo Akademi University. Her research focuses on international joint ventures (IJVs), coopetition, and sustainable business practices, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Social Sustainability and Climate Action. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like International Journal of Business Environment and European Journal of International Management . Key Research Areas: International Joint Ventures, Coopetition, Circular Economy, Blockchain Technology, Sustainable Development Recent Collaborations: Partnerships with researchers like S. Jiang and R. Narayan Expertise: Analyzing globalization challenges, vertical network dynamics, and sustainability behavior Her recent publications examine the role of coopetitive strategies in internationalization challenges during the pandemic, blockchain applications for circular economy optimization, and behavioral factors in sustainable decision-making. She also engages with public audiences through blog articles and commentaries in Kiertotalous-Suomi and Kauppalehti .

Heini Kujalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Ecology
• Evolutionary biology
• Climate change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heini Kujala serves as Research Director at the Finnish Natural History Museum (LUOMUS), which is part of the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. She leads the Biodiversity Informatics Unit and Conservation Informatics Research Group, and serves as Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Wildlife Biology. Her research focuses on systematic conservation planning, climate change impacts, and decision-making under uncertainty. Dr. Kujala's research interests center on spatial conservation optimization, spanning from reserve network design to cost-efficient management and biodiversity offsetting. She specializes in computational approaches to conservation problems, with particular expertise in how uncertainty affects conservation outcomes. While not specializing in any particular taxonomic group, her work frequently involves bird species as indicators. Her scientific fields include ecology, evolutionary biology, climate change, biodiversity conservation, conservation area planning, and modeling species distribution areas. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical conservation applications, particularly examining how biodiversity offsetting can be made credible through transparent accounting systems, how species distribution modeling affects conservation outcomes, and how data quality influences spatial conservation prioritization. Her work bridges theoretical conservation science with practical policy implementation. Among her scientific recognition are the Olli's prize (2010) and the Young Influential Woman in Society Award (2008). She has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including BOOST II, NaturaConnect, and No Net Loss City. Dr. Kujala actively engages in academic service through board memberships with the Ministry of the Environment, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, and IUCN. She regularly hosts visiting researchers at the University of Helsinki and participates in peer review activities. Her work has received media attention for findings on the importance of small and isolated habitat patches for species survival.