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Tuuli Mattelmäki is a Professor at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture , affiliated with the Department of Design . Her work centers on co-design , service design , and creative practices , with a focus on empathic approaches and societal transformations. Research Interests : Empathic Design : Human-centered methodologies in public sector innovation Transformational Futures : Exploring creative practices for sustainability Service Design : Cross-organizational B2B innovation and prototyping Design Probes : Experimental tools for participatory engagement Recent Articles (2022-2025) reflect expertise in service design , sustainability , and creative interventions , spanning subfields like co-laboratories, inner conditions in co-design, and climate-responsive design. Collaborations include institutions such as University of Sussex, RMIT, and Utrecht. Scientific Awards : Ziman Award (2024) for the CreaTures project Industrial Designer of the Year (2008) by TKO and ORNAMO Dean's Publication Bonus (2012) for the Encore team Teams & Labs : Principal Investigator of the CreaTures (Creative Practices for Transformational Futures) project, leading a multidisciplinary team with partners including Superflux, Kersnikova, and RMIT University.

• Design probes
• Empathic design
• Co-design
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Giulio Jacucci is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Helsinki Information Technology Research Institute. He serves as a Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Computer Science, mentoring PhD candidates in human-computer interaction and related fields. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous research productivity from 2006 through 2025. Professor Jacucci's research interests center on Human-Computer Interaction , particularly focusing on Virtual Reality , Brain-Computer Interfaces , and Neuroadaptive Systems . His work explores how technology can adapt to users' cognitive and physiological states, with significant contributions to social virtual reality environments, embodied agents, and information retrieval systems. He investigates how virtual representations affect social behavior, time perception, and communication in digital spaces. His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work in information retrieval toward increasingly sophisticated neuroadaptive systems. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate his leadership in examining social dynamics within virtual reality platforms, including votekicking mechanisms, mirror watching behaviors, and communication tools like mutes. His work bridges technical innovation with deep understanding of human social behavior in digital environments. Professor Jacucci currently leads multiple research projects funded by the Academy of Finland, including DataLit: Datalukutaito ja vastuullinen päätöksenteko (2023-2026) and MyModel: Selitettävyys suositusten hallinnassa (2023-2027). These projects focus on data literacy, responsible decision-making, and explainability in recommendation systems, reflecting his commitment to ethical and user-centered technology development. His research has received media attention, particularly around brain-computer interfaces and virtual reality applications, with coverage in outlets discussing how deep learning transforms mobile applications and sensor landscapes. He has presented his work at major conferences including CHI 2017 and continues to be an active contributor to the international research community.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Social Virtual Reality
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Pekka Marttinen is a tenured Associate Professor of Machine Learning at Aalto University, Department of Computer Science, and leads the Machine Learning for Health (Aalto-ML4H) group within the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT. Education: M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, University of Helsinki (2004) Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Helsinki (2008) Title of Docent in Information and Computer Science, Aalto University (2015) Research Focus: His methodological work spans large language models, reinforcement learning, deep learning, probabilistic machine learning, and causal inference . These techniques are applied to critical domains of healthcare, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, epidemiology, and personalized medicine . The group develops novel algorithms, theoretical guarantees, and open-source software that enable data-driven discovery and decision-making in medicine and biology. Publication Trends: Across 2022-2024 the lab has concentrated on (i) rigorous causal reasoning over temporal clinical data, (ii) principled uncertainty quantification in LLMs, (iii) representation learning for neural network comparison, and (iv) translational projects that turn raw EHRs into actionable clinical insights. Earlier work integrated high-dimensional genomics with metabolomics and mapped evolutionary forces in bacterial pathogens. Scientific Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his sustained publication record in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, AISTATS, Nature Genetics, PLOS CB) and his role as responsible professor of the Machine-Learning, Data-Science and AI major signify significant peer recognition. Advising & Grants: Prof. Marttinen currently mentors 8 PhD students as primary supervisor and an additional 7 PhD students as co-supervisor. He has already graduated 8 PhDs since 2014. The group is supported through competitive funding including the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) doctoral program. Labs & Teams: He directs the Machine Learning for Health (Aalto-ML4H) research group, comprising postdocs Hans Moen, Ti John, Alexander Nikitin, Negar Safinianaini, Linli Zhang, Zhiyuan Li, and the above-mentioned PhD cohort.

• Machine Learning
• Large Language Models
• Reinforcement Learning
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Suvi Saarikallio is a Professor of Music Education at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies . She leads interdisciplinary research bridging music psychology, education, and therapy, with a focus on youth development, emotion regulation, and well-being. Research Groups: Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (2022-2029), Musiconnect (2022-2027) Key Projects: Music and You, Stress & music listening, MPACT (Music and Sports), Music and Cross-modal Associations, SOSUS (Social Sustainability for Children) Research Trends: Her recent publications explore music's role in emotional regulation, cross-modal perception, health outcomes, and educational applications. Themes include AI's impact on music evaluation, rhythm's connection to cognitive skills, and music's influence on stress and social-emotional development. Contact: suvi.saarikallio@jyu.fi

• Music Psychology
• Music Education
• Music Therapy
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Nathaly Carolina Pinto Torres is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Design, working on critical design interventions for marginalized communities. Since 2020, she has led the "Emergencia de Educación en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana" project, collaborating with indigenous students and Confeniae to develop pictographic communication systems challenging social exclusion. Her research spans: Participatory design with indigenous communities Gender justice in education during crises Epistemic justice in plurinational contexts Visual resistance strategies in Amazonian regions Postcolonial educational frameworks Design for socio-environmental transformation Publication trends show focus on: Visual communication systems for marginalized groups Crisis-driven educational design Decolonial methodologies Intersectional analysis of exclusion Epistemic justice in academia Collective resilience building Scientific recognition includes: Best Demo Award (2021) SENESCYT International Graduate Scholarship (2019) Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) (2010)

• Participatory Design
• Indigenous Education
• Gender Justice
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Ulla-Mari Kinnunen is a Professor of Health and Human Services Informatics at the University of Eastern Finland's Department of Health and Social Management, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. She also holds the title of Adjunct Professor in Evidence-Based Research and Development. Her research focuses on health informatics, digitalization in healthcare and social services, evidence-based practices, and informatics competencies for professionals and citizens. She chairs the Finnish nursing terminology (FinCC) and serves on the IMIA Nursing Informatics Board and the Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care. She supervises 16 doctoral students and coordinates the Health and Human Services Informatics (HHSI) Master’s program. She is a member of the Finnish Publication Forum (Panel 14) and the Editorial Board of JMIR Nursing. In 2021, she was awarded the IMIA fellowship as a Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics. Her research interests include structured data systems, classifications in electronic health records (EHR), and organizational factors influencing digitalization. Key projects include the 'FinCC' research group for nursing terminology and the 'House of Effectiveness' initiative. Her work emphasizes improving healthcare quality through informatics and evidence-based practices. Recent publications highlight studies on information systems implementation, digitalization challenges, and the role of informatics in interprofessional collaboration. She actively contributes to international health informatics education and policy, including the European Summer School in Health Informatics and the TIGER Initiative for workforce development. Grants and Projects: Research Project on Data Resources for Fire Investigation (2023–2025), IMIA Fellowship, and EU-funded initiatives like eHealth4all@eu. Labs/Teams: Health and Human Services Informatics Research Group, FinCC Research Group, and the Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care.

• Health Informatics
• Digitalization
• Evidence-Based Healthcare
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Maria Lindholm is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Faculty of Management and Business, Tampere University. Her research focuses on occupational health and safety (OSH), particularly in healthcare and manufacturing sectors, emphasizing risk assessment frameworks, ergonomic standards, and emerging challenges like climate change impacts. She has published extensively on home care worker safety, safety culture development, and future-proofing occupational safety practices. Key research themes include: OSH risks in non-traditional work environments (e.g., clients’ homes) Risk assessment tools and self-evaluation methodologies Human factors and ergonomics in business education Cross-sectoral safety challenges (healthcare, rail transport, manufacturing) Her work often integrates qualitative reviews, case studies, and systematic analyses to address practical industry needs. Notable contributions include developing safety frameworks for home care personnel and evaluating occupational hazards in SMEs.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Risk Assessment
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Kimmo Vehkalahti is a Senior University Lecturer and docent at the University of Helsinki, specifically affiliated with the Centre for Social Data Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as a Teachers' Academy Supervisor in the doctoral program and maintains an active research profile with numerous publications and projects. His research interests focus on social data science, social statistics, multivariate methods, open data science, and statistical data processing using R programming. Vehkalahti has developed expertise in applying statistical methods to social science research questions and data visualization. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on multivariate analysis applications in behavioral sciences, social data visualization, and student well-being research. The publications span diverse areas including statistical methodology, data visualization techniques, and educational interventions. Fellow of the Teachers' Academy (2013) Best Teacher of the City: Kaupungin Paras Opettaja (2010) Good Teacher: Hyvä Opettaja (2009) Magister Bonus - Good Teacher (2003) One of the best teachers of Open University (2017) Vehkalahti actively supervises academic work with 40 thesis supervisions and 10 PhD supervisions documented. He participates in significant research projects including SASE Stress as strength in education (since 2022) and WELLS - Promoting university students' well-being and life-long learning (since 2019). His academic service includes conference participation, peer review, and organizational roles in international statistical organizations.

• Social Data Science
• Social Statistics
• Multivariate Methods
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Kristiina Kumpulainen is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Educational Sciences, leading the Learning, Culture & Interventions (LECI) research group. Currently on leave but actively engaged in research, she supervises doctoral students in both the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture. Her scholarly contributions include 270 research outputs and leadership of 27 research projects, with recent work focusing on children's digital experiences and early childhood education systems. Her research interests center on educational sciences with emphasis on early childhood education, digital literacy development, learning environments, and educational change processes. She examines how children interact with technology, develop ecological imagination, and build multiliteracy skills across different contexts. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational interventions, particularly examining agency-structure dynamics in educational settings and the implementation of child-centric educational systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on digital childhoods, educational interventions, and comparative early childhood education systems. Her work spans multiple methodologies including qualitative case studies, comparative analyses, and theoretical explorations of learning across contexts. The research demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly within Nordic countries and global comparative studies. Member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2019) 2020 Editor's Choice Award from British Educational Research Association (2021) Nomination for Outstanding Publication Award from EARLI (2002) Nomination for best paper award at THE POWER OF MEDIA IN EDUCATION Conference (2007) Professor Kumpulainen has supervised numerous doctoral students and served on dissertation committees. Her research has been supported by significant grants including the Australian Research Council, Finnish Academy of Science, and Nordic research networks. She actively participates in academic service through editorial boards, peer review activities (over 90 manuscript reviews), and professional committees. She directs the Playful Learning Center research laboratory, which focuses on innovative approaches to children's learning through play and technology integration.

• Educational Sciences
• Early Childhood Education
• Digital Literacy
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Namkyu Chun is a Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Design, specializing in fashion and textile futures. With a focus on sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and redefining design practices, Chun's work bridges fashion theory, material culture, and transformative futures. Their research explores the intersection of human/non-human relationships in design, climate-responsive practices, and ethical material engagement. Key research areas: Fashion Design, Sustainable Practices, Design Futures, Interdisciplinary Collaboration Awards: 2024 Ziman Award (CreaTures Project), 2017 Finnish-Danish Cultural Foundation Scholarship, 2017 Helsinki Urban Facts Grant, 2015 Subtle Visibility Award Recent publications examine topics such as '1.5 Degree Lifestyles,' 'Pluriverse' frameworks, and revival of dressmaking traditions. Chun collaborates with institutions like University of Sussex, RMIT, and Superflux, integrating artistic inquiry with systemic change. Their work appears in journals including Fashion Theory , The Design Journal , and Fashion Practice .

• Fashion Design
• Sustainable Fashion
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Hiroyuki Toyama is a Researcher at the Department of Education , Faculty of Educational Sciences , University of Helsinki. His work focuses on educational leadership, workplace well-being, and job crafting mechanisms. He has conducted extensive research on school principals' stress, burnout prevention, and the application of psychological needs theories in education and organizational contexts. Key research interests include: Job crafting strategies among educators Work-family conflict dynamics in leadership roles Psychological needs satisfaction in educational settings Development of well-being measurement tools (e.g., School Day Wellbeing Model) Recent projects involve analyzing stress profiles during the pandemic, cross-cultural comparisons of off-job crafting practices, and validation of burnout assessment tools. He has secured grants from the Research Council of Finland and other institutions for projects like Resilient School and Education and TeensGoGreen . His publications emphasize practical interventions to improve educator resilience and student engagement through innovative crafting frameworks.

• Educational Sciences
• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Well-being
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Samuli Patala serves as an Assistant Professor specializing in sustainability within business contexts, explicitly affiliated with the Department of Management Studies. His research directly advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through investigations into circular economy frameworks and sustainable resource governance, with particular emphasis on systemic transitions in industrial systems. Patala's research portfolio centers on circular economy meta-organizing, value chain reconfiguration, and cross-sector partnership dynamics. He examines institutional interfaces where global formal policies interact with local informal practices, alongside place-based innovation ecosystems that drive sustainability transitions. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks in institutional theory with practical business applications for resource-intensive industries. Analysis of his publication trajectory since 2016 reveals escalating scholarly impact, with his 2023 problematizing review of circular economy assumptions accumulating 69 Scopus citations. His research demonstrates methodological diversity—from configurational analyses of partnership portfolios to stakeholder interviews for data-driven circular systems—while maintaining thematic focus on value creation, resource governance, and systemic barriers in sectors like textiles and energy. His scientific recognition includes: Carolyn B. Dexter Award for Best International Paper (2018) Distinguished Winner of 2023 Responsible Research in Management Award ONE Unorthodox Paper Award (2018) Patala currently leads three major research initiatives as principal investigator: the Academy of Finland-funded Circular Design Network project (2021-2022), Business Finland's BF/SciSustain E70602 (2024-2026) focusing on biocolourants and sustainable materials, and the ongoing SA/GloWater project (2024-2027) addressing global water management challenges. These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating theoretical insights into actionable sustainability solutions through industry-academia collaboration and policy engagement.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Business
• Value Chain Management
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Katariina Holma is a Professor and Dean of Research at the University of Oulu's Faculty of Education and Psychology, specializing in the philosophy of education, democratic education, and the philosophy of science. She has held academic positions at the Universities of Helsinki, Tampere, and Eastern Finland, and was a visiting scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on citizenship education, democratic practices, and the integration of philosophical pragmatism into educational frameworks. Holma leads a Research Council of Finland-funded consortium on democratic education (deliberate.fi) and has secured over €2.5 million in grants from institutions like the Academy of Finland and Kone Foundation. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Helsinki. Key research interests include education for democracy, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches to citizenship. She has supervised seven doctoral theses, including works on critical thinking, Deweyan intelligence, and Gadamerian hermeneutics. Holma is affiliated with the Philosophy of Education for Democracy and Theory and Philosophy of Education Research Group (TheorEd). Recent publications emphasize democratic social practices, rethinking educational ideals through Paul Hirst’s philosophy, and pragmatic frameworks for citizenship in sub-Saharan Africa. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical educational methodologies, addressing contemporary challenges in global citizenship and moral development.

• Philosophy of Education
• Education for Democracy
• Philosophy of Science
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Saara Repo is a visiting researcher at the University of Helsinki's Clinicum and works with the Centre for University Pedagogy (HYPE). Her work focuses on university pedagogy, online education, and mindfulness in academic contexts. Research Interests: Peer mentoring, mindfulness-based interventions, critical thinking in open university students, and workplace well-being for educators. Projects: Principal investigator for mindfulness training programs (2018-2025), contributor to studies on digital competence in distance teaching (2020), and involved in comparative research on open university models (OPULL) across four countries. Teaching: Delivers lectures and workshops on community-building, peer support, and mindfulness for teachers and postgraduate students. Media Engagement: Participated in expert discussions on mindfulness and self-compassion (2019-2020).

• Educational Sciences
• Social Sciences
• University Pedagogy
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Mia Hakovirta is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Turku, Finland. Her work is centered on family policy, child support, lone parenthood, child poverty, and financial social work. She holds a PhD from the University of Turku (2006) and an MA from the University of Tampere (1994). MA, University of Tampere (1994) PhD, University of Turku (2006) Her research focuses on the economic well-being of families after separation, particularly in shared care arrangements, and the impact of child support policies across welfare states. She has led major research projects including EconShared (Academy of Finland), TALSOS (Ministry of Social Affairs), and Children First (NordForsk). Her expertise extends to international comparative studies, with visiting scholar experience at SPRU (UK), Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and RMIT University. Her recent publications explore joint physical custody, child support systems, financial abuse of children, and cross-national comparisons between Finland and the US. These works reveal a strong trend toward analyzing the intersection of legal frameworks, economic support mechanisms, and child well-being in post-separation families. Although no specific scientific awards are listed, her leadership in externally funded research projects highlights her scholarly recognition. She has contributed significantly to policy-relevant research in Nordic and international contexts. Mia Hakovirta advises students and leads research teams focused on family economics and social policy. She has secured grants from the Academy of Finland, NordForsk, and the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs. Her collaborative network spans multiple countries, reflecting her role in advancing comparative family policy research. She has also contributed to public discourse through blog posts and commentaries on the social impacts of the pandemic on children. She is actively involved in research groups and projects that examine financial social work, child support enforcement, and the economic integration of lone-parent families. Her work bridges academic research and practical social work interventions, particularly in supporting families with children facing economic hardship.

• Family Policy
• Lone Parenthood
• Child Maintenance and Child Support Policy
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