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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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Anu-Katriina Pesonen is a Full Professor of Experimental Mind and Brain Research at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Medicine and currently serves as Vice Dean (Research Affairs). She leads the Sleep & Mind Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies combining psychology, medicine, and neuroscience to explore sleep mechanisms related to stress, memory, and emotional regulation. Her work emphasizes experimental interventions and EEG analytics to develop therapeutic tools for sleep improvement. Academically, she holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Helsinki (2004) and Docent titles in Educational/Developmental Psychology (2006, University of Helsinki) and Personality Psychology (2008, University of Tampere). She became a full professor in 2015 and transitioned to her current role in 2020. Her leadership includes roles in the National Graduate School of Psychology and the University of Helsinki's Board. Research interests span sleep dynamics, developmental psychology, and mental health. Notable projects include investigations into REM sleep's role in emotional processing, circadian rhythms, and the impact of early-life stress on cognition. She has supervised multiple doctoral theses and contributed to over 245 publications, including studies on sleep fragmentation, BDNF genotype effects on memory, and circadian preference associations with mental health. Her awards include the 2006 Berzelius Symposium Award for young investigators. She actively engages in grant-funded research, including projects on REM sleep interventions and sleep EEG analysis. Her Sleep & Mind team collaborates internationally, addressing sleep's role in resilience and mental health through experimental and computational approaches.

• Sleep Research
• Mental Health
• Neuroscience
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Johanna Ihalainen is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences , University of Jyväskylä. Her work focuses on the intersection of sports physiology and female athlete health, with particular emphasis on hormonal influences on performance and recovery. Co-leader of the FemInnovation research group Collaborator in interdisciplinary projects like MENSA and i3-INSHAPE Key contributor to understanding hormonal contraceptive effects on athletic adaptation Research interests center on female physiology , endurance training , environmental adaptations , and technology-driven sports innovations . Current projects examine hormonal impacts on cortico-reticular motor function and sedentary lifestyle interventions via digital tools. Her publications span topics including mental health interventions , infrared sauna recovery , menstrual cycle effects , and exercise-induced inflammation in female athletes. She employs rigorous methodologies like randomized controlled trials and longitudinal analyses. Research group affiliations include: Sound Science Lab (music-brain interactions) WellbeingDataLab (synthetic exercise data) BRAIN-BALANCE (aging and balance training)

• Sports Physiology
• Female Athlete Health
• Hormonal Contraception in Sports
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Katri Korpela is an Assistant Professor at the University of Helsinki's Department of Bacteriology and Immunology within the Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on gut microbiota development across lifespans, with emphasis on pediatric health, environmental influences, and microbial interactions. She leads the Doctoral Programmes in Microbiology and Biotechnology, and Biomedicine, supervising research on microbiota dynamics. Korpela is also involved in EU-funded projects like the ERC StG MICROECO (€1.48M), investigating microbial ecology in infant gut health. Her work integrates longitudinal cohort studies, meta-analyses, and intervention strategies to address allergy risks, cardiometabolic health, and microbiota modulation. Awards include prestigious grants, though no explicit personal honors are listed. Korpela collaborates internationally, with interests spanning microbiome-host interactions, antibiotic impacts, and public health applications. Education: Not explicitly stated in text; inferred via academic position. Grants: ERC StG MICROECO (2023-2027), Finnish Academy grants (e.g., Yliopiston profilointirahoitus 7 InterEarth RESET). Labs/Teams: Leads microbial ecology research teams, including projects on infant microbiota restoration and pandemic effects on gut health. Key research areas include microbiota development, antibiotic resistance dynamics, and translational health interventions. Recent studies analyze pandemic-era microbiota shifts, probiotic efficacy, and predictive health indices for infants.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Microbiology
• Immunology
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Teppo Särkämö is an Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the Department of Psychology and Logopedics , Faculty of Medicine , University of Helsinki. He serves as a Senior Scientist at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU) and leads the Music, Ageing and Rehabilitation Team (MART) . His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of music and speech perception , their deficits ( aphasia, amusia ), and music-based rehabilitation in neurological disorders like stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Key research areas: Neuropsychology, Cognitive neuroscience, Music therapy, Aging, Neuroplasticity, Neurology His ERC-funded projects investigate singing in normal aging, music-evoked emotions in dementia, and structural brain connectivity in aphasia. Recent publications highlight music's role in enhancing neural plasticity and rehabilitation outcomes through longitudinal and clinical studies. Scientific honors: Cortex Prize (2017) Doctoral Thesis Prizes (2011) Göttinger Innovatiospreis (2009) Publication of the Year (2008) He supervises doctoral and master's theses, including work by Nella Moisseinen , and actively engages in public outreach through lectures and media interviews.

• Neuropsychology
• Music perception
• Speech processing
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Minna Huotilainen is a Professor of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Department of Education . She leads the team at the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body, and Brain and serves as the vice director of the Master's programme in Changing Education . Research Interests: Educational neuroscience, music-brain interactions, cognitive development, stress physiology in learning, early childhood language acquisition, and digital pedagogy. Projects: Active in long-term initiatives like the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (2022–2029), NATUREACH (2023–2028), and WLIIP (2021–2025), focusing on preterm infant development, AI-enhanced learning, and nature-based stress recovery. Publications: Recent works examine neural mechanisms in music-trained adolescents, generative AI in VR education, and music’s role in language development for preterm infants. Activities: Regular speaker on topics like brain wellbeing, hybrid work neuroplasticity, and stress management through music. Supervises PhD/Master’s students including Anni-Lotta Hiirsalmi and Efthymios Papatzikis.

• Educational Neuroscience
• Music and Brain Research
• Cognitive Science
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Satu Hakanen is a Lecturer in Social Work at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, specializing in early childhood education and wellbeing initiatives. She holds a Master of Education, a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, and a qualification as a Kindergarten Teacher. Her work focuses on developing cooperative daycare centers and promoting social well-being for children and families through creative and therapeutic approaches. Education Background: Master of Education Music Therapist (BA) Kindergarten Teacher (KK) Research Interests: Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Music Therapy, Social Pedagogy, and Multiliteracy. She emphasizes creative activities, emotional skill development, and inclusive practices in educational settings. Publication Themes: Her works explore topics like creative play in early education, emotional resilience in exceptional circumstances, and the role of storytelling in safety and emotional learning. Recent publications highlight future-proof educational innovation and intergenerational learning through cultural narratives. Awards/Grants: No specific awards mentioned, but her contributions to wellbeing team initiatives suggest active involvement in institutional development projects. Labs/Teams: Member of the Wellbeing Team 3, leading development work for ME cooperative daycare centers. Collaborates on TKIO projects for future-proof educational practices.

• Early Childhood Education
• Special Education
• Welfare
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Ritva Torppa is a University Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Helsinki , with an Associate Professor (Docent) position at the University of Turku. Her research focuses on leveraging musical activities and singing to enhance speech perception, language skills, and cortical functioning in children with hearing impairments, particularly cochlear implant users. Her work integrates Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) with behavioral experiments and language assessments to explore auditory processing and rehabilitation strategies. She leads projects like MULAPAPU , which examines music's role in speech recovery, and contributes to initiatives like Harmonian palautuminen , studying music perception in cochlear implant recipients. Torppa’s recent publications highlight cross-cultural studies on parental engagement, screen time effects, and longitudinal cortical changes linked to singing. Her research emphasizes music-based therapeutic interventions and auditory working memory as critical for language development in hearing-impaired children. Scientific Awards Best Student Paper Award (2010) Honored member of LapCI ry (2017) Activities Organized international conferences on cochlear implants and music therapy Keynote speaker on music’s role in speech rehabilitation Peer reviewer for journals like Hearing Research and Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

• Logopedics
• Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Ilkka Nissilä, Ph.D., is a Staff Scientist at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering , Aalto University. With a career spanning over two decades, his work focuses on diffuse optical tomography , near-infrared spectroscopy , and neonatal brain imaging . He served as a Principal Investigator for the Academy of Finland-funded project Multimodal neuroimaging of children (2016–2018) and has collaborated internationally through visiting researcher appointments. Education : Doctoral Degree in Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology (2004) Master's Degree in Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology (1998) Research Themes : Biomedical optics and optical tomography for brain imaging Neurovascular coupling and hemodynamic responses Developmental neuroscience in infants/children Emotional and sensory processing in early life Algorithm development for image reconstruction Integration of NIRS with TMS/MEG/EEG Article Trends : Recent work combines deep learning with diffuse optical tomography for improved brain imaging Studies maternal mental health impacts on child brain development Advances frequency-domain data utilization and 3D anatomical modeling in neonatal studies Activities : Visiting Researcher (2001–2008) at multiple foreign institutions Conference Presentations Media Impact : 2023: AI-Mind General Assembly participation 2022: Co-developed a skin-stroking device for alcohol cravings 2019: Maternal anxiety effects on infant brain covered in Finnish media Collaborations : International partnerships in biomedical optics Interdisciplinary work with pediatric and psychiatric researchers

• Biomedical Optics
• Neuroimaging
• Optical Tomography
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Laura Huhtinen-Hilden is a Professor at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, serving as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Degree Director for the Master's program, and the leader of the Competence Center for Cultural Well-being Research and Education (CuWeRE). She holds a PhD and M.A., specializing in music therapy and pedagogical practices. Her work focuses on integrating arts-based methods into healthcare, education, and community well-being initiatives. Education: PhD and M.A. in fields related to music therapy and education. Key professional roles include leadership in cultural well-being research and her contributions to Metropolia's academic programs. Research interests center on creativity's role in social work, elderly care, and early childhood education, emphasizing cultural well-being, accessibility, and pedagogical innovation. She explores how artistic expression enhances life narratives, group dynamics, and professional development in music education. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to music in museums, creative interventions in social care, and learner-centered music pedagogy. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for arts as a foundation for sustainable well-being. She leads CuWeRE, a hub for research and education in cultural well-being, fostering collaboration between academia, healthcare, and communities. Current projects include early childhood music experiences in museum settings and creative elderly care strategies.

• Cultural Well-being
• Arts-Based Therapy
• Creative Group Activities
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Oleksiy Khriyenko is a University Teacher at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä, specializing in semantic technologies and adaptive systems. His research bridges artificial intelligence with human-centered applications, focusing on enhancing digital interactions through personalization and intelligent data integration. Research Interests: Khriyenko’s work centers on improving digital intelligence through knowledge representation, adaptive systems, and semantic web technologies. Key areas include human-computer interaction, personalized learning environments, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and social media analytics. His research emphasizes practical applications in education, healthcare, and media literacy. Publication Analysis: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on semantic technologies and adaptive systems, with applications spanning healthcare (medical decision support, stroke rehabilitation), education (vocabulary learning games, intelligent tutoring), and media (content analysis, propaganda detection). Machine learning and personalization techniques underpin most works, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, education, and cognitive psychology. Research Groups and Projects: Sound Science Lab: Explores music perception, auditory cognition, and AI-driven audiovisual content analysis. Collective Intelligence Group: Advances fundamental AI and machine learning methodologies beyond application-level use. AUDISSION Project: Develops predictive technologies for advertising and audiovisual content optimization.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Semantic Web
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Kaisa Kaseva is a visiting scholar at the University of Helsinki's Clinicum unit, specializing in psychology and physical activity research. Her work spans multiple disciplines including health care science, sport and fitness sciences, and intergenerational studies. PhD in Psychology Research focuses on: Physical activity promotion across generations Intergenerational transfer of sport participation Work commuting's impact on health Mood regulation through music in overweight populations Adapted physical activity for cerebral palsy Recent publications (2025) analyze: Bayesian modeling of parental intentions Commuting mode effects on weight status Intergenerational sport participation patterns Sociodemographic determinants of youth sports Music's paradoxical health impacts Active projects include: Young Finns Study (2021-present) Lasten ja nuorten liikuntakäyttäytyminen (2024-present) Motivation Makes the Move! (2020-present) Urban exerciser project (2018-present)

• Physical Activity Promotion
• Health Care Science
• Sport and Fitness Sciences
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Riikka Ahokas is a doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies, focusing on the intersection of music education, cognitive science, and psychology. Her work explores rhythm's role in cognition and literacy, alongside advocacy for gender equality in music careers. She was a visiting researcher at the University of Cambridge's Centre for Neuroscience in Education (2021-2022). Research Focus: Rhythm perception, music's cognitive impact, gender equity in music professions. Funding: Alfred Kordelin Foundation (2021), Cultural Foundation of Finland (2024). Scientific Contributions: Recent studies link rhythm training to executive function and literacy, with a forthcoming dissertation on rhythm's cognitive connections. Her work includes gender-focused analyses of musicians' career barriers. KOURA Awards honourable mention (2022) for investigative journalism on music industry equity. Projects include Finland's Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (2022-2024) and collaborations with JYU's School of Wellbeing.

• Music Education
• Cognitive Music Science
• Psychology
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Leena Rouhiainen is a Professor in Artistic Research at the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki and Head of its Research Institute. A renowned dance artist since 1990, she has created 18 choreographies and performed extensively. She co-founded the Suomussalmi improvisation group, recognized nationally for site-specific dance and music. Her research focuses on phenomenology, artistic practices, and decolonial studies, with over 25 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in multiple funded projects. Education includes a Doctor of Arts and MA in Dance (Theatre Academy Helsinki), MA in Somatic Studies (University of Surrey), and certifications in Pilates, therapy, and body psychotherapy. She has held teaching roles since 1997, including part-time lecturer and current doctoral supervision. Her funded projects include Body and Other (Kone Foundation) and Intuition in Creative Processes (Research Council of Finland). Leadership roles include Executive Board Member of the Society for Artistic Research (2015–2020), Chair of Nordic Forum for Dance Research (2008–2010), and member of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities (2025–2028).

• Artistic Research
• Dance Studies
• Phenomenology
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Marja-Leena Juntunen is a Professor of Music Education at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, specializing in embodiment theory and its application to music and movement integration. Her research explores how Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology informs pedagogical practices, emphasizing equity, interdisciplinary approaches, and global citizenship in music education. She teaches research methodology and supervises graduate students in music teacher education programs. Key projects include the ArtsEqual initiative promoting accessibility in arts education and studies on Dalcroze Eurhythmics' efficacy for diverse learners. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom strategies, addressing contemporary challenges in curriculum design and teacher training. Research Focus Juntunen’s core research themes include: Embodied learning through music-movement integration Equity and inclusion in arts education Historical analysis of music education reforms Interdisciplinary arts for global citizenship Assessment methodologies in music education Recent Work Trends Her 2020-2025 publications highlight critical themes: expansion of popular music pedagogy, validation of embodied approaches for vulnerable groups, and systemic reviews of instrumental music education. Projects like the ArtsEqual initiative underscore her commitment to democratizing arts access while methodological contributions refine Dalcroze pedagogy for modern classrooms. Professional Contributions Juntunen actively shapes music education policy through her role at Sibelius Academy and international collaborations via ISME. Her supervision of doctoral candidates ensures continuity in advancing Finland’s globally recognized music education model. Current work explores digital tools’ role in participatory music learning and teacher educators’ visions for future music pedagogy.

• Music Education
• Embodiment in Pedagogy
• Interdisciplinary Arts Education
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