جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Fabian Fagerholmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Agile Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabian Fagerholm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University. His work bridges software engineering, human-computer interaction, and empirical research methodologies. He actively participates in research groups such as Software and Service Engineering (SSE) and Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID). Fagerholm's research explores: Continuous experimentation in software development Developer cognition and mental models Agile methodologies and team dynamics Low-code platforms and end-user programming Software engineering education and pedagogy His publications reflect a strong empirical focus, with recurring themes of human factors in technical systems and educational innovation. He has received notable awards including: Journal of Systems and Software Best Paper Award (2018) EUROMICRO SEAA Distinguished Paper Award (2017) Teacher of the Year (2013) Nokia Foundation Scholarship (2013) Fagerholm contributes to software engineering infrastructure through tools for experimentation and boundary artifacts, enhancing collaboration in distributed teams.

Simo Särkkäمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Bayesian Filtering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Simo Särkkä holds a position in Sensor Informatics and Medical Technology at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation (EEA), Aalto University. His research focuses on multi-sensor data processing, Bayesian filtering, machine learning, and their applications in medical technology, brain imaging, and inverse problems. He leads research groups including the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) and Sensor Informatics and Medical Technology. His work bridges theoretical advancements in probabilistic methods with practical implementations in healthcare and engineering. Key research interests include Gaussian processes, stochastic differential equations, quantum machine learning, and signal processing. He has contributed to advancements in algorithms for nonlinear state-space models, parallel computing techniques, and medical imaging technologies such as scatter correction in CT scans. His methodologies are applied across domains like autonomous systems, robotics, and bioengineering. Notable publications span topics like quantum-assisted Gaussian regression, physics-informed machine learning for industrial processes, and parallel-in-time numerical methods. His work emphasizes computational efficiency and robustness in high-dimensional and real-time systems.

Laura Eloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biomedicine
• Medical Bioinformatics
• Data Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Elo serves as Professor of Computational Medicine and Head of the Medical Bioinformatics Centre at the University of Turku, Finland. She concurrently holds the position of Research Director at Turku Bioscience Centre and acts as InFLAMES Flagship Contact, driving interdisciplinary biomedical research initiatives. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Applied Mathematics (2007) and Adjunct Professorship in Biomathematics (2011), establishing her quantitative expertise before transitioning into biomedical applications. Her research program focuses on transforming molecular and clinical datasets through statistical modeling and advanced machine learning . Key thrusts include robust computational tools for proteome/epigenome analysis, AI-driven digital health diagnostics, and computational systems immunology for immune-mediated diseases. This work directly addresses challenges in reproducibility and scalability of high-throughput biotechnology data. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in type 1 diabetes biomarker discovery , multi-omics integration , and immune system modeling , with strong emphasis on clinical translation through collaborations with experimental and medical teams. Her scientific recognition includes: JDRF Career Development Award Professor Elo actively trains MSc/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows while leading major research initiatives including ERC grants. Her teaching portfolio spans Bioinformatics Journal Club, AI in Diagnostics, and Systems Biology courses. The Elo Lab (https://elolab.utu.fi) operates as a hub for computational biomedicine, developing open-source tools like CellRomeR while maintaining close ties with Turku Bioscience Centre's experimental facilities for validating computational predictions in immunology and metabolic disease contexts.

Arno Solinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Sensor Fusion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arno Solin is a tenured Associate Professor in Machine Learning at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science and an Academy of Finland Research Fellow . He leads the Aalto machine learning research group and serves as Director of the Finnish Doctoral Program Network in AI (AI-DOC) . His work bridges probabilistic modeling with practical applications in sensor fusion and real-time inference. ELLIS Scholar (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) Adjunct Professor at Tampere University Member of Young Academy Finland (2021–2025) Research Interests focus on data-efficient machine learning with probabilistic methods for real-time inference and sensor fusion. Key areas include Gaussian processes, diffusion models, stochastic differential equations, and uncertainty quantification in deep learning. His group develops methods that combine structural constraints with adaptive learning for deployment on resource-limited hardware. Publication Trends show consistent output in top venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AISTATS) with emphasis on diffusion models , 3D scene reconstruction , and real-time probabilistic modeling . Recent works explore physics-informed learning, heterophily-aware graph models, and compressed representations for world models in reinforcement learning. Scientific Recognition : Awarded AI Researcher of the Year 2024 by AI Finland Teacher of the Year 2023 at Aalto CS ISIF Jean-Pierre Le Cadre Best Paper Award (2018) MLSP Schizophrenia Classification Challenge Winner (2014) NeurIPS/ICML Reviewer Awards Research Leadership includes coordinating Finland's AI Center of Excellence program and directing the Finnish Doctoral Program Network in AI (AI-DOC). He supervises 15+ doctoral/postdoctoral researchers and has spun off Spectacular AI , a company commercializing sensor fusion technology.

Antti Honkelaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy-preserving machine learning
• Differential Privacy
• Bayesian Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antti Honkela is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science, within the Faculty of Science. He also serves as the Coordinating Professor for the Privacy-preserving and Secure AI Research Programme at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), and as Deputy Director of the Master's Programme in Data Science. His roles include membership in the Health and Social Data Permit Authority (Findata) and as an Action Editor for Transactions on Machine Learning Research. Honkela's research focuses on privacy-preserving machine learning, differential privacy, Bayesian methods, and their applications in computational biology and healthcare. He leads projects such as the European Lighthouse in Secure and Safe AI (ELSA) and the Data Literacy for Responsible Decision-making initiative. His work emphasizes developing robust frameworks for privacy-aware AI, including differentially private synthetic data and federated learning. Honkela has advised numerous PhD and Master's students, and his contributions span theoretical advancements and practical implementations, such as the D3p Python package for differentially private probabilistic programming. Key contributions include advancements in Bayesian inference from synthetic data, privacy accounting mechanisms, and computational methods for genomic epidemiology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges machine learning, statistics, and healthcare, addressing challenges in data privacy and secure AI deployment.

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Timo Kaartinen serves as Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology and Vice Dean for Research and Doctoral Education at the University of Helsinki 's Faculty of Political Science . Since 1992, he has conducted extensive research in Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia, exploring communicative practices, narratives, and cultural responses to uncertainty. His teaching spans social change in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, covering environmental anthropology, political anthropology, cosmologies, religions, and linguistic anthropology. PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago (2001) Docent (Adjunct Professor), University of Helsinki (2011) Research interests center on ethical discourse in Indonesian Islamic universities, resource politics in oil palm estates, and linguistic anthropology with emphasis on storytelling, folk poetry, and minority language revitalization. His work combines ethnographic focus on Southeast Asia with theoretical contributions to frontier studies and postcolonial anthropology. Recent publications examine frontier temporalities (2020-2025), Islamic transformations (2019), and oral narrative structures (2017-2013). Key projects include ARCTIC Research Centre (2025-2029), Diversity in Society and Life (DIVSOL) (2025-2030), and Religious Movements in Ethical Life (2019-2023). Grants from the Academy of Finland and University Profiling Funding support these initiatives. Academic activities include keynote speeches at international conferences (e.g., Empowering Local Wisdom 2014, Labor Migration in Asia-Pacific 2013) and editorial roles. He has conducted fieldwork in Indonesia since 1992, focusing on Bandanese cultural heritage and Maluku religious dynamics . His methodological approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with historical document analysis .

Brita Wårvikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• Historical Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brita Wårvik is a Professor in the Department of Languages at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Phil. Dr.) from the same institution, awarded in 2013, and has been actively contributing to linguistic research for decades. Doctor of Philosophy (Phil. Dr.), Åbo Akademi University, 2013 Her research centers on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and historical English linguistics, with a particular focus on Early Modern and Medieval English texts. She investigates discourse interaction, textual structures, and pragmatic conservatism in religious prose, often employing corpus-based and textual analysis methods. Her work bridges micro and macro perspectives in discourse, exploring how semantic units contribute to broader text worlds. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in historical discourse studies, with increasing emphasis on corpus linguistics, manuscript variation, and the evolution of discourse markers. Her editorial work, such as the 2024 volume Structures in Discourse , highlights her leadership in synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives on language use. Scientific Awards: Teacher of the Year (2001) ÅAU Student Union's Rose (2007) Brita Wårvik actively supervises and mentors academic visitors and collaborators, as seen in her hosting of scholars like Carmen Lee and Lieselotte Anderwald. She is the coordinator of the ongoing Project ICLE (International Corpus of Learner English) , securing research continuity and international collaboration. Her involvement in organizing workshops, such as the ICLE+30 FI-subcorpus Workshop in 2024, underscores her role in fostering academic exchange. In terms of research infrastructure, she is deeply embedded in the ICLE network, contributing to the development of learner language corpora. Her activities reflect strong international collaborations, particularly in the fields of historical linguistics and discourse studies, with a visible presence in both research and academic community-building.

Tuuli Toivonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoinformatics
• Spatial Analytics
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tuuli Toivonen is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki. She leads the transdisciplinary Digital Geography Lab , which addresses human-scale spatial analytics for sustainable societies. She serves as Vice-Director of Geography Degree Programs (post-2022) and previously held the Director role (2020-2022). After receiving the ERC Consolidator Grant in 2022, she continues advancing open science through active memberships in HELSUS and URBARIA . PhD in Geography (University of Turku, 2006) Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership (2023) Life Member, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (since 2021) Her research focuses on Human-Place Interactions through accessibility/mobility lenses, combining Open Data , Machine Learning , and Spatial Analytics . Key application areas include Urban Geography , Conservation Science , and Governance Policy . Recent publications address Dynamic Cities (2018), Social Media for Conservation (2019), and Environmental Exposure During Travel (2021). Her lab produces datasets like the Helsinki Region Travel Time Matrix series (2014-2023). Scientific Awards: European Open Data Champion (2017) Open Science Price (2017) University of Helsinki Geography Award (2018) She supervises Master's thesis work and serves as Opponent for doctoral defenses across Europe. Her teaching portfolio includes Advanced Geoinformatics and Digital Geographies courses.

Marketta Kyttäمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Psychology
• Child-Friendly Urban Planning
• Public Participation GIS (PPGIS)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marketta Kyttä is a Professor of Land Use Planning at Aalto University's Department of Built Environment. She holds a PhD in Architecture from Helsinki University of Technology (2004) and leads the Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering Master’s program. Research Interests: Child- and age-friendly urban environments SoftGIS methodology for participatory mapping Social sustainability and urban health Public participation in planning Activity space modeling Scientific Awards: Lea Pulkkinen award Tapio Nummenmaa award Geospatial World Forum's WebGIS Innovation Award (2010) Oskari Vilamo award (2020) Oppikirja-palkinto for urban planning literature Methodological Contributions: SoftGIS (PPGIS innovation) Commercialization as Maptionnaire software International Collaborations: Affiliated with universities in Italy, Australia, and the US. Her work spans 80+ countries through Maptionnaire’s global adoption.

• Optical Measurements
• Metrology
• Photonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erkki Ikonen is a Professor of Measurement Science and Technology at Aalto University since 1995, with a joint appointment at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd since 2005. His roles include membership in the Board of Directors of EURAMET, Chairmanship of the EMPIR Committee (2016–2021), and Vice President Technical of the CIE (2015–2019). He holds M.Sc. and Dr.Sc.Tech. degrees from Helsinki University of Technology (now part of Aalto University). His research focuses on optical measurements, particularly in metrology of complex micro/nanostructures, aerosol analysis, and photovoltaic characterization. He has supervised 35 doctoral students and authored over 190 peer-reviewed publications. Key contributions include advanced reflectometry techniques, field-deployable sensors, and international metrology standards. Education: M.Sc. (Tech.), Helsinki University of Technology, 1982 Dr.Sc.Tech., Helsinki University of Technology, 1988 Awards: Working Community Award 2008 (Helsinki University of Technology) Grants/Advising: 35 supervised doctoral theses; active in international metrology programs like EMPIR. Labs/Teams: Metrology Research Institute at Aalto University.

Masood Masoodianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interactive Visualization
• Design Thinking
• Health Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Masood Masoodian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Media at Aalto University, Finland. He leads the Visual Communication Design research group, focusing on interactive visualization for health, energy, and sustainability contexts. Previously, he held roles at the University of Waikato (2000-2016), University of Southern Denmark, and Massey University. Education: Doctoral degree in Other disciplines from the University of Waikato (1999) Research interests include design thinking, visualization of complex data, and creative aging interventions. Notable projects include the EU-funded INT-ACT initiative (2024-2026) addressing intangible cultural heritage. He has received an award for collaborative work on video game ludonarrative analysis (2019). Recent activities include organizing workshops on map-based interfaces, co-creating cultural heritage methods, and delivering public talks on digital design. Supervised two theses and contributed to 131 peer-reviewed outputs, emphasizing human-centered design and sustainability. Grants: Principal investigator for multiple EU projects totaling over 3 years of active funding. Awards: Prize for 'Comedy in the Ludonarrative of Video Games' (2019). Labs/Teams: Visual Communication Design group, collaborating internationally on projects like INT-ACT's cultural heritage mapping.

Pekka Marttinenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Large Language Models
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۸ مورد دیگر

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.

Petteri Nurmiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Monitoring
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Petteri Nurmi is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). His research focuses on IoT systems, environmental monitoring, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable computing. He leads projects such as the NordForsk-funded initiative (2024-2028) and the Team Finland Knowledge programme (2024-2026), emphasizing large-scale IoT deployments and quantum computing integration. Key research interests include drone-based air quality monitoring, low-cost sensor networks, and AI applications in environmental science. Nurmi has published extensively in top venues like IEEE IoT Journal and ACM workshops. His work bridges technical innovation with societal challenges, such as urban pollution reduction and sustainable resource management. He supervises doctoral students in the Computer Science program and collaborates internationally on projects like underwater plastic detection (SEAGULL) and smart city infrastructure. Nurmi’s contributions to edge computing and pervasive sensing have been recognized through grants totaling over €2M. His lab develops tools for data-intensive systems, including thermal imaging for energy efficiency analysis and AI-driven sensor fusion frameworks.

Eetu Mäkeläمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Human Sciences–Computing Interaction
• Computational Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eetu Mäkelä is a Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Helsinki, leading the research group at the Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities. He focuses on computational methods in humanities and social sciences, including datafication and interdisciplinary collaboration. He serves as Technical Director of DARIAH-FI and a Research Programme Director at the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities. Currently, he heads the preparatory group for the Helsinki Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Programme. His research emphasizes technological and theoretical foundations of computational research, with notable contributions to linked open data, sociolinguistic analysis, and historical text mining. He has developed widely used tools like Recon, Palladio, and Octavo, which are employed in academic and public sectors. His work has garnered over 20 awards, including best paper and open science recognitions. Key areas of expertise include digital humanities methodologies, data integration, and open science practices. He actively contributes to teaching, designing courses such as 'Methods for Digital Humanities' and demonstrating innovative pedagogical approaches. His recent projects involve analyzing 18th-century philosophical texts and sociolinguistic change using computational methods. Awards: Multiple best paper awards, open data awards, and open science awards. Grants/Advising: Leads research initiatives funded by the Academy of Finland and other bodies. Mentors interdisciplinary research teams but no specific student names listed. He maintains active roles in academic infrastructure, including the DARIAH-FI initiative and the Helsinki Institute’s datafication program. His work bridges technical innovation with humanities scholarship, emphasizing practical, enduring systems for academic and public use.

Reza Ghabchelooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Automation Engineering
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reza Ghabcheloo is a Professor at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Department of Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Robotics major and the international Automation Engineering program. His research focuses on autonomous mobile machines, robotics, control systems, and safety engineering, with specific interests in construction robotics, sensor fusion, and hydraulic systems. He co-leads the Autonomous Mobile Machines Group and is associated with the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab and the Innovative Hydraulics and Automation Lab. His research emphasizes developing autonomous systems for off-road machinery, safe control strategies, and energy-efficient automation. He has published extensively on topics such as reinforcement learning for crane control, radar-based perception, and safety architectures for autonomous systems. His work bridges robotics, control theory, and industrial automation, addressing challenges in heavy-duty machinery and real-world robotic applications. Research Group: Autonomous Mobile Machines Group Labs: Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab, Innovative Hydraulics and Automation Lab Key Projects: Safety of automated off-road machinery, machine learning for autonomous loading, and trajectory optimization