Mari-Pauliina Vainikainen is a Researcher in the Department of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She serves as a Supervisor in the doctoral program and as Research Director at the Centre for Educational Evaluation (HEA). Her work focuses on educational psychology, student assessment, and technology-enhanced learning, with a strong emphasis on longitudinal studies and equity in education. Role: Supervisor, Research Director Institution: University of Helsinki Department: Department of Educational Sciences Research Interests: Dr. Vainikainen's research explores how chronotypes affect adolescent school adjustment and health, the role of digital technology in learning, and gender-related disparities in educational outcomes. She leads projects on cognitive competences, pandemic impacts on schooling, and scalable eLearning solutions in STEM disciplines. Recent Work Trends: Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining psychological, technological, and policy-driven analyses. Themes include improving learning joy, deep learning strategies, and leveraging augmented reality for informal science education. Collaborative Activities: She actively participates in European research initiatives like the EU's Research and Innovation Actions and has collaborated with institutions such as Tampere University and Springer Nature. Her projects often involve national datasets and cross-institutional teams.







