جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

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.

Andres Luceroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interaction Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mobile Interfaces
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Andres Lucero is Associate Professor of Interaction Design at Aalto University's Department of Art and Media, specializing in human-computer interaction for mobile devices and interactive surfaces. His research integrates human-computer interaction, design methodologies, and playful interfaces. He holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and has industry experience from Nokia, where he led user-centered design projects as Senior Researcher. Research explores tangible interfaces, social wearables, museum experience design, human-AI collaboration, and cross-cultural co-design approaches. Recent projects investigate conversational agents in design processes, persona generation workflows, and freeform interactive devices. Dr. Lucero received the Honourable Mention Award at MUM 2020 for innovative interaction research. His work advances design methods through first-person perspectives, AI integration, and novel interaction paradigms.

Eero Hyvönenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Eero Hyvönen is a Professor of Computer Science at Aalto University and Director of the Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities (HELDIG) at the University of Helsinki. He leads the Semantic Computing Research Group (SeCo), specializing in Semantic Web technologies and applications. Hyvönen holds an Adjunct Professor title at the University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on developing national-level semantic web infrastructure, with applications in digital humanities, cultural heritage, and AI. He has published over 500 research articles and books, receiving numerous awards including the Decoration of Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2018). Hyvönen chairs editorial boards of journals like Semantic Web and serves on committees for major conferences. His research spans semantic web technologies, linked open data, and AI applications in cultural heritage domains. Key projects include Sampo portals (e.g., LetterSampo, OperaSampo) for cultural data analysis, ParliamentSampo for parliamentary data, and FindSampo for archaeological finds. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating law, history, and computing through initiatives like FIN-CLARIAH. Hyvönen advises doctoral and master's students, notably Annastiina Ahola and Jouni Tuominen, who have won awards under his supervision. He directs research infrastructures, chairs international boards, and actively contributes to open data policies and standards development.

• 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 .

• spatiality
• literary and cultural geography
• environmental humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johannes Riquet is a Professor in the Department of English at Tampere University , Finland, and Head of English. He directs the Spatial Studies and Environmental Humanities research group and leads interdisciplinary projects such as Mediated Arctic Geographies funded by the Academy of Finland (EUR 480,000, 2019–2023). Research Interests : Spatial theory, literary geography, environmental humanities, Arctic studies, mobility, and deconstruction. Recent Publications include monographs on island aesthetics, Arctic geopoetics, and co-edited volumes with Wesleyan UP and Manchester UP. His work spans cinematic geographies, Arctic comics, and hip-hop narratives. Grants : Principal Investigator for Mediated Arctic Geographies (Academy of Finland, 2019–2023). Collaborative Projects : Co-curated Circumpolar Connections with Indigenous scholars, integrating Arctic and Indigenous knowledges.

Johanna Sumialaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Anthropology
• Media and Religion
• Visual Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Johanna Sumiala is a Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a Docent title in Communication and leads research initiatives such as the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) and the Helsinki Research Hub on Religion, Media and Social Change. Her expertise spans media anthropology, media and religion, visual culture, and media history. She has supervised doctoral candidates in Social Sciences and Theology, and her work bridges academic research with public engagement through media appearances and policy consultations. Education: Master of Arts (History of Ideas and Learning), University of Oulu, 1996 Licentiate in Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, 2000 Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism), University of Jyväskylä, 2001 Docent of Communication, University of Helsinki, 2010 Research Interests: Her work examines digital death rituals, media’s role in religious populism, and the intersection of technology and existential security. Projects include Digital Death: Transforming History, Rituals and Afterlife and Mediatized Religious Populism . Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Academy of Finland and EU CHANSE consortium, her research explores topics like hybrid media events, digital witnessing, and transnational Islam governance. She collaborates internationally with institutions like the London School of Economics and University of Bath. Labs/Teams: Leads the Helsinki Research Hub on Religion, Media and Social Change, focusing on digital religion’s methodological challenges and societal impacts.

Minna Valjakkaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Art History
• Contemporary Art
• Environmental Art
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Minna Valjakka is a Senior Researcher at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Department of Cultures and the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria) . She also holds a Professor position at Leiden University (2022–2023) and has served as a Docent in East Asian Studies at the University of Turku and in Art History/Asian Studies at the University of Helsinki. Education: PhD in Art History, University of Helsinki (2011) MA in East Asian Studies, University of Helsinki (2005) Docent (Habilitation) titles in East Asian Studies and Art History Teaching: Designed courses on interculturality, urban creativity, and environmental art at Leiden University Promotes critical pedagogy, sociocultural learning, and decolonial frameworks Research Focus: Explores urban creativity , environmental art , and civil society in East and Southeast Asia. Highlights include analyzing art-science collaborations for sustainability, gendered dimensions of urban art, and transcultural dynamics in public space. Publications: Her work spans topics like ecological citizenship , urban resilience , and artistic responses to censorship , with a strong emphasis on decolonial and interdisciplinary frameworks. Scientific Recognition: Awarded the Kanava Award (2016) for her contributions to art and gender studies. Supervision: Mentored 13+ MA theses and served as a co-supervisor for PhD candidates at Leiden and Helsinki universities. Projects: Leads EcoConjunctions (2024–2028), examining art-science collaborations for civil society, and Shades of Green (2020–2022) on environmental art in Asia.

Sabine Grafمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technology
• User Adaptive Systems
• Learning Analytics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sabine Graf is a Full Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Athabasca University. She holds a PhD in Computing and Information Systems from Vienna University of Technology (2007) and has been a faculty member since 2009. Her research focuses on user adaptive systems, learning/academic analytics, personalization, and game-based learning, with over $2.3M in external funding and 130+ peer-reviewed publications (cited 8,200+ times). She leads the OMEGA+ educational game project and the User Adaptive Systems (UAS) research cluster. Education: PhD in Computing and Information Systems, Vienna University of Technology, 2007 MSc in Computing and Information Systems, University of Vienna, 2003 Research Interests: Dr. Graf specializes in making learning systems more intelligent through adaptive interfaces, AI-driven recommendations, and data analytics. Her work bridges educational technology, artificial intelligence, and collaborative learning. Recent projects include developing OMEGA+, analyzing student behavior in online courses, and enhancing adaptive learning systems with context-aware features. Grants & Funding: NSERC Discovery Grant ($205,000), 2020 CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund ($164,573), 2020 AU IDEA Lab Grant ($5,000), 2021 Multiple Mitacs Globalink Internships, NSERC awards, and AU-funded projects. Advising & Team: Dr. Graf has mentored over 30 students, including PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral fellows. Notable advisees include Moustafa Mahmoud (NSERC Scholar) and Mohammad Belghis-Zadeh (3MT Competition winner). The research team collaborates globally, with members from Brazil, Taiwan, Spain, and beyond. Labs & Initiatives: The Academic Analytics Tool (AAT) project and the OMEGA+ game platform are central to her work. The UAS cluster connects researchers worldwide to advance adaptive systems research.

• 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.

Sandra Reimannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Linguistics
• Media Communication
• Business Communication
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sandra Reimann is a Professor of German Philology at the University of Oulu's Faculty of Humanities, leading the German Language and Culture department. She holds a habilitation in linguistic studies of online self-help communication and has held visiting professorships at institutions like Karl Franzens University in Graz. Her career includes roles at the University of Regensburg since 2001 and radio journalism since 1992. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, media communication, business communication (including advertising), and health communication. She investigates technical language in medicine/psychology, emotional linguistics, digital corpus analysis, and interdisciplinary communication challenges. Key projects include leading the Regensburg Advertising Research Archive and exploring sustainability messaging in cross-cultural contexts. Reimann's recent work examines gender language in job advertisements, sustainability communication strategies, and online health information quality. Her publications span 40+ years of advertising analysis, from historical radio spots to modern digital campaigns. She contributes to both academic conferences and practitioner-oriented research through the Regensburger Verbund für Werbeforschung network. Her professional service includes roles as spokesperson for the Regensburg Advertising Research Network and oversees the advertising archives. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive research collaborations across European universities highlight her disciplinary influence. She actively bridges academic and corporate sectors through applied linguistic studies in branding, health communication, and technical language mediation.

• Visual Arts
• Design
• Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kalle Lampela is a University Researcher and University Lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland. His academic background includes a Doctorate in Arts (TaT) and a Master's in Social Sciences (YTM). His research focuses on intersections between visual arts/design, sociology, and cultural policy, with a particular interest in public art, institutional critique, and language in art discourse. **Education:** Doctor of Arts (Taiteen tohtori) Master of Social Sciences (Yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteri) **Research Interests:** Kalle's work critically examines how art engages with societal structures, particularly through projects like the Specialisation Programme in Public Art and collaborations with institutions like Lapland Central Hospital. He explores themes such as self-referentiality in art, temporalities in artistic practice, and the accessibility of art discourse. His sociological lens often bridges art theory with public policy. **Grants & Projects:** Principal Investigator for LSHP:n taidehankinnat (2019-2021) Co-lead on Art Experts - Masters’ Degree Programme Development Project (2020-2022) Consultant for Lapland Central Hospital Expansion Project (2020) **Collaborations:** Active in Nordic and international networks, with recent projects involving cross-disciplinary teams in art, healthcare, and urban planning. His work frequently integrates public engagement and community-based art initiatives.

• Social Psychology
• Political Psychology
• Youth Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eemeli Hakoköngäs is a University Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology (2017) and a Master's in General History (2018). His research focuses on social representations, visual rhetoric in political communication, and the intersection of nature and well-being among youth. Key interests include analyzing far-right internet memes, historical narratives in textbooks, and environmental psychology. Recent work explores extremist propaganda through visual analysis, youth perceptions of happiness in natural settings, and the role of media in shaping national identity. His projects include leading the 'Vihreää siirtymää' (2025–2028) and 'LUODE' (2018–2020) initiatives, examining sustainable transitions and nature-based education. He has been recognized with the Tervola Medal (2017) and actively participates in academic conferences, media engagements, and policy discussions on topics like climate communication and labor history. His work bridges social psychology with interdisciplinary approaches to media, education, and environmental studies.

Anton Akusokمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Machine Learning
• Big Data Analytics
• Mobile Edge Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anton Akusok is a Part-time Lecturer in the Big Data Analytics Master's program at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. He holds a BSc in IT from Moscow (2011), MSc in ML and Data from Aalto University (2014), and a DSc in ML from the University of Iowa, USA (2016). His research focuses on Extreme Learning Machines (ELM), hardware acceleration for ML on mobile devices, and real-time geospatial predictions. He has developed libraries like HPELM and Scikit-ELM, and created the HaSuRiski app for acid sulfate soil prediction in Finland. Research Interests: ELM applications in environmental modeling, federated learning security, mobile edge computing, and geospatial visualization. Key projects include real-time mapping apps with iOS integration and open-source ML tools. Publications (2021-2024) highlight work on federated learning privacy, acid sulfate soil detection, signature verification, and distributed ELM algorithms.

Pekka Lindqvistمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jewish Studies
• Early Judaism
• Interfaith Relations
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Pekka Lindqvist is a University Lecturer in Exegetics and Jewish Studies at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology, Department of Theology and Religious Studies. He serves as Director of Institutum Judaicum Aboense and Chief of Education in the Bachelor’s Program in Theology, demonstrating leadership in both academic administration and Jewish-Christian dialogue. His research centers on Jewish Studies , with a focus on early Judaism , interfaith relations , and the dialogue among Abrahamic faiths . He explores topics such as early Jewish outreach to Gentiles, the reception of biblical figures like Moses, and the historical development of Finnish Oriental Studies in Palestine. His work also addresses modern Jewish perspectives and the legacy of Finnish missionary activity in the Middle East. Lindqvist’s recent publications reflect a strong engagement with biblical exegesis, reception history, and minority theological voices. His scholarly output spans peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and public-facing contributions, indicating a commitment to both academic rigor and public dialogue. He has contributed to journals such as Studia Theologica and Dialogue , and his work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and inclusive societies. University Lecturer in Exegetics and Jewish Studies Director, Institutum Judaicum Aboense Chief of Education, Bachelor Program in Theology Active researcher in early Judaism and interfaith dialogue Contributor to Holocaust education and antisemitism research Lindqvist is actively involved in public scholarship, having delivered keynote speeches on Holocaust Memorial Day and participated in discussions on Jewish law in contemporary Finland. He leads and contributes to externally funded research projects, including Nordic antisemitism and conspiracy thinking and From Awareness to Action: Educating Finland's Future Generations on the Holocaust . His academic service includes curatorial and photographic work for institutional memory projects, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to religious studies. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his leadership roles suggest significant mentorship and educational impact.

• Landscape Architecture
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Nature-Based Solutions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ranja Hautamäki serves as Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at Aalto University's Department of Architecture, specializing in sustainable landscape planning and society. Her research bridges academic theory with municipal policy implementation, focusing on nature-based solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, and urban well-being through green infrastructure development. Her research interests center on planning practices and discourses in landscape architecture, examining how societal conceptions of nature translate into material landscapes. Key areas include climate-adaptive urban greening, carbon-neutral city development, biodiversity conservation in compact cities, and the political dimensions of nature-based solutions. She investigates tensions between ecological imperatives and urban densification through critical analysis of municipal climate action plans and EU environmental legislation. Recent publications reveal strong thematic trends: 75% address urban green infrastructure for climate mitigation/adaptation, with growing emphasis on policy implementation (EU Nature Restoration Law), carbon accounting methodologies, and socio-ecological tradeoffs in dense urban environments. Her interdisciplinary work spans environmental science, planning theory, and political ecology. Lappset scholarship (2025) Puutarhaliiton Golden Badge (2022) Vuolteentori Environmental Structure of the Year (2018) Väitöskirjapalkinto Doctoral Dissertation Prize (2016) Maisema-arkkitehtuuriteko Landscape Architecture Achievement (2016) As thesis supervisor, Hautamäki has guided award-winning master's research including Anni-Mari Anttola's LAPPSET-prize work on Helsinki's grassland networks. Her funded projects focus on green infrastructure for climate adaptation, with recent grants supporting carbon sequestration studies in urban residential yards and EU policy impact assessments. She actively collaborates with municipal planners through projects translating academic research into practical tools like the Green Factor methodology.