Kalle Kärhä
Professor
School of Forest Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology
kalle.karha@uef.fi | +358 50 475 4772
Since 2021, Kalle Kärhä has been a Professor of Forest Technology, especially Digitalization of Forest Operations and Logistics at the University of Eastern Finland. Currently, he also holds a Docent professorship in Forest Technology at the University of Helsinki and a Docent professorship in Forest Technology, especially Forest Energy Supply Systems at the University of Eastern Finland. Previously, he worked in several operational and RDI roles at Stora Enso Wood Supply Finland in 2011–2021.
The total number of his publications is more than 400 consisting of the peer-reviewed scientific articles, non-refereed scientific articles and books, as well as publications intended for professional communities and the general public. His research interests include driver and operator assistant systems, studies on the utilization of novel sensor technologies in forest machines and timber trucks, and energy efficiency and GHG emissions in the value chain of forest industry.
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Assessing the Potential of Onboard LiDAR-Based Application to Detect the Quality of Tree Stems in Cut-to-Length (CTL) Harvesting Operations
Sagar, Anwar; Karha, Kalle; Einola, Kalle; Koivusalo, Anssi. 2024. Forests. 15: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Effect of Prior Tree Marking on Cutting Productivity and Harvesting Quality
Pohjala, Johannes; Vahtila, Mika; Ovaskainen, Heikki; Kankare, Ville; Hyyppä, Juha; Kärhä, Kalle. 2024. Croatian journal of forest engineering. 45: 25-42 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Estimating the accuracy of smartphone app-based removal estimates against actual wood-harvesting data from clear cuttings
Vähä-Konka, Ville; Korhonen, Lauri; Kärhä, Kalle; Maltamo, Matti. 2024. Iforest-biogeosciences and forestry. 17: 140-147 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Evaluation of the productivity and costs of excavator-based mechanized tree planting in Finland based on automated data collection
Kemppainen, Kalle; Kärhä, Kalle; Laitila, Juha; Sairanen, Antti; Kankaanhuhta, Ville; Viiri, Heli; Peltola, Heli. 2024. Silva fennica. 58: . 24047 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions in Fully Mechanized Cut-to-Length (CTL) Harvesting Operations of Industrial Roundwood: A Review
Kaerhae, Kalle; Eliasson, Lars; Kuehmaier, Martin; Spinelli, Raffaele. 2024. Current forestry reports. 10: 255-272 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review -
Overview of Global Long-Distance Road Transportation of Industrial Roundwood
Kärhä, Kalle; Seuri, Milla; Bradley, Allan; Röser, Dominik; Pinto, Cristian; Dian, Wang; Pandur, Zdravko; Dvořák, Jiri; Torbjørn Jørgensen, Martin; Muiste, Peeter; Irdla, Marek; Ginet, Christophe; Mac Donagh, Patricio Miguel; Purfürst, Thomas; Dietz, Hans-Ulrich; Spinelli, Raffaele; Suzuki, Yasushi; Shirasawa, Hiroaki; Lazdiņš, Andis; Visser, Rien; Harvey, Campbell; Skjølaas, Dag; Moskalik, Tadeusz; Acuna, Mauricio; Trzciński, Grzegorz; Borz, Stelian Alexandru; Muşat, Elena Camelia; Triplat, Mat. 2024. Croatian journal of forest engineering. 45: 217-236 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Single item identification for forest production, protection, and management
Selkimäki, Mari; Kymäläinen, Heli; Martin, Carlos; Garcia, Borja; Poveda, Alejandro; Mullooly, Garret; Sandak, Jakub; Hmeljak, Jana; Sörvik, Bengt; Prinz, Robert; Acuna, Mauricio; Tokola, Timo; Kärhä, Kalle; Corongiu, Manuela; Melegari, Silvia; Picchi, Gianni; Ruano, Antonio; Mola-Yudego, Blas. 2024. abstract -
The qualifications and competence in supervisory and management skills among recently graduated Finnish forestry professionals
Manninen, Heikki; Lehtimäki, Hanna; Kilpeläinen, Riitta; Lautanen, Eila; Kärhä, Kalle. 2024. Silva fennica. 58: . 24007 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Fossil‑fuel consumption and CO2eq emissions of cut‑to‑length industrial roundwood logging operations in Finland
Kärhä Kalle; Haavikko Hanna; Kääriäinen Heikki; Palander Teijo; Eliasson Lars; Roininen Kimmo. 2023. European journal of forest research. 142: 547-563 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Fuel consumption in logging operations in Sweden
Eliasson, Lars; Kaerhae, Kalle; Arlinger, John. 2023. International journal of forest engineering. 34: 366-372 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research