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: -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Fuel consumption in logging operations in Sweden
Eliasson, Lars; Kaerhae, Kalle; Arlinger, John. 2023. International journal of forest engineering. 34: 366-372 -
Fuel consumption of a high-capacity transport (HCT) vehicle combination for industrial roundwood hauling: a case study of laden timber truck combinations in Finland
Kärhä, Kalle; Kortelainen, Emma; Karjalainen, Antti; Haavikko, Hanna; Palander, Teijo. 2023. International journal of forest engineering. 34: 284-293 -
Fuel Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy Efficiency of Wood-Harvesting Operations
Haavikko, Hanna; Kärhä, Kalle; Poikela, Asko; Korvenranta, Mika; Palander, Teijo. 2022. Croatian journal of forest engineering. 43: 79-97