Finnish FTD Research Network (FinFTD)
Fisheries and the protection of the Saimaa ringed seal – needs and challenges of integration (KASSY)
Integrating interests of fisheries and the protection of Saimaa ringed seal has been challenging. The project studies the tensions between protecting the Saimaa ringed seal and interests related to fishing and fisheries in lake Saimaa.
The study has two goals. First, to examine existing patterns of interaction, negotiation, and ways of collaboration along with challenges in integration between interest groups. Second, to identify practical development needs to support conflict resolution and to introduce new integrative and collaborative approaches to relevant future strategies and policies. The research results will be relevant not only concerning the Saimaa ringed seal and fisheries but also in similar conflicts over other protected species.
FLIP&Learn
FLIP&Learn is a research project conducted in collaboration with University of Eastern Finland, Tampere University and University of Turku. The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of various teaching approaches and learning environments in the field of technical sciences in higher education. In particular, the Flipped Learning approach is being studied. Both students’ learning experiences and teachers’ teaching experiences are examined in this research project.
Food Education and Eating Behaviour Research Group
Food Research and Health Connects
FOODNUTRI – Climate Smart Food and Nutrition Research Infrastructure
Forest ecosystem modelling
Several mechanistic models are developed in the research group
+ Peatland simulator SUSI – optimization of drainage, forest growth and yield, nutrient and carbon balance of peatland forests, nutrient export to water courses
+ Plantation simulator – nutrient management of plantation forests, fertilization, peatland plantation carbon balance and subsidence
+ NutSpaFHy – distributed nutrient balance model for assessing nutrient exports to water courses
+ Tropical peatland tools: canal block optimization for landscape-scale restoration, hydrological models
+SuoSima – Forest production and carbon balance in boreal peatlands
Forest Mensuration Research Group
Francesco Sorrentino ([email protected])
The primary objective of my research project is to explore the impact of atmospheric pollutants, including ozone, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and diesel exhaust, on the sexual communication and mating behavior of insects.
My long-term aspiration is to integrate subjects such as food science, agriculture, and ecology, with the vision of a more sustainable future that prioritizes the well-being of the environment and human beings.