My research focuses on drone-based remote sensing of tundra vegetation, with a particular focus on black crowberry. My aim is to develop methods for mapping crowberry that are more efficient than traditional field methods and produce spatially continuous data.
Heidi Suurkaulio ([email protected])
I am currently working as a project researcher in the Data-intensive Research Laboratory at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies. I work with quantitative and computational methods in historical research. I mainly work with Python-language, but I also use other tools and software. I graduated with a master’s degree in general history from the University of Jyväskylä in 2025. During my studies I also studied computer science and statistics. Besides quantitative and computational methodology, my interest is in the cultural history.
Heidi Toivanen ([email protected])
My doctoral dissertation Actualizing Religious Agency in Finnish Life Course Contexts examines religious agency in the Finnish life course and its evolution across generations.
Research objectives:
Religious agency
Religious biographies
Evolution of religion in society
Religion and families
Youth and confirmation training
Older adults and meaning in/of life
Heidi Vartiainen Huilla ([email protected])
I work in projects that study needs-based funding and segregation of teachers in Finland. My research fields cover urban and school segregation, disadvantaged schools, and inclusive education. I have a background in sociology and politics of education and teaching at lower secondary level.
Heikki Kröger ()
Professor of Surgery, Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery
Kuopio University Hospita, University of Eastern Finland
Head, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit (KMRU), UEF
Board Member, Academy of Finland
Vice President, Nordic Orthopaedic Federation (NOF)
Heikki Tanila ([email protected])
I am leading the Neurobiology of Memory Research group at A. I. Virtanen Institute. Our group investigates cellular mechanisms that mediate selective loss of recent memory in early Alzheimer’s Disease.
Heikki Uimonen ([email protected])
PhD Heikki Uimonen is holding a post of research director at the University of Eastern Finland. He has worked as professor at the University of the Arts (2012–2017) and at the University of Eastern Finland (2020–2021, 2022–2023).
Uimonen is an ethnomusicologist and a docent on acoustic communication and soundscape studies at the University of Eastern Finland and University of Tampere and recording and performing musician. He has published and co-published extensively articles, monographs and edited anthologies on music consumption, radio music, compact cassettes, background music and transforming sensory environments. His research interests include sonic construction of place, mediated music, social use of music, transforming sensory environments and how all these intertwine. He is a board member of Finnish Society for Acoustic Ecology.
Uimonen is currently directing Academy of Finland and Niilo Helander foundation financed project SOMECO – Sonic Mediations and Ecocritical Listening (2024–2027) investigating soundscapes of six European villages and a research project on social use of jukeboxes in Finland. He is a member of COST project Architecture and Urban Ambiance of European Cities CitySenZ (2024–2028) and member of the steering group of project Työntekijöiden hyvinvointi ja osaamisen kehittyminen teollisuuden äänimaisemissa (2024–2026).
He has directed project ACMESOCS. Auditory Cultures, Mediated Sounds and Constructed Spaces (2019–2022) and European Commission financed Finnish team on multinational B-Air Art Infinity Radio Creating Sound Art for Babies, Toddlers and Vulnerable Groups project (2020–2024). He has examined how contemporary audio technology can be used in soundscape participatory research and led projects Muuttuvat suomalaiset äänimaisemat (Transforming Finnish Soundscapes, 2014–2015) and sub-project on Health Supporting Multisensory Food Environment (2015–2017).
Uimonen was a member of management committee of COST project Soundscapes of European Cities and Landscapes (2009–2013); member of project group European Acoustic Heritage (2011–2013) defining, describing and analysing sound cultures of Europe; and in Sensotra team (2018–2019) studying sensory environments of cities of Turku, Brighton and Ljubljana.
Scientific and societal impact of research: Total number of publications: 148 consisting of 55 peer-reviewed articles on books and journals; 45 editor-refereed publications; 17 monographs, edited anthologies and proceedings; 2 publications intended for professional communities; 27 articles and publications popularising research; 2 theses (see https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7318-1776 and attachments below).
Tel. +345 50 345 1900
Helena Hirvonen ([email protected])
I am a Doctor of Social Sciences with the Title of Docent in Social Policy. I currently lead the CareQuAI research consortium (JPI/MYBL 2025-2028). Previously, I have led the EXMEN research project (Kone Foundation 2022-2025) and worked as a researcher at UEF in the LeanWorkGender project and at the University of Jyväskylä in the Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care. My teaching and research is related to the themes of working life, the welfare state, care, gender and digitalisation. For more information on my work, click here and for my updated list of publications, click here.
Helena Jäntti ([email protected])
Assistance and advising with ongoing Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe projects, support in university’s research assessment. YUFE4Postdocs MSCA Co-Fund project’s Navigator.
Helena Kantanen ([email protected])
I am a former communications professional who currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Innovation Management. Additionally, I have been honored with the title of Docent in Organizational Communication by the University of Tampere. My doctoral degree, obtained in 2007, focused on Organizational Communication and Public Relations, and was awarded by the University of Jyväskylä. Following the completion of my PhD, I joined the faculty in 2010.
My research pursuits encompass various areas, including appreciative organizational renewal, the creation of value through communication consultancy, exploration of learning and communication within virtual communities, and innovative pedagogical approaches within business education. Within the realm of teaching, I cover subjects such as introductory marketing, organizational communication, change management (including instruction through Erasmus exchange programs), and qualitative research methods.
I was involved in the Flipped Classroom development project of the UEF since its beginning and I also lead the pedagogical development team at the Business School. My commitment to excellence in teaching was acknowledged in 2017 when I received the Excellent Teaching Practitioner Award from the University of Eastern Finland. Throughout 2021 and 2022, I played an integral role in advancing online and blended learning pedagogy at our university by serving as a member of the digital pedagogy facilitator team.