Born 1960, M.Sc. 1986 (University of Joensuu), Graduate student (University of Uppsala) 1987-1990, PhD 1991 (University of Joensuu), Docent 1993 (University of Kuopio), Senior Assistant (University of Joensuu) 1993-1996, Academy Research Fellow (Academy of Finland) 1996-2001, Professor (University of Joensuu/Eastern Finland) 2001-. Dean of the Faculty 2007-2009.
Juhana Hakumäki ([email protected])
Professor Juhana Hakumäki is Head of the UEF Medical School and also responsible for research, basic education, and specialist training in clinical radiology as Chair of Clinical Radiology at UEF and Kuopio University Hospital. In addition to specializing in radiology, he also holds European and Finnish certifications in neuroradiology.
Professor Hakumäki’s research work primarily focuses on the development of new applications and methods in magnetic resonance imaging and cone beam computed tomography, ranging from basic research to clinical patient studies. He is also actively investigating the use of artificial intelligence applications and data informatics for advancement of image-based diagnostics and education.
MD, University of Kuopio 1995
PhD (Medicine), University of Kuopio 1999
Adjunct Professor (Biomedical NMR), University of Kuopio 2003
Specialist in Radiology, University of Kuopio 2009
Subspecialist in Neuroradiology, University of Eastern Finland 2012
Key Responsibilities
Professor of Clinical Radiology 10/2021-
Chief Physician in Clinical Radiology, KUH 2021–
Director/Chief Physician of Imaging, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm 2017–2021
Director of Imaging Center, KUH 2012–2017
Chief Physician, MRI KUH 2010–2012
Positions as Resident and Staff Radiologist, KUH 2005–2009
Juhana Venäläinen ([email protected])
Juhana Venäläinen is Professor of Cultural Studies at the School of Humanities at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu. His key research interests are in the transformations of work and the economy, including novel concepts such as the sharing economy, the platform economy, and the gig economy. Currently, he leads a research project on “Post-ownership as an interpretation and experience of economic change” (2022–2026, funded by Kone Foundation) as well as UEF’s sub-project in the consortium “Digital Aestheticization of Fragile Environment (DigiFREN)” (2022–2025, funded by Academy of Finland and ERA-NET/Horizon Europe). Venäläinen has published and edited volumes and special issues about employment precarity, the experience economy, and financial cultures. His research articles have gained awards such as “Vuoden tiedekynä 2016” (“Academic pen of the year”, for the best Finnish article in social sciences in 2013–2015, together with Tero Toivanen) and “Best article of the year” (in Oikeus journal, 2011). Currently, he also works closely with the ERC Advanced Grant project “SENSOTRA” (Sensory Transformations and Transgenerational Environmental Relationships in Europe, 1950–2020). He holds a Title of Docent (Adjunct Professorship) in Cultural Studies of Work and the Economy in the University of Jyväskylä.
Juho Kahila ([email protected])
I am a postdoctoral researcher primarily focusing my research on children’s gaming, metagaming, learning, and media consumption. Additionally, my research delves into the datafication of society and explores effective methods for teaching artificial intelligence concepts to children.
Juho Kiljunen ([email protected])
I am a doctoral researcher at the School of Educational Sciences and Psychology at the University of Eastern Finland. In addition to my doctoral research, I am involved in various teaching duties and serve as the treasurer of the Finnish Educational Research Association (FERA). My research focuses on learning support needs in higher education and is part of the SupportUNI project. More specifically, my work examines prior support needs, learner-centered pedagogy in higher education,
and the definition and implementation of pedagogical support at universities.
Juho Pesonen ([email protected])
Juho Pesonen (PhD) is a professor of tourism business at the Centre for Tourism Studies in the University of Eastern Finland Business School. In his research, Juho focuses on how information and communication technologies are changing the tourism business, tourists, and their behaviour. He also has a keen interest in destination marketing in digital channels.
Juho is the co-editor-in-chief for Finnish Journal of Tourism Research. He is also vice-president of the International Federation for Information Technology in Travel & Tourism and an associate editor for the Journal of Information Technology and Tourism.
Juho Suokas ([email protected])
I focus on qualitative research in translation studies, research interests include research translation, non-/paraprofessional translation, translation visibility, translation awareness, and user-centered translation. Some examples of teaching include Finnish-English-Finnish translation, academic writing, and research methods.
Jukka Jolkkonen ([email protected])
Major Research Interests
Mechanisms underlying brain repair following stroke and development of restorative therapies to enhance functional recovery.
Research Methods
Experimental stroke models, sensorimotor and cognitive behavioral tests, histology, electron microscopy, stereological counting methods and different imaging modalities (SPECT, MRI).
Jukka Jurvelin ([email protected])
Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage research group, founder (1998); Research is focused on developement of biophysical methods for diagnostics, prediction and therapy of musculoskeletal diseases.
Jukka Leinonen ([email protected])
My research projects deal with the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of caries. I teach cariology and endodotics for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.