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Salla Mikkonen ([email protected])

I am a researcher in Lobbying in Finnish municipalities -project, funded by Kone foundation (2023–2027). My principal research interests are in ethnographic research (observation and developing the shadowing method), lobbying research and Practice Theory.

My doctoral thesis (Tampere University, International Relations) focuses on the everyday transnational practices of EU lobbying through an ethnographic study (non-participatory observations and shadowing). Available at: https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-03-3351-5

I have also worked in a research project related to the preparation of Finnish Transparency Register (Lobbying register).

Salla Myyry ([email protected])

In my postdoc research I examine tensions and confusion related to gender in the contexts of higher education and basic education. My research draws on the theoretical perspectives of feminist pedagogy and agonistic democracy.

Sami Myllymaa ([email protected])

Adjunct professor Sami Myllymaa received his Ph.D. degree in 2010 and the title of docent in the field of Medical Physics, especially biomaterials and bioelectrode technology in 2014 from the University of Eastern Finland. He is currently acting as a Senior Researcher and Co-head of the Sleep Technology and Analytics Group (STAG) at the Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland.

His current research is focused on development of novel wearable sensors and machine learning solutions for personalized diagnostics and prognostics of sleep disorders (obstructive sleep apnoea, sleep bruxism). Furthermore, he has been very active in the field of salivary metabolomics and development of new coatings and electrochemical biosensors for point-of-care diagnostics. In addition to scientific publications, his work has led to commercialization of the scientific innovations. He involved to the development of an EEG electrode set for emergency medicine. This BrainStatus EEG-electrode set (Bittium Corp.) is patented, CE-approved and currently marketed globally (https://www.bittium.com/products_services/medical/bittium_brainstatus).

Sampo Mielityinen ([email protected])

As the Vice-Head of Law School responsible for education, my tasks include:

  • The running of annual curriculum process
  • Developing pedagogical practices at Law School
  • Supporting teachers with their pedagogical problems and questions
  • Networking and competence development related to pedagogy

I teach legal study skills, private law, tort law and legal theory. My research focuses on tort law and university pedagogy. I also have national duties related to development of education.

Samu Salonen ([email protected])

Project researcher and doctoral student at the University of Eastern Finland. Background in environmental social sciences (environmental policy). Interests/research around sustainability transformation, social acceptability, participation and democracy.

Samuel Yigzaw ([email protected])

I am a member of the Technologies for Learning and Development research group at the School of Computing. My doctoral research focused on developing a Technology‑Enhanced Knowledge Management Model tailored to the needs of higher education and research institutions in developing countries. Through an in‑depth case study of the UbuntuNet Alliance Research and Education Network across Eastern and Southern Africa, my work examined how technology-supported collaboration can strengthen research capacity and knowledge sharing in resource‑constrained contexts.

My research interests include the design of technology‑driven collaboration platforms, knowledge management systems, and educational technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and research in higher education, particularly within developing regions. I am especially interested in how local contextual factors, institutional practices, and socio‑technical dynamics influence the adoption and sustainability of such technologies.

During my PhD, I contributed to teaching and several multidisciplinary research initiatives. These included the Vauhtia Uralle project, which aimed to support flexible skill development pathways for young graduates, and the Erasmus+ project TRUE – Transparency of Learning Outcomes through Blockchain Technology, a consortium of eight academic and industry partners across Europe.

I currently teach courses in robotics, introduction to blockchain, and information systems. I also continue to participate in ongoing research activities at the School of Computing, including multiple Erasmus+ consortium projects in collaboration with European universities and technology partners.

Samuli Junttila ([email protected])

Research topics and interests:

Vegetation water dynamics
Remote sensing (especially laser scanning)
Forest decline and tree mortality
Science communication

Samuli Summala ([email protected])

In my PhD research, I study utilizing Monte Carlo method and stochastic optimization in quantitative photoacoustic tomography (QPAT). QPAT is an imaging modality where a short light pulse is used to generate ultrasound waves, which are measured on the target boundary. The aim is to reconstruct distributions of optical parameters providing information on tissue physiology, such as haemoglobin concentration or oxygen saturation. This is an ill-posed inverse problem requiring accurate modelling of light propagation in the target for its solution.

Monte Carlo method is widely utilized in modelling light propagation. Utilizing the method for solving the QPAT inverse problem is, however, computationally challenging, especially when reconstructing high-resolution images in three-dimensional volumes. The objective of my doctoral research is to develop methodologies which address the computational challenges and build a framework for using the Monte Carlo method in QPAT.