Research Manager, Data and Business Analytics Team, 2019–present, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK). HAMK Tech Research Unit. I lead a team focused on computational tasks and data analysis. The team's research-oriented work has concentrated on applications in the bio and circular economy, as well as in agriculture and livestock farming. I have held the title of Research Manager since October 2020; before that, I worked as a Data Analyst.
As part of my role, I have supervised master's theses in the Information Management and Smart Services programme (Master of Engineering), as well as theses completed at other universities of applied sciences. See the list of supervised theses.
Doctoral Researcher, 2015–2019, Tampere University, Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology. We developed a 3+1D hybrid imaging method for research in biomedicine, biomaterials, and cell biology. My main responsibilities included data analysis and the development of the measuring system through modeling. I am finalizing my doctoral dissertation.
Research Exchange in Germany, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau, 09/2017–02/2018.
Member of the Faculty Council of Biomedical Engineering, 2017–2018 (Tampere University of Technology).
Project Manager, Kattotutka Oy, 2012–2014. My duties included sales, marketing, and managing customer relations. Before becoming a Project Manager, I worked as an construction worker from 11/2011 to 08/2012.
Other previous work Experience. Research Assistant, University of Helsinki, 06–08/2011 ∎ Teaching positions in upper secondary school and lower secondary school, 2010–2011 (approx. 6 months total) ∎ Security guard, bouncer, various employers, 2007–2010 ∎ Finnish Defence Forces: Conscription service 01–09/2006. Rank: Corporal ∎ Intern, Nokia Research Center, 2003–2005
Master of Science 2012, University of Helsinki, Applied Mathematics. In my master's thesis, I studied error formation in X-ray tomography and the computational possibilities for removing image artifacts caused by metal or other radiation-impermeable materials in the scanned object. I also studied computer science and management as minors.
Matriculation Examination, 2005, Valkeakoski Adult High School.
Research Funding
Smart Drink Dispenser 2022. Rural Development Programme for Mainland Finland 2014–2020 (Recovery 2021–2022). Total budget: €210,702.40.
https://maaseutuverkosto.fi/hankkeet/alyjuoma-automaatti-2022/
Häme Foundation for Professional Higher Education and Research. Grant for the team in 2021 and 2022 for innovations that create employment, ease daily life, and solve societal problems.
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. Personal 12-month working grant.
Finnish Cultural Foundation. Personal six-month working grant.
Peer Review Work
I have served as a peer reviewer for seven articles in journals and conferences such as:
IEEE Transactions on Image Processing
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
IEEE 11th International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health