![]() ![]() She has served as Chair of the Research Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment of the Academy of Finland in 2019–2021. She also has clinical responsibilities at Kuopio University Hospital. Ursula Schwab, PhD, is Professor of Nutrition Therapy and head of the university’s nutrition curriculum. Her international experience has been gained as a visiting researcher and professor in, e.g., the University of Cambridge, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and the University of Latvia. She also has experience in science administration, thanks to her involvement in, e.g., the Research Council for Culture and Society of the Academy of Finland, the Board of the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies, the Faculty Council of the Faculty of the Arts of the University of Helsinki, and the Collegiate Body of the University of Eastern Finland. ![]() She has served as a board member in numerous foundations and funds, including Kone Foundation, Jutikkala Fund, and the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. She is an invited member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters. She has led some 20 research projects in these themes. Her expertise fields are Arctic and transnational border region research, political history, gender studies, and environmental humanities. Maria Lähteenmäki, PhD, is Professor of History. She is also the former Chief Curator of the technology and growth enterprise event Slush. Toropainen holds a Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree from Aalto University. ![]() Inklusiiv produces various events, projects and content, and provides consultancy services and training. Katja Toropainen, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), is the leader of the Inklusiiv community, which highlights the importance of diversity as a success factor. He holds several patents related to wireless and mobile systems, as well as audio systems. He has published a number of articles on mobile networks and applications, and co-edited a book on UMTS networks. Naghian holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) degree from Helsinki University of Technology (nowadays known as Aalto University). Naghian has also worked for Nokia, serving the company in various R&D and management roles. Naghian started his career at Genelc in 2005 and, before becoming the company’s CEO in 2011, he worked as the company’s Director of Product Development, and as Vice-CEO. Siamäk Naghian, Doctor of Science (Technology), is CEO of the Iisalmi-based sound system manufacturer Genelec. Kiander has also been the vice chair of the Strategic Research Council in 2015-2018 and the president of the Finnish Brain Foundation (2019-2021). He has also been a member of the board of directors of the OP-Pohjola Group Central Cooperative (2015-2020), and is a member of the boards of the OP-Pohjola Group Research Foundation and the Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation. Kiander is a docent at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Helsinki. Kiander's earlier roles include Senior Economist (1997–1999), Research Director (1999–2006) and Research Professor (2001–2006) positions at VATT Institute for Economic Research, Professor of Economics at the University of Vaasa in 2000, and Director of the Labour Institute for Economic Research in 2006–2010 and the Senior Vice President of Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company 2010–2019 and Research Director at the Finnish Centre for Pensions 2019-2021. Jaakko Kiander, DSocSc, is Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Public Sector Pension provider Keva since October 2021. She has also held expert positions in the European Commission. Her earlier positions include coordinator and expert positions at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1991–1998, Science Secretary and Science Counsellor at the Academy of Finland in 1998–2004, Development Director at Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology in 2004–2008, Vice Rector at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in 2008–2011, and HRD Director at the consultant company Cerion Solutions Ltd. Lea Ryynänen-Karjalainen, DMus, is the Executive Director of the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies and a board member in the Finnish Science Centre Foundation. The term of office of the Board is 1 January 2022–31 December 2025. The Board of the University of Eastern Finland is composed of a total of 10 members, 4 of whom are external members. Furthermore, the Board elects the Rectors of the university. The Board defines the university's central goals and strategy. ![]()
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