Experts
The Flaire project is implemented by a multidisciplinary research consortium, where researchers from the University of Oulu, the University of Helsinki, the University of Turku, Aalto University, and the Finnish Environment Institute are working together.
Eva Pongracz, professor, University of Oulu
projektin johtaja
Professor of energy systems and environmental engineering at the University of Oulu, faculty of technology. The topic of the research is energy transition and green transition, reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the energy system, smart houses and energy solutions, and consumption flexibility.
Heli Saarikoski, senior researcher, Finnish Environment Institute
Vice-director of the project, Work package 6 leader
I research public participation and the co-production of knowledge in advancing sustainability transitions.
Venla Riekkinen, Designer, Finnish Environment Institute
Interaction specialist of the project
My background is particularly in supporting municipal climate work through research, coordination, and communication. In the Flaire project, I am responsible for stakeholder collaboration and communication in partnership with other collaborators.
Ville Maliniemi, postdoctoral researcher, University of Oulu
Project coordinator
I am a postdoctoral researcher in energy and environmental engineering at the University of Oulu.
University of Oulu
Maria Kopsakangas-Savolainen, professor
Professor of Energy Economics at the Oulu Business School, University of Oulu, and at the Finnish Environment Institute. Research focuses on the functioning of energy markets, the impact of consumption flexibility on the electricity system, prices, and emissions, electricity market regulation, and issues related to consumer choices.
Sanna Tuomela, postdoctoral researcher
I study demand flexibility and digital solutions for energy communities, with a particular focus on user interaction with technology. Additionally, I am a coordinator in the 6GESS project, which applies 6G technology to energy and health solutions.
Chao Ding, doctoral researcher
I am a PhD researcher in energy economics at the Oulu Business school, University of Oulu. I study household electricity consumption, with a particular focus on issues related to consumption flexibility.
Hannu Huuki, researcher
PhD researcher at the Oulu Business school, University of Oulu
Finnish Environment Institute
Jani Lukkarinen, erikoistutkija
Work package 4 leader
As a senior researcher in sustainability transitions, I focus on environmental management issues ranging from household and neighborhood-level questions to challenges at the energy system and national levels. In my research, I utilize methods such as policy analysis, co-production of knowledge, and experimentation.
Enni Ruokamo, erikoistutkija
I study the effects of information-based guidance and electricity prices on the timing of electricity consumption among households.
Hanna-Liisa Kangas, kehittämispäällikkö
My research work focuses particularly on climate and energy policy in the construction sector and on new technologies.
University of Helsinki
Kaisa Matschoss, university researcher
Work package 2 leader
I work as a university researcher at the Centre for Consumer Society Research at the University of Helsinki. At the moment, my research focuses on the effects of the energy transition on the everyday lives of consumers and households. In the past, I have researched social practices to improve and reduce energy use, energy experiments and citizen participation in energy policy.
University of Turku
Maija Setälä, professor
Work package 3 leader
I work as a professor in the subject of political science at the University of Turku. In the FLAIRE project, I coordinate a work package that examines the role of meaningful citizen discussions in energy policy decision-making and their possible effects on public debate.
Maija Jäske, senior researcher
I work as a senior researcher at the University of Turku. In the FLAIRE project I research the possibilities and effects of meaningful public discussions in energy policy decision-making and public debate.
Mikko Leino, senior researcher
I work as a senior researcher at the University of Turku in the subject of political science. In the FLAIRE project I am involved in organizing deliberative public discussions on energy policy, and I study the effects of these discussions on participants, the broader public, and decision-making.
Aalto University
Ilkka Keppo, professor
Work package 5 leader
I am a professor of Energy Systems, with a research focus on the development and use of energy system models and so-called Integrated Assessment Models.
Behzad Zamanipour, doctoral researcher
I am a researcher in energy system modeling, focusing on pathways towards sustainable and clean energy systems.
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