Management and coordination
Maria Kopsakangas-Savolainen, professor, University of Oulu Leader of the Project
I am a professor of energy economics at the Oulu Business School and the Finnish Environment Institute. My research focuses on the functioning of energy markets, the effects of demand side flexibility on the electricity system, prices, and emissions, as well as electricity market regulation and issues related to consumer choices.
Heli Saarikoski, senior researcher, Finnish Environment Institute, Deputy leader of the Project, Director of WP6
I study 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 coordinating stakeholder collaboration and communications in collaboration with other partners and communications specialists.
Nea Kunnari, Doctoral Researcher, University of Oulu Project Coordinator
I study the resilience of regional economies, particularly in the context of the green transition. My research interests include Arctic issues and a just green transition. I also examine how individuals’ values and decision-making influence regional resilience.
University of Oulu
Eva Pongracz, professori, TP1 johtaja
I am a professor of energy systems and environmental engineering at the faculty of technology, university of Oulu. My research focuses on the energy and the green transition, reducing carbon emissions in energy system, smart homes and energy solutions, as well as demand response.
Hannu Huuki, Postdoctoral Researcher
Olen Oulun yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulun väitöskirja- tutkija.
Charles Der Boghossian, väitöskirjatutkija
I work as a doctoral researcher in energy and environmental engineering at the University of Oulu.
Ville Kivelä, Project Researcher
I work as a project researcher in the Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit at the University of Oulu. I research and develop machine learning forecasting models for emission and environmental indicators of the power system. We are investigating whether these forecasting models can be used to direct short-term demand response to times when the environmental impacts of electricity generation are lower.
Hanna Holappa, Communications Specialist
I am a Communications Specialist at the Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit at the University of Oulu. In the Flaire project, my main responsibility is the project website and its development.
Adeleye Adetunji, Doctoral researcher
I am a doctoral researcher at the Water, Energy, and Environmental Research Unit, University of Oulu. My research applies quantitative methods to evaluate the value of demand-side flexibility in both households and the industrial sector. I focus on how electricity price volatility, policy, and energy market transitions shape the economic potential of flexibility solutions.
Sanna Tuomela, postdoctoral researcher
I study digital solutions for demand response and energy communities, with a particular focus on user interaction with technology. Additionally, I serve as the coordinator of 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. I study household electricity consumption, with a particular focus on issues related to consumption flexibility.
Finnish Environment Institute
Jani Lukkarinen, Lead Researcher, Director of WP4
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 senior researcher
I study the effects of information-based guidance and electricity prices on the timing of electricity consumption among households.
Hanna-Liisa Kangas, development manager
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, Director of WP2
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.
Outi Pitkänen, tutkijatohtori
Tutkin FLAIREssa kvalitatiivisin menetelmin kotitalouksien kulutusjoustoa, huomioiden erityisesti energiahaavoittuuteen liittyvät kysymykset. Tekemäni väitöskirjatutkimus käsittelee kulutusjouston toteuttamista Norjassa sekä innovaatiotoimijoiden että kotitalouksien näkökulmista.
Suvi Silfvenius, väitöskirjatutkija
I assist in research related to demand side flexibility and energy vulnerability at Flaire. I am particularly interested in how geopolitical crises and the green transition affect energy consumption patterns and how the fairness of the transition can be taken into account. I am currently preparing a doctoral dissertation plan on energy fairness.
University of Turku
Maija Setälä, professor, Director of WP3
I work as a professor in the department of political science at the university of Turku. In the Flaire project, I coordinate a work package that examines the role of deliberative citizen discussions in energy policy decision-making and their potential impact on public debate."
Maija Jäske, senior researcher
I work as a senior researcher at the university of Turku. In the Flaire project, I study the possibilities and impacts of deliberative citizen discussions in energy policy decision-making and public debate."
Mikko Leino, senior researcher
I work as a senior researcher in the department of political science at the university of Turku. In the Flaire project, I am involved in organizing deliberative citizen discussions on energy policy, and I study the impacts of these discussions on participants, the wider public, and decision-making.
Mari Taskinen, Coordinator
I participate in the implementation of the project's communication and interaction on behalf of the University of Turku.
Toni Wessman, Project researcher
I am a project researcher at the University of Turku in the Department of Political Science. In the FLAIRE project, I study how citizen debates on energy policy can be used to develop the energy system.
Aalto University
Ilkka Keppo, professor, Director of WP5
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 toward sustainable and clean energy systems.
Asghar Mohammad Tabar, doctoral Researcher
I am a researcher in energy economics, interested in data analysis to gain insights into customer preferences.
Yijie Su, doctoral researcher
I am focusing on energy system modeling, working towards a clean, efficient, and fossil-free energy system.
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