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Finding purpose in doctoral studies and turning challenges into learning experiences in DSII
Isavella Koukoula’s journey of doctoral education shows how collaboration, determination, and real-world impact have shaped her path as a researcher. Koukoula’s research has been in the field of electrical engineering. She has been working on the control of electrical motors. The goal has been to add additional features to a controller without making the controller more complicated to use. Photo: Eleftherios Kontodinas Isavella Koukoula has done her doctoral research in
Veera Rautio
Nov 14


Experiences in DSII studies: “I’ve found my own way, and learned to be independent”
In his doctoral research, Salo has worked on creating a method for measuring paper’s bending stiffness in a paper machine during manufacturing.
Veera Rautio
Oct 31


Through challenges to success – Kim Kalmankoski developed lidar technology in his doctoral research
Kim Kalmankoski, a graduate of the DSII (Doctoral School of Industry Innovations), developed a laser radar, or lidar, with extremely accurate color separation capabilities in his doctoral dissertation research. The title of his doctoral dissertation in the fields of physics is Spectral Detection of Molecular Scattering with Coherent Heterodyne Lidar. The journey towards his dissertation encountered many challenges that had to be overcome before a concrete, functional product
Julia Koski
Sep 8


“Science is about innovation and finding a path forward”
Text: Veera Rautio Marea de Koning. Photo: Katariina Koivuniemi DSII’s next doctoral graduate, Marea de Koning, 33, sets a great example...
Veera Rautio
Mar 6


An award-winning journey of a DSII doctoral graduate
During his doctoral research Ojanen has been developing lasers that can be used as a compact and cost-effective way to measure gases, air po
Veera Rautio
Sep 16, 2024


Bridging the gap between industry and academia during DSII doctoral studies
Saeed Bakhshi Germi, 31, has been one of the first people to start creating solutions for safety in AI before regulations come into place.
Veera Rautio
May 24, 2024


Strong industry connections are what make doctoral studies at DSII special
Text: Veera Rautio Teemu Mononen , 32, describes doing dissertation research for a company as motivating. The company in question is...
Veera Rautio
Dec 12, 2023


“Why not?” is what Petri Mäkinen said when presented with an idea about doctoral thesis in DSII
Text: Veera Rautio Petri Mäkinen According to Petri Mäkinen , 33, the best thing about doctoral studies is being able to conduct your own...
Veera Rautio
Dec 4, 2023


Unexpectedly doctoralized: “All the stars pointed at it, so I seized the opportunity”
It’s not about what other people tell you or how they define you. Being able to interpret your own abilities and reading the signs coming...
Nea Alanen
Dec 1, 2021


How an innocent error turned into a notable invention
One unintentionally contaminated research sample led Aaretti Kaleva on an interesting life path. The research error turned out to be an...
Nea Alanen
Apr 22, 2021


A spark for machine learning led to dissertation and to the invention of the first Finnish AI beer
Sometimes one can find a way into unexpected life paths by following one’s interests and passions. DSII, Metsäteho, and Ponsse were...
Nea Alanen
Apr 14, 2021


In his doctoral dissertation Juha Niemi combined both work and a dear hobby
- "The process was very pleasing" There is a practical need to prevent collisions with birds and wind turbine blades in the offshore wind...
Nea Alanen
Mar 8, 2021
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