Introduction
Sociologist, researcher and university teacher. Expert in global change, security and social sustainability. More than 40 publications covering topics such as conflict & resilience; violent extremism & radicalisation; mobility & integration; media & communication. Experienced and engaged public speaker and facilitator, curious and goal-oriented knowledge seeker. Scientific passions: methodology, human security and futures thinking
Expert
I teach social policy and social work at the University of Helsinki. As a researcher I have worked with topics such as global change, inclusive policies, conflict and integration etc; in my ongoing project I study human security and threats towards democracy in the Nordic welfare states. I have more than 40 scientific publications and have given over 300 media interviews, including international news platforms such as CNN, al Jazeera and TRT World. Always interested in exploring new fields and developing new forms of interaction between science and practice.
Fields of expertise: Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication, Science policy, technology and innovation policy, Social change / social transformations, Social innovation / public sector innovation / policy innovation