DocNet Members 151

Laura Kumpuniemi

PhD researcher

  • Institution University of Eastern Finland

PhD research about political dimensions of solidarity economy in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

  • Institution Abo Akademi
  • Department/faculty Business Administration

Am enthusiastic about the use of social media and how it can be use to the advantage of both businesses and the government.

Anitta Kynsilehto

Senior Research Fellow

  • Institution Tampere University
  • Department/faculty Tampere Peace Research Institute

My research focuses on global mobilities, solidarity practices and gender/intersectionality.

Eveliina Laine

Doctoral Researcher

  • Institution University of Eastern Finland
  • Department/faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies

Eveliina Laine is a PhD Researcher in the Doctoral Programme in Law at the University of Eastern Finland. She holds a master's degree in environmental and climate change law and her doctoral research focuses on climate adaptation finance under international and transnational law, with a particular focus on Finland and Tanzania.

Lasse Lampinen

PhD Student

  • Institution University of Jyväskylä
  • Department/faculty Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy

The Finnish Development Funding Risk Management Policy in Theory and Practice, explores the theoretical, documented, and practical understanding of risk management between Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organisations receiving program-based support.

David Lewis

Phd Student

  • Institution Abo Akademi University
  • Department/faculty Law

I am researcher in international law and cross-border dispute resolution.

Päivi Lujala

Professor

  • Institution University of Oulu
  • Department/faculty Geography

I am Professor in Geography and Academy of Finland Research Fellow, with a background from both human geography and economics, at the Geography Research Unit, University of Oulu, Finland. My research focuses on two broad topics: i) management of valuable natural resources in the Global South and ii) adaption to climate change related natural hazards. For more information, see www.paivilujala.com

Shahid Mallick

Doctoral Research, Environmental Policy

  • Institution Eastern Finland University
  • Department/faculty Dept. of Geographical and Historical Studies

I have been working in the field of education development and research for a reasonable period of time. gradually I become fascinated in the field of environment, society, and culture. My masters’ thesis at Future Generations University, USA was on water pollution and social change and I have explored the interrelationship of human behaviors and water pollution. I, also involved with some other projects related to water and climate change mentionable are 'Water, Food Security, and Climate Change: Local Knowledge Global Implications,' Bangladesh Sustainable Development Learning project: Saving river Bangshi through community participation and student engagement. Founding member of a community development organization name TREE-Training Research Education for Empowerment My involvement with the research and development projects related to water and climate change guide me to develop PhD research on ‘Culture, climate change, and water conservation: ‘water ecosystems and culture base adaptation practices in Bangladesh

Pooja Manjunath

Graduate Student

  • Institution University of Helsinki

I am working on iPSCs to study the impact of mitochondrial mutations. The mutations are known to cause neuro degenerative disorders like ALS.

Jutta Martens

PhD Candidate / Programme Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Institution Tampere University
  • Department/faculty Tampere Peace Research Institute TAPRI / Faculty of Social Sciences

Jutta Martens is writing her PhD research with to Tampere University, Tampere Peace Research Institute Tapri with a working title "Conflicting Norms in Peace Processes – Faith-based Leaders’ Perspectives and Roles in Achieving Lasting Peace". The PhD will be article-based. Ms. Martens has received funding for her study from Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, Tampere City Tiedeapuraha and from Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission FELM. Currently Ms. Martens is working as Programme Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa at Finn Church Aid. The idea is to conduct the PhD research also in collaboration with FCA.