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.

Mikko Martikka

Course planner

  • Institution Aalto University
  • Department/faculty Clean Technologies Research group

Benta Mbare

Researcher / Doctoral student

  • Institution Tampere University
  • Department/faculty Faculty of Social Sciences

I have a special interest in the field of health sciences with a multifaceted expertise in the determinants of health and wellbeing in different social aspects, as well as health and social policies.

Galyna Medyna

Researcher

  • Institution Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luonnovarakeskus)

Following five years of research in the fields of product development and eco-design (including a PhD in mechanical engineering), Galyna worked for over three years as part of the Product Bureau at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. She currently works in Finland on issues related to the local bioeconomy and sustainability, including the further development of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) frameworks and case studies.

Rushi Mehta

Doctoral Researcher

  • Institution University of Jyväskylä
  • Department/faculty Faculty of Education & Psychology, Department of Teacher Education

A doctoral researcher pursuing research in education around teacher identity, at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. I am keen to nurture a career as an educator, administrator, or researcher in the field of education.

Heimo Mikkola

Chief Advisor

  • Institution University of Eastern Finland
  • Department/faculty Department of Biology

Anneli Milen

Professor

  • Institution University of Tampere
  • Department/faculty Global Health and Development

Paola Minoia

Coordinator of the WG

  • Institution University of Helsinki
  • Department/faculty Geosciences and Geography