Research Council

Research Council supports the University Board in research-related matters. It is chaired by Professor Taina Pihlajaniemi, Vice Rector for Research.

Members of the Research Council

Members of the Research Council 2025–2027

Chair: Vice Rector for Research Matti Latva-aho

Professor Anu Eskelinen, Faculty of Science
Professor Heli Jantunen, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Professor Juhani Junttila, Faculty of Medicine
Professor Sanna Järvelä, Faculty of Education and Psychology
Professor Lari Lehtiö, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Associate Professor Satu Ojala, Faculty of Technology
Professor Petteri Pietikäinen, Faculty of Humanities
Professor Juha Tuunainen, Oulu Business School

Doctoral researcher Anni Heikkilä (deputy member Doctoral researcher Mika Jokikokko), 1.1.2026–31.12.2027

Secretary: Mari Katvala

More information:
Matti Latva-aho, matti.latva-aho at oulu.fi
Mari Katvala, mari.katvala at oulu.fi

As a rule, the Research Council meets monthly. The next meetings in spring 2026 are on

  • 23.1.
  • 23.2.
  • 20.3.
  • 20.4.
  • 21.5.
  • 15.6.

Research Council´s meetings and minutes (in Finnish)

External link