Elias Rossinen

Elias Rossinen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Oulu’s Faculty of Science, whose work focuses on the growth of tourism in Arctic national parks, the phenomena of overtourism, and the resilience of tourism destinations. His research examines how increasing visitor pressure affects the ecological sustainability of Arctic national parks and tourism sites, the management and infrastructure of these areas, as well as their social capacity.

Rossinen applies interdisciplinary methods to analyze tourism-related pressures, social resilience, and socio-ecological impacts, as well as the mechanisms that allow Arctic protected areas to maintain their ecological functioning amid growing tourism. His research aims to produce knowledge that supports sustainable decision-making, long-term planning in protected areas, and the management of overtourism impacts.