Ossi Kotavaara
PhD, Adjunct Professor (The title of Docent)
Research Director, Regional Excellence (REx)
Geoinformatics, regional science, transport geography, economic geography
I am a research director in a multidisciplinary regional excellence research team. My work focuses on geographic and regional data analytics as well as methodological development in connection with regional development. My key task is to is to build research frameworks that explore the drivers, processes, and structures of regional phenomena. My research fields include geoinformatics, regional science, economic geography, and transport geography. My Title of Docent is in the field of Accessibility and Geospatial Analytics.
At the Regional Excellence Group, we promote regional vitality and sustainability by conducting basic research, creating knowledge and driving applied development activities. We generate scientific knowledge to support regions and stakeholders in making evidence-based decisions. We bring together basic research from different disciplines with technological pilots, development initiatives and practical solutions. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we create societal impact with strong professionals from a variety of fields.
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Responsible leader of Callio Lab / ProGIS ry Board member / The management group of the Kerttu Saalasti Institute
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- Geoinformatics, regional science, transport geography, economic geography
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Regional excellence
Ossi Kotavaara
Biologintie 8 1F, 90014, Oulun yliopisto
(or Pajatie 5, 85500 Nivala)