Jenni Kotila

Jenni Kotila

Senior Researcher
Unit
Finnish Institute for Educational Research
Room number
RUU A433
Email
jenni.kotila@jyu.fi
Mobile
+358408053407
Postal address
Alvar Aallon katu 9
Fields of science
516 Educational sciences
114 Physical sciences

Biography

I work as a science expert at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research and hold a PhD in Theoretical Physics. My work focuses on international large-scale assessments of learning outcomes, particularly TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), and on the use of their results to support educational development and policy.

In addition, I conduct research in theoretical nuclear physics, focusing on fundamental processes and physics beyond the Standard Model. This work is carried out in collaboration with international research institutions and scientific collaborations.

Research interests

My research focuses on education, particularly educational assessment and development through international large-scale assessments such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). These studies assess and analyse educational outcomes and the state of education both internationally and within participating countries. They also examine a wide range of individual, educational, and societal factors associated with learning and achievement. My research particularly focuses on students' attitudes and motivation, educational equity, and the relationship between socioeconomic background and educational outcomes. In addition to international assessments, these research questions are also central to national educational research.

Second, I conduct research in theoretical nuclear physics, focusing on fundamental phenomena related to the structure of matter and the universe. My research interests include double beta decay, neutrino properties, and dark matter. This research is fundamental in nature and aims to deepen our understanding of the structure of matter and the universe, thereby providing a foundation for future scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs.

Publications

Publication
2026

Methodology for sterile neutrino searches in CUPID-0

Young Researcher Meeting. POS Proceedings of Science. Sissa Medialab.
Pietrarota, S.
Azzolini, O.
Beeman, J. W.
Bellini, F.
Beretta, M.
Biassoni, M.
Brofferio, C.
Bucci, C.
Capelli, S.
Caracciolo, V.
Cardani, L.
Carniti, P.
Casali, N.
Celi, E.
Chiesa, D.
Clemenza, M.
Colantoni, I.
Cremonesi, O.
Cruciani, A.
D'Addabbo, A.
Dafinei, I.
Di Domizio, S.
Ferroni, F.
Gironi, L.
Giuliani, A.
Gorla, P.
Gotti, C.
Keppel, G.
Kotila, J.
Martinez, M.
Nagorny, S.
Nastasi, M.
Nisi, S.
Nones, C.
Orlandi, D.
Pagnanini, L.
Pallavicini, M.
Pattavina, L.
Pavan, M.
Pessina, G.
Petrillo, L.
Pettinacci, V.
Pietrarota, S.
Pirro, S.
Pozzi, S.
Previtali, E.
Puiu, A.
Ressa, A.
Rusconi, C.
Schäffner, K.
Tomei, C.
Vignati, M.
Zolotarova, A.
CUPID-0 collaboration
Publication
2026

PISA 2025 ensituloksia

Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön julkaisuja.
Ahonen, Arto K.
Kotila, Jenni
Hienonen, Ninja
Hiltunen, Jenna
Kauppinen, Heli
Kilpi, Nestori
Lehtola, Piia
Leino, Kaisa
Lintuvuori, Meri
Nazeri, Faruk
Nissinen, Kari
Puhakka, Eija
Sirén, Marjo
Vainikainen, Mari-Pauliina
Vettenranta, Jouni
Publication
2026

Search for sterile neutrinos with CUPID-0

Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics.
Azzolini, O.
Beeman, J.W.
Bellini, F.
Beretta, M.
Biassoni, M.
Brofferio, C.
Bucci, C.
Capelli, S.
Caracciolo, V.
Cardani, L.
Carniti, P.
Casali, N.
Celi, E.
Chiesa, D.
Clemenza, M.
Colantoni, I.
Cremonesi, O.
Cruciani, A.
D'Addabbo, A.
Dafinei, I.
Di Domizio, S.
Ferroni, F.
Gironi, L.
Giuliani, A.
Gorla, P.
Gotti, C.
Gráf, L.
Keppel, G.
Kotila, J.
Martinez, M.
Nagorny, S.
Nastasi, M.
Nisi, S.
Nones, C.
Orlandi, D.
Pagnanini, L.
Pallavicini, M.
Pattavina, L.
Pavan, M.
Pessina, G.
Petrillo, L.
Pettinacci, V.
Pietrarota, S.
Pirro, S.
Pozzi, S.
Previtali, E.
Puiu, A.
Ressa, A.
Rusconi, C.
Schäffner, K.
Tomei, C.
Vignati, M.
Zolotarova, A.S.
Publication
2025

Current status and perspectives of the ACCESS project

Workshop on the Calculation of Double-Beta-Decay Matrix Elements. AIP Conference Proceedings. American Institute of Physics.
Helis, D. L.
Carniti, P.
Celi, E.
Chiesa, D.
Corbett, J.
Dafinei, I.
Stefano, P. Di
Ferella, F.
Galazka, Z.
Ghislandi, S.
Gotti, C.
Knobel, R.
Kotila, J.
Kostensalo, J.
Nagorny, S.
Nisi, S.
Pagnanini, L.
Pessina, G.
Pirro, S.
Pozzi, S.
Puiu, A.
Quitadamo, S.
Suhonen, J.
Zhu, Y.
Publication
2025

Half-Life and Precision Shape Measurement of the 2⁢𝜈⁢𝛽⁢𝛽 Decay of 130Te

Physical Review Letters.
Adams, D. Q.
Alduino, C.
Alfonso, K.
Armatol, A.
Avignone, F. T.
Azzolini, O.
Bari, G.
Bellini, F.
Benato, G.
Beretta, M.
Biassoni, M.
Branca, A.
Brofferio, C.
Bucci, C.
Camilleri, J.
Caminata, A.
Campani, A.
Cao, J.
Capelli, C.
Capelli, S.
Cappelli, L.
Cardani, L.
Carniti, P.
Casali, N.
Celi, E.
Chiesa, D.
Clemenza, M.
Copello, S.
Cremonesi, O.
Creswick, R. J.
D’Addabbo, A.
Dafinei, I.
Dell’Oro, S.
Di Domizio, S.
Di Lorenzo, S.
Dixon, T.
Fang D. Q.
Faverzani, M.
Ferri, E.
Ferroni, F.
Fiorini, E.
Franceschi, M. A.
Freedman, S. J.
Fu, S. H.
Fujikawa, B. K.
Ghislandi, S.
Giachero, A.
Girola, M.
Gironi, L.
Giuliani, A.
Gorla, P.
Gotti, C.
Guillaumon, P. V.
Gutierrez, T. D.
Han, K.
Hansen, E. V.
Heeger, K. M.
Helis, D. L.
Huang, H. Z.
Hurst, M. T.
Keppel, G.
Kolomensky, Yu. G.
Kowalski, R.
Liu, R.
Ma, L.
Ma, Y. G.
Marini, L.
Maruyama, R. H.
Mayer, D.
Mei, Y.
Moore, M. N.
Napolitano, T.
Nastasi, M.
Nones, C.
Norman, E. B.
Nucciotti, A.
Nutini, I.
O’Donnell, T.
Olmi, M.
Oregui, B. T.
Pagan, S.
Pagliarone, C. E.
Pagnanini, L.
Pallavicini, M.
Pattavina, L.
Pavan, M.
Pessina, G.
Pettinacci, V.
Pira, C.
Pirro, S.
Pottebaum, E. G.
Pozzi, S.
Previtali, E.
Puiu, A.
Quitadamo, S.
Ressa, A.
Rosenfeld, C.
Schmidt, B.
Serino, R.
Shaikina, A.
Sharma, V.
Singh, V.
Sisti, M.
Speller, D.
Surukuchi, P. T.
Taffarello, L.
Tomei, C.
Torres, A.
Torres J. A.
Vetter, K. J.
Vignati, M.
Wagaarachchi, S. L.
Welliver, B.
Wilson, J.
Wilson, K.
Winslow, L. A.
Xie, F.
Zhu, T.
Zimmermann, S.
Zucchelli, S.
Castillo, D.
Kotila, J.
Menéndez, J.
Niţescu, O.
Šimkovic, F.
Publication
2025

High-precision direct decay energy measurements of the electron-capture decay of 97Tc

Physical Review C.
Ge, Zhuang
Eronen, Tommi
Sevestrean, Vasile Alin
Ramalho, Marlom
Niţescu, Ovidiu
Ghinescu, Stefan
Stoica, Sabin
Suhonen, Jouni
de Roubin, Antoine
Nesterenko, Dmitrii
Kankainen, Anu
Ascher, Pauline
Andres, Samuel Ayet San
Beliuskina, Olga
Delahaye, Pierre
Flayol, Mathieu
Gerbaux, Mathias
Grévy, Stéphane
Hukkanen, Marjut
Jaries, Arthur
Jokinen, Ari
Husson, Audric
Kahl, Daid
Kostensalo, Joel
Kotila, Jenni
Moore, Iain
Nikas, Stylianos
Ruotsalainen, Jouni
Stryjczyk, Marek
Virtanen, Ville
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Projects

Project

TIMSS - Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) is a global assessment that measures the mathematics and science knowledge of fourth and eighth-grade students.
Project

PISA Survey - Programme for International Student Assessment

PISA is the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment. PISA measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges.