I received my Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland in 2002. I am a professor in sports - and wellness technology and since 2026 I have been working as the dean of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä. Prior to this I worked over 20 years as the head of Faculty's Vuokatti Sports Technology Unit and as the RDI-director of the Faculty 2024-2025. My research interests are mostly related to sports biomechanics, especially in Nordic winter sports. I have worked in different positions in University of Jyväskylä since 1992. In addition, I have almost 30 years of experience in basketball, including eight years in top league player and over 20 years as a coach in different adult and junior series.
Publications, international experience, projects
Over 100 peer reviewed international original articles
Over 30 book chapters and 10 editor of books/special issues
Chair or co-chair in over 10 international congresses or seminars
Project manager/Principal investigator in over 30 projects
Achieved research grants and external project funding over 15 million euros
Supervised 11 Ph.D students and four are ongoing
My research interests involve motor control and neuromuscular adaptation along with sports biomechanics, especially in Nordic winter sports.
