Our working life-oriented research, development and innovation work helps to improve the competence of companies and organisations. It is carried out in cooperation with companies and organisations on regional, national and international levels. Research and Development The research and development activities of JAMK focus on applied research, utilising scientific results to develop new practical applications, methods or problem-solving tools development work which utilises data to generate new substances, products, production processes or systems, or to improve existing ones basic research, chiefly referring to scientific research undertaken by the staff. RDI Projects Project results are being created in applied research, method development and experiments as well as seminars and workshops. In addition to the Central Finland region, we cooperate in national and international networks. Read more Focus Areas Bioeconomy JAMK is a developer of business and promoter of export activity within bioeconomy. It creates new material economy and circular economy saving natural resources. Several areas of expertise are connected to bioeconomy (e.g. forestry, agriculture, industrial management, energy production, business economics and tourism). Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation There is a strong centre of excellence in physical rehabilitation at JAMK and in the Jyväskylä region. Its activity supports the development of customer-centred, multidisciplinary rehabilitation and the growth of business through renewing education and producing new innovative solutions and digital services. Applied Cybersecurity JAMK is a significant national actor in education, RDI activity and services related to cybersecurity. JAMK’s central areas of expertise include cyber-preparedness, cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Automation and robotics As a new, rising field JAMK invests in expertise in automation and robotics. Automation, robotics and machine vision are rapidly developing areas. Innovative Learning JAMK develops digital learning environments and new learning methods for its own use and for the organisations in working life. JAMK is an internationally audited and accredited university of applied sciences esteemed by the working life. Tourism Tourism is the fastest-growing trade in the world. This is why JAMK University of Applied Sciences develops the tourism industry in collaboration with businesses in the field and educates state-of-the-art experts in responsible tourism. Contact information Malinen Heikki Vararehtori, Vice Rector Konsernin hallinto, Administration Hallinto, Administration +358407723376 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Moilanen Petri T&K-päällikkö, R&D Manager Kehittämispalvelut, Research and Development Hallinto, Administration +358405822067 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Raiskinmäki Pasi Yksikönjohtaja, Director Teknologia hallinto, Administration Teknologia, School of Technology +358503095359 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Martelius-Louniala Tiina Päällikkö TKI, Head of Department R&D LIKE T&K, Research and Development Liiketoiminta, School of Business +358405797668 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Show more Degrees: Ph.D. (Econ.), Management Norvapalo Kare Päällikkö TKI, Head of Department R&D HYVI T&K, Research and Development Hyvinvointi, School of Health and Social Studies +358405196091 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Show more Customer Proposal: Creating competence and competitive advantage by using RDI and business service activities. Qualifications As a head of department, my main responsibilities are leading of research, development and innovation activities, global education and domestic business services . In practise, my key expertise includes human resource management, managing the team and operations, innovation management and strategic leadership. Develop and establish national and international networks. Field of activity: Social services, health, sport. Culture, music Degrees: Dr.Sc. (Econ.&Bus.Adm.), M.Sc. (Sport and Health Sciences) Torvinen Hannele Päällikkö TKI, Head of Department R&D AOKK T&K, Research, Development & Innovations (RDI) Ammatillinen opettajakorkeakoulu, Professional Teacher Education +358405323047 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Honkanen Piia Päällikkö TKI, Head of Department R&D Teknologia TKI, Research and Development Teknologia, School of Technology +358504360729 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Research Permit A research permit is always required for research projects that require the disclosure of information pertaining to JAMK University of Applied Sciences or its staff and students. Further information