Focus areas

Neljän vahvuusalan kansallinen ja kansainvälinen huippuosaaminen tähtää etenkin Etelä-Savon ja Kymenlaakson elinvoiman vahvistamiseen.

Knowledge, expertise and innovations for South-Eastern Finland, nationally and internationally

Find new insights and ideas!

Digital Economy Naishenkilö katsoo metsää virtuaalilasien läpi.

In the field of the digital economy, we research and develop security solutions as well as methods for understanding, utilizing, and preserving information. We also explore and advance innovations related to these areas.

We support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education while promoting the digitalization of regional business. In our activities, we strive to place users at the very center of information and services.

Our strengths are:

  • Digital Information Management
  • Creative Economy
  • Cybersecurity and Game Technologies
Sustainable Wellbeing Nainen metsässä juoksuvaatteissa.

We develop impactful wellbeing services and responsible food services, promote equality and inclusive youth participation, and renew competence and working life.

We operate within a collaborative network of companies, public organizations, third-sector actors, and other development organizations.

Our strengths are:

  • Health Promotion
  • Youth Research and Development
  • Responsible Food Services
  • Evolving Working Life
Circular Economy, Energy, and Logistics

We combine expertise in the circular economy, energy technology, and logistics to create safer, low-emission, and more efficient systems. Our research and development activities support the transition toward a sustainable economy, where natural resources and energy are used as efficiently as possible and materials remain in circulation.

We focus on the green transition in logistics, such as improving safety and disruption management in railway and maritime logistics. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies, including intelligent air traffic and drones, we enhance efficiency and safety across all processes.

Our strengths are:

  • Bio and Circular Economy
  • Energy Engineering
  • Logistics and Maritime Transport
Forest, Bioeconomy, Materials, and the Environment Suomalainen metsä- ja järvimaisema ilmasta kuvattuna.

We focus on the development of materials, forest bioeconomy, and environmental safety. We research and create innovative solutions that promote a sustainable economy and environment. Our expertise covers the development of new applications for bio-based materials, such as fiber and wood technologies, as well as the management of environmental risks and the advancement of water technology.

Our goal is to develop new value-creating processes and products that utilize natural resources efficiently and ecologically.

Our strengths are:

  • Materials and Environmental Safety
  • Forest Bioeconomy and New Technologies

Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Phone
+358405698901
Email
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi
Department
Kehittämispalvelut
Kalevi Niemi
Vararehtori, TKI
+358405698901
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi
Phone
+358408266070
Email
Marjaana.Kivela@xamk.fi
Department
Kehittämispalvelut
Marjaana Kivelä
Kehityspäällikkö
+358408266070
Marjaana.Kivela@xamk.fi

Digitaalinen talous

Phone
+358406485020
Email
Noora.Talsi@xamk.fi
Social media
Department
Digitaalinen talous
Noora Talsi
Tutkimusjohtaja
+358406485020
Noora.Talsi@xamk.fi
Social media

Kestävä hyvinvointi

Phone
+358503618427
Email
Hanna.Kuninkaanniemi@xamk.fi
Department
Kestävä hyvinvointi
Hanna Kuninkaanniemi
Tutkimusjohtaja
+358503618427
Hanna.Kuninkaanniemi@xamk.fi

Kiertotalous, energia, logistiikka

Phone
+358503459540
Email
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi
Department
Kiertotalous, energia ja logistiikka
Petteri Jernström
Research Director
+358503459540
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi

Metsäbiotalous, ympäristö,
materiaalit

Phone
+358445715861
Email
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi
Department
Metsäbiotalouden ja uusien teknologioiden tutk. yk
Lasse Pulkkinen
Research Director
+358445715861
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi