Focus areas

The national and international excellence in our four focus areas of RDI is aimed at strengthening the vitality of Southern Savo and Kymenlaakso in particular.

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

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Digital Economy A person watching the environment with VR glasses.

In the field of the digital economy, the understanding, exploitation, preservation, security and related innovation of knowledge is researched and developed.

We support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education and promote the digitalisation of regional business. In our operations, we want to put users at the centre of information and services.

Our research areas are

  • Digital Business
  • Information Management and Archiving
  • Creative Industries
  • Game Technology and Cybersecurity
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Sustainable Wellbeing A person running, sun shining through the forest.

We develop effective well-being services and sustainable food services, promote equal and participatory youth, and renew competence and working life.

We work in a cooperation network with companies, public organisations, third sector operators and other developer organisations.

Our research areas are

  • Effective Wellbeing Services
  • Sustainable Food Services
  • Renewing Working Life
  • Equality and Empowerment of Youth
Logistics and Seafaring A view from the harbour.

Logistics and seafaring are developing the transport industry into a more low-emission and efficient direction. 

As part of this focus area, the North European Logistics Institute is developing especially aviation and drones.

Our research areas are

  • Green Transition in Logistics
  • Maritime Safety and Disruption Management
  • Railway Logistics
  • Smart Air Traffic
  • Oil and Chemical Spill Response
Forest, the Environment and Energy Beautiful landscape with forests and lake.

we research and develop new products, production processes, and measurement and monitoring solutions in the fields of bioeconomy, bio-based and circular economy as well as technology industry.

Our expertise and laboratories are strong in the fields of bioproducts and fiber technology, wastewater purification, environmental safety, wood modification and energy technology.

Our research areas are

  • Bio-based and Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Energy Systems
  • Fibre & Process Engineering and Wood Construction
  • Environmental Safety and Water Technology

Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Phone
+358405698901
Email
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi
Department
Kehittämispalvelut
Kalevi Niemi
RDI Director
+358405698901
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi
Phone
+358408266070
Email
Marjaana.Kivela@xamk.fi
Department
Kehittämispalvelut
Marjaana Kivelä
Development Manager
+358408266070
Marjaana.Kivela@xamk.fi

Digital Economy

Phone
+358406485020
Email
Noora.Talsi@xamk.fi
Department
Digitaalinen talous
Noora Talsi
Research Director
+358406485020
Noora.Talsi@xamk.fi

Sustainable Wellbeing

Phone
+358405698901
Email
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi
Department
Kehittämispalvelut
Kalevi Niemi
RDI Director
+358405698901
Kalevi.Niemi@xamk.fi

Logistics and Seafaring

Phone
+358447028522
Email
Ville.Henttu@xamk.fi
Department
Logistiikka ja merenkulku
Ville Henttu
Research Director
+358447028522
Ville.Henttu@xamk.fi

Forest, the Environment and Energy

Phone
+358503459540
Email
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Petteri Jernström
Research Director
+358503459540
Petteri.Jernstrom@xamk.fi
Phone
+358445715861
Email
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi
Department
Metsä, ympäristö ja energia
Lasse Pulkkinen
Research Director
+358445715861
Lasse.Pulkkinen@xamk.fi