Selected professors and researchers within the MAGICS community, in alphabetical order by organization.

  • Antti Ruotoistenmäki

    Aalto University
    Staff scientist
    Academic coordinator
  • Johannes M. Arend

    Aalto University
    Information and Communications Engineering
    Virtual Acoustics, Spatial Audio, Psychoacoustics, Hearing Science, Acoustics, Audio Engineering
  • Tanja Bastamow

    Aalto University
    Virtual scenographer
    Immersive virtual environments, the virtual and augmented reality as a creative playground and combining live, physical experiences with the virtual
  • Andrea Botero

    Aalto University
    Design
    Design, design research, participatory design, sts, diseño
  • Perttu Hämäläinen

    Aalto University
    Computer Science
    Computer games, game design, human-computer interaction, physically based animation & control, machine learning, VR and AR
  • Antti Oulasvirta

    Aalto University
    Cognitive science
    human-AI interaction, computational models of human behavior, computational design
  • Alyssa Ridder

    Aalto University
    Costume Design in XR
    Practice-based research, digital embodiment, costume agency
  • Petri Juntunen

    Aalto University
    Visual Research
    Investigating synthetic photographic media, AI-generated imagery, disinformation, and the erosion of photographic truth.
  • Katie Ballinger

    Aalto University
    New Media
  • Matti Niinimäki

    Aalto University
    New media
    Interactive art, media art, interaction design
  • Sofia Pantouvaki

    Aalto University
    Costume Design, Scenography
    Costume design, performance design, embodied technologies, digital/virtual costumes, sustainability
  • Lauri Parkkonen

    Aalto University
    Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Neurotechnology
    Neuroscience, neuroimaging, neurotechnology, physics, computer science
  • Mikko Sams

    Aalto University
    Cognitive Neuroscience
    Cognitive neuroscience, emotions, social interaction
  • Sebastian Schlecht

    Aalto University
    Acoustic Signal Processing
    Acoustic signal processing, spatial audio, VR/AR
  • Koray Tahiroğlu

    Aalto University
    AI and Music Creativity
    AI and music creativity, deep learning of audio, new interfaces for musical expression
  • Vesa Välimäki

    Aalto University
    Audio Signal Processing
    Audio signal processing
  • Robin Welsch

    Aalto University
    Engineering Psychology
    Engineering psychology, AR/VR, social interaction, Human-Computer interaction, Human-AI interaction
  • Yu Xiao

    Aalto University
    Extended Reality, Wearable Sensing/Haptics
    Extended reality, wearable sensing/haptics, video analytics, edge/fog computing, smart manufacturing
  • Lily Díaz

    Aalto University
    New Media
    Anthropology, design, heritage, new media, virtual reality
  • Pia Fricker

    Aalto University
    Architecture
    Computational methodologies in landscape architecture and urbanism
  • Christian Guckelsberger

    Aalto University
    Computer Science
    Computational creativity, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, videogame AI, intrinsic motivation
  • Veikko Jousmäki

    Aalto University
    Biomedical Engineering
    Magnetoencephalography
  • Juhi Kulshrestha

    Aalto University
    Computational Social Science
    Online behavior, internet use and mental health + wellbeing, social computing, political communication, algorithm audits, societal impact of web technologies
  • Annakaisa Kultima

    Aalto University
    Game Design
    Game design research, game design praxiology, game design, game jams
  • Tapio Lokki

    Aalto University
    Signal Processing and Acoustics
    Room acoustics measurement, analysis, and reproduction. Perception and psychoacoustics.
  • Masood Masoodian

    Aalto University
    Visual Communication Design
    Visualization, visual design, interaction design
  • Roope Raisamo

    Roope Raisamo

    Tampere University
    Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science
    Multimodal interaction, human augmentation, extended reality, interaction technologies, haptics
  • Juho Hamari

    Juho Hamari

    Tampere University
    Gamification
    gamification, game-based learning, motivational systems, extended realities
  • Oguz Buruk

    Oguz Buruk

    Tampere University
    Gameful Experience
    game and play design, transhuman/cyborg experiences, more-than-human perspectives.
  • Poika Isokoski

    Poika Isokoski

    Tampere University
    Human-Computer Interaction
    Input techniques, eye tracking
  • Muhterem Dindar

    Muhterem Dindar

    Tampere University
    Game-based Learning
    Technology-enhanced learning, social cognition, social contagion, collaborative learning
  • Kristian Kiili

    Kristian Kiili

    Tampere University
    Education Science
    Game-based learning
  • Veikko Surakka

    Tampere University
    Interactive Technology
    Affective computing, enhancing congnitive processes, Socially and emotionally relevant computing
  • kaisa herne

    Kaisa Herne

    Tampere University
    Political Science
    Political behavior, political psychology, deliberative democracy, justice and fairness
  • Jari Hietanen

    Jari Hietanen

    Tampere University
    Psychology
    Cognitive psychology, Cognitive neuroscience, Social cognition, emotions
  • jussi rantala

    Jussi Rantala

    Tampere University
    Human-Technology Interaction
    Haptics
  • Nelli Hankonen

    Nelli Hankonen

    Tampere University
    Social Psychology
    Behaviour change, Motivational interaction
  • Esa Kirkkopelto

    Tampere University
    Theatre Art
    Artistic Research, Perforamance Philosophy, Performer training,
  • Jami Aho

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Interactive technologies
    Technologies for virtual worlds, AI, XR, Visual workflows
  • Jussi Arvio

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Future Work, AI, XR
    Media impact and emotional influencing
  • Timo Korhonen

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Performing Musician; Specialist in Technology‑Assisted Music Pedagogy
    Exploring the use of AI and music to create new artistic, pedagogical, and professional opportunities for music practitioners
  • Mika Luimula

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Industrial Metaverse and Next Generation Collaborative Remote Operation Centers
    Immersive Collaborative Synthetic Environments in Dual Use Context and Visualization of Situation Aware Data
  • Riina Riihimäki

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Sociology, Psychotherapy
    Social interaction, sociology of every day life, psychotherapy, social inclusion
  • Mikko Haavisto

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Applied AI and Multimodal Data Fusion
    Human-centred and explainable industrial AI; multimodal data integration for holistic decision support
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    Suvi Holm

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Psychology
    User experience (UX), customer behavior, user-centered design
  • Jukka Huovinen

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Human Interface in the Metaverse
    Biometric data, Human-Computer Interaction in the Metaverse
  • Aapo Nikkola

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Interactive technologies
    Technical Art, Simulation, Interactive Experiences, 3D
  • Heikki Saariluoma

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Multimodal Metaverse and Virtual Worlds at robotized factory automation
    Process Control and Autonomous Self‑Learning of Welding Robots within Multimodal Metaverse Environments Environment
  • Mikko Pohjola

    Turku University of Applied Sciences
    Knowledge Management for Human Performance
    Technology and Practices for Knowledge-Based Action, Holistic Human Performance Management
  • Tero Heikkinen

    Uniarts
    Design
    Digital environments in artistic research, publication
  • Vincent Roumagnac

    Uniarts
    Directing, Scenography, Visual arts
    Alternative scenographies, stage and theatricality in response to climate urgency and technological advancements
  • Simo Kellokumpu

    Uniarts
    Choreography
    Body and movement, Artistic research, Speculative fiction, place-, space-, Context-sensitive art, Choreography and AI research
  • Jan Schacher

    Uniarts
    Music and Technology
    Performing with Technology, listening-perceiving, extended agencies, embodied relations and human presence
  • Otso Aavanranta

    Uniarts
    Music technology, composing, sound art
    Intersubjectivity in Music
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    Alex Arteaga

    Uniarts
    Artistic research
    Embodiment and Environment
  • Otso Huopaniemi

    Uniarts
    Dramaturgy, playwriting
    (Theatre Academy Dean 2023-2028)
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    Jaana Okulov

    Uniarts
    Artistic research, aesthetics, perceptual psychology, technology
    Machine vision, machine attention models, affective computing, transformative technology, ethical AI, perceptual models, nonverbal research methods, multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Daniel Peltz

    Uniarts
    Fine art, performance, site-specific art
    Exploration of complex social systems through intervention, ethnographic and performance strategies
  • Petri Toiviainen

    University of Jyväskylä
    Musicology
    Embodied music cognition; music perception; music neuroscience; music information research
  • Alessandro Ansani

    University of Jyväskylä
    Music Psychology
    Crossmodal Associations in Music
  • Deniz Duman

    University of Jyväskylä
    Music Psychology, Movement & Affective Science
    Research Focus: My research explores the interplay between music, movement, and affect, focusing on how groove experiences evoke immersion, emotional engagement, and social connection. Utilizing methods such as mobile EEG, motion capture, and qualitative analysis, I investigate embodied musical experiences across diverse contexts, including everyday listening.
  • Martin Hartmann

    University of Jyväskylä
    Musicology
    Embodied music cognition; music perception; movement and interaction
  • Jarmo Hämäläinen

    University of Jyväskylä
    Cognitive neuroscience
    Learning difficulties, Auditory and speech perception, Cognitive development
  • Tomi Knuutila

    University of Lapland
    Visual arts and Design
    Spatial interaction design, alternative game design, physical computing and prototyping
  • Jonna Häkkilä

    University of Lapland
    Human Computer Interaction, Design
    Interaction design, digital cultural heritage
  • Ashley Colley

    University of Lapland
    Human Computer Interaction, Creative Technology
    Interaction design, XR
  • Marty Miller

    University of Lapland
    Design
    Visual Design theory & Participatory Systems Design
  • Timo Haanpää

    University of Lapland
    Film Industry
    Documentary and short film and script writing