Contact

Aalto University

MAGICS-Aalto focuses on measuring, analyzing and digitizing human behavior and experiences in naturalistic conditions. It builds on the facilities of Aalto Studios, and Aalto Behavioral Laboratory, part of the Aalto NeuroImaging (ANI) infrastructure. Both Aalto Studios and ANI are among the significant infrastructures of Aalto University.

Mikko Sams
Professor, Academic leader
Aalto University
mikko.sams@aalto.fi
Tel. +358 50 521 5739

Antti Ruotoistenmäki
Staff scientist, Academic coordinator
Aalto Studios
antti.ruotoistenmaki@aalto.fi
Tel. +358 50 408 1651

Marcus Korhonen
Director
Aalto Studios
marcus.korhonen@aalto.fi
Tel. +358 400 129 629

Juhani Tenhunen
International project coordination
Aalto Studios
juhani.tenhunen@aalto.fi
Tel. +358 50 518 4087

Tampere University

Tampere University specialises in constructing and utilizing highly naturalistic virtual realities. MAGICS node in Tampere is hosted by the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences in collaboration with three other faculties as a shared research infrastructure.

Roope Raisamo
Professor, interactive technologies
Tampere University
roope.raisamo@tuni.fi
Tel. +358 50 570 2007

Poika Isokoski
TAUCHI Staff scientist
Tampere University
poika.isokoski@tuni.fi
Tel. +358 40 190 1718

Riku Roihankorpi
University lecturer
Tampere University
riku.roihankorpi@tuni.fi 
Tel. +358 50 473 8363

Markku Turunen
Professor, interactive technologies
Tampere University
markku.turunen@tuni.fi
Tel. +358 40 533 9689

University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts) is particularly keen to applying virtual and remote-presence technologies for creating digitally augmented practices for art, artistic research and research into arts education. In Uniarts, the MAGICS node is anchored in the Sörnäinen campus Research Hub.

Ville Sandqvist 
Vice Dean, Education,  
Theatre Academy
ville.sandqvist@uniarts.fi 
+358 50 345 3128  

Tero Heikkinen
University Researcher
University of the Arts Helsinki
tero.heikkinen@uniarts.fi
Tel. +358 50 528 7127

University of Lapland

University of Lapland conducts research in the cross-section of design and XR technology. The Faculty of Art and Design XR lab facilities feature extensive possibilities for simulating 3D environments, immersive VR experiences, and motion capture. This enables the creation and testing of virtual concepts and experiences. 

Jonna Häkkilä 
Professor 
University of Lapland 
jonna.hakkila@ulapland.fi 
Tel. +358 40 484 4203 

Ashley Colley 
University Researcher 
University of Lapland 
ashley.colley@ulapland.fi 
Tel. +358 40 590 6669 

Turku University of Applied Sciences

The RDI activities of Futuristic Interactive Technologies (FIT) Competence Center at Turku University of Applied Sciences focus on gamification, serious games, game-based simulations, augmented reality, and virtual reality environments applying metaverse technologies. The facilities were recently updated by co-funding of 0.7M€ from ERDF and MEC. Furthermore, the Group works on the development of new business models around developed technological innovations.   

Mika Luimula 
Executive Lecturer, Adjunct Professor 
Turku University of Applied Sciences 
mika.luimula@turkuamk.fi 
Tel. +358 40 355 0839 

Jami Aho
Project Specialist
Turku University of Applied Sciences
jami.aho@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 50 472 4148

Matti Gröhn 
Principal Lecturer 
Turku University of Applied Sciences 
matti.grohn@turkuamk.fi
Tel. + 358 50 471 9632

University of Jyväskylä

In University of Jyväskylä, themes related to learning and interaction are at focus. Multidisciplinary approach includes different measurement modalities from brain research to mapping of emotional states and different viewpoints on digitalization of society and how it affects human behaviour. In this realm, research activities are centered around probing into designed learning contexts and collaborative frameworks to dissect and elevate the creative capacities they facilitate. The facilities comprise of both laboratories and mobile measurement systems including several VR systems. In JYU, MAGICS node is hosted by the Learning Laboratory of the Faculty of Education and Psychology.

Jarmo Hämäläinen 
Professor 
University of Jyväskylä 
jarmo.a.hamalainen@jyu.fi 
Tel. +358 40 805 3490 

Petri Toiviainen 
Professor 
University of Jyväskylä 
petri.toiviainen@jyu.fi 
Tel. +358 50 354 1753 

Raija Hämäläinen 
Professor 
University of Jyväskylä 
raija.h.hamalainen@jyu.fi 
Tel. +358 40 744 2611

Tiina Kullberg
Staff Scientist
University of Jyväskylä
tiina.l.kullberg@jyu.fi
Tel. +358 40 482 6981

Media

You can download MAGICS logo through the link below to Google Drive. The logo is available in both print and web formats. The primary version to be used is the one with colours on dark background, and the coloured halo intersecting the letter ‘M’. Please follow the guidelines for use of other logos, especially regarding the placement with other logos.