Contact
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
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.
Tampere University
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
Jussi Rantala
CIVIT Staff scientist
Tampere University
jussi.rantala@tuni.fi
Tel. +358 50 318 5833
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.
University of the Arts Helsinki
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 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.
University of Lapland
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
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.
Turku University of Applied Sciences
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
David Oliva
Senior Specialist
Turku University of Applied Sciences
david.oliva@turkuamk.fi
Tel. + 358 40 080 7594
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.
University of Jyväskylä
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
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.
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.