PAPPINEN, Ari J.
Title: Professor
Address: University of Eastern Finland, School of Forest Sciences,
Yliopistokatu 7, 80101 Joensuu, FIN
Tel: +358 50 382527
Email: ari.pappinen@uef.fi
Education Background:
1996 Doctor of Science., Faculty of Forest Sciences, University of Joensuu, Finland
1992 Master of Science., Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Joensuu. Finland
1990 Bachelor of Science., University of Joensuu, Finland
1996 Advanced studies in Industrial Biotechnology; Sweden /Finland/The Netherlands (60 ECTS)
2002 Teacher’s pedagogical studies, General pedagogical qualification, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
2004 Studies in Regional Development and Organization Management. University of Eastern Finland
1995 Certificate in wood industry, Teuva Vocational College
Working Experiences (academia):
2010 - present. Professor, School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
2006-2010 Principal Lecturer. Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
2005 – 2006 Senior Assistant. University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences, Finland
1999 – 2002 Senior Assistant. University of Helsinki, Department of Applied Biology, Finland
2005 – present Docent in Biotechnology – University of Helsinki
2005 – present Docent in Forest Protection – University of Joensuu
Working Experiences (Industry):
1996 – 1999 Entrepreneur – Co-Owner, shares sold 1999.
2002 – 2005 Entrepreneurship consultant. Regional Development Company KETI Ltd
2010 – 2015 Chairman of Board of Directors in one Biorefinery company, Finland
2014 – present Member of Board of Directors in two Biorefinery companies, Finland
2010 Co-owner in one Biorefinery company, Finland
Between 2006 – 2016 Total of 16 companies established, Finland, other countries.
Research Interests:
Industrial Forest Biotechnology; Bioeconomy development in rising economy countries; Forest Protection
