Research groups

Turku UAS has more than 30 research groups that bring together researchers and experts from different fields. They are engaged in applied research, the results of which have an impact on people’s everyday lives in the form of better products, services or ways of working. The projects carried out by the teams vary in content and implementation methods, but they all share a common goal. We develop good life and sustainable growth.

Find out more about the research groups mimime. We are always looking for new partners for joint research and development projects.

Engineering

Technology industry, chemical industry, ICT, construction, energy and environment

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Water and Environmental Engineering

Our mission is to develop scientifically based practical solutions to challenges in water protection, climate adaptation and conservation of biodiversity.
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Built Environment

Our key expertise areas are building and environmental acoustics, ventilation, and their psychological effects in built environments.
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Circular Business Models

We advance circular business together with companies and develop the teaching of circular economy in national and international networks.
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Health Technology

We enable more high-quality health and sport technology products and solutions through research and development.
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New Energy

The world needs clean renewable energy production and electrical transportation. Through our research and development, we respond to the challenges of the energy transition.
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Wireless Communications and Cybersecurity

We develope technologies and testbeds to support the development of secure and resilient critical digital infrastructures on land and at sea.
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Futuristic Interactive Technologies

We are pioneers in the development of our own metaverse technology, specifically designed for industrial training applications.
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Computational Engineering and Analysis

Our work combines technical research knowledge, the use of simulation software and large-scale parallel computing to solve real-world problems.
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Logistics and Traffic

We develop information and operational environments and models for logistics and transport.
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New materials and processes

We support the green transition through chemical engineering know-how. The green transition requires strong expertise in raw materials and materials processing and analysis.
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Manufacturing Engineering

We focuse on solving problems in manufacturing industry. We work in RDI cooperation with industry, universities and universities of applied sciences.
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Engine and Powertrain

Our research focuses on engines, emissions and fuels for non-road machinery and marine vessels. The main tool is our experimental laboratory facilities.

Health and well-being

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Sexual and reproductive health – SEARCH

We promote sexual and reproductive health through high quality education, research and development. Our aim is to increase understanding and develop practices on sexual and reproductive health issues.
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Oral Health

We study the usability and suitability of dental instruments, materials and equipment for clinical work. We develop the operations and processes of oral health care.
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Health Technology

We enable more high-quality health and sport technology products and solutions through research and development.
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Advancing Supportive Cancer and Palliative Care (CARE)

We specialise in developing the whole continuum of care for people with cancer, as well as clinical career pathways for health professionals and their promotion.
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Mental Health Promotion

Our research team brings together experts in the field to use research to improve the lives and experiences of people with mental health problems and their families, friends and carers.
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FAIA – Functioning and Activity from Infancy to Adolescence

We promote actions that increase the mobility and functional capacity of children, young people, students and their families through systems-level development and research.
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Developing Better Health Care in the Hybrid World

We conduct research and promote expertise in nursing. We develop, test and evaluate new learning and teaching methods in a digitalising world.
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Dignified Old Age

We will increase the value of work and research on ageing and the attractiveness and retention of gerontology. We will focus on a skilled and thriving care workforce in a changing and age-friendly world.
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Social Inclusion and Active Citizenship

We promote the inclusion of the most vulnerable. We are a multi-professional social and educational community with expertise in developing welfare, education and employment services.
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SIVISOTE – Development of Child and Family Services and Management

We improve access to child and family services through digital solutions. We promote the well-being of children, young people and families and support parenting and everyday life.
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New Ways of Promoting Performance

New ways of working, leadership, work performance and nature as part of promoting well-being at work are at the heart of our work. We develop and research well-being at work and leadership in a changing working life.
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Arts, Health and Well-being

We work in a multidisciplinary way to develop the potential of arts, culture and creative activities to promote well-being and health.

Business and competence development

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Circular Business Models

We advance circular business together with companies and develop the teaching of circular economy in national and international networks.
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Marketing and customer behaviour

Through research, we help companies tailor their offer and marketing activities to better meet the needs and desires of their target market.
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Global Gateway – Co-creative Management and Responsible Leadership

Solutions for work management, leadership and skills development in an international environment.
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Entrepreneurship and Value Creation

We support companies in business development and sustainable value creation. We promote entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills through continuous learning and update the skills of entrepreneurs.
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Sales and B2B Business

The three focus areas of our research group are sales and negotiation competencies, business development, and digital sales and purchasing experience. Our goal is to increase the profitability of B2B companies.
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Practice-based pedagogy

We offer research-based knowledge and new pedagogical methods and approaches to develop meaningful learning, quality education and skills.

Arts and media

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Film and Media

We create innovative solutions for the changing media industry. We support working life in the transformation of the media.
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Art education and art pedagogy

Our research team promotes the working conditions of artists and art educators, utilises digital environments for art education and explores art in new contexts.
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Arts, Health and Well-being

We work in a multidisciplinary way to develop the potential of arts, culture and creative activities to promote well-being and health.
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Contemporary art

We explore the role of contemporary art as part of the social debate. A critical and inclusive relationship with the world around us is part of good life.

Effective RDI work

Growth and innovations through research and development

We offer our state-of-the-art research and development environment and expertise to our partners. You will get an innovator from us for various research and development projects.

RDI themes

The work of the research groups is divided into four strategic themes:

The work of the research groups is divided into four strategic themes. Discover the results of our work.

Green Economy

At home in the hybrid world

A good life

Our Baltic Sea

Research and development

RDI infrastructure

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