Agenda for the Fulbright Finland-U.S. Icebreaker Capacity Building Program

Opening and Framing

• Mari Olafson-Lundemo, Senior Advisor (Arctic, Nordic, North America), University of Helsinki; Helsinki Project Lead & Network Coordination, FARIA
• Jérôme Rickmann, Senior Advisor, Aalto University; Aalto Project Lead & Network Coordination, FARIA

U.S. Finnish Relations and Reflections on Finland’s Arctic Strategy

• Janne Jokinen, Expert, Unit for North America, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Arctic Ecosystems and Biodiversity

• Elina Kaarlejärvi, Academy Research Fellow, University of Helsinki
• Anna Törnroos-Remes, Professor in Marine Ecology, Åbo Akademi University

Chancing Ice Environment and Observation

• Petteri Uotila, Professor of Hydrosphere Geophysics, University of Helsinki
• Jari Haapala, Research Professor, Marine Research, Finnish Meteorological Institute

Arctic Security and Geopolitics

• Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen, Professor of Russian Environmental Studies, University of Helsinki 
• Harri Mikkola, Acting Deputy Director, Finnish Institute of International Affairs 
• Mahlet Mesfin, Nonresident Fellow, Environmental Security Program, Stimson Center

The Future of Arctic Research

• David Thomas, Professor of Arctic Ecosystems Research, University of Helsinki

Funding Opportunities Session

• Megan Moore, Associate Director of Pre-Award, Harvard University
• Ara Tahmassian, Chief Research Compliance Officer, Harvard University

Fulbright Finland Grant Opportunities for Finnish–U.S. Collaboration

• Emmi Jelekäinen, Program Manager, Scholar Programs, Fulbright Finland Foundation 
• Mihkel Vaim, Program and Digital Services Specialist, Fulbright Finland Foundation

Welcome at Aalto University

Hosts:

• Jérôme Rickmann, Senior Advisor, Aalto University; Aalto Project Lead & Network Coordination, FARIA
• Mikko Suominen, Assistant Professor, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University
• Jukka Tuhkuri, Professor, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University

Aalto Marine and Arctic Technology Reseach (MAT)

• Pitches and posters presenting the scope of MAT research in depth

Visit to Ice and Wave Tank

• Aalto Ice and Wave Tank is a multipurpose basin ideally suited for testing ships and other maritime structures in ice conditions.

U.S. Marine and Arctic Technology Research

• Pitches and posters presenting the scope of U.S. MAT research in depth

Research Security and IP Protection

• Megan Moore, Associate Director of Pre-Award, Harvard University
• Ara Tahmassian, Chief Research Compliance Officer, Harvard University

Site Visit to Railotech and Icelab Demo

• Matching research ideas to industry needs
• Discussing current industry challenges
• Learning about Finnish Maritime Cluster: Builders, Railotech, operators (Arctia)

Visit to the Polaris Icebreaker

Host:

• Antti Kettunen, Technical Director, Icebreaking at Arctia Ltd

Welcome and Framing

• Petri Koikkalainen, Deputy Executive Director / COO, Fulbright Finland Foundation

Research, Development and Innovation in Finland: Strategy, Ecosystems and Opportunities

• Maija Lönnqvist, Director, Innovation Policy Unit, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Education and Workforce Development: Policy Priorities and Ecosystem Perspectives

• Satu Paasilehto, Government Counsellor, Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland