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Research and development

We invest in strong research, development and innovation expertise, spread across six different teams.

Director (R&D)

Marko Forsell
marko.forsell@centria.fi
Tel. 040 808 5128

Research and development operations

Heikki Kaakinen
R&D Manager (Digitalisation)
heikki.kaakinen@centria.fi
Tel. 040 575 4786

Tomi Pitkäaho
R&D Manager (Production Technology)
tomi.pitkaaho@centria.fi
Tel. 040 485 8219

Johanna Jansson
R&D Manager (Entrepreneurship and business)
johanna.jansson@centria.fi
Tel. 040 480 7570

Marjut Levoska
R&D Manager (Wellbeing and health)
marjut.levoska@centria.fi
Tel. 050 462 0101

Heidi Kanala-Salminen
R&D Manager (Chemistry and bioeconomy)
heidi.kanala-salminen@centria.fi
Tel. 044 725 0241

Mikko Himanka
R&D Manager (Pre-awards and networks)
mikko.himanka@centria.fi
Tel. 044 449 2537

Development and training services

Jani Rättyä
Service Manager
jani.rattya@centria.fi
Tel. 044 449 2577