The most important task assigned to the Panels is the evaluation and classification of academic publication channels in the fields covered by each individual Panel. The practical evaluation work takes place through a web portal designed for the Panellists’ use. The Panels only convene when necessary and mainly for the introduction of their work and during the review of ratings. When needed, joint meetings of the Panel chairs are also organised.
The Steering Group of the Publication Forum is in charge of appointing the Panels and supervising the evaluation work. The Panellists are chosen from amongst academics with experience in research work, scholarly publishing and research evaluation. In appointing the Panellists, the Steering Group's main concern is to ensure that the expertise of the Panels covers the research fields they are responsible for. Attention is also paid to fair gender representation and representation of various organisations in the Panels. The Panellists are representatives of the national science community in their respective field of study, and they are also expected to consult their background communities.
The current Panels will be responsible for the publication channel evaluations during the term from 2018 to 2021.
Evaluation Panels for period 2018-2021
1 Mathematics and statistics
2 Computer and information sciences
3 Physical sciences, space science and astronomy
4 Chemical sciences
5 Geosciences and environmental sciences
6 Biosciences I
7 Biosciences II
8 Civil and mechanical engineering
9 Electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering
10 Chemical engineering, materials engineering and environmental engineering
11 Medical engineering, biotechnology and basic medicine
12 Clinical medicine I
13 Clinical medicine II and dentistry
14 Health sciences and other medical sciences
15 Agricultural sciences
16 Economics and business
17 Social sciences, media and communications, interdisciplinary social sciences
18 Psychology and educational sciences
19 Political science, public administration and law
20 Philosophy and theology
21 Languages
22 Literature, arts and architecture
23 History, archaeology and cultural studies
1 Mathematics and statistics
Chair Professor Kaisa Miettinen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Camilla Hollanti, Aalto University
Professor Jarkko Kari, University of Turku
Professor Tero Kilpeläinen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Risto Korhonen, University of Eastern Finland
Academy Professor Matti Lassas, University of Helsinki
Professor Mikko Sillanpää, University of Oulu
Assistant Professor Jarno Vanhatalo, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
111 Mathematics
- Pure mathematics
- Applied mathematics
- Probability
- Computational Science
112 Statistics
2 Computer and information sciences
Chair Professor Tommi Mikkonen, University of Helsinki
Professor Tapio Elomaa, University of Tampere
Professor Juho Hamari, University of Tampere
Director of Research Hannu Kari, National Defence University
Professor Tommi Kärkkäinen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Ville Leppänen, University of Turku
Professor emerita Kaisa Nyberg, Aalto University
Professor Pekka Orponen, Aalto University
Professor Samuli Pekkola, University of Tampere
Professor Roope Raisamo, University of Tampere
Professor Tapio Seppänen, University of Oulu
Fields of expertise:
113 Computer and information Sciences
- Computer science
- Computational data analysis
- Software engineering, operating systems, human-computer interaction
- Theoretical computer science
- Information systems science
- Information sciences
- Bioinformatics
3 Physical sciences, space science and astronomy
Chair Professor Martti Kauranen, University of Tampere
Professor Adam Foster, Aalto University
Professor Katri Huitu, University of Helsinki
Professor Marko Huttula, University of Oulu
Professor Peter Johansson, University of Helsinki
Professor Ari Jokinen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Pasi Karjalainen, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Erkki Lähderanta, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Petriina Paturi, University of Turku
Fields of expertise:
114 Physics
- Atomic and molecular physics
- Chemical physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Particles and fields physics
- Nuclear physics
- Fluids and plasma physics, surface physics
- Optics, laser optics and quantum optics
- Acoustics
- Biological and soft matter physics
115 Space sciences and astronomy
- Space physics
- Solar, stellar and interstellar physics
- Solar system physics and planetary science
- The Milky Way, galaxies and cosmology
221 Nano-technology
- Nano-materials
- Nano-processes
4 Chemical sciences
Chair Professor Heikki Tenhu, University of Helsinki
Professor Johan Bobacka, Åbo Akademi
Professor Jan Deska, Aalto University
Professor Tanja Kallio, Aalto University
Academy Research Fellow Theo Kurtén, University of Helsinki
Professor Timo Laaksonen, University of Tampere
Docent Raija Oilunkaniemi, University of Oulu
Academy Professor Kari Rissanen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Juha Rouvinen, University of Eastern Finland
Fields of expertise:
116 Chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Materials chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Other chemistry fields
5 Geosciences and environmental sciences
Chair Professor Jukka Käyhkö, University of Turku
Professor Jan Hjort, University of Oulu
University Lecturer Anu Kaakinen, University of Helsinki
Research Professor Sanna Kaasalainen, National Land Survey of Finland
University Lecturer Emilia Koivisto, University of Helsinki
Leading Researcher Pirkko Kortelainen, Finnish Environment Institute
Professor Jussi Kukkonen, University of Eastern Finland
Associate Professor Matti Kummu, Aalto University
Senior Curator Arto Luttinen, University of Helsinki
Senior Scientist Santtu Mikkonen, University of Eastern Finland
University Researcher Jan Weckström, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
117 Geography and environmental sciences
- Multidisciplinary geosciences
- Mineralogy
- Paleontology
- Geochemistry and geophysics
- Physical geography
- Geology
- Volcanology
- Ecotoxicology and environmental impacts
- Environmental research
- Meteorology and atmospheric sciences
- Climatic research
- Oceanography, hydrology, water resources
- Geoinformatics
- Remote sensing
6 Biosciences I
Chair Professor Kai Lindström, Åbo Akademi
Senior Scientist Petri Ekholm, Finnish Environment Institute
Professor Jaakko Hyvönen, University of Helsinki
University Researcher Jukka Jokimäki, University of Lapland
Senior Curator Lauri Kaila, University of Helsinki
Professor Toni Laaksonen, University of Turku
University Lecturer Sirkku Manninen, University of Helsinki
University Lecturer Tapio Mappes, University of Jyväskylä
Academy Research Fellow Tanja Pyhäjärvi, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
118 Biosciences
- Theoretical biology
- Mathematical biology
- Thermal biology
- Cryobiology
- Biological rhythm
- Evolutionary biology
- Behavioural sciences biology
- Zoology
- Ornithology
- Entomology
- Marine biology
- Freshwater biology
- Limnology
- Ecology
- Biodiversity conservation
- Mycology
- Plant science
7 Biosciences II
Chair Professor Jorma Palvimo, University of Eastern Finland
Assistant Professor Sandip Bankar, Aalto University
Professor Jukka Finne, University of Helsinki
Professor Vesa Hytönen, University of Tampere
Academy Research Fellow Riikka Ihalin, University of Turku
Professor Jaakko Kangasjärvi, University of Helsinki
Academy Research Fellow Johannes Kettunen, University of Oulu
Professor Ville Mustonen, University of Helsinki
Associate Professor Ville Santala, University of Tampere
Professor Lea Sistonen, Åbo Akademi
Professor Marko Virta, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
118 Biosciences
- Cell biology
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Biochemical research methods
- Genetics and genomics
- Epigenomics
- Reproductive biology
- Developmental biology
- Systems biology, bioinformatics
- Andrology
219 Environmental biotechnology
- Environmental biotechnology
- Bioremediation
- Diagnostic biotechnologies in environmental management
- Environmental biotechnology related ethics
220 Industrial biotechnology
- Industrial biotechnology
- Bioprocessing technologies
- Bioproducts
- Biomaterials
8 Civil and mechanical engineering
Chair Professor Jani Romanoff, Aalto University
Professor Juhani Hyvärinen, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Minna Lanz, University of Tampere
Professor Ville Leminen, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Pekka Leviäkangas, University of Oulu
Senior Research Fellow Antti H. Niemi, University of Oulu
Professor Jari Puttonen, Aalto University
Academy Research Fellow Timo Saksala, University of Tampere
Professor Filip Tuomisto, Aalto University
Fields of expertise:
212 Civil engineering
- Construction engineering
- Architecture engineering
- Municipal and structural engineering
- Transport engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Construction economics
- Civil engineering
214 Mechanical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Engineering mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Aerospace engineering
- Nuclear related engineering
- Audio engineering, reliability analysis
- Sea vessels
- Ocean engineering
9 Electrical and Electronic engineering, information engineering
Chair Professor Jarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Alessandro Foi, University of Tampere
Professor Heikki Handroos, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Timo Hämäläinen, University of Jyväskylä
Adjunct Professor Matti Hämäläinen, University of Oulu
Senior Scientist Thomas Kraft, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Professor Pasi Liljeberg, University of Turku
Professor Sergiy Vorobyov, Aalto University
Professor Valeriy Vyatkin, Aalto University
Fields of expertise:
213 Electrical and electronic engineering, information engineering
- Electrical engineering and automation technology
- Robotics and automatic control
- Automation and control systems
- Communication engineering and systems
- Telecommunications
- Computer hardware and architecture
- Electronics
- Signal processing
10 Chemical engineering, materials engineering and environmental engineering
Chair Professor Simo-Pekka Hannula, Aalto University
Professor Timo Fabritius, University of Oulu
Professor Leena Hupa, Åbo Akademi
Senior Research Fellow Heli Koivuluoto, University of Tampere
Professor Jukka Konttinen, University of Tampere
Professor Eero Kontturi, Aalto University
Research Professor Juha Lehtonen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Associate Professor Mari Lundström, Aalto University
Academy Research Fellow Satu Ojala, University of Oulu
Professor Mikko Ritala, University of Helsinki
Professor Mika Sillanpää, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Ron Zevenhoven, Åbo Akademi
Fields of expertise:
215 Chemical engineering, chemical process engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Chemical process engineering
- Biomass refinery technology
- Instrument technology
- Process control and control engineering
216 Materials engineering
- Materials engineering
- Ceramics
- Coating and films
- Composites
- Paper and wood
- Textiles, synthetic dyes, colours, fibres
- Functional materials, semiconductors
- Metals
- Biomaterials
218 Environmental engineering
- Environmental and geological engineering
- Geotechnics
- Petroleum engineering
- Energy and fuels
- Industrial processes
- Electric power engineering
- Mining and mineral processing
11 Medical engineering, biotechnology and basic medicine
Chair Professor Peppi Karppinen, University of Oulu
Associate Professor Petri Ala-Laurila, Aalto University/University of Helsinki
Professor Seppo Auriola, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Janne Backman, University of Helsinki
Professor Jari Hyttinen, University of Tampere
Professor Petro Julkunen, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Anu Kantele, University of Helsinki
University Lecturer Sari Lauri, University of Helsinki
Professor Anna-Liisa Levonen, University of Eastern Finland
Docent Mataleena Parikka, University of Tampere
Professor Sauli Savolainen, University of Helsinki
Professor Heikki Tanila, University of Eastern Finland
University Lecturer Erik Wallen, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
217 Medical engineering
- Medical engineering
- Medical laboratory technology
- Laboratory samples analysis, diagnostic technologies
311 Basic medicine
- Anatomy and morphology
- Human genetics
- Immunology
- Neurosciences, psychophysiology
- Physiology, cytology
- Pathology
- Biophysics
- Tropical medicine, parasitology, infectious diseases, epidemiology
317 Pharmacy
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry
- Pharmaceutical technology and industrial pharmacy
- Social pharmacy and pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmaceutical Biology
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
318 Medicinal biotechnology
- Health-related biotechnology
- Technologies involving the manipulation of cells, tissues, organs or the whole organism
- Technologies involving identifying the functioning of DNA, proteins and enzymes
- Gene-based diagnostics and therapeutics, pharmacogenomics
- Biomaterials
- Medical biotechnology related ethics
12 Clinical medicine I
Chair Professor Risto Kerkelä, University of Oulu
Chief Physician Johanna Laukkarinen, Tampere University Hospital
Professor Lauri Lehtimäki, University of Tampere
Professor Teemu Murtola, University of Tampere
Professor Satu Mustjoki, University of Helsinki
Adjunct Professor Laura Pirilä, University of Turku
Professor Johannes Savolainen, University of Turku
Professor Timo Strandberg, University of Helsinki
Professor Kaisa Tasanen-Määttä, University of Oulu
Fields of expertise:
312 Clinical medicine
- Cardiac and cardiovascular systems
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Hematology
- Respiratory systems
- Dermatology and veneral diseases
- Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Endocrinology and metabolism
- Diabetes
- Hormones
- Gastroenterology and hepatology
- Urology and nephrology
- Oncology
- Geriatrics and gerontology
- General and internal medicine
- Integrative and complementary medicine
- Other clinical medicine subjects
13 Clinical medicine II and dentistry
Chair Professor Jouko Miettunen, University of Oulu
Professor Seppo Alahuhta, University of Oulu
Professor Jarmo Jääskeläinen, University of Eastern Finland
Adjunct Professor Virve Koljonen, University of Helsinki
Professor Reetta Kälviäinen, University of Eastern Finland
Assistant Professor Hannele Laivuori, University of Tampere
Adjunct Professor Xiang-Guo Li, University of Turku
Professor Markus Rautiainen, University of Tampere
Professor Tuula Salo, University of Helsinki
Professor Erkki Tukiainen, University of Helsinki
University Lecturer Jorma Virtanen, University of Turku
Fields of expertise:
312 Clinical medicine
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Critical care medicine and emergency medicine
- Anaesthesiology, intensive care and pain medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Clinical physiology and nuclear medicine
- Medical imaging
- Transplantation
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical neurology
313 Dentistry
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry
14 Health sciences and other medical sciences
Chair Professor Raija Korpelainen, University of Oulu
Clinical Teacher Juha Auvinen, University of Oulu
Research Manager Kari Kalliokoski, University of Turku
Professor Ossi Rahkonen, University of Helsinki
Principal Lecturer Sari Räisänen, Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Professor Antti Sajantila, University of Helsinki
Professor Ursula Schwab, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Sarianna Sipilä, University of Jyväskylä
University Lecturer Minna Stolt, University of Turku
Professor Hannele Turunen, University of Eastern Finland
Assistant Professor Liina-Kaisa Tynkkynen, University of Tampere
Fields of expertise:
314 Health sciences
- Nutrition, dietetics
- Public and environmental health
- Occupational health
- Social biomedical sciences, family planning, sexual health, psycho-oncology, political and social effects of biomedical research
- Medical ethics
- Substance abuse
319 Other medical sciences
- Forensic science
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
315 Sport and fitness sciences
316 Health care sciences
- Health care sciences and services, hospital administration, health care financing
- Health policy and services
- Nursing
15 Agricultural sciences
Chair Professor Jarmo Valaja, University of Helsinki
Professor Laura Alakukku, University of Helsinki
Professor Maria Fredriksson-Ahomaa, University of Helsinki
Leading Researcher Hannu Fritze, Natural Resources Institute Finland
Professor Marina Heinonen, University of Helsinki
Professor Marko Lindroos, University of Helsinki
University Lecturer Pauliina Palonen, University of Helsinki
Professor Heli Peltola, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Olli Peltoniemi, University of Helsinki
Professor Eija Pouta, Natural Resources Institute Finland
Fields of expertise:
411 Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- Agriculture and agronomy
- Forestry
- Fishery
- Soil science
- Horticulture
- Plant breeding and plant protection
- Food sciences
412 Animal and dairy science
- Animal and dairy science
- Husbandry, pets
413 Veterinary science
414 Agricultural biotechnology
- Agricultural biotechnology and food biotechnology
- GM technology
- Livestock cloning
- Marker assisted selection
- Diagnostics
- Biomass feedstock production technologies
- Biopharming
- Agricultural biotechnology related ethics
415 Other agricultural sciences
222 Other engineering and technologies
- Food and beverages
16 Economics and business
Chair Professor Hannu Vartiainen, University of Helsinki
Professor Jussi Heikkilä, University of Tampere
Professor Lili Kihn, University of Tampere
Professor Eva Liljeblom, Svenska handelshögskolan
Professor Kaisa Kotakorpi, University of Turku
Professor Jaakko Kujala, University of Oulu
Professor Juha-Antti Lamberg, University of Jyväskylä
Assistant Professor Matthijs Lof, Aalto University
Professor Harri Luomala, University of Vaasa
Professor Susan Meriläinen, University of Lapland
Professor Paavo Ritala, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Professor Jyrki Wallenius, Aalto University
Fields of expertise:
511 Economics
512 Business economics
- Business and management
- Industrial management
- Economic history
17 Social sciences, media and communications, interdisciplinary social sciences
Chair Professor Pekka Isotalus, University of Tampere
Professor Ilpo Helén, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Päivi Honkatukia, University of Tampere
Associate Professor Kathrin Komp-Leukkunen, University of Helsinki
Associate Professor Mikael Laakso, Svenska handelshögskolan
Professor Merja Laitinen, University of Lapland
Senior Research Fellow Elina Late, University of Tampere
Professor Sami Moisio, University of Helsinki
Professor Frans Mäyrä, University of Tampere
Group Manager Riikka Paloniemi, Finnish Environment Institute
Professor Lauri Paltemaa, University of Turku
Professor Anna-Maija Pirttilä-Backman, University of Helsinki
Professor Petri Tapio, University of Turku
Professor Terhi-Anna Wilska, University of Jyväskylä
Fields of expertise:
514 Social sciences
- Sociology
- Demography
- Women's and gender studies
- Youth Research
- Social psychology
- Social policy, social work
518 Media and communications
- Journalism
- Informatics
- Library science
- Media communication
- Speech communication, organizational communication
519 Social and economic geography
- Environmental social science research
- Cultural and economic geography
- Urban studies
- Transport planning and social aspects of transport
520 Other social sciences
- Interdisciplinary social sciences
- Development research
- Russian and Eastern European studies
18 Psychology and educational sciences
Chair Professor Eero Ropo, University of Tampere
Professor Kimmo Alho, University of Helsinki
Professor Anneli Eteläpelto, University of Jyväskylä
Research Director Katja Kokko, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Hanni Muukkonen, University of Oulu
Professor Marita Mäkinen, University of Tampere
Academy Professor Katri Räikkönen, University of Helsinki
Professor Heikki Silvennoinen, University of Turku
Professor Auli Toom, University of Helsinki
Professor Satu Uusiautti, University of Lapland
Associate Professor Jaana Viljaranta, University of Eastern Finland
Fields of expertise:
515 Psychology
- Human-machine interaction
- Special psychology
- Developmental and educational psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Health psychology
- Work and organizational psychology
516 Educational sciences
- General education, training, pedagogy, didactics
- Special education
- Adult education
- Vocational education research
- Early childhood and preschool education
- Family studies
19 Political science, public administration and law
Chair Professor Jukka Snell, University of Turku
Professor Anne Alvesalo-Kuusi, University of Turku
Professor Timo Aarrevaara, University of Lapland
Research Professor Timo Koivurova, University of Lapland
Professor Päivi Leino-Sandberg, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Mika Ojakangas, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Heikki Pihlajamäki, University of Helsinki
Professor Taina Pihlajarinne, University of Helsinki
Professor Jari Stenvall, University of Tampere
Postdoctoral Researcher Johanna Vuorelma, University of Tampere
Fields of expertise:
517 Political science
- Political science
- Public administration
- Organisation theory
- International relations
513 Law
- Law
- Criminology
- Penology
20 Philosophy and theology
Chair University Research Fellow Tuomas Martikainen, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Matti Häyry, Aalto University
Director Ruth Illman, Åbo Akademi
Professor Arto Laitinen, University of Tampere
University Lecturer Outi Lehtipuu, University of Helsinki
Professor Petteri Pietikäinen, University of Oulu
Professor Juha Räikkä, University of Turku
Professor Lauri Thurén, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Petri Ylikoski, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
611 Philosophy
- History of philosophy
- Social and moral philosophy
- Theoretical philosophy
- Ethics
- Logic
- History and philosophy of science and technology
- Science studies
614 Theology
- Exegetics
- Church sociology
- Practical theology
- Systematic theology
- Comparative religion
- Church history
21 Languages
Chair Professor Marjut Johansson, University of Turku
Professor Tiina Keisanen, University of Oulu
University Lecturer Marja Kivilehto, University of Tampere
University Lecturer Soile Loukusa, University of Oulu
Professor Outi Merisalo, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Matti Miestamo, University of Helsinki
Professor Anne Mäntynen, University of Helsinki
Professor Sirkka Saarinen, University of Turku
Professor Marja-Leena Sorjonen, University of Helsinki
Professor Christopher Schmidt, Åbo Akademi
Professor Martti Vainio, University of Helsinki
Professor Camilla Wide, University of Turku
Professor Johanna Viimaranta, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
612.1 Languages
- Linguistics
- Applied linguistics
- Language, society and culture
- Language technology
- Speech sciences
- Finnish and Finno-Ugrian studies
- English philology
- Germanic philology
- Scandinavian studies
- Slavic and Baltic studies
- Romanic languages
- Other languages
- Translation studies
22 Literature, arts and architecture
Chair University Lecturer Hanna Järvinen, University of the Arts Helsinki
Professor Mari Hatavara, University of Tampere
Professor Ari Hynynen, University of Tampere
Professor Sampsa Hyysalo, Aalto University
Professor Mika Kajava, University of Helsinki
Professor Sanna Karkulehto, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Joel Kuortti, University of Turku
Postdoctoral Researcher Meri Kytö, University of Tampere
Professor Hanna Meretoja, University of Turku
Professor Sofia Pantouvaki, Aalto University
University Lecturer Ulla Pohjannoro, University of the Arts Helsinki
Professor Kirsi Saarikangas, University of Helsinki
Fields of expertise:
612.2 Literature
- General literature studies
- Literary theory
- Finnish and Finno-Ugrian literature
- Classics
- Literature of another languages
- Other literature studies
613 Arts
- Art history
- Arts
- Musicology
- Theater science
- Dramaturgy
- Studies on film, radio and television
- Esthetics
- Semiotics
- Artistic design
- Industrial design
- Artistic research
211 Architectural design
23 History, archaeology and cultural studies
Chair Professor Pasi Ihalainen, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Pertti Anttonen, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Outi Fingerroos, University of Jyväskylä
Professor Vesa-Pekka Herva, University of Oulu
Professor Timo Kallinen, University of Eastern Finland
Professor Tiina Kinnunen, University of Oulu
Associate Professor Kristiina Mannermaa, University of Helsinki
Associate Professor Sakari Saaritsa, University of Helsinki
Professor Kirsi Salonen, University of Turku
Postdoctoral Researcher Tytti Steel, University of Helsinki
Associate Professor Mikko Tolonen, University of Helsinki
Academy Research Fellow Kaisa Vehkalahti, University of Oulu
Fields of expertise:
615 History and archaeology
- General history
- Finnish and Scandinavian history
- Archaeology
616 Other Humanistic sciences
- Cultural history
- Anthropology
- Ethnology
- Folklore studies
- Egyptology, assyriology
- Cultural heritage studies
- Modern cultural studies
