Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Quantitative Science and Technology team explores and applies data-driven methodologies to understand complex societal, technological, and economic challenges. We specialize in science, technology, and innovation (STI) studies, leveraging AI-driven foresight, large-scale data analytics, and algorithmic evaluation frameworks to assess the evolving landscape of innovation.
Our work revolves around developing and validating novel methodologies, including AI agents for large-scale information extraction from unstructured data sources, Large Language Models (LLM)-based evaluation tools, and text-based indicators. By integrating structured and unstructured data sources, we translate complex data into actionable insights, helping organizations make informed decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.
While our team works across diverse domains—economics, corporate strategy, sustainability, and policy evaluation—we are united by our commitment to methodological rigor, innovation-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. We collaborate closely with ministries, businesses, the European Commission, and research institutions to provide customized AI solutions, scalable analytics, and transparent evaluation frameworks for decision-making and policy design.
- We are particularly interested in understanding:
How can AI-driven analytics and novel big data approaches enhance our understanding of scientific and technological evolution? - How can we measure, validate, and enhance the reliability of AI and LLM-based methodologies in innovation studies?
- What are the emerging AI-driven evaluation and foresight tools that can help organizations navigate technological change?
- How do we design robust, transparent, and explainable frameworks for AI applications in policy and decision-making?
- What is the role of advanced analytics in understanding the data economy, corporate foresight, and the changing nature of work and skills?
- How can algorithmic solutions, data storytelling, and interactive visualizations improve the communication of complex research findings?
- How can we expand the capabilities of AI-driven research methodologies while ensuring scalability, efficiency, and ethical considerations?
Through continuous methodological advancement, proactive customer collaboration, and a commitment to trust and transparency, we aim to pioneer the next generation of innovation analytics and contribute to AI’s responsible and effective integration into research and policy.
We have worked on knowledge graphs in Sfinno project.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Carolyn Cole
- Quantitative science and technology studies - Research Scientist
Person: Research Scientists
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Matthias Deschryvere
- Quantitative science and technology studies - Senior Scientist
Person: Senior Scientists
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Toqeer Ehsan
- Quantitative science and technology studies - Postdoctoral Researcher
Person: Research Scientists
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BRIDGE: Breakthrough Regulatory Innovation and Development throuGh sandbox Environments
Lähteenmäki, J. (Manager), Hilvo, M. (Owner), Pajula, J. (Participant), Liedes, H. (Participant), Ruotsalainen, I. (Participant), Naumanen, M. (Participant) & Hajikhani, A. (Participant)
1/11/25 → 31/10/28
Project: EU project
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TRIM: Transforming Immigration Systems for Future Skills
Suominen, A. (PI), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Cole, C. (Participant), Deschryvere, M. (Participant) & Rilla, N. (Participant)
1/10/25 → 30/09/28
Project: Research Council of Finland
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EPIC-AI: Enhancing the productivity of integrated care with the help of AI
Leväsluoto, J. (Manager), Ylén, P. (PI), Wiman, L. (Participant), Naumanen, M. (Participant), Schmidt, R. (Participant) & Hajikhani, A. (Participant)
1/10/25 → 30/09/31
Project: Research Council of Finland
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Large Language Models for Automated Data Access Policy Creation in Data Spaces
Ford, R., Beigaite, R. & Hajikhani, A., 2026, Human Centred Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of KES-HCIS 2025 Conference. Luca, M., Howlett, R. J. & Jain, L. C. (eds.). Springer, Vol. 455. p. 33-44 12 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Leveraging the transition to strategic capitalism: A summary of a Delphi expert-opinion study
Suominen, A., Deschryvere, M. & Lehtinen, S., 2026, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 17 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Selvitys ruokaviennin julkisesta rahoituksesta vuosina 2020–2025
Rilla, N. & Naumanen, M., 2026, 57 p. (Maa- ja metsätalousministeriön julkaisuja; No. 2026:1).Translated title of the contribution :A Review of Public Funding for Agri-Food Exports, 2020–2025 Research output: Book/Report › Report
Open Access
Datasets
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Yhteiskunnalliset yritykset ja innovaattorit
Naumanen, M. (Creator), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, 2023
Dataset
Equipment
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SFINNO 2.0 – Advancing the Database of Finnish Innovations
Hajikhani, A. (Manager), Deschryvere, M. (Contact), Cole, C. (Administrator), Rytky, M. (Administrator), Vainikainen, S. (Administrator) & Schmidt, R. (Administrator)
Quantitative science and technology studiesFacility/equipment: Service
Activities
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Justice in energy transition - an AI augmented systematic review
Eerolainen, L. (Contributor), Correia, S. (Contributor), Koljonen, T. (Contributor), Cole, C. (Contributor), Vainikainen, S. (Contributor), Faehnle, M. (Speaker) & Kivimaa, P. (Contributor)
26 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Advanced research methods by AI
Hajikhani, A. (Speaker), Cole, C. (Speaker) & Schmidt, R. (Speaker)
10 Mar 2025 → 11 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote or plenary presentation
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Chief AI Officer
Hajikhani, A. (Contributor)
13 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press/Media
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Policy Brief: Experience Industry bounces back from the COVID-19 pandemic and reaches a new record-high revenue of 26.5 billion euros in 2023
29/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Tutkimus: Palkkatyöyhteiskunta ei kannusta yrittäjyyteen eikä kasvuun
Heinonen, J. & Naumanen, M.
19/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Impacts
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Tiedenurkkaus: Luovista aloista elämystalouteen – tilannekuva luovien alojen ja tapahtuma-alan liiketoiminnasta
Naumanen, M. (Participant)
Impact: Societal Impact