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My research is currently focused on impact evaluation of climate-neutral, sustainable and smart cities. I have 15 years research background on indicator framework development to help cities in setting meaningful targets, optimise resource use and assess the impacts of urban solutions. Aapo's work has been published in leading journals in the field and has been cited over 2800 times.
- Chair of "Monitoring & Evaluation" Task group (EU Smart cities & communities R&I programme 2014-2025)
- Subject editor of journal IET Smart cities (ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/26317680)
- Guest editor and Editorial board member of journal Smart cities (mdpi.com/journal/smartcities)
- Advisory board member of journal Ecological indicators (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/ecological-indicators)
- Reviewer for 15 leading journals in the field
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Engineering, Doctorate, Evaluation of smart AND sustainable city development: What indicators to use, why and when?, Aalto University, Department of Built Environment
1 Sept 2011 → 12 Apr 2024
Award Date: 22 Apr 2024
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NetZeroCities: Accelerating cities' transition to net zero emissions by 2030
Hukkalainen, M. (Manager), Huovila, A. (Participant), Kantorovitch, J. (Participant), Tuominen, A. (Participant), Farzam Far, M. (Participant), Federley, M. (Participant), Kazi, S. (Participant), Fatima, Z. (Participant) & Järnefelt, V. (Participant)
1/10/21 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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SPARCs: Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS
Hukkalainen, M. (Manager), Reda, F. (Manager), Klobut, K. (Participant), Fatima, Z. (Participant), Piira, K. (Participant), Cronhjort, Y. (Participant), Ikonen, V. (Participant), Huovila, A. (Participant), Kazi, S. (Participant), Ranta, M. (Participant), Hajduk, P. (Participant), Abdurafikov, R. (Participant), Grönroos, E. (Participant), Laitinen, A. (Participant), Kirppu, H. (Participant), Ala-Juusela, M. (Participant) & Wallin, A. (Participant)
1/10/19 → 30/09/24
Project: EU project
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MAtchUP: MAximizing the UPscaling and replication potential of high level urban transformation strategies
Huovila, A. (Manager), Vesanen, T. (Participant), Tuominen, P. (Participant), Kuusisto, J. (Participant), Fatima, Z. (Participant) & Aittoniemi, E. (Participant)
1/10/17 → 30/09/23
Project: EU project
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MysmartLife: Smart Transition of EU cities towards a new concept of smart Life and Economy
Virtanen, M. (Manager), Astero, P. (Participant), Nykänen, E. (Participant), Rämä, M. (Participant), Pursiheimo, E. (Participant), Huovila, A. (Participant), Piira, K. (Participant), Tuomaala, P. (Participant), Paakkinen, M. (Participant) & Hukkalainen, M. (Participant)
1/12/16 → 30/11/21
Project: EU project
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Design4energy: Building life-cycle evolutionary Design methodology able to create Energy-efficient Buildings flexibly connected with the neighborhood energy system
Klobut, K. (Manager), Mäkeläinen, T. (Participant), Hukkalainen, M. (Participant), Hyvärinen, J. (Participant) & Huovila, A. (Participant)
1/09/13 → 30/09/17
Project: EU project
Research output
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Evaluation of Smart AND Sustainable City Development: What Indicators to Use, Why and When?
Huovila, A., 2 Apr 2024, Aalto University. 186 p.Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles
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The State of European Smart Cities: Exploring and showcasing models, solutions, and financing for European replication to achieve climate neutrality
Huovila, A. (Contributor), 28 Feb 2024, European Commission EC. 29 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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An approach for selecting optimal locations for electric vehicle solar charging stations
Hisoglu, S., Tuominen, A. & Huovila, A. (Corresponding Author), Jun 2023, In: IET Smart cities. 5, 2, p. 123-134 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus) -
Positive Energy Districts: The 10 Replicated Solutions in Maia, Reykjavik, Kifissia, Kladno and Lviv
Fatima, Z. (Corresponding Author), Padilla, M., Kuzmic, M., Huovila, A., Schaj, G. & Effenberger, N., Feb 2023, In: Smart cities. 6, 1, p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Supporting urban decision-making processes through supply-side technologies characterisation
Rodriguez Alonso, C., Quijano, A., Vallejo Ortega, E., Huovila, A., Molteni, T., Croci, E. & Urkola, I., 2023, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2600, 082035.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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2nd EURECA-PRO Conference on Responsible Consumption and Production
Huovila, A. (Participant)
1 Aug 2022 → 22 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Scientific or program committee
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Ecological Indicators (Journal)
Huovila, A. (Member of editorial board)
1 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
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Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions, SSPCR 2022
Huovila, A. (Participant)
1 Jan 2022 → 22 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Organising committee
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Emerging Concepts for Sustainable Built Environment, SBEfin 2022
Huovila, A. (Participant)
1 Jan 2022 → 25 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Scientific or program committee
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IET Smart cities (Journal)
Huovila, A. (Editor)
8 Jan 2021 → 31 Dec 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
Press/Media
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Interview on future sustainable and smart cities
30/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Smart Cities Expert Aapo Huovila – Crucial Role of Collaborative Leadership
16/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Aapo Huovilan vieraskynä: Älykaupunkeihin tarvitaan kokonaisvaltaista vaikutustenarviointia
7/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Smart city: new indicators to measure the citizen response
28/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media