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Expertise area
I specialize in cryptography and cybersecurity with the background in Computer science and software engineering. More specifically, my research interests handle agile/post-quantum cryptography (PQC), cybersecurity technologies, together with deployments of quantum computing and AI. My work context spans critical infrastructure, civil-military applications, and digital identity innovations, such as self-sovereign identity.
I am an IPMA-C certified professional project manager. I prepare, lead, and participate joint and commercial projects addressing complex challenges in cryptography and quantum computing.
Skills and expertise
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Cryptographic agility
- Cybersecurity technologies
- Quantum security
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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BLimPQC: Beyond the Limits of Post-quantum cryptography
Vallivaara, V. (Manager), Nikula, S. (Participant), Latvala, O.-M. (Participant), Hieta-aho, E. (Participant), Karinsalo, A. (Participant) & Muurman, M. (Participant)
1/03/25 → 29/02/28
Project: Business Finland project
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Secur-e-Health
Väänänen, A. (Manager), Pajula, J. (Participant), Lähteenmäki, J. (Participant), El Mekkaoui, K. (Participant), Sharma, G. (Participant), Sourkatti, H. (Participant), Hilvo, M. (Participant), Vallivaara, V. (Participant), Karinsalo, A. (Participant), Rautell, M. (Participant) & Illikainen, A. (Participant)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Business Finland project
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PandeVITA: Pandemic Virus Trace Application for the Effective Knowledge Transfer Between Science and Society Inside the Quadruple Helix Collaboration
Karinsalo, A. (Manager), Koskela, P. (Participant), Hekkala, J. (Participant) & Ollikainen, V. (Participant)
1/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: EU project
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CyberSec4Europe: Cyber Security Network of Competence Centres for Europe
Salonen, J. (Manager), Latvala, O.-M. (Participant), Karinsalo, A. (Participant), Hekkala, J. (Participant) & Nikula, S. (Participant)
1/02/19 → 31/12/22
Project: EU project
Research output
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Migrating Time and Security-Critical PKIs to Post-Quantum Cryptography: SWIM and C-ITS
Karinsalo, A., Nikula, S. & Lehtonen, S., 19 Feb 2026, Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (ICCWS 2026). Academic Conferences International (ACI), (International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security; No. 1, Vol. 21).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Obstacles in Implementation, Integration, and Security of Self-Sovereign Identity and Proposed Solutions
Hieta-aho, E., Lipiäinen, V. & Karinsalo, A., Jun 2026, In: International Journal on Advances in Security. 19, 1 & 2, p. 22-32Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Obstacles In Implementing and Integrating Self-Sovereign Identity and Proposed Solutions
Hieta-aho, E., Karinsalo, A. & Lipiäinen, V., 28 Sept 2025, CENTRIC 2025 - The Eighteenth International Conference on Advances in Human-oriented and Personalized Mechanisms, Technologies, and Services. International Academy, Research, and Industry Association IARIA, p. 18-23Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Disruptive Technological Directions for 6G Security
Ahmad, I., Suomalainen, J., Shahabuddin, S., Porambage, P., Karinsalo, A., Osorio, D. P. M. & Höyhtyä, M., 27 Nov 2024, 2024 IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, p. 79-85 10849699Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Consolidating cybersecurity in Europe: A case study on job profiles assessment
Budde, C. E., Karinsalo, A., Vidor, S., Salonen, J. & Massacci, F., Apr 2023, In: Computers and Security. 127, 103082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Paper Award
Hieta-aho, E. (Recipient), Lipiäinen, V. (Recipient) & Karinsalo, A. (Recipient), 29 Sept 2025
Prize: Prize for a work
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