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Dr. Emmi Heinisuo is a Research Scientist at VTT, working in the area of Ethics and Responsibility of Innovation. Her research focuses on organisational change in socio-technical transformation and public sector innovation, with a particular emphasis on the responsible governance and implementation of artificial intelligence in public services. She has contributed to several national and international projects addressing ethical and societal dimensions of emerging technologies. Heinisuo has also studied sustainability data and knowledge management, with a focus on how organisations can leverage data ecosystems to support sustainability transformations.
In addition to her academic work, Heinisuo brings practical knowledge in applying ethical frameworks and governance models to real-world technology development and deployment. She supports public authorities, research institutions, and private sector partners to co-develop responsible technology solutions that align with societal values and regulatory expectations. Her experience includes facilitating stakeholder engagement, operationalising responsibility practices, and supporting strategic decision-making in innovation processes.
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
Business and administration, Doctorate, Doctor of Administrative Sciences, Tampere University
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Oct 2025
Award Date: 1 Oct 2025
Business and administration, Master, Master of Administrative Science , Tampere University
Award Date: 22 May 2019
Skills and expertise
- Responsible AI governance
- AI Ethics
- Public Management
- Sociotechnical change
- Change Management
- Organisational change
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Projects
- 3 Active
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Future of Software Engineering
Wallin, A. (Manager), Nuutinen, M. (Participant), Komssi, M. (Participant), Huuhanmäki, J. (Participant), Heinisuo, E. (Participant), Leikas, J. (Participant), Hajikhani, A. (Participant) & Ailisto, H. (Participant)
1/06/25 → 31/05/27
Project: Business Finland project
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DistriMuSe: Distributed Multi-Sensor Systems For Human Safety And Health
Plomp, J. (Manager), Leikas, J. (Participant) & Heinisuo, E. (Participant)
1/05/24 → 30/04/27
Project: EU project
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REINFORCING: Responsible tEerritories and Institutions eNable and Foster Open Research and inClusive Innovation for traNsitions Governance
Nieminen, M. (Manager), Lehtinen, S. (Participant) & Heinisuo, E. (Participant)
1/01/23 → 28/02/27
Project: EU project
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Navigating AI Implementation in Local Government: Addressing Dilemmas by Fostering Mutuality and Meaningfulness
Heinisuo, E., Kuoppakangas, P. & Stenvall, J., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Information Systems Frontiers.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Mutuality in AI-enabled new public service solutions
Koskimies, E. & Kinder, T., 2024, In: Public Management Review. 26, 1, p. 219-244Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Human-centricity in AI governance: A systemic approach
Sigfrids, A., Leikas, J., Salo-Pöntinen, H. & Koskimies, E., 14 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. 6, 976887.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Local public services and the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence
Kinder, T., Stenvall, J., Koskimies, E., Webb, H. & Janenova, S., Oct 2023, In: Government Information Quarterly. 40, 4, 101865.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence and Public Innovations
Koskimies, E., Kinder, T., Stenvall, J., Leikas, J. & Nieminen, M., 8 Aug 2022, Public Innovation and Digital Transformation. Väyrynen, H., Helander, N. & Jalonen, H. (eds.). Routledge, p. 68-91Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)