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Minna Kulju (M.Sc.) is a Research Scientist in the Future Customer research team at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Her research focuses on studying user acceptance of technologies that foster sustainability and transition to a circular economy. Additionally, her studies analyze changes in consumption behavior over time.
She has over twenty years of working experience in VTT. In her research projects she has utilized various qualitative and quantitative co-creation methods, including interviews, focus groups, workshop facilitation, and questionnaires. The projects she has worked on cover diverse areas, including industry, media platforms, consumer services, and healthcare services. She also holds a bachelor's degree in social services.
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 -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ePowerMove: Enabling large e-fleets participation in power systems optimisation through mass deployment of people-friendly, low-cost infrastructure and interoperable vehicles
Farzam Far, M. (Manager), Hentunen, A. (Owner), Fatima, Z. (Participant), Antila, M. (Participant), Paakkinen, M. (Participant), Lumiaho, A. (Participant), Tamlander, T. (Participant), Baranauskas, M. (Participant), Kulju, M. (Participant) & Hölttä, M. (Participant)
1/01/25 → 30/06/28
Project: EU project
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agroBRIDGES: Building bridges between consumers and producers by supporting short food supply chains through a systemic, holistic, multi-actor approach based Toolbox
Seisto, A. (Owner), Vehmas, K. (Manager), Kulju, M. (Participant), Vainikainen, S. (Participant) & Kinnunen, T. (Participant)
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: EU project
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EU-LAC ResInfra: Towards a new EU-LAC partnership in Research Infrastructures
Sanchez Nieminen, G. (Participant), Kulju, M. (Manager) & Barbosa Lima Toivanen, M. (Participant)
1/12/19 → 31/05/22
Project: EU project
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A-Patch: Autonomous Patch for Real-Time Detection of Infectious Disease
Sanchez Nieminen, G. (Participant), Kulju, M. (Participant), Miettinen, J. (Participant) & Ikonen, V. (Manager)
1/01/19 → 30/06/22
Project: EU project
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VOGAS: Screening of Gastric Cancer via Breath volatile organic compounds by Hybrid Sensing Approach
Sanchez Nieminen, G. (Participant), Kulju, M. (Participant), Miettinen, J. (Participant), Ikonen, V. (Manager) & Kortelainen, J. M. (Participant)
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: EU project
Research output
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Anticipating trust in post-quantum cryptography: European digital identity context
Ylisiurua, M. & Kulju, M., 12 Jun 2025, Futures of Technologies: Mutual Shaping of Socio-Technical Transformations: Book of Abstracts. Gerasymenko, I. & Saarimaa, R. (eds.). Turku: University of Turku, p. 117-118Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific
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Science diplomacy in the European and Latin American and Caribbean research infrastructure collaboration
Lima-Toivanen, M., Kulju, M., Sanchez Nieminen, G., Martins, J. T. & Dos Santos, A. M., Feb 2025, In: Science and Public Policy. 52, 1, p. 1-15 15 p., scae054.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Exploring the Factors Influencing Public Acceptance and Intention to Use Automated Drone Delivery Systems: A Trust Theory Approach
Oksman, V., Kulju, M. & Kramar, V., 2024, Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC 2024): Proceedings. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Towards Sustainable Mobility - Public Acceptance of Automated Last-Mile Deliveries
Oksman, V. & Kulju, M., 2024, HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part V. Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S. & Salvendy, G. (eds.). Springer, p. 257-266Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Lähiruoan tie kauppaan ja kuluttajan ostoskoriin – opas lähiruokatuottajille ja kauppiaille
Lento, S., Ketola, J., Kulju, M. & Seisto, A., 2023, Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu. 37 p. (HAMKin e-julkaisuja).Research output: Book/Report › Report
Open Access
Press/Media
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Työkalut edistävät lyhyiden elintarvikeketjujen liiketoimintamalleja
22/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nuoret uskovat lähiruoan merkityksen kasvuun
Kulju, M., Vehmas, K. & Seisto, A.
1/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Monipuolinen ja portaittainen koulutus tekoäly-ymmärryksen tueksi
Lanne, M., Kulju, M. & Leikas, J.
11/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment