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Research interests
Promoting VTT’s strategy and boosting of European research in the area of Digitalizing Industries. Managing VTT's research investment program on accelerated design of biosynthetic materials using AI and modelling. Co-chair of the Made In Europe PPP, and member of EFFRA and Made In Europe boards. Honorary doctor of Mälardalen University. Supported TEM in the execution of the national Artificial Intelligence 4.0 program. Coodination of the European project ConnectedFactories 2 CSA with 19 partners from 17 member states.
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
Doctorate, Electron mediated properties of materials studied by quantum simulations, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 14 May 1993
External positions
member of the scientific advisory board of Trusted Smart Systems at MDU, Mälardalen University
1 Sept 2024 → …
honorary doctor, Mälardalen University
5 Apr 2024 → …
member of the international advisory board, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)
19 Sept 2023 → …
board member, European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA)
5 Oct 2018 → …
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VTT strategic innovation program Digital development platform for biosynthetic materials
Virkkunen, R. (Manager)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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DENiM: Digital intelligence for collaborative ENergy management in Manufacturing
Hänninen, S. (Manager), Kortelainen, J. (Participant), Virtanen, J. (Participant), Katajamäki, K. (Participant), Kivikytö-Reponen, P. (Participant), Korvola, T. (Participant), Lämsä, V. (Participant), Räikkönen, M. (Participant), Uusitalo, T. (Participant), Zou, G. (Participant), Virkkunen, R. (Participant) & Hyrynen, J. (Participant)
1/11/20 → 31/10/24
Project: EU project
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ConnectedFactories 2: Global-leading smart manufacturing through digital platforms, cross-cutting technologies and skilled workforce
Granholm, G. (Manager), Järnefelt, V. (Participant), Valkokari, K. (Participant), Virkkunen, R. (Manager), Saari, L. (Participant) & Heilala, J. (Participant)
1/12/19 → 30/11/22
Project: EU project
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Automation of end-to-end and circular processes - Part 1
Sawyer, D. (Editor), Knight, J. (Editor), Virkkunen, R., Fulga-Beising, S. & Tolio, T., 15 Mar 2025, online: ManuFUTURE. 26 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: White paper
AIMNET network & Virkkunen, R. (Contributor), 2023, Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing NETwork . 87 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Sustainable Industry X: Suomalaisen teollisuuden uudistumisagenda
Paasi, J., Nieminen, H., Salminen, K., Apilo, T., Heilala, J. & Virkkunen, R., 2022, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 35 p. (VTT Technology; No. 410).Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Tekoäly 4.0 -ohjelma: Suomi kaksoissiirtymän suunnannäyttäjänä – Tekoäly 4.0 -ohjelman loppuraportti
Translated title of the contribution :Finland as a leader in the twin transition – Final report of the Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Towards Sustainable Manufacturing: How is autonomy paving the way towards a sustainable industry?
Salminen, K., Viljakainen, A., Virkkunen, R., Helaakoski, H., Kokkonen, A., Vita Costa, J. C. & Alahuhta, P., 2022, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 24 p. (VTT White Paper, Vol. 2022).Research output: Book/Report › Report
Activities
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Artificial Intelligence in Science
Virkkunen, R. (Invited speaker), Russo, M. C. (Keynote speaker), Jaworek-Korjakowska , J. (Contributor), Moncarz, P. (Invited speaker) & Piatkiewicz, P. (Invited speaker)
2 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Vinnova competence centre evaluation
Virkkunen, R. (Reviewer), Fahlvik, A. (Reviewer), Russel, M. (Reviewer) & Ritchkoff, A.-C. (Reviewer)
15 Apr 2024 → 26 Apr 2024Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination types › Evaluation of activities
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Panel discussion on productivity in Europe
Virkkunen, R. (Speaker)
24 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Artificial intelligence and productivity: business perspective
Virkkunen, R. (Speaker)
14 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Vinnova competence centre's 5-year evaluation
Virkkunen, R. (Reviewer)
15 Apr 2024 → 26 Apr 2024Activity: Evaluation, assessment or examination types › Evaluation of funding applications