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Research interests
Promoting VTT’s strategy and boosting of European research in the area of Digitalizing Industries. Co-chair of the Made In Europe PPP, and member of EFFRA and Made In Europe boards. Supporting TEM in the execution of the national Artificial Intelligence 4.0 program. Coodinator 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
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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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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
Tekoäly 4.0 -ohjelman ohjausryhmä & Virkkunen, R. (Contributor), 24 Oct 2022, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. 65 p. (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön julkaisuja; No. 2022:60).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
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Suomesta voittaja kaksoisiirtymässä – tavoitteista käytäntöön: Tekoäly 4.0 -ohjelma, toinen väliraportti
Tekoäly 4.0 -ohjelman ohjausryhmä & Virkkunen, R. (Contributor), 21 Apr 2021, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. 51 p. (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön julkaisuja; No. 2021:64).Translated title of the contribution :Finland to become a winner in a dual transition – getting goals into practice Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme, Second interim report Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Metrogy for Digital Transformation
Virkkunen, R. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Industry 4.0 and beyond - visions from the Nordics and Europe
Virkkunen, R. (Speaker)
26 May 2021 → 27 May 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Työ ja elikeinoministeriö (Publisher)
Virkkunen, R. (Editor in chief)
31 May 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Publisher)
Virkkunen, R. (Reviewer), Still, K. (Editor) & Rosso, L. (Editor)
8 May 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Towards a Digital Materials and Manufacturing Alliance for European industry
Virkkunen, R. (Invited speaker)
6 Feb 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation