Generation AI is a multidisciplinary research consortium combining expertise in education, computer science, and law. The project brings together researchers from four organisations: the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), the University of Oulu, and Codeschool Finland.
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Project leadership
Matti Tedre
Professor, project director
Prof. Tedre serves as the leader of the work package on data agency (WP1) and the project director for the entire project.
Latest publication
- An experimental study of structured generative AI integration to mitigate pedagogical, cognitive, and ethical barriers in programming education
Kati Mäkitalo
Professor, project interaction coordinator
Prof. Mäkitalo leads the work package on interaction mechanisms (WP5).
Henriikka Vartiainen
University researcher
Henriikka Vartiainen leads the work package on data agency (WP2).
Latest publication
- Breakable Machine: A K–12 Classroom Game for Transformative AI Literacy Through Spoofing and eXplainable AI (XAI)
Kaiju Kangas
Associate Professor
Associate Professor Kangas leads the work package on epistemic fluency (WP3).
Latest publication
- Teachers’ facilitation of students’ making and maker mindset in the elementary classroom
Teemu Roos
Professor
Professor Roos leads the work package on technology development (WP4).
Latest publication
- Machine Learning for Local Detection of Separators in Three-Dimensional Magnetic Fields
Consortium members
Sini Davies
Doctoral researcher
Latest publication
- Technological Competence in Formal Education Collaborative Maker Projects
Kamrul Faisal
Doctoral researcher
Latest publication
- Op-Ed: “The Digital Omnibus and the Future of EU Digital Governance: Simplification or Strategic Dilution?”
Eveliina Ignatius
Doctoral researcher
Megumi Iwata
Doctoral researcher
Latest publication
- Computational thinking in collaborative programming discourse: an epistemic network analysis
Ilkka Jormanainen
University lecturer
Latest publication
- A Systematic Literature Review on the Benefits of Robotics and Active Learning Methodologies for Promoting STEAM Education among Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Juho Kahila
Project researcher
Latest publication
- Breakable Machine: A K–12 Classroom Game for Transformative AI Literacy Through Spoofing and eXplainable AI (XAI)
Jussi Koivisto
Pedagogical specialist
Material production, teacher training, pedagogical models and technology education.
Latest publication
No publications in public research profiles.
Matias Koivulehto
Legal researcher
A legal researcher in the Generation AI project. His work examines platform power, public interest, and addictive social media design from a legal perspective.
Latest publication
- Epistemic struggles in legislating animal welfare in Finland: competing constructions of the public interest
Jari Laru
University lecturer
Latest publication
- Co-constructing adaptive lesson plans with GenAI: Pre-service teachers' Intelligent-TPACK and prompt engineering strategies
Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo
Professor
Latest publication
- Op-Ed: “The Digital Omnibus and EU’s New Approach to Data: From Human-Centric to Business-Centric?”
Sonsoles Lopez-Pernas
Senior researcher
Latest publication
- A temporal network approach to reveal the longitudinal dynamics of CSCL group regulation and productive collaboration
Tarja Pietarinen
Postdoctoral researcher
Nicolas Pope
University researcher
Latest publication
- Breakable Machine: A K–12 Classroom Game for Transformative AI Literacy Through Spoofing and eXplainable AI (XAI)
Elisa Silvennoinen
University lecturer
Latest publication
- KKO 2025:72 Rajoitussäännöksen soveltaminen ja lapsen seksuaalinen itsemääräämisoikeus
Kati Sormunen
University lecturer
Latest publication
- Matematiikka kuuluu kaikille – inklusiivista matematiikkaa monilukutaidon viitekehyksessä
Milka Sormunen
Postdoctoral researcher
Latest publication
- Operationalizing Child Rights in Educational Technology Design: A Case Example of Two AI Education Tools for K–12 Classrooms
Eva Suomi
Project coordinator
Assists AI literacy projects with administrative tasks.
Latest publication
No publications in public research profiles.
Sirkku Tahvanainen
Teaching services development, partner
Head trainer, learning materials development and certification process. MA, philosophy of mind.
Latest publication
No publications in public research profiles.
Partners
Heureka – Finnish Science Centre
Partner
Heureka is Finland's largest science centre. Generation AI has carried out events and collaborative projects at Heureka.
Science Fest
Partner
Science Fest is a partner in the project's communication and event activities.
