Mikko Ahonen
Researcher, University of Tampere, Department of Computer Sciences

Contact Information

Contact information:

 

Telephone        +358-3-3551 8069

E-mail              mikko.ahonen [at] uta.fi  (the fastest way to reach me)

Blog                 http://beyondcreativity.blogs.com

LinkedIn           http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikkoahonen

Facebook         (for my friends / people I have met/discussed with)

Skype               ahosmikko  (by request)

 

Address           University of Tampere, Department of Computer Sciences

33014 University of Tampere

FINLAND

 

Curriculum vitae – Mikko Ahonen

EXPERIENCE               University of Tampere, Department of Computer Sciences

                                    Researcher (July 2008- )

-          Open innovation, creativity and information systems

-          Engineering design and work productivity

-          Green IT, electromagnetic fields and sustainable computing

University of Tampere, Department of Management

Researcher (March 2008-June 2008  )

-          Management and information systems

-          Ethics and leadership

University of Tampere, Hypermedia Laboratory

                                    Researcher 2001-2007

-          Researcher, Parteco Tekes Project: Open Innovation, creativity, social media and information systems (August 2006-January 2008)

-          On research grant between July 2005 and June 2006

-          Researcher, “E-Learning and expertise development using web-Conferencing” - a Finnish Work Environment Fund (Työsuojelurahasto) Project. (January 2005-August 2005)

-          Assistant Professor (January 2005-July 2005)

-          Project Manager, MOBIlearn EU IST project: mobile learning and usability research + XML-based user interface development utilising Jetspeed and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) (http://www.mobilearn.org) (July 2002-March 2005)

-          Project Manager, Digital Learning Tekes project, mobile learning evaluation research (http://www.digilearning.org) (September 2001- March 2003)

-          Open Innovation, creativity, creative problem-solving, applied imagination, opportunity finding, innovation, innovation management systems, tools and software platforms (researching, teaching and consulting)

-          Mobile learning, e-learning, telework, teamwork and ubiquitous computing (researching, teaching and consulting)

-          Knowledge management, document management, project management and process management (teaching and consulting)

-          Social media, RSS-technologies, aggregators, Web 2.0, SOA, blogs, wikis (researching, teaching and consulting)

 

TeliaSonera Ltd

Program Manager (Collaborative Commerce) 2000-2001

-          R&D in Collaborative Commerce, ASP Application Service Provisioning

-          Mobile user interfaces

-          Knowledge, project, process and document management support

-          Open Text Livelink administration and expertise

-          Intranet, Extranet and partnering scenario planning

-          Knowledge Management –model and groupware implementation

-          Business negotiations with European and American partners

 

Institute for Extension Studies, University of Tampere
(Tampereen yliopiston täydennyskoulutuskeskus)

Project Manager (Erikoissuunnittelija) 1995-2000

-          Consulting of SMEs in the Taitava Yritys (Skillful Enterprise) -project. This consulting contract was related to electronic commerce, networking strategy and overall IT infrastructure development. With consultant Ljk Heikki Saranen (1997-1999)

-          International R&D project negotiator and contact. Adapt-Bis Infotech and EU V-Framework Information Society Technologies. Co-operation with partners in telework and electronic commerce area.

-          Researcher and Board member. TEKES Distance Education in Multimedia Networks (Etäopetus Multimediaverkoissa) -project (1996-1998)

-          eLearning platform and service development. (Verkkopaja + WebCT) (1997-1999)

-          Educator and training coordinator. eLearning, video conferencing, computer supported co-operative work, tutoring and teacher training.

 

TKA-Yhtymä Ltd

Computer support (ATK-tukihenkilö) 1991-95

-          Unix-support, Win NT-based LAN installations, Hansa-financial software support, hardware installations

 

Tietokolmio Ltd

Programmer and IT support 1988-1989

-          Financial software development with Visual Basic.

-          Database programming with Dbase IV

-          Hardware and software installations

 

Other jobs:
Computer salesman, Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, Academic Bookstore Ltd (1990)
Warehouse clerk, Pelma Ltd (1987-88).

 

 

EDUCATION                 Dissertation work in progress:

“Information System that Facilitates Learning and Brokering Processes within Open Innovation”, University of Tampere, Department of Computer Science, Instructor Prof. Pertti Järvinen.

                                               

Master of Science (MSc.), Educational Sciences

University of Tampere 1998

 

Main subject: education (administration)

Additional subjects: computer science and political economy

 

 

Datanomi (Degree in programming)

Tampere Commercial College, Tampereen kauppaoppilaitos, 1989

 

 

High School Graduate (Ylioppilas)

Kaarila High School, Kaarilan lukio, Tampere, 1987

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS      English: fluent

Swedish: fluent

 

German: fluent

Russian: good

 

 

 

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Book chapters:

Ahonen, M. (2007) Internetin innovaatiomarkkinapaikat. (Open Innovation and Innovation Marketplaces). In Torkkeli, M., Hilmola, O-P., Salmi, P., Viskari, S., Käki, H. Ahonen, M. & Inkinen, S. (Eds.) Avoin innovaatio: Liiketoiminnan seitinohuet yhteistyörakenteet, Lappeenrannan teknillinen yliopisto, Tuotantotalouden osasto, Tutkimusraportti 190, ISBN 978-952-214- 480-5. Open Innovation Book, Lappeenranta Technical University, Lappeenranta, Finland.

Ahonen, M. (2005). Building a Ubiquitous Artifact that Integrates Problem-Solving and Learning Processes to Support Creativity. In Sorensen, C., Yoo, Y., Lyytinen, K. & DeGross, J. I. (Eds.) Designing Ubiquitous Information Environments: Socio-technical issues and challenges. Springer. Cleveland, USA.

Korhonen, V., Kohonen, V., Tolkki, L., Syvänen, A. & Ahonen, M. (2007). e-Portfolios within Life-wide Professional Development. In Kankaanranta, M., Grant, A. & Linnakylä, P. (Eds.) e-Portfolio – Adding Value to Lifelong Learning. Institute for Educational Research. Jyväskylä University Press. Jyväskylä, Finland.

Ahonen, M., Joyce, B., Leino, M. & Turunen, H. (2003). Mobile Learning – A Different Viewpoint. In: Kynäslahti, H. & Seppälä, P. (Eds.) Professional Mobile Learning. IT-Press. Helsinki, Finland.

In conferences with review process:

Ahonen, M. (2009). Schools, Wireless Technologies and Health Risks – How to minimise radiation exposure.
17th International Confence on Environmental BioIndicators, Conference Proceedings, Moscow, Russia. 
 
Ahonen, M. (2008). Wireless Systems and Health Risks – Implications for Educational and Pedagogical Practices. Online Educa Conference, Berlin, Germany.

 

Whelan, E. & Ahonen, M. (2008). Knowledge Diffusion in R&D Groups: The Impact of Internet Technologies. ECIS Conference Proceedings, Galway, Ireland.

 

Ahonen, M. (2008) Sustainable Wireless Computing – How Public Information Systems Can Be Designed to Reduce Exposure. 31st IRIS Scandinavian Information Systems Conference, Conference Proceedings, Åre, Sweden.

 

Ahonen, M. (2008) Terveydelle turvalliset langattomat ratkaisut - vaikutukset pedagogisiin käytäntöihin. (Healthier Wireless Solutions – Implications to Pedagogical Practices). In ITK Interaktiivinen Teknologia Koulutuksessa. Tutkijatapaamisen julkaisut, Hämeenlinna, Finland.

Ahonen, M., Antikainen, M., & Mäkipää, M. (2007). Supporting Collective Creativity within Open Innovation. European Academy of Management (EURAM) conference, Open Innovation Track, Conference Proceedings, Paris, France.

Ahonen, M. & Lietsala, K. (2007). Managing Service Ideas and Suggestions – Information Systems in Innovation Brokering. Innovation in Services Conference, Conference Proceedings, Tekes, Haas Business School, Berkeley, CA.

Antikainen, M., Ahonen, M., & Mäkipää, M. (2006). Customers as designers, sellers and buyers: Utilizing WEB 2.0 Business models in mass customization. The Second Finnish Mass Customization and Personalization Forum (MCPF 2006). Tampere, Finland.

Ahonen, M. & Syvänen, A. (2006). How can electronic portfolios facilitate collaborative problem-finding in the innovation process? IADIS Mobile Learning Conference, Conference Proceedings, Dublin, Ireland.

Mäkipää, M., Ahonen, M. & Mäntymäki, M. (2006). Developmental steps from closed innovation to open innovation – Increasing customer involvement through mass customization and customer co-design. IRIS Scandinavian Information Systems Conference, Conference Proceedings, Helsingør, Denmark.

Ahonen, M. (2005). Designing Information Systems for Creative Problem Solving and Learning. eBusiness Research Forum Conference, Tampere, Finland. 

Murto, H., Ikkala-Toiviainen, L. & Ahonen, M. (2005). eLearning, Telework and Web Conferencing Practices. Report. The Finnish Work Environment Fund. Helsinki, Finland.

Ketola, P. & Ahonen, M. (2005). Learning and innovating between users and developers within new technology development. Proceedings of 12th International Product Development Management Conference. Copenhagen. Denmark.

Ahonen, M., Syvänen, A. & Vainio, T. (2005). Towards Pervasive and Adaptive Learning Environments. UAHCI Conference Proceedings. CD-ROM, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Las Vegas. USA..

Syvänen, A., Beale, R., Sharples, M. Ahonen, M. & Lonsdale, P. (2005). Supporting Pervasive Learning Environments: Adaptability and Context Awareness in Mobile Learning. Poster. WMTE 2005 IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education. Tokushima, Japan.

Ahonen, M. (2005). A mobile artifact for innovation process. UAHCI 2005. Poster. Las Vegas. USA.

Ahonen, M & Murto, H. (2004). Building a Digital Portfolio that Supports Informal Learning, Creativity and Mobility - A Design Science Viewpoint. Eportfolio 2004 conference Proceedings. La Rochelle, France.

Jäppinen, A., Nummela, J., Vainio, T. and Ahonen, M. (2004) Adaptive Mobile Learning Systems – The Essential Questions from the Design Perspective. MLEARN 2004 Conference Proceedings. Rome. Italy.

Ahonen, M. (2003). Accessibility challenges with mobile lifelong learning tools and related collaboration.  Communities & Technology Conference, Mobile and Ubiquitous workshop. Conference Proceedings, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Vainio, T. & Ahonen, M. (2003) A Critical Approach to Human Interfaces Design. Mlearn 2003 Conference Proceedings, London, UK.

Turunen, H., Syvänen, A. & Ahonen, M. (2003) Supporting Observation Tasks in a Primary School with the Help of Mobile Devices. A pilot of the Digital Learning –project. Nyiri, C. (Ed.) Proceedings of The Social Science of Mobile Learning conference. Budapest. Hungary.

Syvänen, A., Ahonen, M., Jäppinen, A., Pehkonen, M., Turunen, H. ja Vainio, T. (2003) Accessibility and Mobile Learning. Proceedings of IFIP eTrain´03 Conference. Pori. Finland.

Nokelainen, P., Ahonen, M., Syvänen, A. ja Turunen, H. (2003) Approaches to Assessing Mobile Learning Components. Proceedings of Earli´03 Conference. Padova. Italy.

Ahonen, M., Syvänen, A. & Turunen, H. (2002) Oppimisen uudet innovaatiot – Mobiilioppiminen. New Innovations in Learning – Mobile Learning. In: Saarinen, J. (Ed.) Digital Learning TEKES project summary. HAMK. Hämeenlinna. Finland.

Ahonen, M., Joyce, B. & Pajunen, R. (1999) Tutoring – another approach. Case: Networkshop – web-based learning environment. Eunis conference paper. Helsinki. Finland.

Ahonen, M. (1999) Videoneuvottelun pedagogiikka. Videoconferencing pedagogy. In: Pohjolainen, S. & Ruokamo, H. (Ed.) Etäopetus Multimediaverkoissa Projektin Loppuraportti. Distance Education in Multimedia Networks, Project Summary. TEKES. Helsinki. Finland.

Ahonen, M. (1998) Tietoverkkokoulutus opettajan apuna rakennettaessa pedagogisesti tarkoituksenmukaista oppimisympäristöä. (Network training as teacher’s support when building a network based learning environment.) Master’s thesis. University of Tampere. Finland.

Ahonen, M., Mäkikomsi, S. & Pajunen R. (1998) Tietoverkot osana avoimia oppimisympäristöjä. Information network as an open learning environment. In: Arkipäivän oppiminen. Aikuiskasvatuksen 39.vuosikirja. Kansanvalistusseura. Helsinki. Finland. 

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Mikko Ahonen’s blog: http://beyondcreativity.blogs.com

Ahonen, M. (2008) Designing an Information System that Facilitates Learning and Problem-Solving Processes in the Open Innovation Environment. (PhD thesis in preparation).

Hänninen, Osmo, Kinnunen, Seppo & Ahonen, Mikko (2009). Lasten kännykän käyttö on terveysriski (sis. lähteet) + Skannattu. Helsingin Sanomat, Yleisönosasto, maanantai 24.8.2009.

 

Ahonen, M. (2008) Tukiasematkin ilmeisiä riskitekijöitä, Aamulehti, Yleisönosasto, 25.8.2008  (Teksti + Skannattu)

Ahonen, M. (2008) Säteilyriskit hallinnassa? Radiation risks under control? (Teksti + Skannattu) Aikalainen 8 / 2008. Tampereen yliopisto, University of Tampere Magazine.

Ahonen, M. (2008) Mobile phone base stations and health risks. News and literature review. A report about cell towers and FM radio and digital TV transmitters with occasional updates.

Ahonen, M. (2006) Commenting the Creative Tampere Program (Kommenttipuheenvuoro Luova Tampere –ohjelmasta, Hämeenkatu on luovuuden mittari, Aamulehti, Alakerta 19.10.2006) newspaper article. 

Ahonen, M., Edman, A. & Hörnqvist, S. (2005) Ubiquitous, RFID-based Botanical Garden. A Report. (Funded by IBM).

Ahonen, M., Vainio, T., Tanhua-Piiroinen, E., Jäppinen, A., Nummela, J., Giwerzew, D. & Strauchmann, M. (2005) Adaptive Human Interfaces Subsystem Final Report and Prototype. MOBIlearn project internal document.

Sariola, J., Seppälä, P., Ahonen, M., Kolari, M., Kyttälä, K. & Pasanen, J. (2003) Finnish Virtual University and Mobile Learning Strategy. (In Finnish: Sariola, J. (Ed.) Mobiiliteknologian käyttö ja palvelut yliopistoissa 2003-2006. Mobiiliteknologioiden määrittely Suomen virtuaaliyliopiston palveluihin. Suomen virtuaaliyliopiston kehittämisyksikkö. Espoo

Ahonen, M., Pehkonen, M. & Vainio, T. (2002) Adaptive Human Interfaces Subsystem Specification Report. MOBIlearn project internal document.

Ahonen, M. (2002) Knowledge Management Strategy of a Company. Interviews and internal report. Dallas, U.S.A.

Ahonen, M (2001) Knowledge management strategy as part of process development. Internal R&D Report. Sonera Juxto Corporation. Helsinki.

Ahonen, M. (1997) Avoimen yliopiston verkkopalvelun (SUVI) tekninen esiselvitys ja raportti. Finnish Open University’s course management system technical specification report.

Ahonen, M. & Saranen, H. (1998) Skillful Enterprise – project reports about networking and internet strategies of SMEs.

Ahonen, M. & Lehto, T. (1999)  Ryhmätyöohjelmiston ( Verkkopaja ja WebCT ) dokumentointi ja pedagoginen ohjeistus/koulutus. WebCT tutoring and guidance material.

 

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS AND OTHER:

Open Innovation (Avoin innovaatio), Liiketoimintaosaamisen kehittämisohjelma, Business Development Program, Tampere Business School, Synergos, University of Tampere, yhteistyössä/in co-operation with professor Veikko Somersalmi. in 2007, 2008, 2009.

Mobiilioppiminen – miten mahdolliset terveysriskit vaikuttavat opetuksen käytäntöihin. Mobile learning – what impact do health risks have on education practices. Interaktiivinen Tekniikka Koulutuksessa –konferenssi, ITK-conference, Aulanko, Hämeenlinna, Finland. With professor in physiology Osmo Hänninen and researcher Antti Syvänen, 23th April 2009.

Lapset ja turvallisemmat puhelinkäytännöt. Koulutussarja opettajille, vanhemmille ja lapsille – aiheena kännykät ja langattomat verkot. Pidetty kouluilla Tampereella, Ylöjärvellä, Valkeakoskella ym. Children and health risks of mobile phones and wireless technologies – how to minimise risks. A lecture series for schools and kindergartens. In 2008, 2009, …

"Going Virtual: Are There Real Opportunities for Business in Virtual Worlds?” A Panel. With Robin Teigland, Brian Donnellan, Steven Mahaley and Brian O’Donovan. In connection to the ECIS conference. Galway, June 9th 2008.

Kännykät ja koulun työrauha – onko yhteyttä? Mobile phones and learning difficulties – is there a connection? Unconference session. Interactive Technology in Education, ITK conference, Hämeenlinna, Finland, April 17th 2008.

Open Innovation - Intermediaries and Innovation Marketplaces. A talk at LERO (The Irish Software Engineering Research Centre), University of Limerick, Ireland, October 15th 2007.

Organisations, Innovation and Internet. Organisaation innovaatiotoiminta internetaikakaudella, Liiketoimintaosaamisen perusopintokokonaisuus, Business development program, Synergos, Tampere Business School, University of Tampere, Finland, October 11th 2007.

Open Innovation and Intermediaries. A presentation together with Ruben Robert Nieuwenhuis, FellowForce.com. MindTrek Conference, Tampere, Finland, October 3rd 2007.

Web 2.0: Blogs and wikis. A workshop together with Tomi Terentjeff (Gemilo Ltd) and Mika Leivo (Cubical Ltd), In connection to MindTrek conference, Hotel Rosendahl, Tampere, Finland, October 2nd 2007.

Web 2.0 – Collaboration and Knowledge Management Challenges. TE-keskus, Tampere, Finland, April 2007.

Web 2.0. ITK Workshop. Interaktiivinen teknologia koulutuksessa konferenssi. A presentation together with Mikko Toriseva, Mediamaisteri Group. Aulanko, Finland, April 2007.

What motivates customers to innovate collaboratively? - Utilizing Web 2.0 Communities in mass customization and customer co-design. Presentation together with Maria Antikainen and Marko Mäkipää. 2nd Finnish Mass-Customization Forum (http://www.fimcp.fi/forum/index.php ), Tampere, Finland. 

Creative Futures Conference, Workshop Chair and Presentation: Creativity, Innovation and IT, Oulu, Finland.

Open Innovation and Information Systems (Avoin Innovaatio ja Tietojärjestelmät). Studia Generalia, University of Tampere, Finland, September 2006.

Creativity (Luovuus), Studia Generalia, University of Tampere, Finland, February 2006.

CREATO! Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Expertise Development. Workshops and consulting with Kaisa Huunonen and Tuomas Lehtinen, Mediamaisteri Group. 2005 -

Competence development, PDPs, ePortfolios and OS tools. In the Open Source Workshop. ITK Interactive Technology in Education Conference, Hämeenlinna, Finland. April 2005.

Adaptivity and User Modelling in Mobile Learning Environments. NordiCHI 2004 Workshop with Anu Jäppinen and Teija Vainio. http://www.cs.uta.fi/nordichi2004/workshops/

Knowledge Management, Project Management and Document Management. A workshop for SMEs.  (Tiedonhallinnan tekniset ratkaisut. Tiedosta Tie Muutokseen –koulutusohjelman workshop. Tampereen yliopiston täydennyskoulutuskeskus.) Institute for Extension Studies, University of Tampere. June 2004

Archival Science Seminar. Kv. Arkistotieteellinen Seminaari. Commentator of Rob Mildren’s presentation. Helsinki, Finland. May 2004

Mobility, Accessibility and Learning. Keynote Speech in Mlearn 2003 Conference. London, UK.

Mobile Learning Evaluation. Symposium presentation with Antti Syvänen. ITK Conference. Hämeenlinna, Finland.

Mobile Learning Module as part of Digital Media Course. Hypermedia Laboratory. University of Tampere, Finland.  Autumn 2002.

Document Management , Workflow and IT Systems. Digitaalisen asianhallinnan sovellukset –aineopintokokonaisuus. Course. In 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with Sari Mäkinen and Milla Roine. Department of Information Science. University of Tampere, Finland.

Distance education, Videoconferencing, Web-Based Learning Environments and Computer Supported Co-operative Work. Lectures, tutoring, planning and technical support. In 1995-2001. Institute for Extension Studies. University of Tampere, Finland.

Multimedia Auditorium. Plans, design, bidding process and building. In 1991-1992 together with architects Timo Ahonen and Taina Vimpari. Institute for Extension Studies. University of Tampere, Finland.

Internet, Web Publishing, Unix, MS Windows, MS Office, etc. training, 1989-2001

 

INTERVIEWS (NEWSPAPER, TELEVISION ETC)

A-Studio, TV 1, 2.7.2008, ”Huolestuttaako kännykän säteily”. “Are you worried about health risks of mobile phones”. Kommenttipuheenvuoro. Osa 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpDUM9WFkXo  , Osa 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbkrQDS0Jxk . Interviewed by Antti Tuominen.

Ylöjärven Sanomat, 14.4.2009, ”Energiansäästölamput tuottavat likaista sähköä”,(pelkkä teksti), ”Energy saving lamps produce dirty electricity”, Interviewed by Jaakko Salmela.

Ruoveden Sanomat, 19.8.2009. ”Lapsille ei kännykkää”, “No mobile phones to children”, Interviewed by Sirkku Somero. 

 

GRANTS

Finnish Work Environment Fund, July 2005-June 2006 (extension)

IBM Nordic Country Project Fund, November-December 2005

University of Tampere, July-December 2003

 

 

USEFUL COURSES/CONFERENCES:

17th International Conference on Environmental BioIndicators. Moscow, Russia, June 2009.

EMF & Health – A Global View. A conference by Radiation Research Trust. Royal Society, London, UK, September 2008.

Advanced Discussion Course in Russian. Разговорный курс. University of Tampere. Александр Желенин, Alexander Zelenin, January-March 2006.

Media Communication. Mediaviestinnän koulutus. TSR. Camilla Lehtinen, February 2006.

Basics of XML. Jukka Huhtamäki, Technical University of Tampere, February 2004.

Mobile Data Communication Technologies. GSM, circuit switching vs. packet switching, management, GPRS, UMTS, charging/billing/accounting, Teleware Ltd. May 2001.

 

 

INTERESTS

Work: Applied imagination, communities of practice, creative problem-solving, creativity, electro-magnetic fields, EMF, entrepreneurship, ethics, health, human resource development, information systems, innovation, knowledge management, leadership, learning, management, mobility, open innovation, opportunity finding, social networks, sustainable development, ubiquitous computing.

Leisure: Music (singing&piano playing), football (coaching), ice swimming (avantouinti), golf, skiing, hiking, meditation, canoeing, mountain biking, computer games, history.

 

FAMILY                

Wife and 2 children.

 

ARMY

Served, in 1989.