We are a dynamic, independent research organization comprising around 20 skilled and experienced researchers and specialists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. With our multidisciplinary approach, we are equipped to provide valuable insights on a range of topics, including work-based immigration, international talents in Finland, youth perspectives, mindsets in Finland, as well as sustainable food systems and farming practices. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with your research needs.
Specialists
Karina Jutila
CEO, Doctor of Social Sciences
Finland's current situation, sustainability of society, democracy
+358 50 5515 361 karina.jutila@e2.fi
Mari K. Niemi
Director (new research openings, research communication and stakeholder relations, internationalisation), Docent, Doctor of Social Sciences
Finland's internationalisation, skills and skills shortages, research communication, and stakeholder cooperation
+44 773 7161 944 mari.k.niemi@e2.fi
Jenni Simonen
Director (research, development, and operations of E2 Research Ltd.), Doctor of Social Sciences, Sociologist
Research topics on youth, inclusion and intergenerational dialogue, qualitative methods, business development, and expert service
+358 50 3465021 jenni.simonen@e2.fi
Aino Heikkilä
Development Manager, Master of Social Sciences
Resilience of working life and work communities, social and cultural diversity, ethnography, and method sharing, policy development
+358 44 3028 727 aino.heikkila@e2.fi
Ville Pitkänen
Research Manager, Docent, Doctor of Social Sciences
Immigration, labour, science communication, political communication, elections, attitude and values research, quantitative and qualitative research methods
+358 40 7770 869 ville.pitkanen@e2.fi
Marjatta Selänniemi
Senior Expert, Team leader, Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry
Development policies especially in agriculture sectors and food security, climate resilience, food systems, strategic evaluations, PMEL
+358 50 3651 481 marjatta.selanniemi@e2.fi
Jenni Mäkinen
Financial and Administrative Coordinator, Bachelor of Business Administration
Financial and HR management, service tendering, notifications to public authorities
+358 50 439 0650 jenni.makinen@e2.fi
Matti Välimäki
Senior Researcher, Doctor of Social Sciences
Migration, immigration policy, science communication, political parties, political communication
+35850 5430 191 matti.valimaki@e2.fi
Rolle Alho
Senior Researcher, Doctor of Political Sciences
Immigration, immigration policy, integration, refugee issues, labour market and working life, labour market organisations, international recruitment
+358 50 5344 485 rolle.alho@e2.fi
Atte Penttilä
Researcher, PhD (Social Sciences), Master of Science in Agriculture and Forestry (Agroecology)
Qualitative research, ethnography, food systems, crises, resilience, impact assessment
+358401675969 atte.penttila@e2.fi
Roosa Veijola
Specialist, Master of Arts
Skills shortages, labour migration, working life, science communication and communication development, event production, qualitative research, international relations (China)
+358413142421 roosa.veijola@e2.fi
Eija Eronen
Specialist, Master of Social Sciences, doctoral researcher
Qualitative research methods, motherhood and parenthood, peer support, peer group action
+358 44 7000 012 eija.eronen@e2.fi
Venni Arra
Project Manager, Master of Science in Climate Change
Climate and environmental issues, science communication, project management, visual and audiovisual communication, event production
+358 44 9019 594 venni.arra@e2.fi
Vilma Niskanen
Specialist, Master of Arts
Qualitative methods, science communication, history of science (esp. history of social sciences), history of ideology
+358 40 653 8629 vilma.niskanen@e2.fi
Tuija Väyrynen
Specialist, Master of Social Sciences
Issues of political participation and agency, youth images, science communication, and product design
+358 40 5585 420 tuija.vayrynen@e2.fiBoard of Directors
Risto Murto
Hannu Kallio
Juha Marttila
Antti Palola
