Helsinki Institute of Science and Technology Studies

The purpose of the Strategic Advisory Board, appointed by the Rector of the University of Helsinki, is to support the management group of the Helsinki Institute of Science and Technology Studies (HIST) on the long-term development of the unit by expressing its viewpoints concerning proposals and policies related to the unit and by giving recommendations when necessary. In addition to this, the strategic advisory board maintains connections with the international scientific community in science and technology studies and with administrators in the field. The following individuals are members of the board:

Professor Luke Georghiou, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Research Director Timo Hämäläinen, Sitra - the Finnish Innovation Fund, Finland

Professor Merle Jacob, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture TIK, University of Oslo, Norway

Director Markus Koskenlinna, Tekes - the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, Finland

Professor Aija Leiponen, Applied Economics and Management, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, United States of America

Director Paavo Löppönen, Academy of Finland, Finland

Professor Andrew Webster, Science and Technology Studies Unit (SATSU), Department of Sociology, University of York, United Kingdom