Chat with a Pro
Chat with a Pro offers companies and public sector organisations a free, low-threshold opportunity to discuss ideas with leading researchers and experts from the University of Turku in geospatial data and technologies. These short (1–2 hour) meetings help you explore possibilities, gain new insights, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
This is not consultancy - it is a first step towards collaboration.
Connect with leading researchers in geospatial technologies
Would your organisation benefit from a conversation with top experts in geospatial data and location technologies? With Chat with a Pro, you can:
- Explore what is possible with the latest technologies.
- Get fresh perspectives on your challenges.
- Identify research-based solutions and opportunities.
- Build connections with academic experts.
Explore the UTU experts
Explore our curated expert pool below, submit your request, and we will connect you with the right expert! Once you’ve filled in the form, we will get back to you within one week.
Antero Järvi
Expertise themes
● Data science and AI
● Earth observation
● Emerging technologies
● Geospatial data
● Open data
● Participatory/living lab approaches
● Sustainability transformation
Niina Käyhkö
Expertise themes
● Data collection methods
● Earth observation
● Geospatial data
● Open data
● Participatory mapping
● Sustainability transformation
Expertise areas cover different topics around geospatial innovations, like location technologies, data collection (drones, satellites, sensors), AI and GeoAI, open data and data analytics, participatory mapping, visualization, autonomous systems, Earth observation, digital twins, and GeoAI-driven solutions for sustainability and climate resilience, all with a focus on real-world societal applications.