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Jukka
Käyhkö
Professor, Geography
Professor, PhD

Contact

+358 29 450 2402
+358 40 522 5212
Vesilinnantie 5
20500
Turku

Areas of expertise

Climatology
Urban climates
Geomorphology, Fluvial systems
Aeolian sedimentology
Wind erosion
Global change
Environmental change
Remote sensing
Socio-ecological systems. Regional expertise: Lapland, Iceland, Zanzibar, Namibia

Biography

- Professor 2004-, Department of Geography, University of Turku - Professor (substitute) 2003, Department of Geography, University of Helsinki
- Programme manager, Finnish Global Change Research Programme FIGARE 1998-2002, University of Turku- Junior lecturer (assistant) 1996-98, Department of Geography, University of Turku
- PhD: Sedimentology 1997 Postgraduate Research Institute for Sedimentology (PRIS), The University of Reading, UK (Thesis: “Aeolian activity in subarctic Fennoscandia – distribution, history and modern processes”)- Licentiate in Philosophy: Geography 1994, Department of Geography, University of Helsinki- MSc, Geography, Certificate of Education in Geography & Biology 1991, Department of Geography, University of Helsinki.- Matriculation examination 1983, Sibelius-lukio, Helsinki

Teaching

My typical teaching year consists of the following courses taught either by myself or jointly with other teachers:MAAN6091 Basics of Geography (jointly), (lecture course)MAAN6151 Geomorphology (lecture course)MAAN6153 Climatology (lecture course)MAAN6570 Climate.now – Basics of climate change (online course; responsible teacher)
MAAN7052 Geography colloquium (responsible teacher)MAAN7141 Geography research course (responsible teacher) (lectures, field class, laboratory work)MAAN7354 Global change (lectures, literature, group work, field excursion)
MAAN7741 Systemschange.now – Systems thinking in Global change research (online course; responsible teacher)

Course language:Bachelor level courses (code 6XXX) in FinnishMaster level courses (code 7XXX) English/Finnish depending on the audience 

Research

My areas of interest and expertise include broadly topics related to climatology, geomorphology, sedimentology and transdisciplinary human-environment processes (global change). In climatology, I am particularly interested in understanding the regional dynamics and general implications of climate change. Connections to geomorphology include aeolian processes (esp. sand dunes, wind erosion, and their climate connections) and hydrological-fluvial processes (esp. denudation, flooding). Most of my geomorphological studies take place in Lapland and Iceland. Regarding anthropogenic systems, urban climates are of particular interest, specifically spatio-temporal variations of climate and their implications to e.g., human comfort, health, road management and urban planning. My research areas span from Northern Fennoscandia to East- and South-West Africa.

Publications

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Evaluation of justice in climate policy (2023)

Kivimaa Paula, Heikkinen Milja, Huttunen Suvi, Jaakkola Jouni, Juhola Sirkku, Juntunen Suvi, Kaljonen Minna, Käyhkö Jukka, Leino Marianne, Loivaranta Tikli, Lundberg Piia, Lähteenmäki-Uutela Anu, Näkkäläjärvi Klemetti,
Sivonen Marja Helena, Vainio Annukka
(Julkaistu kehittämis- tai tutkimusraportti taikka -selvitys (D4))

Climate Change, Summer Temperature, and Heat-Related Mortality in Finland: Multicohort Study with Projections for a Sustainable vs Fossil-Fueled Future to 2050 (2023)

Environmental Health Perspectives
Kivimäki Mika, Batty G David, Pentti Jaana, Suomi Juuso, Nyberg Solja T, Merikanto Joonas, Nordling Kalle, Ervasti Jenni, Suominen Sakari B, Partanen Antti-Ilari, Stenholm Sari, Käyhkö Jukka, Vahtera Jussi
(Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tai data-artikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä (A1))

Climate Change in the Baltic Sea Region: A Summary (2022)

Earth System Dynamics
Meier H. E. Markus, Kniebusch Madline, Dieterich Christian, Gröger Matthias, Zorita Eduardo, Elmgren Ragnar, Myrberg Kai, Ahola Markus P., Bartosova Alena, Bonsdorff Erik, Börgel Florian, Capell Rene, Carlén Ida, Carlund Thomas, Carstensen Jacob, Christensen Ole B., Dierschke Volker, Frauen Claudia, Frederiksen Morten, Gaget Elie, Galatius Anders, Haapala Jari J., Halkka Antti, Hugelius Gustaf, Hünicke Birgit, Jaagus Jaak, Jüssi Mart, Käyhkö Jukka, Kirchner Nina, Kjellström Erik, Kulinski Karol, Lehmann Andreas, Lindström Göran, May Wilhelm, Miller Paul A., Mohrholz Volker, Müller-Karulis Bärbel, Pavón-Jordán Diego, Quante Markus, Reckermann Marcus, Rutgersson Anna, Savchuk Oleg P., Stendel Martin, Tuomi Laura, Viitasalo Markku, Weisse Ralf, Zhang Wenyan
(Vertaisarvioitu katsausartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä (A2))