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Sayawu Diaba Vaasan yliopisto
Dissertation 08.12.2023
Smart grids can enhance the dependability, security, and efficiency of an electric grid. At the same time, the increasing reliance on communication technology exposes these systems to cyberattacks. In his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Sayawu Diaba presents unique machine-learning algorithms for evaluating, detecting, and classifying cyberattacks on smart grids.
Ilmakuva kampuksesta
News 08.12.2023
The City of Vaasa, the University of Vaasa and the Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce are exploring the development of Vaasa higher education network by consolidating the ownership structure around Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK). Possible changes in ownership are being considered in an effort to establish a larger, more influential and higher profile unit at the regional, national and international levels, thus strengthening higher education and RDI in the region.
Nainen ja virtuaalilasit
Dissertation 07.12.2023
New technologies, such as robots, smart wristbands, artificial intelligence as well as AR, VR, and other extended reality (XR) tools, are increasingly surrounding us in many areas of our lives. In addition to hype, benefits, and fun, they also bring new everyday challenges to our working lives, says Satu Rantakokko in her doctoral dissertation. Her dissertation focuses particularly on how XR can be used to mediate technical instructions.
Roman Filenko nailing his dissertation
Dissertation 05.12.2023
Roman Filenko’s doctoral dissertation examines why international joint ventures (IJV) are terminated and how this affects the parent firms. His research highlights that parent firms have varying reasons for choosing sell-off, acquisition or liquidation of IJVs. The specific mode of termination does not impact the value of the parent company in the same way as the characteristics of the operation market do.
Satama
Dissertation 04.12.2023
Due to tightening emission regulations, interest towards using battery energy storages in vessels is increasing in marine transportation. This trend brings new challenges to the electric power supply systems at harbours. In his dissertation, Jagdesh Kumar has developed new harbour grid solutions that meet the requirements of modern electric and hybrid ships.
Opiskelijat luennolla
News 29.11.2023
The School of Technology and Innovations at the University of Vaasa joins the Smart Cities and Communities joint master’s degree programme of four European universities. This is the first Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme for the University of Vaasa. The other participating universities are the University of Mons from Belgium, International Hellenic University from Greece, and University of the Basque Country from Spain.
Susanna Kujala
Dissertation 27.11.2023
The sustainability of food production, consumption and the entire food system in Finland should be strengthened while considering regional differences. Susanna Kujala’s recent doctoral dissertation in regional studies highlights the need for place-based development that recognises the different starting points and characteristics of regions and other areas.