Eveliina Salmela

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in communication studies, with expertise in digital media, social media, technical communication, and user-centered communication. My research focuses on how people share knowledge and advice online, particularly within peer communities and in relation to specialized fields. I am interested in how expertise is constructed, negotiated, and circulated in different social media environments.

My research interests also include neurodiversity, representations of neurodivergence in social media, and the promotion of neuroinclusive practices in working life and society.

I hold a PhD in Communication Studies and currently work as a postdoctoral researcher in projects such as DecarbonHome and Misleading Consumers. Methodologically, my strengths lie in discourse analysis, pragmatics, and ethnography. I have conducted extensive research on various digital environments, including discussion forums, online news and comment sections, anonymous online communities, and social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.

I teach a variety of courses in communication studies, such as User-Centered Communication Project Course and Web Content Accessibility, and I also supervise master’s theses.