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Simo Saarakkala
Fellows
2025
Prof. Dr.
Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology University of Oulu
Inaugurated for:
His significant contribution on research and innovation in multiscale musculoskeletal imaging, biomechanics and bioengineering with special focus on early diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Short CV
Prof. Saarakkala started his scientific research as a young medical physics student, becoming rapidly an internationally recognized scientist and research leader in the field of osteoarthritis imaging. He has made major contributions in microscopic, X-ray, ultrasound and MR imaging of cartilage and significantly developed diagnostics of osteoarthritis from cell and tissue level up to clinical level. He has shown excellent publication record with high visibility. His international network in research is extensive.
Dr. Saarakkala, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, showed his scientific maturity already at young age and, at present, is a highly respected academic leader. He has made significant contributions in the development of the multidisciplinary DigiHealth focus research. https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/creating-better-health-our-digital-health-knowhow
