PHOTO OF V.A.N

VESA A. NISKANEN

Ph. D., Docent
(computational intelligence,
ICT,
methodology,
e-learning)


Address: 
University of Helsinki
Dept. of Economics & Management
P.O. Box 27 (Latokartanonkaari 9) 
00014 Helsinki, Finland 
Phone: +358 50 415 1204 (mobile, office),  
Fax: +358 9 191 58096
E-mail: vesa.a.niskanen
+ at sign
+ helsinki.fi

My website: http://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/niskanen/

Research Interests and Projects

  1. Computational intelligence (Soft Computing), i.e., fuzzy systems, neural networks, probabilistic reasoning, evolutionary computing (logico-methodological problems, decision making; details for Soft Computing, see BISC Group, UC Berkeley)
  2. The Human Sciences (methodological problems, e-learning)
  3. Philosophy (philosophy of Soft Computing, philosophy of science, philosophy of education)
  4. Chair: BISC Special Interest Group in Philosophy of Soft Computing (UC Berkeley, USA)
  5. Chair: BISC Special Interest Group in Social Sciences (UC Berkeley, USA)
  6. Secretary and Council Member 1999-2003, Information Committee Chair & Advisor 2003- : International Fuzzy Systems Association (IFSA)