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Otaniementie 14 02150 Espoo
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I am interested in creativity in knowledge work and the role of ICT use in those processes. Humans are creative tool users and able to discover novel solutions for practical problems in their work and everyday life tasks. This creative potential remains however scientifically weakly understood.
My background is in human-computer interaction (HCI) and cognitive science. I study repurposive appropriation - the processes by which users discover new purposes of use for technology. This research includes both quantitative and qualitative methods, and particularly field trials on technology prototypes.
In my previous research, I have investigated creativity in knowledge work contexts. This research involved both individual-level studies on creative cognitive processes as well as development of new models and theories for understanding the organizational factors that may hinder or facilitate creativity in information systems use.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Doctoral degree, Humanities, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 12 Dec 2012
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 1 Oct 2003
Adjunct professor, University of Helsinki
2015 → …
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword / postscript › peer-review
Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Salovaara, A. (Principal investigator), Poikolainen Rosen, A. (Project Member), Sanchez, C. (Project Member), Epp, F. A. (Project Member), Poikolainen Rosen, A. (Project Member), Moesgen, T. (Project Member) & Pouta, E. (Project Member)
01/09/2020 → 31/08/2024
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Salovaara, A. (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
Salovaara, A. (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
Salovaara, A. (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
Salovaara, A. (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
Salovaara, A. (Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
22/11/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
22/03/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance