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Research output per year
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Artistic and research interests
Key interest: research and innovation in medical physics and biomedical engineering.
Research interests: biomedical high-intensity ultrasound applications, e.g. ultrasonic drug delivery & therapy, acoustic trapping, cancer diagnostics.
Innovation interests: new diagnostic and interventional platforms, translation of research findings into clinic via commercialization, Biodesign innovation process
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment Goals
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio
Award Date: 19 Dec 2007
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Ultrasonic actuation of a fine-needle improves biopsy yield
Perra, E., Lampsijärvi, E., Barreto, G., Arif, M., Puranen, T., Hæggström, E., Pritzker, K. P. H. & Nieminen, H. J., Dec 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 15 p., 8234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A novel ultrasonic haptic device induces touch sensations with potential applications in neuroscience research
Hayward, N., Lewis, E., Perra, E., Jousmaki, V., Saarinen, V. M., McGlone, F., Sams, M. & Nieminen, H., 7 Sep 2020, IUS 2020 - International Ultrasonics Symposium, Proceedings. IEEE Computer Society, 4 p. 9251554. (IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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An ultrasonically actuated fine needle enhances biopsy sample yield
Perra, E., Lampsijarvi, E., Barreto, G., Arif, M., Puranen, T., Haeggstrom, E., Pritzker, K. P. H. & Nieminen, H. J., 7 Sep 2020, IUS 2020 - International Ultrasonics Symposium, Proceedings. IEEE Computer Society, 4 p. 9251309. (IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium; vol. 2020-September).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Automating three-dimensional osteoarthritis histopathological grading of human osteochondral tissue using machine learning on contrast-enhanced micro-computed tomography
Rytky, S. J. O., Tiulpin, A., Frondelius, T., Finnilä, M. A. J., Karhula, S. S., Leino, J., Pritzker, K. P. H., Valkealahti, M., Lehenkari, P., Joukainen, A., Kröger, H., Nieminen, H. J. & Saarakkala, S., Aug 2020, In: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 28, 8, p. 1133-1144 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Deep-Learning for Tidemark Segmentation in Human Osteochondral Tissues Imaged with Micro-computed Tomography
Tiulpin, A., Finnilä, M., Lehenkari, P., Nieminen, H. J. & Saarakkala, S., 1 Jan 2020, Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems - 20th International Conference, ACIVS 2020, Proceedings. Blanc-Talon, J., Delmas, P., Philips, W., Popescu, D. & Scheunders, P. (eds.). p. 131-138 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 12002 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
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PULSUR: Pulsating Surfaces: Ultrasonic Dynamics of Submerged Superhydrophobic Surfaces
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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USeFNB: Ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle biopsy: sound-tissue -interactions
Nieminen, H., Hayward, N., Perra, E., Nallannan, B., Bunni, S., Le Bourlout, Y. & Rantanen, J.
01/09/2020 → 03/03/2023
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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CARTHAGO: Cartilaginous tissue regeneration by non-viral gene therapy; taking the hurdles towards efficient delivery
01/09/2020 → 31/08/2024
Project: EU: MC
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Vestoscope
Nieminen, H., Laakso, A., Bunni, S. & Vilkki, E.
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2021
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
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TUTLI-Vestoscope commercializa
Nieminen, H., Vallila, J., Kouros, A. & Andreae, T.
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2021
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
Activities
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Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
Heikki Nieminen (Visitor (research and teaching))
18 Oct 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visit abroad
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Julius Tallberg Foundation
Heikki Nieminen (Examiner)
2017 → …Activity: Examination types › Evaluation of funding applications
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Aalto University (Organisational unit)
Heikki Nieminen (Member)
2017Activity: Membership types › Position of trust in an academic community
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Tekniikan päivät 2017
Heikki Nieminen (Speaker)
29 Sep 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Frontiers in Physics (Journal)
Heikki Nieminen (Editorial board member)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
Press / Media
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Vibrating Needles Make for Better Biopsies
04/05/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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21st century medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics
21/04/2021 → 25/04/2021
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Aalto-yliopisto: Ultraäänineula tehostaa biopsiaa - luotettavan syöpätestin kudosmäärä saadaan vaivatta ohuellakin neulalla
Heikki Nieminen & Emanuele Perra
24/04/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Ultrasonic Biopsy Needle for Larger Tissue Samples
23/04/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Ultraäänineula tehostaa biopsiaa – luotettavan syöpätestin kudosmäärä saadaan vaivatta ohuellakin neulalla
Heikki Nieminen & Emanuele Perra
22/04/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance