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Artistic and research interests
Assistant Professor Ilkka Laakso leads the research group Electromagnetics in Health Technology. The group develops computational methods for multi-physics modelling of the human body.
The research combines numerical analysis of electromagnetic fields with anatomical and functional modelling, having multidisciplinary applications in biomedical engineering (device development), clinical practice (diagnosis and rehabilitation), and neurosciences (brain research).
The first focus area of the research is developing computational tools for modelling non-invasive brain stimulation. In the future, the methods will help scientists to carefully craft stimulation protocols rather than relying on trial and error, improving the safety and efficacy of stimulation and allowing individually planned treatment.
The group also uses computer simulations to study the electromagnetic safety of new technologies and aid the development of novel health care applications .
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development 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, Engineering and Technology, Aalto University
Award Date: 7 Feb 2011
Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 15 Dec 2009
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 18 Jun 2007
Keywords
- Bioelectromagnetism
- Health and wellbeing
- Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging
- Neurostimulation
- Finite element modeling
- Finite element method
- Electromagnetic field computation
- Electromagnetic field theory
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Medical devices
- Medical Technology
- EMC
- Biophysics
- Radio Frequency
- Dosimetry
- health technology
- Image analysis
- Segmentation
- Brain stimulation
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Health physics
- Occupational safety
- Non-ionising radiation
- Human brain imaging
- Human brain
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Intercomparison of the averaged induced electric field in learning-based human head models exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields
Diao, Y., Rashed, E. A., Giaccone, L., Laakso, I., Li, C., Scorretti, R., Sekiba, Y., Yamazaki, K. & Hirata, A., 2023, In: IEEE Access. 11, p. 38739-38752 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Estimation method for the anisotropic electrical conductivity of in vivo human muscles and fat between 10 kHz and 1 MHz
Kangasmaa, O. & Laakso, I., 21 Nov 2022, In: Physics in Medicine and Biology. 67, 22, 13 p., 225002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Magneto- and electrophosphene thresholds in the retina: a dosimetry modeling study
Nissi, J. & Laakso, I., 7 Jan 2022, In: Physics in Medicine and Biology. 67, 1, 12 p., 015001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Special Section on Recent Advances in Simulation Techniques and Their Applications for Electronics
Kezuka, A., Sonoda, J., Ando, Y., Angkaew, T., Chen, C. P., Chiou, Y. P., Hirano, T., Ishibashi, H., Kimura, H., Kishimoto, S., Laakso, I., Takei, A., Tan, E. L., Tsuji, Y. & Shibayama, J., 1 Nov 2022, In: IEICE Transactions on Electronics. E105.C, 11Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › Scientific › peer-review
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The Effect of Inter-pulse Interval on TMS Motor Evoked Potentials in Active Muscles
Matilainen, N., Soldati, M. & Laakso, I., 22 Mar 2022, In: FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE. 16, 9 p., 845476.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Transkraniaalinen magneettinen sormenjälkitunnistus — työkalu aivostimulaation kvantifiointiin
Laakso, I., Kangasmaa, O., Mikkonen, M., Matilainen, N., Soldati, M. & Kataja, J.
01/09/2019 → 31/08/2023
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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Accessible lung imaging
Laakso, I., Uusitalo, S., Ahola, M., Palva, L., Kataja, J. & Holma, J.
01/09/2020 → 30/04/2021
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
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AMRI: Accessible Magnetic Resonance Imaging
01/04/2020 → 31/03/2023
Project: Other external funding: Other domestic funding
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Multi-scale modelling of human exposure to intermediate frequency electromagnetic fields
01/09/2015 → 31/08/2018
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Prizes
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Ericsson Young Scientist Award
Laakso, Ilkka (Recipient), 29 Nov 2011
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Excellent Paper Award
Laakso, Ilkka (Recipient), 15 May 2014
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Excellent paper award (Young scientist)
Laakso, Ilkka (Recipient), 19 Mar 2013
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Faculty Award for Excellence, at Nagoya Institute of Technology
Laakso, Ilkka (Recipient), 16 Nov 2011
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Technical Achievement Award
Laakso, Ilkka (Recipient), 17 Aug 2021
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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University of L'Aquila
Ilkka Laakso (Visiting researcher)
Mar 2017 → Apr 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) (External organisation)
Ilkka Laakso (Member)
2017Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a society or network
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IEICE Transactions on Electronics (Journal)
Ilkka Laakso (Editor)
2015 → 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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IEEE (External organisation)
Ilkka Laakso (Chair)
2015 → 2017Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a society or network
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International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Ilkka Laakso (Chair)
2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Chair or participant of a conference, workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
Press/Media
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Characterization of open issues in low-frequency computational dosimetry
29/05/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Researchers are developing a mobile MRI that could fit in a van instead of a lorry
29/07/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Uudenlainen pienempi magneettikuvauslaite mahtuu pakettiautoon – Voitaisiin käyttää sairauksien diagnostiikan lisäksi vaikka rasvaprosentin mittaukseen kuntosalilla
Ilkka Laakso & Severi Uusitalo
20/07/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Liikuteltava magneettikuvauslaite kulkee pakettiautossa
03/06/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Finnish researchers designing mobile MR unit that could fit in a van
02/06/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance