University of Helsinki

PHOTO OF V.A.N
Curriculum Vitae

List of Publications 1978-

Main objectives of my research

Teaching, guidance and counselling

Other activities

Fuzzy systems
(sumeat systeemit)

My book on soft computing (Springer Verlag, 2003)

Suomenkielinen kirjani sumeasta logiikasta (WSOY, 2003)

VESA A. NISKANEN

Ph. D., Docent, University Lecturer (informatics, intelligent systems, e-learning)


Address: 
University of Helsinki
Dept. of Economics & Management
P.O. Box 27, 00014 Helsinki, Finland 
Phone: +358 9 191 58052 (office), +358 40 503 2031 (mobile),
Fax: +358 9 191 58096
E-mail: vesa.a.niskanen
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My website: http://www.helsinki.fi/~niskanen/ 

 

Research Interests and Projects

  1. Intelligent and adaptive systems (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. Secretary and Council Member 1999-2003, Information Committee Chair & Advisor 2003- : International Fuzzy Systems Association (IFSA)