Summary
Joonas Mäkinen is a Helsinki-based science and mathematics educator with 13 years of experience combining classroom teaching, curriculum development, and advocacy for open education. As a long-term science teacher at ST-valmennus and a self-employed mathematics instructor, he blends rigorous mathematical training from the University of Helsinki with hands-on pedagogy. He is a committed open culture and human rights activist, serving as Vice Chairman of Avoimet oppimateriaalit ry and previously leading youth political efforts in Piraattinuoret. A musician and composer as well as a researcher, he brings creative thinking to education and policy work, often bridging technical content with public engagement. Notably, his profile reflects sustained leadership in civil liberties and open-access movements alongside continuous classroom practice.
13 years of coding experience
Duke University School of Medicine
University of Helsinki
Mathematics, Mathematics at Helsingin yliopisto
English, Finnish, Swedish