Pekka Koskinen
Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Central Finland
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Top SchoolPekka Koskinen is a Professor of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä with over a decade of focused research in computational nanoscience and a sustained track record developing innovative teaching methods in higher education. His career spans postdoctoral work in Europe and a progression through research fellow, lecturer, and professorial roles since 2004, reflecting deep expertise in atomistic simulation and modeling. He combines rigorous academic research with pedagogical practice, often translating complex computational methods into accessible coursework and supervision. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, he leverages long-term local academic ties to lead collaborative projects and mentor the next generation of scientists. An aspect not immediately obvious from titles alone is his sustained commitment to bridging fundamental nanoscale simulation with practical classroom impact, shaping both science and education.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at University of Jyväskylä
Github Skills (7)
calculator10
binding10
ase10
altium-designer10
spectrum10
electrical-engineering10
cnc-controller10
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (1)
pekkosk/hotbit
Dec 2015 - Feb 2022
ASE density-functional tight-binding calculator
Contributions:1 release, 60 commits, 3 PRs in 6 years 3 months
asecalculatorspectrumelectrical-engineeringdensity
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