CV Anu Heikkilä
Fields of expertise
Solar UV radiation
Artificial UV radiation
Measurement and modeling of UV radiation
Effects of UV radiation
Solar UV radiation and human health: UV index forecasting and sun awareness
Instrumentation and metrology of solar radiation measurements
Spectroscopy
Scientific data management
University and other degrees
PhD, Physics, University of Helsinki, 2014 Title of PhD Thesis: Methods for Assessing Degrading Effects of UV Radiation on Materials
Diploma in Leadership and Management (68 cr), University of Helsinki, 2013
MSc, Physics, University of Helsinki, 1995 Title of MSc Thesis: Bentseeni-jodi-kompleksin muodostumisreaktion tasapainovakion ja eliniän määritys spektroskopian keinoin (Determination of Equilibrium Constant and Life-Time of Benzene-Iodine Complex by Means of Spectroscopy)
Previous professional appointments
Senior research scientist, Finnish Meteorological Institute, 2005 -
Research scientist, Finnish Meteorological Institute, 1996-2004
Part-time teacher, University of Helsinki, 1990; 1993-1994
ADP Consultant, Helsinki City Health Department, 1992-1996
Research assistant, University of Helsinki, 1994
Other professional activities
Member of the SAG-UV (Scientific Advisory Group of UV Radiation) of WMO/GAW (World Meteorological Organization / Global Atmosphere Watch)
Member of UNEP/EEAP (United Nations Environment Program / Environmental Effects Assessment Panel)
Member of the Management Committee of COST Action ES1207 EUBREWNET
Member of the UV Technology Group of COST Action FA0906 UV4Growth (UVB radiation: A specific regulator of plant growth and food quality in a changing climate, 2011-2014)
Member of the International Association for Plant UV Research UV4Plants