Juhani Soini is a Finnish academic leader and Vice Rector at Turku University of Applied Sciences, with a strong background in engineering, applied research, and innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Physics and Engineering and an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, combining deep technical expertise with a focus on practical applications.
Soini’s work spans advanced research areas including industrially applicable inventions, optical nonlinear high-resolution microscopy, and biomolecular recognition in in vitro diagnostics. He has contributed to the development and application of technologies that bridge fundamental research and industrial use, particularly in diagnostics and measurement technologies.
He has also held a leadership role at the Finnish National DNA Microarray Centre, supporting the advancement of genomic technologies and interdisciplinary research collaboration.
At Turku UAS, Soini has played a key role in strengthening research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities, promoting quality assurance, and fostering collaboration with industry and international partners. He is actively involved in European university alliances and contributes to strategic development and governance within international higher education networks.
His work reflects a strong commitment to impactful applied research, innovation ecosystems, and the integration of academic knowledge with real-world solutions.