Research output per year
Research output per year
PL 7 (Unioninkatu 44)
00014
Finland
Viikinkaari 1, Biocentre 3
00790 Helsinki
Finland
Research activity per year
I am a lichenologist studying evolution, systematics and conservation biology. I am especially interested in uncovering the diversity of lichens, and finding out how intrinsic and extrinsic factors affect the speciation and eco-evolutionary dynamics of these fascinating symbiotic organisms. Since 2007, I have conducted research on several lichen genera and their photobionts from across the world. I am specialised in genus Micarea, a wide-spread and diverse group of small crustose lichens.
After my PhD, that focused on taxonomy and systematics, I wanted to develop my skills and embark broader questions. As a postdoc in 2019, I spent several months in Uppsala (Evolutionsmuseet) and Frankfurt (Senckenberg Museum), and at the moment I live and work in Helsinki (Luomus). I use Micarea as a model to study evolutionary questions and speciation. In addition, I am involved in projects on conservation biology of lichens in natural and managed forests. I am also the developer and supervisor of a project that studies how climate change and snow depth affect subarctic lichen diversity.
As methods, I use modern and traditional applications, that include microscopy, morphological characters, TLC, DNA methods (barcoding, multi-gene and genomic data) and computational tools. Natural history collections are at the heart of my research. I also value cooperation and enjoy working alongside researchers who have different ideas and skills.
I teach at the university and have recently completed pedagogical studies focusing on higher education. As a university teacher, I emphasise student-focused strategies, and support deep learning, social learning and motivation. I’m also deeply interested in scientific communication and journalism, and took part in Suomen Luonto #Muutos-magazine training for scientists in 2019.
I have positions of trust as a member of the Finnish Red List committee and Finnish Nomenclature committee for lichens, and as a chair for the Finnish Zoological and Botanical Publishing Board SEKJ and a vice-chair for the Finnish Biological Society Vanamo.
My name has changed: I published as Annina Launis until the end of 2019, and since that, as Annina Kantelinen.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
17/10/2022 → 16/10/2024
Project: Research project
Myllys, L., Weber, L. M., Kantelinen, A. & Stenroos, S.
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research project
01/10/2018 → 30/09/2019
Project: Research project
Myllys, L., Halme, P., Tuovila, H., Kantelinen, A. & Purhonen, J.
01/09/2014 → 31/12/2016
Project: Research project
Launis, Annina (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prizes and awards
Launis, Annina (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
Annina Kantelinen (Visiting researcher)
Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
Annina Kantelinen (Attendee)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Annina Kantelinen (New classification)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Annina Kantelinen (Participant)
Activity: Other activity types › Types for other activities - Other
Annina Kantelinen (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
25/07/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
25/07/2016
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media