Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I have a part-time position as Research Director at the Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility FinBIF, which operates under the Finnish Museum of Natural History 'Luomus'. My focus is on the strategic development of the research services of FinBIF.
I have a research background in peatland ecology, systematics and biogeography of tropical plants, and conservation biology. Currently, my main job is as the Director General of the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE.
External positions
member, Ministry of the Environment
1 Jan 2100 → 31 Dec 2021
Member, ministry of the environment
1 Mar 2010 → 31 Dec 2016
Head of Delegation of Finland, Global Biodiversity Information Facility
2010 → …
Fields of Science
- 1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology
- 113 Computer and information sciences
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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A molecular-based identification resource for the arthropods of Finland
Roslin, T., Somervuo, P., Pentinsaari, M., Hebert, P. D. N., Agda, J., Ahlroth, P., Anttonen, P., Aspi, J., Blagoev, G., Blanco, S., Chan, D., Clayhills, T., deWaard, J., deWaard, S., Elliot, T., Elo, R., Haapala, S., Helve, E., Ilmonen, J., Hirvonen, P. & 77 others, , Feb 2022, In: Molecular Ecology Resources. 22, 2, p. 803-822 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Palaentology Collection Policy
Kröger, B., Kuusijärvi, A. E., Myllys, L., Sihvonen, P., Ståhls, G., Väre, H., Oinonen, M., Juslén, A., Schulman, L. & Hyvärinen, M., 2021, In: Research Ideas and Outcomes. 7, 12 p., 62808.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
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Research Infrastructure Contact Zones: A method to visualise and align the activities of major biodiversity informatics initiatives
Smith, V. S., Juslén, A., Casino, A., Dusoulier, F., French, L., Koureas, D., Mergen, P., Miller, J., Schulman, L. & Woodburn, M., Oct 2021.Research output: Conference materials › Abstract › peer-review
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Tackling Data Quality Challenges in the Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility (FinBIF)
Lahti, K., Heikkinen, M., Juslén, A. & Schulman, L., Oct 2021.Research output: Conference materials › Abstract › peer-review
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The Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility as a best-practice model for biodiversity data infrastructures
Schulman, L., Lahti, K., Piirainen, E., Heikkinen, M., Raitio, O. & Juslen, A., 25 May 2021, In: Scientific data . 8, 1, 16 p., 137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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DiSSCo Prepare
Juslén, A., Schulman, L., Fitzgerald, H., Koivunen, A., Hyvärinen, M. & Lahti, K.
01/02/2020 → 31/01/2023
Project: Other project
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Radiocarbon Analytics Finland (RACAF)
Oinonen, M., Palonen, V., Pesonen, A., Tikkanen, P., Keinonen, J., Schulman, L. & Kallasvaara, H.
01/01/2010 → …
Project: Research project
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Avustettu leviäminen ilmastonmuutokseen sopeutumisessa: mahdollisuudet ja rajoitukset (CO-ADAPT)
Lehvävirta, S., Hällfors, M., Vaara, E., Aikio, S., Ahteensuu, M., Lehtimäki, I., Schulman, L., Hyvärinen, M., Kokko, K., Ryttäri, T., Siipi, H. & Oksanen, M.
01/09/2012 → 31/08/2016
Project: Research project
Datasets
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Compilation of use cases and user stories, functional demands and their analyses for the RI DiSSCo – DiSSCo Prepare Tasks 1.1 & 1.2
Fitzgerald, H. (Creator), von Mering, S. (Creator), Juslén, A. (Creator), Petersen, M. (Creator), Berger, F. (Creator), von Bonsdorff, T. (Creator), de Smedt, S. (Creator), Figueira, R. (Creator), Frank, J. (Creator), Häffner, E. (Creator), Haston, E. (Creator), Islam, S. (Creator), Järvi, J. (Creator), Livermore, L. (Creator), Loo, T. (Creator), Mergen, P. (Creator), Raes, N. (Creator), Runnel, V. (Creator), Schulman, L. (Creator), Semal, P. (Creator) & Vincent, S. (Creator), Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7479/17qp-ge55
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Prizes
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Promoter of Open Science Award for Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility
Schulman, Leif (Recipient), Lahti, Kari (Recipient) & Juslén, Aino (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Activities
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Taita Research Station (External organisation)
Leif Schulman (Member)
1 Jan 2020 → 31 Dec 2022Activity: Membership types › Membership or other role in national/international committee, council, board
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Ympäristöministeriö (External organisation)
Leif Schulman (Member)
1 May 2020 → 31 Dec 2022Activity: Membership types › Membership or other role in public Finnish or international organization
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DiSSCo Power Up meeting
Leif Schulman (Attendee)
15 Apr 2019 → 16 Apr 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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How to measure and sustain biodiversity in a changing world
Leif Edvard Schulman (Speaker)
14 Feb 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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DiSSCo Steering Committee
Leif Schulman (Attendee)
4 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press / Media
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Finnish biodiversity information management inspires globally
26/05/2021
3 items of Media coverage
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Finland : Leif Schulman appointed Director General of the Finnish Environment Institute
24/11/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Leif Schulman the new Director General of SYKE
19/11/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Syke got a new director from the Central Museum of Natural History - Leif Schulman was elected
19/11/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Share of endangered species of forest species remains the same – tens of species have benefited from forest nature management
11/03/2019
1 item of Media coverage
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