Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I am professor in sensory food science. I am also alumni of Monell Chemical Senses Center (USA) and University of Turku. Sandell lab is also called as Senses and Food research team in Finland. I have a certificated qualification in University teaching pedagogy (60 cr) and in Academic leadership program.
The Polak Young Investigator Award (2006), Academy of Finland award for Social impact (2012), Docent of a Year (2017, University of Turku & Åbo Akademi)
Description of research and teaching
Professor in sensory food science and team leader of Senses and Food. University teacher since 1997 and sertificated (university pedagogics 60 credits). I have Supervised many thesis and degree (B.Sc, M.Sc., PhD.). Research network is both national and global. Active in societal interaction with stakeholders, general public, and media.
Education/Academic qualification
Flavour chemistry and perception, adjuct professor, University of Turku, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Award Date: 4 Dec 2009
foodchemistry, PhD, University of Turku, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Award Date: 27 Feb 2003
External positions
professor in sensory perception, University of Turku, Faculty of Medicine
1 Sept 2019 → 31 Mar 2025
affiliated scientist, Monell Chem Senses Ctr, Monell Chemical Senses Center, University of Pennsylvania
31 Jan 2018 → 31 Dec 2020
Fields of Science
- 416 Food Science
- Sensory Science
- Taste
- Odour
- Multisensory perception and learning
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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Visual attention to nitrite-free and plant-based sausages alternatives: Effect of information and cross-cultural differences between Ireland and Finland
Melios, S., Crofton, E., Tuccillo, F., Haikio, T. & Sandell, M., Feb 2026, In: Food Quality and Preference. 136, 14 p., 105737.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Visualizing odor: Cross-modal correspondence between the odor of botanical infusions and mosaic visualizations
Tuccillo, F., Blom, I., Hame, A., Karjalainen, S., Lostedt, T., Tuura, J. & Sandell, M., Jan 2026, In: Food Quality and Preference. 135, 16 p., 105720.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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COVERE2 Collecting, verifying, reporting and reducing greenhouse gas emission
Gao, Y., Roitto, M., Jokiniemi, T. & Sandell, M., 2025.Research output: Conference materials › Poster
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Kestävää kasvua solumaatalouden arvoketjuista: Toimenpidesuunnitelma Suomelle
Seisto, A., Ritala, A., Suominen, A., Nordlund, E., Vahvaselkä, M., Kahala, M., Kaukovirta, A. & Sandell, M., 2025, In: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 2025Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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LCA of milk production: integrating soil carbon stock changes with flux measurements and DNDC modeling
Gao, Y., Hu, T., Roitto, M., Jokiniemi, T., Sandell, M., Pihlatie, M. & Tuomisto, H., 2025, EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Professional
Open Access
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EIT FOOD Accelerator Network 2026-28
Sandell, M. (Project manager) & Facciotto, C. (Participant)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2028
Project: EU funding
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EIT FOOD PATH2CC
Sandell, M. (Project manager), Konttori, J. (Participant), Patle, S. P. (Participant) & Zrim, J. (Participant)
01/09/2025 → 31/08/2027
Project: EU funding
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EIT Food / 4Innopipe2 24529
Sandell, M. (Project manager), Konttori, J. (Participant) & Pirkola, T. M. (Participant)
01/04/2025 → 30/04/2027
Project: EU funding
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POP Prof Ruokaturva ja huoltov ETL
Sandell, M. (Project manager)
Elintarvikkeiden Tutkimussäätiö
20/03/2025 → 31/12/2026
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
Prizes
Activities
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Päätämmekö itse mistä pidämme?
Sandell, M. (Speaker)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Haista ja maista! Miksi sinun nam voi olla hänen yök?
Sandell, M. (Speaker)
16 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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COVERE2 EITFood “Collecting, verifying, reporting and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions”.
Sandell, M. (Chair of organizing committee), Roitto, M. (Member of organizing committee), Tuomisto, H. (Attendee) & Jokiniemi, T. (Member of organizing committee)
22 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Jonas Yde Junge
Sandell, M. (Pre-examiner) & Sandell, M. (Opponent)
21 Sept 2022Activity: Examination types › Pre-examiner of doctoral thesis
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10th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research
Sandell, M. (Chair of organizing committee) & Sandell, M. (Chair)
13 Sept 2022 → 16 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press/Media
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Sitä tuoksua en unohda – hajumuisto äidin työpaikalta veti hoitajaksi
09/12/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Puolukka, korianteri ja kahvi jakavat mielipiteitä – Aistitutkija kertoo, mikä tekee meistä erilaisia maistajia
28/08/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Ihmisen hajuaisti on parempi kuin luultiin - moni haistaa kumppaninsa paidan vieraiden joukosta
14/07/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Harva haistaa vastenmielistä karjun hajun - Farmarissa voit testata, jöisikö karjunliha syömättä
02/07/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media