Maija Toivanen

I work as a postdoctoral researcher in the Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience research programme at the Geography Research Unit. My research specializes in geodiversity. I am particularly interested in how geodiversity could be better integrated not only into biodiversity research, but also more broadly into research on human–environment relationships.

In my work, I utilize a range of geospatial methods and datasets, for example in developing geodiversity assessment approaches. Additionally, in the JUSTGREEN project, where we examine land use justice related to the green transition, we apply PPGIS methods. Alongside research, I regularly teach GIS courses.

Science communication is an important part of my work as a researcher. In 2023, I completed a master's degree in science communication. I am also developing my teaching skills through university pedagogy studies.