Aevena Pavilon International Polytechnic College

Our Faculty

At Aevena Pavilon International Polytechnic College, our faculty isn’t just a roster of resumes—it’s a lively gathering of minds, each with their own quirks and quests, drawn from the windswept corners of the globe to Wellington’s eclectic embrace. Many hail from lesser-spotlighted EU realms, lured by New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme that champions skilled academics with invitations from institutions like ours, blending their continental flair with Kiwi ingenuity. We’ve got Finns who ponder algorithms over lingering saunas, Estonians sketching designs amid Baltic fogs that echo our harbour mists, and Slovenians engineering futures with the steady hand of alpine climbers. They’re not flawless—picture a Latvian economist fumbling a projector mid-lecture, only to spin it into a teachable yarn on market volatility—but that’s the spark that makes our classrooms crackle. With qualifications mirroring global polytechnic pacesetters like Otago’s professoriate or SIT’s research affiliates, they mentor from high school hacks to master’s marathons, their outputs peppering journals from IEEE to Sustainability. Dive in, and meet the dream-weavers behind our programmes.

Computer Science Department

Our Computer Science crew codes the future with a blend of rigorous theory and playful prototyping, often over post-class flat whites that stretch into philosophical debates on AI souls. They’re the backbone of our BSc/MSc pathways, guiding high schoolers through their first for-loops with the patience of old oaks.

Dr. Eero Kallio

Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Eero hails from the serene lakesides of Finland, where he earned his PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Helsinki in 2015, specialising in neural architectures that mimic boreal resilience. Relocating to New Zealand in 2018 via an Essential Skills Work Visa—now seamlessly transitioned to residence—he’s been our go-to for ethical AI modules, weaving in Nordic tales of balanced tech ecosystems. His research dances on the edge of explainable models for healthcare, with a penchant for collaborative hackathons that occasionally overrun into dawn, leaving participants bleary-eyed but buzzing. Eero’s teaching philosophy? “Code isn’t cold; it’s a conversation—sometimes stubborn, but always worth the nudge.” He supervises undergrad capstones on federated learning and high school projects demystifying chatbots.

Selected Publications:

  • Kallio, E. (2023). “Federated Forests: Privacy-Preserving Decision Trees for Distributed Health Data.” Journal of Machine Learning Research, 24(5), 1123-1145. DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2301.04567.
  • Kallio, E., & Petrova, L. (2022). “Bias Mitigation in Neural Networks: A Finnish Case Study on Equity Algorithms.” IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 33(7), 2890-2902. DOI: 10.1109/TNNLS.2021.3098765.
  • Kallio, E. (2021). “Adaptive Learning Paths for Secondary STEM Education.” Computers & Education, 162, 104078. DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2020.104078.
  • Kallio, E. (2019). “Quantum-Inspired Optimisation for Resource-Constrained Devices.” Quantum Machine Intelligence, 1(2), 45-62. DOI: 10.1007/s42484-019-0003-2.
  • Kallio, E., et al. (2018). “Ethical Frameworks for AI in Polytechnics: A Cross-Cultural Review.” Ethics and Information Technology, 20(4), 301-315. DOI: 10.1007/s10676-018-9472-1.

Professor Triin Mägi

Head of Computer Science From Estonia’s tech-savvy Tallinn, Triin scooped her MSc in Software Engineering from Tallinn University of Technology in 2012, followed by a doctorate from Aalto University in 2017 on cybersecurity in IoT ecosystems. She arrived in Wellington in 2020 under the Green List Straight to Residence pathway for IT specialists, trading Baltic winters for our breezy bays. Triin’s lab is a whirlwind of simulations—think vulnerability hunts that once glitched spectacularly, turning a demo into a group debug fest. Her passions? Securing smart cities with a dash of gamification, and mentoring high school girls in coding clubs that feel more like secret societies. “Algorithms are like Estonian folk songs,” she says with a wink, “ancient roots, modern rhythms—occasionally off-key, but that’s the harmony.”

Selected Publications:

  • Mägi, T. (2025). “Blockchain-Enhanced IoT Security for Urban Sustainability.” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 12(1), 567-582. DOI: 10.1109/JIOT.2024.3456789.
  • Mägi, T., & Voss, L. (2024). “Gamified Cybersecurity Training for Adolescents: Outcomes from NZ Trials.” Computers in Human Behavior, 150, 107890. DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2023.107890.
  • Mägi, T. (2023). “Edge Computing Vulnerabilities in Smart Grids: A Baltic-NZ Comparative.” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 210, 103512. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnca.2022.103512.
  • Mägi, T. (2021). “Post-Quantum Cryptography for Embedded Systems.” ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems, 20(3), 1-25. DOI: 10.1145/3441642.
  • Mägi, T., et al. (2020). “Ethical Hacking Pedagogies in Vocational Education.” Education and Information Technologies, 25(6), 5123-5140. DOI: 10.1007/s10639-020-10234-5.

Dr. Jaanus Kask

Lecturer in Software Engineering Jaanus, an Estonian with a flair for the dramatic—think operatic arias between commits—graduated with a BSc from Tartu University in 2014 and a PhD from the University of Tartu in 2019 on agile methodologies in distributed teams. He touched down in New Zealand in 2021 on a Specific Purpose Work Visa, sponsored for his expertise in devops for renewable tech, and hasn’t looked back. His classes buzz with pair-programming pitfalls that he turns into triumphs, much like his own visa odyssey through paperwork tempests. Research-wise, he’s all about scalable software for climate apps, with high school outreach that includes coding camps under the stars—rain or shine, though shine is rarer here.

Selected Publications:

  • Kask, J. (2024). “DevOps Pipelines for Climate Simulation Software.” Software: Practice and Experience, 54(8), 1456-1472. DOI: 10.1002/spe.3321.
  • Kask, J., & Chen, K. (2023). “Agile Transitions in Cross-Cultural Teams: Lessons from EU-NZ Collaborations.” Journal of Systems and Software, 198, 111612. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.111612.
  • Kask, J. (2022). “Microservices Architecture for Educational Platforms.” IEEE Software, 39(4), 78-85. DOI: 10.1109/MS.2022.3156789.
  • Kask, J. (2020). “Version Control Best Practices for Novice Developers.” Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 35(9), 112-120. ISSN: 1937-4771.
  • Kask, J., et al. (2019). “Scalable Testing Frameworks in Cloud Environments.” International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, 29(10), 1423-1445. DOI: 10.1142/S0218194019500567.

Art and Design Department

In our Art and Design ateliers, overlooking the harbour’s moody blues, faculty foster visions that blend pixels with pathos—Estonian minimalism meets Slovenian whimsy, all under studio lights that flicker like creative muses on a caffeine high.

Ms. Kadri Paju

Associate Professor in Graphic Design Kadri grew up amid Estonia’s medieval spires, clinching her BA in Visual Communication from the Estonian Academy of Arts in 2010 and an MA from the Royal College of Art (via exchange) in 2014. She ventured to Wellington in 2017 on an Academic Visitor Visa that bloomed into a full-time role under the Skilled Migrant Category, drawn by our sustainable design ethos. Her portfolio whispers of eco-narratives, with critiques that meander like a good yarn—sometimes circling back for that perfect stitch. She helms high school electives on digital storytelling and undergrad studios where a spilled inkpot once birthed a breakthrough series on fluid identities.

Selected Publications:

  • Paju, K. (2024). “Sustainable Typography: Eco-Inks and Digital Legacies.” Design Issues, 40(2), 45-62. DOI: 10.1162/desi_a_00789.
  • Paju, K., & Rivera, J. (2023). “Indigenous Motifs in Parametric Design: Māori-EU Synergies.” Journal of Design History, 36(3), 289-305. DOI: 10.1093/jdh/epad012.
  • Paju, K. (2022). “Narrative Interfaces for Interactive Media.” Visual Communication, 21(4), 512-530. DOI: 10.1177/14703572221078901.
  • Paju, K. (2020). “Post-Digital Craft in Vocational Art Education.” International Journal of Art & Design Education, 39(1), 123-140. DOI: 10.1111/jade.12245.
  • Paju, K., et al. (2019). “Exhibiting Estonia: Cultural Narratives in Global Galleries.” Museum Management and Curatorship, 34(5), 456-472. DOI: 10.1080/09647775.2019.1641234.

Dr. Nika Vidmar

Lecturer in Digital Media Slovenian by birth, Nika’s alpine roots shine in her MFA from the University of Ljubljana in 2016, laced with VR explorations that feel like mountain hikes—exhilarating, with the odd slippery slope. She arrived in 2022 via the Post-Study Work Visa after a stint at AUT, transitioning to our faculty on a partnership with EU exchanges. Her VR workshops for undergrads occasionally glitch into glorious accidents, sparking theses on immersive empathy. High schoolers adore her animation intros, where a frame freeze turns into a lesson on persistence.

Selected Publications:

  • Vidmar, N. (2025). “VR Ethnographies: Mapping Cultural Landscapes in Aotearoa.” Digital Creativity, 36(1), 78-95. DOI: 10.1080/14626268.2024.2345678.
  • Vidmar, N., & Patel, M. (2024). “Augmented Reality for Sustainable Fashion Narratives.” Fashion Practice, 16(2), 210-228. DOI: 10.1080/17569370.2023.2289012.
  • Vidmar, N. (2023). “Embodied Interactions in Art Education.” Leonardo, 56(4), 345-360. DOI: 10.1162/leon_a_02345.
  • Vidmar, N. (2021). “Slovenian Folklore in Generative Art.” Computers & Graphics, 98, 123-135. DOI: 10.1016/j.cag.2021.05.012.
  • Vidmar, N., et al. (2020). “Interactive Installations for Community Engagement.” Proceedings of SIGGRAPH Asia, 39(6), Article 89. DOI: 10.1145/3414685.3417801.

Mr. Luka Novak

Senior Tutor in Fine Arts Luka, a Slovenian with a painter’s soul and a hiker’s stride, holds a BFA from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana (2013) and a PhD from the same in 2018 on material cultures in transient media. He trekked to New Zealand in 2019 under the Working Holiday Scheme, which evolved into his current Essential Purpose Visa for creative educators. His life drawing sessions for high schoolers capture the harbour’s restless waves, and undergrad critiques? They’re marathons that end in midnight feasts—fuel for the muses, if a bit crumbly.

Selected Publications:

  • Novak, L. (2024). “Ephemeral Materials: Slovenian Influences in NZ Sculpture.” Sculpture Journal, 33(1), 56-72. DOI: 10.1386/scul_00045_1.
  • Novak, L., & Lee, Z. (2023). “Hybrid Media in Adolescent Art Therapy.” Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 40(3), 145-158. DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2023.2190123.
  • Novak, L. (2022). “Landscape as Metaphor in Digital Prints.” Print Quarterly, 39(2), 189-205. ISSN: 0265-8305.
  • Novak, L. (2020). “Crafting Identity: Weaving in Contemporary Practice.” Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture, 18(4), 412-430. DOI: 10.1080/14759756.2020.1789012.
  • Novak, L., et al. (2019). “Exhibitions in Flux: Curating for Polytechnics.” Curator: The Museum Journal, 62(3), 345-362. DOI: 10.1111/cura.12345.

Mechanical Engineering Department

Our engineering enclave hums with the whir of prototypes and the banter of builders—Latvian precision meets Finnish fortitude, turning high school sketches into master’s mechanisms that occasionally squeak before they soar.

Dr. Riitta Laine

Professor of Robotics From Finland’s frost-kissed forges, Riitta forged her path with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University (2011) and a PhD from Tampere University in 2016 on bio-inspired actuators. She engineered her move to Wellington in 2019 through the Global Impact Visa for innovators, now a resident contributor to our BEng/MEng streams. Her robotics labs are playgrounds of pistons and puzzles, where a jammed joint once halted a demo—prompting a heartfelt hui on iterative failure. She champions high school advanced mechanics, inspiring rangatahi with drones that dance like northern lights.

Selected Publications:

  • Laine, R. (2024). “Bio-Mimetic Grippers for Precision Agriculture.” Mechanism and Machine Theory, 182, 105234. DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2023.105234.
  • Laine, R., & Ngata, T. (2023). “Seismic-Resilient Joints: Finnish-NZ Hybrid Designs.” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 52(6), 1789-1805. DOI: 10.1002/eqe.3890.
  • Laine, R. (2022). “Soft Robotics for Marine Exploration.” Journal of Field Robotics, 39(5), 1123-1140. DOI: 10.1002/rob.22045.
  • Laine, R. (2020). “Thermal Management in Compact Actuators.” Applied Thermal Engineering, 170, 115012. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115012.
  • Laine, R., et al. (2019). “Vocational Training in Mechatronics: A Nordic Model.” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 47(3), 234-250. DOI: 10.1177/0306419019834567.

Mr. Jānis Bērziņš

Lecturer in Thermodynamics Latvian through and through, Jānis warmed his credentials with an MSc from Riga Technical University in 2014 and a PhD from the same in 2018 on heat transfer in renewable systems. He steamed into New Zealand in 2021 on a Specific Skills Work Visa, sponsored for his expertise in energy-efficient designs, fitting snugly into our undergrad thermal tangoes. His simulations sometimes steam up the screens—literally, in one humid lab mishap—but they fuel fervent discussions on sustainable heat. High school cores under his wing? Bridges built from balsa that buckle beautifully, teaching torque with a twist.

Selected Publications:

  • Bērziņš, J. (2025). “Optimised Heat Exchangers for Geothermal Applications.” Energy Conversion and Management, 300, 118012. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118012.
  • Bērziņš, J., & Swinton, S. (2024). “Latvian-Inspired Fluid Dynamics in Wind Turbines.” Renewable Energy, 215, 119045. DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.119045.
  • Bērziņš, J. (2023). “Phase-Change Materials for Vocational Prototyping.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 312, 117856. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2022.117856.
  • Bērziņš, J. (2021). “Efficiency Audits in Secondary Engineering Labs.” European Journal of Engineering Education, 46(4), 567-583. DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2021.1894567.
  • Bērziņš, J., et al. (2020). “Thermoacoustic Engines: Baltic Innovations.” Applied Energy, 275, 115389. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115389.

Business and Economics Department

Here, our economists and entrepreneurs plot markets like chess masters—Estonian foresight, Latvian ledger-lore—navigating high school electives to MBA maelstroms with simulations that sometimes surprise even the simulators.

Dr. Liisa Virtanen

Associate Head of Business Finnish-born Liisa, with a knack for narratives in numbers, nabbed her BCom from the University of Vaasa in 2012 and PhD from Hanken School of Economics in 2017 on sustainable supply chains. She charted her course to Aotearoa in 2020 via the Entrepreneur Work Visa, parlaying her startup savvy into our BBA/MBA beats. Her case studies crackle with real-world rifts—like a supply snag in a Fonterra sim that sparked a stellar pivot discussion. She nurtures high school hustles, turning teen trades into timeless lessons.

Selected Publications:

  • Virtanen, L. (2024). “Circular Economies in Nordic-Kiwi Trade.” Journal of Business Ethics, 189(2), 345-362. DOI: 10.1007/s10551-023-05432-1.
  • Virtanen, L., & Patel, M. (2023). “ESG Metrics for SMEs: A Vocational Lens.” Small Business Economics, 61(4), 1567-1585. DOI: 10.1007/s11187-023-00789-0.
  • Virtanen, L. (2022). “Post-Pandemic Resilience in Global Chains.” International Journal of Production Economics, 243, 108312. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108312.
  • Virtanen, L. (2020). “Entrepreneurial Pedagogies in Polytechnics.” Education + Training, 62(7/8), 789-806. DOI: 10.1108/ET-02-2020-0034.
  • Virtanen, L., et al. (2019). “Finnish Models for Ethical Finance Education.” Journal of Financial Education, 45(2), 123-140. ISSN: 0093-357X.

Ms. Līga Ozoliņa

Lecturer in Economics From Latvia’s lyrical landscapes, Līga laced her ledger with an MSc in Economics from the University of Latvia (2015) and PhD from SSE Riga in 2019 on behavioural trade dynamics. She landed in Wellington in 2022 on the Accredited Employer pathway, her micro-macro insights invigorating our global trade threads. Simulations under her baton can ballot into unexpected booms—or busts that birth brilliant backups. High school electives? She’s the spark for young moguls, with mock markets that mimic life’s mercurial moods.

Selected Publications:

  • Ozoliņa, L. (2025). “Behavioural Nudges in Baltic-EU Trade Agreements.” Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 210, 456-472. DOI: 10.1016/j.jebo.2024.02.012.
  • Ozoliņa, L., & Jayaraman, K. (2024). “Inflation Modelling for Emerging Markets.” Economic Modelling, 128, 106456. DOI: 10.1016/j.econmod.2024.106456.
  • Ozoliņa, L. (2023). “Game Theory in Vocational Business Sims.” Simulation & Gaming, 54(3), 289-305. DOI: 10.1177/10468781231156789.
  • Ozoliņa, L. (2021). “Latvian Lessons for NZ Export Strategies.” Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 30(6), 789-806. DOI: 10.1080/09638199.2021.1894567.
  • Ozoliņa, L., et al. (2020). “Equity in Economic Education: A Cross-Border View.” Economics of Education Review, 78, 102034. DOI: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2020.102034.

Dr. Toomas Raud

Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship Estonian entrepreneur at heart, Toomas bootstrapped his BA from Tallinn University (2013) and PhD from the Estonian Business School in 2018 on startup ecosystems in digital eras. He bootstrapped his NZ chapter in 2021 via the Startup Entrepreneur Work Visa, injecting e-residency vibes into our entrepreneurial ventures. His pitches pitchfork into passionate pleas, with a botched projector once propelling a raw, riveting rundown. He ignites high school startups, where flops flower into futures.

Selected Publications:

  • Raud, T. (2024). “Digital Nomads and Local Economies: Estonian Insights.” Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 48(5), 1678-1700. DOI: 10.1177/10422587231234567.
  • Raud, T., & Chan, R. (2023). “Incubators in Polytechnics: Scaling Success.” Journal of Small Business Management, 61(4), 1456-1474. DOI: 10.1080/00472778.2023.2189012.
  • Raud, T. (2022). “Venture Capital in Post-Soviet Transitions.” Venture Capital, 24(2/3), 189-210. DOI: 10.1080/13691066.2022.2045678.
  • Raud, T. (2020). “Agile Startups for Secondary Learners.” Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 23(5), 1-15. ISSN: 1528-2651.
  • Raud, T., et al. (2019). “E-Residency as a Model for Global Business Hubs.” International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 25(7), 1456-1472. DOI: 10.1108/IJEBR-10-2018-0678.

Environmental Science Department

Our environmental stewards tread lightly on the whenua, blending Latvian lore with Finnish fjord know-how—fieldwork that frolics through ferns, with the odd downpour drenching data drives into delightful detours.

Professor Aino Korhonen

Head of Environmental Science Aino, Finland’s gift to green guardians, gleaned her BSc in Ecology from the University of Helsinki (2010) and PhD from the Finnish Environment Institute in 2015 on climate adaptation in boreal zones. She greened her path to NZ in 2018 under the Green List for environmental specialists, rooting deeply into our BSc/MSc fieldwork. Her bush labs brim with biodiversity banter, where a mistimed transect once misplaced a team—mirroring nature’s own meanders. High school cores? She sows seeds of stewardship with Tongariro treks that test and triumph.

Selected Publications:

  • Korhonen, A. (2024). “Boreal Peatland Restoration: Nordic Techniques in NZ Contexts.” Global Change Biology, 30(6), e17345. DOI: 10.1111/gcb.17345.
  • Korhonen, A., & Voss, L. (2023). “Mycorrhizal Networks for Carbon Sequestration.” Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 178, 108956. DOI: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2023.108956.
  • Korhonen, A. (2022). “Policy Integration for Coastal Resilience.” Environmental Policy and Governance, 32(4), 289-305. DOI: 10.1002/eet.1990.
  • Korhonen, A. (2020). “Finnish Models for Vocational Eco-Education.” Journal of Environmental Education, 51(3), 167-183. DOI: 10.1080/00958964.2019.1698701.
  • Korhonen, A., et al. (2019). “Biodiversity Hotspots in Urban Fringe: A Helsinki-Wellington Comparison.” Landscape and Urban Planning, 190, 103612. DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.103612.

Ms. Zane Kalniņa

Lecturer in Ecology Latvian leaf-whisperer Zane, with an MSc from the University of Latvia (2016) and PhD from Daugavpils University in 2020 on wetland dynamics, waded into Wellington waters in 2023 via the Post-Study Work Visa post her exchange at Otago. Her ecology assays amble through ankle-deep streams, with a flooded quadrat fiasco fostering flexible field notes. She animates high school biodiversity hunts, where critters camouflage cunningly—much like her own adaptive spirit.

Selected Publications:

  • Kalniņa, Z. (2025). “Wetland Restoration in Temperate Climates: Latvian Approaches.” Wetlands, 45(2), 123-140. DOI: 10.1007/s13157-024-01890-1.
  • Kalniņa, Z., & Lynch, J. (2024). “Invasive Species Management in Polytechnics.” Biological Invasions, 26(5), 1456-1472. DOI: 10.1007/s10530-024-03345-6.
  • Kalniņa, Z. (2023). “Eco-Hydrology of Estuarine Systems.” Journal of Hydrology, 625, 129890. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129890.
  • Kalniņa, Z. (2021). “Community-Led Conservation Education.” Environmental Education Research, 27(6), 789-806. DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2021.1894567.
  • Kalniņa, Z., et al. (2020). “Baltic Wetlands as Models for NZ Restoration.” Ecological Engineering, 152, 105789. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.105789.

Data Analytics Department

In our data dens, analysts alchemise numbers into narratives—Slovenian subtlety, Estonian edge—unearthing insights from high school stats sprints to MSc symphonies, with dashboards that dazzle or occasionally dim.

Dr. Mikko Salminen

Senior Lecturer in Statistics Mikko, a Finnish statistician with a sailor’s steady gaze, sailed through his BSc at the University of Turku (2012) and PhD from the University of Jyväskylä in 2017 on Bayesian inference for social data. He docked in NZ in 2019 on the Specific Purpose Visa for data experts, charting our analytics courses with probabilistic plots that plot twist delightfully. A server stutter mid-seminar? He spins it into a stats lesson on uncertainty. High school intros under his helm? Trendlines that tantalise teens.

Selected Publications:

  • Salminen, M. (2024). “Bayesian Networks for Predictive Analytics in Education.” Journal of Educational Data Mining, 16(2), 45-62. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7890123.
  • Salminen, M., & Mägi, T. (2023). “Social Network Analysis in Vocational Contexts.” Social Networks, 74, 123-140. DOI: 10.1016/j.socnet.2023.03.005.
  • Salminen, M. (2022). “Uncertainty Quantification in Big Data Tools.” Statistical Methods & Applications, 31(4), 789-810. DOI: 10.1007/s10260-022-00634-5.
  • Salminen, M. (2020). “Finnish Frameworks for Adolescent Data Literacy.” Journal of Statistics Education, 28(3), 234-250. DOI: 10.1080/10691898.2020.1823456.
  • Salminen, M., et al. (2019). “Inferential Stats for Cross-Disciplinary Teams.” Methodology: European Journal of Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, 15(2), 67-82. DOI: 10.5964/meth.15.2.4567.

Ms. Triin Tamm

Lecturer in Machine Learning Estonian data diva Triin tallied her MSc from the University of Tartu (2015) and PhD from Tallinn University in 2020 on ensemble methods for imbalanced datasets. She synced to Wellington in 2022 via the Green List for tech talent, her ML modules mining motifs from mundane metrics. A overfitting oversight in a tutorial? It overhauls into overfitting overviews. She sparks high school data dives, where patterns pop like fireworks.

Selected Publications:

  • Tamm, T. (2025). “Ensemble Classifiers for Imbalanced Environmental Data.” Machine Learning, 114(3), 567-585. DOI: 10.1007/s10994-024-06678-9.
  • Tamm, T., & Kallio, E. (2024). “ML Ethics in Polytechnic Curricula.” AI & Society, 39(2), 456-472. DOI: 10.1007/s00146-023-01789-0.
  • Tamm, T. (2023). “Feature Selection for Time-Series Forecasting.” Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 37(4), 1234-1256. DOI: 10.1007/s10618-023-00901-2.
  • Tamm, T. (2021). “Estonian Approaches to Data Visualisation Education.” Information Visualization, 20(3), 189-205. DOI: 10.1177/14738716211023456.
  • Tamm, T., et al. (2020). “Anomaly Detection in Vocational Datasets.” Journal of Intelligent Information Systems, 55(1), 123-140. DOI: 10.1007/s10844-019-00567-8.

Dr. Luka Zupan

Associate Professor in Big Data Slovenian sage Luka zipped his BSc from the University of Ljubljana (2014) and PhD from the Jožef Stefan Institute in 2019 on graph analytics for networks. He networked into NZ in 2021 on the Working for NZ Visa, his big data beasts taming terabytes with tactical tweaks. A cluster crash during a guest spot? Crashes into cluster computing caveats. Undergrad graph quests? They graph growth gorgeously, with high school hooks on social stats.

Selected Publications:

  • Zupan, L. (2024). “Graph Neural Networks for Supply Chain Optimisation.” IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, 36(8), 3456-3472. DOI: 10.1109/TKDE.2023.3345678.
  • Zupan, L., & Raud, T. (2023). “Big Data Ethics in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.” Big Data Research, 32, 100389. DOI: 10.1016/j.bdr.2023.100389.
  • Zupan, L. (2022). “Scalable Analytics for Climate Graphs.” Environmental Modelling & Software, 152, 105401. DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2022.105401.
  • Zupan, L. (2020). “Network Analysis in Art Market Dynamics.” Journal of Cultural Economics, 44(4), 567-585. DOI: 10.1007/s10824-020-09378-9.
  • Zupan, L., et al. (2019). “Vocational Big Data: Slovenian Case Studies.” Education and Information Technologies, 24(5), 2890-2905. DOI: 10.1007/s10639-019-09890-1.