Overview
Background
Dr Torniainen's main research interests are in the fields of biomedical signal and image processing, biophotonics, and applied spectroscopy. He holds BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering from Aalto University (Finland, 2015) and a PhD in Applied Physics from University of Eastern Finland (Finland, 2020). He has previously worked with developing preprocessing techniques for EEG/MEG, real-time analysis methods for physiological signals (e.g., ECG/EMG/EDA), and near-infrared spectroscopy based analysis of tissue integrity for musculoskeletal tissues. His current research focus is on machine learning in image processing, analysis, and synthesis of biomedical images acquired using a combination of terahertz imaging, nano-FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. The purpose of this study is to better understand the interaction between light and multi-layered tissues such as articular cartilage and skin.
Availability
- Dr Jari Torniainen is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland
Works
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2018
Conference Publication
Estimating mechanical properties of bovine knee ligaments and tendons with near infrared spectroscopy
Torniainen, Jari E., Ristaniemi, Aapo, Stenroth, Lauri and To¨yräs, Juha (2018). Estimating mechanical properties of bovine knee ligaments and tendons with near infrared spectroscopy. Clinical and Translational Biophotonics, TRANSLATIONAL 2018, Hollywood, FL United States, 3-6 April 2018. Washington, DC United States: The Optical Society. doi: 10.1364/TRANSLATIONAL.2018.JW3A.29
2017
Journal Article
Computational testing for automated preprocessing: A matlab toolbox to enable large scale electroencephalography data processing
Cowley, Benjamin U., Korpela, Jussi and Torniainen, Jari (2017). Computational testing for automated preprocessing: A matlab toolbox to enable large scale electroencephalography data processing. PeerJ Computer Science, 2017 (3) e108. doi: 10.7717/peerj-cs.108
2016
Journal Article
Cognitive collaboration found in cardiac Physiology: Study in classroom environment
Ahonen, Lauri, Cowley, Benjamin, Torniainen, Jari, Ukkonen, Antti, Vihavainen, Arto and Puolamäki, Kai (2016). Cognitive collaboration found in cardiac Physiology: Study in classroom environment. PloS One, 11 (7) e0159178. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159178
2016
Conference Publication
Multitasking and interruption management in control room operator work during simulated accidents
Laarni, Jari, Karvonen, Hannu, Pakarinen, Satu and Torniainen, Jari (2016). Multitasking and interruption management in control room operator work during simulated accidents. 13th International Conference of Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2016, Toronto, Canada, 17-22 July 2016. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-40030-3_30
2016
Journal Article
The psychophysiology primer: A guide to methods and a broad review with a focus on human-computer interaction
Cowley, Benjamin, Filetti, Marco, Lukander, Kristian, Torniainen, Jari, Henelius, Andreas, Ahonen, Lauri, Barral, Oswald, Kosunen, Ilkka, Valtonen, Teppo, Huotilainen, Minna, Ravaja, Niklas and Jacucci, Giulio (2016). The psychophysiology primer: A guide to methods and a broad review with a focus on human-computer interaction. Foundations and Trends in Human-Computer Interaction, 9 (3-4), 151-308. doi: 10.1561/1100000065
2015
Conference Publication
Feasibility of an electrodermal activity ring prototype as a research tool
Torniainen, Jari, Cowley, Benjamin, Henelius, Andreas, Lukander, Kristian and Pakarinen, Satu (2015). Feasibility of an electrodermal activity ring prototype as a research tool. 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), Milan, Italy, 25-29 August 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2015.7319865
2015
Journal Article
Affective processing in natural scene viewing: valence and arousal interactions in eye-fixation-related potentials
Simola, Jaana, Le Fevre, Kevin, Torniainen, Jari and Baccino, Thierry (2015). Affective processing in natural scene viewing: valence and arousal interactions in eye-fixation-related potentials. NeuroImage, 106, 21-33. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2014.11.030
2014
Journal Article
Effects of cartographic elevation visualizations and map-reading tasks on eye movements
Putto, Katja, Kettunen, Pyry, Torniainen, Jari, Krause, Christina M. and Sarjakoski, L. Tiina (2014). Effects of cartographic elevation visualizations and map-reading tasks on eye movements. Cartographic Journal, 51 (3), 225-236. doi: 10.1179/1743277414Y.0000000087
2013
Journal Article
Eye movement related brain responses to emotional scenes during free viewing
Simola, Jaana, Torniainen, Jari, Moisala, Mona, Kivikangas, Markus and Krause, Christina M. (2013). Eye movement related brain responses to emotional scenes during free viewing. Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience (JUL) 41, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fnsys.2013.00041
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Raman spectroscopy for diagnostic tissue assessment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Juha Toyras, Professor Aleksandar Rakic
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