New Scientific Advisory Board for Defence appointed
In its session on 28 November 2024, the Government appointed a new Scientific Advisory Board for Defence (MATINE) for a three-year term. The Advisory Board is chaired by Professor Jarkko Koskinen from the National Land Survey of Finland. The vice chairman is Professor Hannele Seeck from LUT University.
MATINE's 30 members represent the fields of science and authorities relevant to its work. The main fields of science are natural sciences, technology, medical and health sciences and social sciences. The authority members represent the Finnish Defence Forces and agencies in the administrative branches of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, and Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
Established in 1961, MATINE is a multidisciplinary network of experts in defence research in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Defence. Its mission is to promote research activities and collaboration in national defence. The network enables dialogue between the scientific community and the defence administration. This reflects the Finnish cooperation model for comprehensive security.
Inquiries
Katri Haila, Secretary General, MATINE, tel. +358 295 140 114, katri.haila(at)gov.fi