Dr. Saarela has worked at Häme University of Applied Sciences as a Principal Lecturer for more than 17 years. She is currently a Research Group Leader in Multisensory and Assistive Technology that promotes learning, working, and working capability. Currently her particular areas of interest concern multimodal interaction and how use of other senses than the visual can be used in applications and services. Dr. Saarela is specialized in social­-neurocognitive learning difficulties (especially learning difficulties caused by developmental disabilities, dementia, sensory deficits), interaction, learning and knowledge assessment and education evaluation. In addition, Dr. Saarela has broad experience in developing innovative learning methods and innovation education. She is also specialized in user­-centered wellbeing and education technology, assistive technology, gaming, action and interaction platforms.

 

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