International projects

• Finnish Cleantech and Food safety solutions to develop sustainable shrimp industry in India (OSKE, 2010 - 2011)
• Feasibility study: Selective breeding and post-harvest processing technologies to enhance added values and Food safety of Tra fish (pangasius) culture in Can Tho, Vietnam (IPP Programme, MFA-Finland, 2011)
• Partner identification missions to Peru - development of paiche (A. gigas) commercial aquaculture, processing technology and international trade (MFA-Finnpartnership, 2011)
• Quality and Food Safety Management in the rainbow trout production, Vietnam (FGFRI/MFA-Finland; 2010 - 2011)
• Cleantech and food safety solutions in value-added shrimp industry of India. Pre-feasibility study: Business opportunities for Finnish cleantech and food safety expertise. (Expertise Cluster Programme, 2010)
• Market survey of Rainbow trout culture, Vietnam (FGFRI, MFA-Finland, 2010)
• Nordic Fisheries Coordination Group (Nordic Council of Ministers, 2010)
• Fisheries Management Plan for Mweru-Luapula fisheries, Zambia (Niras-Finland, MFA-Finland, 2009-2010)
• Support to Fishery and Aquaculture management in the Kyrgyz Republic, Feasibility study (2008), FAO TCDC
• FINNASIA - Food Safety Forum for Fishery Products, Project phase I, 2008, Food Safety Cluster, Ministry for Economy and Employment, Finland
• Development of rainbow trout & white fish farming in  Xinjiang Province, China, 2004-2008 (Private assignments) 
• Development of rainbow trout culture and selective breeding in Heilongjiang Province, China, 2003-2006 (HRFRI-Chinese Academy for Fishery Sciences
• Shanghai World of Fishing – Fishing Theme Park project, China, Phase I, 2006- ongoing (Kuopio Innovation Ltd., Lingang New Harbour City)
• Introduction of Rainbow Trout Culture in Northern Vietnam – Establishment of Pilot Farm, 2003-2008 (MFA-Finland, RIA-1 institute, Vietnam)
• Enhanced value chain of cold water aquaculture in Vietnam, Phase I (submitted, MFA-Finland, RIA-1 institute, Vietnam)
• Capacity building for Cold water aquaculture in Northern Vietnam, Phase I (submitted, MFA-Finland, RIA-1 institute, Vietnam)
• Research for the Management of Lake Tanganyika Fisheries – Framework Fisheries Management Plan (FAO/UN; MFA-Finland)
• EIA study on Integrated Lake Tanganyika Programme - PRODAP (FAO/UN)
• Potential and development of fish farming in Peruvian Amazonia – Biodamaz Project, 2004-ongoing (MFA-Finland, IIAP Institue, Peru)
• Developing commercial aquaculture in SanMartin Province, Peru, 2008-ongoing, (Finnpartnership/MFA-Finland; SanMartin Province)
• Community based fish farming, Río Santiago, Peru (UNICEF)
• Identification and Planning Phase PLARD – Programme for Luapula Agriculture and Rural Development Programme, Zambia – fisheries & agriculture (MFA-Finland)
  

National Projects

• A logistic plan for inland fishery of Lake Pielinen, E-Finland (PIKES, 2010 - 2011)
• Site selection and resource management plan for the aquaculture industry, E- Finland (Min. Empl. Econ,  2010-2011)
• Water resource management plan for professional fishery, E-Finland (Min. Empl. Econ,  2010-2011)
• Pre-assessment of fishery tourism at Lake Hietalampi (Rantasalmi, 2010)
• Developing inland fishery of Varkaus region: preassessment and design of a fish processing plant (Navitas Varkaus, 2010)
• Technical feasibility study of a fish processing facility (Kuusamo, 2010)
• Promotion of vendace utilisation as raw materials for HoReCa kitchen networks, E-Finland (Munic. Cooper. Inner Savo, 2009-2010)
• Pre-evaluation of a fish processing plant lay-out (Kuusamo, 2009)
• Feasibility study of a fish landing and processing facility (Liperi, 2008)
• Installation and introduction of an IQF- processing line – project coordination and advise (Vesanto, 2008)
• Installation of IQF-freezer for inland fisheries in Vesanto, E-Finland, 2008 (EU, FIFG-funds)
• Fishermen training in technology and fish quality assurance at IQF-freezer in Vesanto, E-Finland, 2008 (EU, FIFG-funds)
• New Wave – Species diversifying and novel technologies in Aquaculture (Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute,  EU, FIFG funds)
• Protegg – protective microbe colonies in treating mold (Saprolegnia spp.) on rainbow trout eggs. 2003-2005 (EU- FIFG funds)
• ProBio AquaFeed – pre and probiotic feed substitutes in aquaculture (Tekes)
• Developing larvae culture technologies of pike-perch (private assignments; EU, FIFG-funds)
• Biological and economic challenges in perch farming (University of Kuopio)
• Influcence of malachite green on rainbow trout eggs and fry, 2004 (Private assignment)
• HACCP- training and installation in fish processing companies, 2002 (Private assignments)
• Increasing and diversifying the use of local fishery resources in Northern Savo
• Internationalization plans for aquaculture companies in Northern Savo (Kuopio Innovation Ltd.)
• Internationalization plans for Saaristomeren Kala Oy (Aquaculture and Processing), China, 2002 (Fish Innovation Centre)
• Physiological and environmental factors affecting the reproduction success of freshwater crayfish (Astacidea, Cambaridae ja Parastacidae) – literature review. Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute
• Factors affecting roe production in farmed fish – literature revies. Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute.
• Making money out of crayfish culture (Env Agency, North-Savo)