Centre Description
Centre for Security Research Finland is an interdisciplinary research centre that promotes and connects multiplicinary diverse forms of security research. It pioneers in this field, specifically focusing on robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced information processing. At its core, the centre aims to find solutions for dynamic and complex environments.
As a pioneer in the field of security research, the centre focuses particularly on autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced data processing. In all its activities, the centre promotes responsibility, ethics, and a human-centered, user-oriented approach to the solutions it develops.
Additionally, the centre invests in virtual environments and simulations that enable the testing and development of safe and effective security solutions before their deployment in real-world settings.
Why This Centre Is Significant
The Security Research Centre addresses current and future security challenges comprehensively and proactively. This initiative represents a collaborative effort among all universities in the Turku region and welcomes participation from any research organization working on security and safety solutions in partnership with industry stakeholders. It combines technological depth (such as sensors, the Internet of Things, and autonomous systems) with a critical understanding of the role of humans and society in security. The centre actively builds collaboration between the private and public sectors.
Its work enhances Finland’s—and more broadly Europe’s—capacity to prepare for emerging threats and to leverage technological advancements to improve security.
Motto:
“From phenomena to technology”
Our goals
01
Promote high-level security research by exploring the impacts and opportunities of autonomous systems, generative AI, and advanced data integration in complex societal environments.
02
Improve situational awareness and decision-making capabilities across sectors and nations in diverse security contexts by utilizing innovative technological solutions and deep understanding of data processing.
03
Advance a human-centered approach in all security innovation, ensuring that ethical considerations are central to the development and deployment of new technologies and systems.
04
Foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among policymakers, experts, and stakeholders, transforming research findings into practical applications and policy recommendations.
Collaboration Among Partners
The centre’s partners seek collaboration opportunities in areas such as:
- Automation and autonomous systems
- Generative AI and AI agents
- Task-specific data integration
- Human-centered approaches (human-technology interaction)
- Cognitively optimized operational systems
- Situational awareness
- Decision-making
- Sensors and Internet of Things
- Hybrid threats
- Cybersecurity
- Communication platforms
- Maritime safety and security
- Virtual environments and sensors
- Simulations and forecasting
- Knowledge graphs
- GNSS-independent operations
- Ethical evaluations