Environmental Research
The laboratory concentrates on radioecological research and dose assessment.
The radioecological research of the laboratory encompasses several pathways and activities that cause exposure from radionuclides in the agricultural, seminatural and aquatic foodchains. The laboratory is also responsible for surveillance and research on artificial and natural radionuclides in man as well as radiation protection of environment.
The radiation exposure for radiation workers and members of the public is determined using in vivo and bioassay measurements. The results are used to estimate and control internal radiation doses. The laboratory also offers special expertise in the field of internal contamination of people.
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| The Head of Laboratory, PhD, Maarit Muikku |
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The Head of Laboratory Maarit Muikku, has a strong experience in in vivo monitoring of people and assessment of internal doses, development of methods to determine internal doses, radiation protection and emergency preparedness.
Other personnel
Research topics
- Distribution, transfer and modelling of both artificial and natural radionuclides in the environment, particularly in forests, freshwater and marine ecosystems (the Baltic Sea)
- Application of the tool to estimate radiation risks of plants and animals in the Finnish environment
- Body contents of radionuclides and development of methods to determine internal doses
- Assessments of exposure from radionuclides in foodstuffs including drinking water and beverages
- Food safety
- Estimating the radiation risks in forest industries
Most of the research projects are carried out in co-operation with other institutes either nationally, as joint studies with the other Nordic countries, within the framework of the EU, or internationally.
