Year 2026 tutors

Presentations of tutors and tutor coordinators in 2026 can be found on this page.

Tutors are responsible for introducing freshers, i.e. new students, to the everyday life and celebration of their studies. Each new student is included in a fresher group guided by a pair of tutors. Feel free to contact your tutors on any issue.

Fresher and tutor coordinators

Fresher and tutor coordinators aren't proper tutors but takes care of the flow of information and the organization of fresher events. In addition, the coordinators solve problems that the tutor has not been able to answer, for example. Tutor coordinators are in contact not only with tutors but also with the department. Please contact me if you have any doubts!

The common email address for tutor coordinators is fuksivastaava(ät)tko-aly.fi

Matias Jerkkola

• Telegram: @MatsuJ
• email: matias.jerkkola@helsinki.fi

Hey hi and welcome to TKO-äly!

My name is Matias, one of your three fresher and tutor coordinators, and I'm starting my third year of computer science studies this fall. My favorite thing about TKO-äly is how many fun and different activities we have and how many new friends I've made during the last few years. That's why I highly recommend you to participate in different kind of events during the fall at a low bar!

On my free time I like to play videogames, tinker with computers and of course participate in student organisations like TKO-äly or nations (Also a warm recommendation for nations!)

If you have something on your mind you can come talk to me or send me a message on Telegram @MatsuJ. You can also reach all the fresher and tutor coordinators at once by emailing fuksivastaava(ät)tko-aly.fi.

Have a nice summer and see you this fall!

Eva Långbacka

• Telegram: rakastanmeduusoja

Hiya and congratulations on the study place!

I'm Eva, one of your fuksi(- and tutor)coordinators!

I do all sorts of stuff in TKO-äly, such as helping out a bit too often in the sitsi kitchen. I'm also a harrasment contact person, so feel free to nudge me if there's anything you need to talk about.

Congratulations on getting in and have a fun fresher autumn!!

Viljami Ilola

• Telegram: @vililol
• email: viljami.ilola@tko-aly.fi

Hey Freshers!

I'm Viljami and one of your fresher- and tutorcoordinators. I'm starting 4th year of studies and umgh; maybe I need to start study something again. The values that are important to me are diversity and equality. Mistakes can and must be made to learn. The most important thing is the right direction and development.

Good luck getting a place to study, and especially a great choice. Our program and community is the best and we can accommodate some really diverse people. Everyone can be themselves without fear of being judged.

Whatever the problem, I'm really happy to help. There are no stupid questions. I still remember how I was having coffee when I started and how much help I got by asking and also that others dared to ask. This year I'm also membership officer. So anything related membership I'm here to help. By the way it's absolutely recommended to join (https://members.tko-aly.fi/users/add).

Welcome to the Action! See you (if the brain happens to process what it sees) :)

Bachelor's tutors

Tapio Template

• Telegram: @tapiotemp

Hi!

Go on and copy & paste this full template from comment to comment. Then edit the texts and pic as you like.

Jos kirjoitat jonkun kappaleen suomeksi lisää sen ympärille translate tagit. Muista myös tällöin julkaisun jälkeen käydä merkitsemässä sivu käännettäväksi ja kääntää tämän jälkeen kappaleet.

Good luck with editing. Do not break it. Feel free to fix any and anyone's errors. Please help others.

Onnea editointiin. Älä riko mitään. Virheitä saa korjata; myös muiden tekemiä. Muista auttaa kaveria.

Matias Tamminen

• Telegram: @mrtammika

Hi!

I'm Matias, a second-year student of computer science. On top of being a tutor, I'm also one of the studies representatives of TKO-äly. So please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions about the structure of the degree, or if there are any problems with any of our courses.

Before my time as a CS student, I got my MA in English language. Hence, it should come as no surprise that I'm interested in interdisciplinary projects with the Faculty of Arts, linguistics in particular.

Aapo Asikainen

• Telegram: @aapoasik

Hi! Congrats on getting in and welcome to TKO-äly!

I'm Aapo, one of last year's freshers. I started my studies last fall after a one year break and had an unforgettable fresher fall - I hope yours will be as fun as mine! You will usually find me sitting at the table in our student room Gurula doing schoolwork (or procrastinating :D). You can also find me in many TKO-äly events sober, so if you want less drunk company, look for me :)

At TKO-äly I've quickly become an active and I've got myself into several positions. We have a wide variety of things to do, many of which don't require that much time or effort. If you are interested in student org activity or organizing an event for example, feel free to come talk to me!

I'm also a member of the board, so if you'd like to buy patches or overalls for example (or help me procrastinate in terms of Mario Kart), come get me! In general, if you have any questions you can come talk to me irl or on Telegram :)

Once again welcome and see you in the fall!

Okko Oikkonen

• Telegram: @okkomintern
• Email: okko.oikkonen@helsinki.fi

Hei,

Olen Okko, tietojenkäsittelytieteen 2. vuoden opiskelija. Olen sekä TKO-älyn että Matlun opintovastaava. Jos siis ilmenee asioita opinnoissa tai muussa yliopiston toiminnassa (mentorointi, ym.), joista pitää viestiä yliopiston suuntaan joko tietojenkäsittelytieteen tai koko matemaattis-luonnontieteellisen tiedekunnan tasolla, kannattaa laittaa viestiä. Muutenkin kantsii tulla juttelemaan, jos on kysymyksiä ihan mistä vaan.

Sydäntä lähellä on opinnot, ohjelmointi, erilaiset askartelujutut, pyöräily, musiikin kuuntelu ja elektroniikka. Muutama lemppari: Haskell, Rust ja Nix.

Joonatan Paalanen

• Telegram: @KieloLaaksosta

Hi,

I'm Joonatan, second year computerscience student. Just two years ago, I mostly kept to myself in high school, but at the university, student life quickly drew me into all sorts of activities, and my first year turned out to be perhaps the best of my life. I hope you too get to experience an exeptional year.

Viime vuonna minut löysi parhaiten Gurulan pöydältä tai punaiselta sohvalta tuijottamasta koodia ja matikkaa. Jos minut siellä tänäkin vuonna havaitsee, niin saa tulla matalalla kynnyksellä auttamaan tehtävien välttelyssä kysymällä jotain tai ihan keskustelemalla. Kuulen mielelläni uusista mielenkiinnonkohteista!

Vapaa-ajalla työstän omia projektejani kaaottisesti eteenpäin tai vasemmalle. Sen hetkisestä projektista saa kuulla lisä, kysymällä, mutta todennäköisesti projekti on jotain virtuaalista, vuorovaikutteista ja visuaalista.

Daniel "Dasuki" Kristiansson

• Telegram: @dasuki_beifong
• Other contacts: dasuki.fi/#contact

Morjesta pöytään! Onnittelut siitä, että pääsit Suomen PARHAAN* (*ei lähdettä, oma kokemus) yliopiston PARHAAN** (**ei lähdettä, oma kokemus) opintosuuntauksen opiskelijaksi!

Mä oon Dasuki ja oon nyt toista vuotta opiskelemassa tietojenkäsittelytiedettä. Lähdin itse opintoihin suoraan lukion jälkeen. Ohjelmointi on ollut pitkään jo intohimoni, ja se sai minut lähtemään tähän suuntaan. Eka vuos Tekiksellä meni tosi nopeesti, kiitos kaikkien kivojen tapahtumien ja kekkereiden. Kannattaa siis ilman muuta lähteä mukaan tapahtumiin!

Teen opintojen ohella (tai opintojen sijaan ":D") töitä webdevin, tekoälytutkimuksen sekä IT-tuen parissa, ja vapaa-ajastakin suuri osa menee kaikenlaiseen tietokonetunkkaukseen. Tietokonehommien lisäksi vapaa-ajalla tykkään pelailla lauta- ja videopelejä, ja olenkin juuri aloittanut kasaamaan omaa lautapelikokoelmaani. Omasta kokoelmasta lempparit on tällä hetkellä Munchkin Cthulhu, The Tea Dragon Society, Port Royal, Wyrmspan sekä Here to Slay. Lempi videopelejä (jota pelaan aktiivisesti) on Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon (koko sarja) ja Vampire Crawlers.

TKO-älyllä olen Sitsivastaava ja Lanivastaava. Järjestän siis sitsejä ja lanitapahtumia. Yhdessä Lanitiimin kanssa järkkäämme joka maanantai viikottaisia Super Smash Bros. Ultimate turnauksia, joten tulkaahan rohkeasti mukaan pelailemaan. Onnittelut vielä kerran opiskelupaikasta ja tavataan syssymmällä!

Master's tutors

Data science

Warm congratulations and a heartfelt welcome to the University of Helsinki, and especially to the Data Science program! You’ve taken a huge step by joining one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving fields in the world. Getting here took determination, talent, and curiosity, and now you’re part of a diverse and growing academic community that is shaping the future with data, algorithms, and critical thinking. Whether you're passionate about AI, statistics, social impact, or all of the above, you’ll find the tools, guidance, and inspiration here to turn your ideas into real-world impact.

As your data science tutors, we’re here to help you settle in, answer your questions, and support your journey both academically and socially. We know the beginning can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone, we’ve been in your shoes, and we’re here to make sure you feel welcome, connected, and confident. Don’t hesitate to reach out, whether you need help navigating your studies, finding community, or just figuring out where to get the best coffee on campus. We’re excited to meet you, learn with you, and grow alongside you this year. Welcome aboard, let’s make it a great start!