Risto Jurva

Mr Risto Jurva, M.Sc (Tech), has over 30 years of experience with radio networks covering all the main technologies from 1G to 5G. He has worked on international projects in Europe, China, India, Africa, and the Americas for network vendors, operators, integrators, consultancy, SMEs, and start-ups. During his career, he has gained wide experience in fields ranging from field engineering to management and business development. Currently, Mr. Jurva serves as a Research Manager and Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) at the University of Oulu.

Jurva’s interests include 6G local networks, micro-operator-based wireless solutions, IoT systems, XR technologies, and service concepts. He is particularly focused on developing ecosystems and business models for vertical industries and smart cities. His responsibilities also involve advancing collaborative research projects between researchers and industry partners to drive innovation in wireless communication technologies.