Heidi Kuusniemi
Professor, wireless systems
Tampere University
heidi.kuusniemi [at] tuni.fi (heidi[dot]kuusniemi[at]tuni[dot]fi)
phone number+358503521085
About me
Professor of Wireless Systems, specializing in satellite positioning and navigation systems.
Responsibilities
- Professor of Wireless Systems at Tampere University
- Joint professorship in satellite positioning in collaboration with the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (National Land Survey of Finland)
- Leadership of research projects and consortia
- Teaching (courses: GNSS Technologies and Fundamentals of Space Economy) and supervision of theses
Fields of expertise
- Satellite positioning and timing & GNSS technologies
- LEO-based PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing)
- Resilient and intelligent wireless systems
- Sensor fusion and reliable positioning in challenging environments
- Space economy
Top achievements
- Extensive publication record in satellite positioning and wireless systems
- Leadership of major research projects and international consortia
- Strong collaboration with universities, research institutes, and industry, particularly in the field of satellite positioning
Mission statement
- To develop reliable and resilient positioning and navigation systems
- To advance the utilization of wireless networks and satellite technologies
- To strengthen the societal and scientific impact of research
Research topics
- GNSS and LEO-based satellite positioning and timing
- Interference resilience in wireless systems
- Sensor fusion for positioning
- Utilization of satellite data in various applications
Research unit
Tampere Wireless Research Centre
Research fields
- Communications engineering and electrical engineering
- Computer science
- Geomatics and satellite positioning
Latest publications
Trends and Challenges in Next-Generation GNSS Interference Management
Marata, L., Jaramillo-Civill, M., Imbiriba, T., Valisuo, P., Kuusniemi, H., Lohan, E. S. & Closas, P., 29 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
A Satellite Image Based Eco-Routing Solution: Requirements Analysis from Industry Interviews
Notarangelo, R. L., Helo, P. & Kuusniemi, H., 2025, Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility: Proceedings of the 10th TRA Conference, 2024, Dublin, Ireland - Volume 4: Clean Energy Transition. Springer, Vol. 4. p. 501-508 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Mobility; vol. Part F658).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Data-Driven Analysis of PNT Resilience: Insights and Lessons from Jammertest 2024 Vehicular Data
Yliaho, J., Valisuo, P., Ahmadi, E., Selvan, K., Elsanhoury, M. & Kuusniemi, H., 2025, 2025 IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium, PLANS 2025. IEEE, p. 398-403 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
Empirical Evaluation of GNSS Timing Spoofing and Detection Using Machine Learning
Safi, M., Kuusniemi, H., Elsanhoury, M. & Valisuo, P., 2025, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, IPIN 2025. Nurmi, J., Lohan, S., Ometov, A., Klus, L., Mutschler, C. & Torres-Sospedra, J. (eds.). IEEE, (International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
LEO-PNT Feasibility Aspects: Satellite Navigation Payload Size, Weight, and Power Analysis
Mayank, Prol, F. S., Lunden, V., Saleem, Z., Foreman-Campins, G., Sharma, S., Lohan, E. S., Bhuiyan, M. Z. H., Kaasalainen, S., Kuusniemi, H. & Praks, J., 2025, In: IEEE Access. 13, p. 110069-110089 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Massive MIMO Beam ID-Based Positioning Method With Low Earth Orbit Satellite Mega Constellations
Elsanhoury, M., Koljonen, J., Prol, F. S., Elmusrati, M. S. & Kuusniemi, H., 2025, In: IEEE Journal of Radio Frequency Identification. 9, p. 619-634 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Navigating the space frontier: Insights into the current state and future potential of the space economy
Punnala, M., Punnala, S., Ojala, A. & Kuusniemi, H., Nov 2025, In: Space Policy. 74, 101710.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Robust Multi-Sensor Fusion Positioning Based on GNSS/IMU Using Factor Graph Optimization
Ahmadi, E., Elsanhoury, M., Selvan, K., Valisuo, P. & Kuusniemi, H., 2025, 2025 IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium, PLANS 2025. IEEE, p. 1247-1256 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
A lightweight smart contracts framework for blockchain-based secure communication in smart grid applications
Faheem, M., Kuusniemi, H., Eltahawy, B., Bhutta, M. S. & Raza, B., Feb 2024, In: IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution. 18, 3, p. 625-638 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
A Novel Beam-Based Positioning Paradigm Via Opportunistic Signal of Future Massive MIMO LEO Satellite Constellations
Elsanhoury, M., Koljonen, J., Elmusrati, M. & Kuusniemi, H., 2024, 2024 International Conference on Localization and GNSS, ICL-GNSS 2024 - Proceedings. Nurmi, J., Berkvens, R., Janssen, T., Halili, R., De Poorter, E. & Ometov, A. (eds.). IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review