CV

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Basics

Name Antti Karkman
Title University lecturer, PhD
Email antti.karkman@helsinki.fi
Phone +358 50 5482921
Url https://www.microbiology.fi
Summary I am a computational microbiologist and University lecturer in microbial bioinformatics at the Univeristy of Helsinki. I'm also co-founder of [Aluke](https://www.aluke.fi/). My research focuses on antibiotic resistance in the environment, especially in sewage. I have a strong interest in open science and reproducible research.

Work

  • 2023.08 - Present

    Helsinki, FI

    University lecturer
    University of Helsinki
    Teaching in microbial bioinformatics and research on the environmental dimensions of AMR.
  • 2023.01 - Present

    Helsinki, FI

    Co-founder & Microbiome expert
    Aluke Ltd
    Aluke provides analysis and consultation services in microbial bioinformatics.
  • 2022.01 - 2023.07

    Helsinki, FI

    University researcher
    University of Helsinki
    Research on environmental AMR, especially related to sewage.
  • 2019.01 - 2021.12

    Helsinki, FI

    Post-doctoral researcher
    University of Helsinki
    Research Council of Finland funded post-doctoral project on antibiotic resistance
  • 2016.01 - 2018.12

    Gothenburg, SE

    Post-doctoral researcher
    University of Gothenburg
    Post-doctoral position in the group of Joakim Larsson related to AMR and environment.
  • 2015.09 - 2016.12

    Helsinki, FI

    Post-doctoral researcher
    University of Helsinki
    Post-doctoral position on a project about the interplay of living environment, microbiota, and non-communicable diseases.
  • 2007.07 - 2015.09

    Helsinki, FI

    PhD student
    University of Helsinki
    PhD project on antibiotic resistance mainly in sewage.

Education

Languages

Finnish
Native
English
Fluent

Research Funding

  • 2026-2027
    From Clay to Code: Investigating Microbial Evolution in Response to Human Influence
    • HiLIFE, University of Helsinki — Co-PI (with J. Muurinen)
  • 2026-2030
    Risks and Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance Across One Health Sectors – AMaRONE
    • Research Council of Finland — PI

Impact Metrics

  • 2026
    Scholar Metrics

External Links

  • Google Scholar Profile — Citations & metrics | View
  • ORCID Profile — Complete publication record | View
  • Research.fi — Finnish research portal | View
  • University of Helsinki — Research portal | View