The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kai Hakkarainen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 255 publications — 80th percentile
80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kai Hakkarainen sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 56 D-Index — 77th percentile
77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Kai Hakkarainen is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland. Their research spans multiple fields including social sciences, psychology, and computer science, with a focus on education and its intersection with technology and psychology. The main fields of study documented include social sciences with 49 publications, psychology with 32, and computer science with 29. Subfields emphasize education (37 publications), developmental and educational psychology (17), computer science applications (14), mechanical engineering (10), and information systems (7).
Hakkarainen's research topics reflect a strong interest in educational practices, tech integration in learning, and teacher development. Notable topics include innovative teaching and learning methods, design education and practice, teacher education and leadership studies, collaborative teaching and inclusion, teaching and learning programming, digital literacy in education, and educational environments and student outcomes.
Their recent papers illustrate a consistent engagement with collaborative and transformative educational approaches. Key publications include:
Frequent publication venues for Hakkarainen include Helda (University of Helsinki) with 7 publications, Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research (3), Teaching and Teacher Education (2), International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (2), and Learning Environments Research (2).
Hakkarainen collaborates regularly with colleagues in the field. Key frequent co-authors include Tiina Korhonen (24 joint works), Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen (22), Hanna Reinius (7), Kaiju Kangas (7), and Netta Tiippana (7).
Sami Paavola;Lasse Lipponen;Kai Hakkarainen
Sami Paavola;Kai Hakkarainen
Kai Hakkarainen;Tuire Palonen;Sami Paavola;Erno Lehtinen
Lasse Lipponen;Marjaana Rahikainen;Marjaana Rahikainen;Jiri Altti Lallimo;Kai Hakkarainen
Kai Hakkarainen
Katariina Salmela-Aro;Katja Upadyaya;Katja Upadyaya;Kai Hakkarainen;Kirsti Lonka
Sami Paavola;Lasse Lipponen;Kai Hakkarainen
Kai Hakkarainen;Liisa Ilomáki;Lasse Lipponen;Hanni Muukkonen
Kai Hakkarainen;Lasse Lipponen;Sanna Järvelä
Lasse Lipponen;Kai Hakkarainen;Sami Paavola
Kai Hakkarainen
Kai Pekka Juhani Hakkarainen;Matti Tapani Sintonen
Kai Pekka Juhani Hakkarainen
Martin Obschonka;Kai Hakkarainen;Kirsti Lonka;Katariina Salmela-Aro
Hanni Muukkonen;Kai Hakkarainen;Minna Lakkala
Mona Emilia Moisala;Viljami R. Salmela;Lauri Hietajärvi;E. Salo
Kai Hakkarainen;Kirsti Lonka;Lasse Lipponen
Kai Hakkarainen;Marianne Bollström-Huttunen;Riikka Pyysalo;Kirsti Lonka
Henna Lahti;Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen;Kai Hakkarainen
Kai Hakkarainen;Tuire Palonen;Sami Paavola
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