HANNU
VERKASALO - Lic.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc.
(Econ.), M.Soc.Sc.
ACADEMIC HOMEPAGE

Piispanmäenkuja 6A2
02240 Espoo, Finland
hannu.verkasalo(a)verkasalo.com
www.verkasalo.com
Mobile: +358 40 5959663
Skype account: verkasalo
MSN:
hannu.verkasalo(a)hut.fi
Project
MoMI
project – Modeling of the mobile Internet usage and business
COIN project –
Dynamics of Competition and Innovation in the converging Internet and mobile networks
Research
focus
- Networking technologies: evolution of business models, business
dynamics
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Market analyses related to telecommunication services, markets and technologies
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Assessment of disruptive mobile applications and services
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Social network analysis, machine learning and human behavior modeling through
computerized methods
Degrees
Master
of Science in Technology,
Master
of Science in Economics,
Master
of Social Sciences,
Licentiate
of Science in Technology,
Doctor
of Science in Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, in progress.
Academic
publications
Verkasalo, H. 2008. Dynamics
of
Verkasalo, H. 2008.
Handset-Based Measurement of
Verkasalo, H. 2008.
Contextual Patterns in
Verkasalo, H. 2007.
Measurement of Smartphone Service Evolution in
Verkasalo, H.
2007. A Cross-Country
Comparison of Mobile Service and Handset Usage.
Licentiate’s thesis, Helsinki University of Technology, Networking
Verkasalo, H.
& Hämmäinen, H. 2007. A Handset-Based Platform for Measuring
Verkasalo, H.
2006. Mobile
Data Service Evolution - Empirical Observations on Packet Data Service Adoption. Presented at CICT Conference 2006 – 3rd
International CICT Conference, The Center for Information and Communication
Technologies,
Verkasalo, H.
2006. Empirical
Observations on the Emergence of Mobile Multimedia Services in the U.S. and
Europe. Presented at MUM 2006 – The 5th
International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia.
Verkasalo, H.
2006. Emerging Trends in the
Mobile VoIP Business. Proceedings of the
Seminar on Networking Business. Networking Laboratory.
Verkasalo, H.
2006. Capturing End-Customer Behavior Through Handset-Based Monitoring. Research Paper,
Verkasalo, H.
& Hämmäinen, H. 2006. Handset-Based Monitoring of Mobile Subscribers. Presented at Mobility Roundtable, 1-2
June, 2006,
Hämmäinen, H. & Verkasalo, H. & Kivi, A. 2006. The Real Usage Patterns of Mobile Subscribers:
Regulatory Implications in Finland. Presented at ITS Conference, 12-16 June, 2006,
Verkasalo, H. 2006. Convertible Securities Overcoming Double Moral Hazard in Venture
Capital. Master’s Thesis, Department of
Political Science, University of Helsinki.
Verkasalo, H.
2005. Handset-Based Monitoring of
Mobile Customer Behavior. Master’s Thesis, Networking Laboratory, Helsinki University
of Technology.
Verkasalo, H.
2005. Too Young to Be Patient?
Aid and Support of Venture Capitalist in Timing Initial Public Offerings. Master’s Thesis, Finance, Helsinki
School of Economics.
Other
publications/presentations
Verkasalo, H. 2007. Workshop on the possibilities of handset-based
end-user research. Nokia House, Keilaniemi,
Verkasalo, H. 2007. The Finnish smartphone market in 2005-2007. COIN
Verkasalo, H. 2007. International Smartphone Study. COIN Seminar -
Verkasalo, H. 2007. Evolution from Mobile Phones to Multimedia Computers.
Presentation held at Nokia Headquarters, Keilaniemi,
Espoo, Finland. March 20, 2007.
Verkasalo, H. 2006. Utilizing Handset-Based Monitoring in Mobile Industry
Analysis. Keynote speech. HPY Annual Scholarship Event, November 2006,
Helsinki, Finland.
Verkasalo, H. & Tallberg, M. 2006.
Competition and Innovation in the Converging Internet and Mobile Networks.
Presentation. GIGA Conference, PIMRC’06
(The 17th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile
Radio Communications), 11-14 September 2006. Helsinki, Finland.
Verkasalo, H. 2006. Potential of Handset-Based Monitoring in Service and
Application Usage Measurements. Nokia/TKK Research Conference 2006, Nokia
Research Center (Helsinki), 23 May, 2006.
Courses
S-38.3041 Operator Business (springs 2006 and 2007)
S-38.3138 Networking
Technology, Special Assignment
Other
responsibilities
Acting project manager of the MoMI
project (Helsinki University of Technology)
Member of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Electronic
Commerce in Organizations (JECO)
Member of the various reviewing boards in mobility and ecommerce –related
international conferences
Co-organizer of the CTTE 2007 conference in
Various lecturing responsibilities at Helsinki University of Technology, Dipoli and seminars of the Finnish mobile industry