Otto Kullervo Miettinen

Otto Kullervo Miettinen is a mycologist and curator at the Finnish Museum of Natural History, University of Helsinki. His research focuses on the taxonomy, evolution, and conservation of wood-decay fungi. With over 90 scientific publications and extensive field experience across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, he is recognized as a global expert in fungal biodiversity.

Dr. Otto Kullervo Miettinen is a renowned mycologist and curator of fungi at the Finnish Museum of Natural History, University of Helsinki. He earned his PhD in Biosciences (Botany) in 2011 and holds the academic title of Docent in Mycology. Dr. Miettinen’s research focuses on fungal taxonomy, evolution, and the role of fungi in forest ecosystems, particularly wood-decaying fungi.

He has led and participated in numerous international research projects, including grants from the Academy of Finland and the European Union. His impressive body of work includes over 90 peer-reviewed publications and the description of 93 new fungal taxa (including species, genera, and families).

As an experienced educator, Dr. Miettinen has taught field and microscopy courses on polypores and supervised several PhD students worldwide. His research has taken him to forests across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including multiple expeditions to Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Dr. Miettinen is a highly respected reviewer for international scientific journals and has served on the boards of the Finnish Museum of Natural History and the Finnish Mycological Society.

Otto Kullervo Miettinen

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