JOEL NAUKKARINEN
Science, Coaching & Impact – Beyond Sports
From Researcher to Athlete – and Back Again
As a child, I dreamed of becoming a researcher. My medical studies sparked a deep curiosity to better understand the human brain. I graduated as a medical doctor in 2022, and in the same year, I began my PhD research. My focus is on fatigue and endurance – and on discovering methods that can help improve them. My goal is to earn a doctorate in medicine and make a scientific breakthrough in addressing one of our society’s most pressing and growing challenges: fatigue.
I’ve developed research-based methods that I also use in my own training. These tools have helped elevate me to the top of endurance sports, where I’ve earned more than 20 championship medals and set 10 world records.
My vision is to build a scalable training center – a modern showroom for elite performance. It brings together scientific insights, the best tools on the market, and cutting-edge methods. It’s a new dimension in training – a space where science and practice meet.
I also work as a keynote speaker and am building a career as a public advocate for health, performance, and wellbeing. My mission is to inspire people toward healthier lifestyles – not just as an athlete, but as a well-known figure who can positively influence public health through media. I believe I can make a bigger impact this way than by working solely in traditional clinical settings.
I’m deeply grateful for the education I’ve received from Finnish society. It has given me a unique opportunity to bridge science and sport, gaining deep knowledge about brain function, human performance, and recovery. This is my area of expertise – and also my way of giving something meaningful back.
Contact me, I can help you with:
- Expert insights
- Media collaborations
- Speaking engagements