Olli Tikkanen, PhD
Education
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Sport and Health Sciences
2015 – 2017
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology of Physical Activity
2014
Summary
Dr. Olli Tikkanen is the CEO and founder of Fibion Inc., a health technology startup specializing in sitting and activity tracking tools for professionals. He holds a PhD in Sport Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship focused on wearable technologies at the Exercise, Health, and Technology Center in Shanghai. With 15 years of experience in international research, Dr. Tikkanen has led and collaborated on numerous innovation and science projects funded by organizations such as the EU and the Chinese Postdoctoral Foundation. His career includes roles in teaching, product management, and regional leadership across Korea and China. Dr. Tikkanen has received multiple awards, including an Honourable Mention in the European Athletics Innovation Awards and a 1st place win in the ‘Fly Your Idea’ innovation competition. He also hosts the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast and is a keynote speaker on topics ranging from digital health to athletic training and testing.