Dr. Taija Juutinen Finni is a distinguished Professor of Kinesiology at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and Vice Dean for Education. With a Ph.D. in Biomechanics (2001) and a Title of Docent in Exercise Physiology (2006), she has built a remarkable academic and research career at the intersection of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation sciences. Her academic training from the University of Jyväskylä, complemented by pedagogical and leadership qualifications, reflects her commitment to education and scientific excellence. Professionally, she has held several pivotal roles, including postdoctoral research at UCLA and multiple research and teaching positions in Finland, before her full professorship in 2010. Dr. Juutinen’s research focuses on muscle-tendon mechanics, Achilles tendon function, physical activity patterns, and rehabilitation in neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, supported by major national and international funding bodies such as the Research Council of Finland and the Ministry of Education and Culture. She has successfully led numerous high-impact projects (e.g., ACHILLES, EXECP, UNRESAT, CHIPASE) and supervised over 18 Ph.D. candidates and 80 M.Sc. theses. Her extensive publication record of 178 scientific papers and two patents underscores her global impact in biomechanics and sports medicine. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has contributed to major international congresses, served on editorial boards of leading journals, and evaluated professorships and grants across Europe and North America. Her awards include the First Class Knight’s Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2023) and multiple recognitions from international biomechanical societies. A fellow of both the International Society of Biomechanics and the European College of Sport Science, she continues to advance understanding of tendon structure, physical activity, and human performance through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Citations: 5,711; documents: 183; h-index: 44.