Welcome to read Journey into Science!

Hi! I’m Jasmin Nevala, and I began my PhD project at the University of Jyväskylä in March 2024.

​My research focuses on how low-frequency magnetic fields affect plants. I’m working under the guidance of lecturer Minna-Maarit Kytöviita (JYU) and professor Jonne Naarala (UEF).​

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​I hold an MSc in ecology and evolutionary biology. For my Master’s thesis, I explored plant self-recognition. The photo above shows me observing Antennaria dioica—one of my study species—during that project. Good times!

Since I’ve always loved writing, I decided to start this blog to share my PhD journey. Here, I’ll write not only about my own research, but also about topics related to it—like electromagnetism, plant biology, and the broader principles of science and scientific inquiry.

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I’m a naturally curious person and get easily excited about new things. I’m calm and friendly by nature—I tend to like people easily, but I also deeply enjoy spending time on my own, exploring ideas and doing things independently.

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I’m passionate about plants, robots, science, making art, playing games, sci-fi and fantasy worlds, exploring castles and mysterious places, dinosaurs—and yes, Furbys and Pikachus!