People

Joni Kemppainen, PhD | Founder and Head Developer

Joni Kemppainen, the founder of DEV Joni, brings a strong blend of scientific expertise and hands-on technical skills to the business. With a background in physics (BSc) and sensory neuroscience (PhD), Joni’s journey has been driven by curiosity and a passion for developing innovative, user-focused technology.

Joni earned his physics degree from the University of Oulu, Finland, specializing in biophysics - the study of how physical principles apply to living systems. Early in his career, he worked with insect visual systems and intracellular recording techniques.

During his PhD at the University of Sheffield, UK, Joni investigated how insect brains process information, contributing to projects aimed at reverse-engineering honeybee brain functions for autonomous drones. His work included prototyping high-speed imaging systems to capture detailed movements in insect eyes.

Since founding DEV Joni in 2023, Joni has applied his deep scientific knowledge and technical skills to create open-source, customizable technology products. This unique background allows him to develop solutions that meet precise, real-world needs especially in scientific and industrial fields where customization and reliability are key.

Future

These are the stories us, people behind DEV Joni.

The next success stories we can build together - your problems, our solutions!