Niko Kauranen, M.Eng, (class PV)

Fire Safety Engineer


Helsinki - Finland
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Niko has been working in the fire safety industry since 2006. He started his career as a Fire Inspector in Keski-Uusimaa Rescue Department and has been a fire safety expert since 2010. With expertise in fire dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, fire risk analysis, and fire and egress simulation, he has participated in several large-scale projects in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. These include the Matinkylä Metro Center, Tikkurila Dixi, Tapiola City Center, and various high-rise office and residential buildings.

Education / Certifications

  • Master of Engineering, Regenerative Leadership, LAB University of Applied Sciences
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Fire Officer, Savonia UAS, Emergency Services College
  • FISE Designer of Fire Safety, exceptionally demanding (class PV)
Areas of Expertise
Fire Safety Engineering

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Project Profiles

Kiihtelysvaara Church

Jensen Hughes delivered fire safety expertise for the new Kiihtelysvaara Church, applying a performance-based approach with evacuation calculations and code compliance to enable safe CLT structures.