Emil Kurvinen was born in 1988. He received the M.Sc. (Tech.) and D.Sc. (Tech.) degrees in mechanical engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), Lappeenranta, Finland, in 2012 and 2016, respectively. From 2014 to 2015, he visited The University of Virginia as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar researching active magnetic bearings. From 2016 to 2017, he was an Engineer in structural dynamics with FS Dynamics Finland Ltd. From 2017 to 2021, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher with LUT. He is currently a Machine Design Professor with the University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. He has a solid background in machine design, especially in the design, simulation, and analysis of rotating machines. His research interests include rotating machines, especially high-speed machines, digital twins, integration of industrial engineering and management into technology.