Professor Cakoni is elected as scientific expert on the Scientific Advisory Board for the "Center of Excellence in Inverse Problems Research" for a six-year term 2012-2017. The Scientific Advisory Board consists of 2 highly recognized scientific experts which are nominated by the Academy of Finland. The function of the Scientific Advisory Board is to support, strengthen and monitor the scientific work of the Centers of Excellence. Through Finnish Centers of Excellent programmes, the Academy of Finland provides substantial and visible direction to Finnish science. The Finish Center of Excellence in Inverse Problems Research is at the cutting edge of research in inverse problems and is internationally recognized as a leading unit in the area.