Research group

New materials and processes

We support the green transition through chemical engineering know-how. The green transition requires strong expertise in raw materials and materials processing and analysis.

Chemical engineering processes, chemical and mechanical analyses of material flows, and the development of bio- and secondary materials will play a key role in the move towards carbon neutrality.

The subjects of our research

New biomaterials and processes + analytics

  • Medical materials and equipment
  • Biomaterials and composites
  • Chemical and mechanical analyses
  • Reologia
  • 3D printing materials

Materials and processes in the circular economy

  • Biogas
  • Biodegradability
  • Recycled materials
  • Waste stream analyses

Brewing and food processes

  • Product and process development
  • Food waste

Safety and Lean

  • Clean room
  • Lean
  • Chemical and laboratory safety
  • Quality

Publications

Carly A. Fletcher et al. 2024: Implications of consumer orientation towards environmental sustainability on the uptake of bio-based and biodegradable plastics Current Research in Environmental Sustainability 7.

Pavlo Lyshtva et al. 2024: Degradation of a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) compound in different environments. Heliyon 10 (3).

Laaksonen, Oskar et al. 2020: Impact of storage on sensory quality of blackcurrant juices prepared with or without enzymatic treatment at industrial scale. Eur Food Res Technol.

Jokinen, Mika et al. 2020: Multiphase matrix of silica, culture medium and air for 3D mammalian cell culture, Cytotechnology 72: 271-282.

Our experts

  • Samuel Hartikainen

    Researcher
    +358 50 591 7328
    samuel.hartikainen@turkuamk.fi
  • Taina Hovinen

    Senior Lecturer, Quality Specialist|Opinnäytetyökoordinaattori \ Thesis Coordinator
    +358 44 907 4979
    taina.hovinen@turkuamk.fi
  • Sanna Turunen

    Senior Advisor
    +358 50 355 6511
    sanna.turunen@turkuamk.fi
  • Piritta Saipa

    Senior Lecturer, Leader Practical Training
    +358 44 907 4984
    piritta.saipa@turkuamk.fi
  • Liisa Lehtinen

    Principal Lecturer, Research Group Leader
    +358 50 598 5739
    liisa.lehtinen@turkuamk.fi
  • Juha Nurmio

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0364
    juha.nurmio@turkuamk.fi
  • Jarno Pusa

    Laboratory Engineer
    +358 40 355 0358
    jarno.pusa@turkuamk.fi
  • Jani Pelkonen

    Senior Lecturer, Degree Programme Leader
    +358 50 598 5349
    jani.pelkonen@turkuamk.fi
  • Hanna Hänninen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0382
    hanna.hanninen@turkuamk.fi
  • Emilia Suvanto

    Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory responsible
    +358 40 355 0143
    emilia.suvanto@turkuamk.fi
  • Eija Kulju

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 44 907 4543
    eija.kulju@turkuamk.fi
  • Anne Norström

    Head of Education and Research
    +358 40 355 0365
    anne.norstrom@turkuamk.fi
Chemical Engineering Research and Learning Environment Laboratory

The Turku University of Applied Sciences Project Office offers support and guidance throughout the life cycle of an RDI project. Our project experts have years of experience and strong expertise in national and international funding programmes. We have more than 200 projects running every year, and our RDI activities have received more than €10 million in external funding.