Kari Rissanen

Kari Rissanen is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and served as an Academy Professor at The Academy of Finland from 2008 to 2017. His research focuses on structural and synthetic supramolecular chemistry, nanochemistry, X-ray crystallography, and crystal engineering.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (1990), University of Jyväskylä
• Full Professor in Organic Chemistry since 1995
• Academy Professor (2008–2017) on leave from University of Jyväskylä

His work spans over 325 scientific publications, 650 published X-ray structures, and extensive international collaboration. He has supervised 30 postgraduate and over 120 M.Sc. students, with external funding exceeding €4.5 million since 1997.

Scientific Honors:

• 2018: Doctor Honoris Causa, Tallinn University of Technology
• 2017: Humboldt Research Award
• 2016: Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
• 2005: Magnus Ehrnrooth Prize in Chemistry
• 1991: Best Ph.D. Thesis Prize, Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

He has held leadership roles in COST Chemistry Actions, the Jyväskylä Professors Union, and the Finnish Chemical Society.