Mika Sipponen

Mika Sipponen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, leading a research group focused on green material synthesis, materials for energy and environment, and processing of recycled and bio-based materials. His work bridges fundamental studies on renewable nanomaterials with applied research in sustainable material development.

Key research areas include:

• Lignin-based functional materials for sustainable future
• Biocatalytic membranes for enzyme-assisted processes
• Carbon fixation through green catalysis (C1Bio project)
• Forest materials enabling circular economy (FORCES project)
• Colloidal particles for life sciences (FORFUN project)

Recent publications highlight lignin nanoparticle applications in organic batteries, photothermal films, and radiation-resistant coatings. Notable achievements include securing an ERC Starting Grant (€1.5M) and being named a Wallenberg Academy Fellow. His team includes 13 PhD students and postdocs working on lignin transformation technologies.