About
Professor Sami Pajunen is affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering at Tampere University, within the Faculty of Built Environment. His research focuses on structural engineering, timber and steel composites, fire safety, computational modeling, and sustainable construction practices. He has contributed significantly to the analysis of timber structures, impact sound insulation, and fire resistance of materials like cross-laminated timber (CLT). His work bridges experimental methods with advanced numerical simulations, addressing challenges in structural acoustics, nonlinear behavior, and eco-friendly construction systems.
Key research interests include: structural integrity of glued laminated timber (glulam), optimization of steel-timber composite systems, fire performance of CLT panels, and vibration analysis of timber floors. He has explored innovative solutions such as the HB structural timber system and design-for-disassembly principles. His studies often involve collaboration with Finnish industry on case studies related to industrial wood construction productivity and bridge engineering practices.
Publications emphasize parametric studies on structural components under fire conditions, mechanical testing of composite beams, and the application of finite element methods (FEM) for acoustic and thermal modeling. His work highlights the integration of computational tools with experimental validation to advance sustainable construction technologies.
