About
Tor Laurén serves as Head of Laboratory Services within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University in Finland. With a substantial publication record spanning from 2002 to 2025, Laurén demonstrates ongoing research activity and leadership in laboratory operations.
Laurén's research focuses on boiler engineering, materials science, and corrosion studies, with particular expertise in biomass combustion systems, superheater technology, and flue gas engineering. The research fingerprint shows strong contributions to Boiler Engineering (100%), Lignin Materials Science (90%), Steel Surface Engineering (69%), and Superheater Engineering (68%). This work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable industry.
Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a continued focus on deposit formation, corrosion mechanisms, and material performance in various combustion environments. The research shows progression from fundamental laboratory studies to applied solutions for industrial boiler systems, with increasing emphasis on sustainable biomass and waste-to-energy technologies.
Laurén's scientific contributions include 37 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work appearing in high-impact journals such as RSC Sustainability and Fuel. The research demonstrates strong collaborative networks, particularly with colleagues Hupa, M. and Hupa, L.
As Head of Laboratory Services, Laurén oversees critical research infrastructure while maintaining an active research program. The position bridges technical laboratory management with scholarly research, supporting both academic instruction and advanced materials investigations within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering.
