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Simo Hostikka is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on fire safety engineering , utilizing numerical fire simulations to address critical challenges in building and infrastructure safety. Key Expertise: Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) development, thermal radiation heat transfer, pyrolysis modeling, fire toxicity calculations, and probabilistic risk analysis. Leadership: Supervises advanced fire safety research and contributes to international fire safety standards. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize fire toxicity modeling , hydrogen fire safety , radiation heat transfer , and fire retardancy of polymeric materials . His work bridges computational methods with real-world fire safety applications. Scientific Awards: Philip Thomas Medal of Excellence (2008, 2005) Sjölin Award (2012) Interflam Trophy (2007) Harmathy Award (2020, 2019) Dean’s Award for Best MSc Thesis (2020) Best Paper in Rakenteiden Mekaniikka (2009) Advising: Supervised Topi Sikanen, who received the Young Talent Award from the International Water Mist Association.

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer
• Solid Pyrolysis Modelling
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Jari Puttonen is a Professor of Structural Engineering at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering. His research focuses on structural analysis, fire safety, materials science, and nuclear infrastructure safety. He has held roles as Principal Investigator in projects related to nuclear waste repository concrete modeling and aging management of NPP infrastructure. He has advised over 20 academic visitors and served in doctoral thesis committees. Education: Doctoral degree (1987), Licentiate (1984), and Master's degree (1979) in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (now part of Aalto University). Research Interests: Steel and composite materials behavior under extreme conditions Fire resistance of structural systems Long-term performance of concrete in nuclear facilities Non-destructive testing of construction materials Seismic resilience of critical infrastructure Awards: Recipient of the Knight, First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2020), PUUPalkinto 2010, and Schweighofer Prize 2011 for innovative energy facade research. Grants & Projects: Led 13 research projects including PERCO2_2023 (nuclear waste repository modeling) and CONAGE2022 (NPP concrete aging). Active in EU-funded initiatives and industry collaborations. Labs & Teams: Core member of Aalto's Structural Engineering Research Group, collaborating with Chalmers University and Technical University of Munich on advanced materials testing.

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Materials Science
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Markku Karjalainen is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at Tampere University's Faculty of Built Environment. With over 80 research publications spanning from 2016 to 2025, he has established himself as a leading expert in timber construction and wooden building systems in Finland. Professor Karjalainen's research primarily focuses on timber construction , particularly multi-story wooden buildings, dovetail wood construction techniques, and sustainable building practices. His work spans architectural design, structural engineering, fire safety, and environmental impact assessment of wooden structures. He has conducted extensive statistical analyses of Finnish timber residential buildings, examining construction practices from 1995 to the present. His research demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing wooden construction technologies while addressing practical challenges in fire safety, structural performance, and building physics. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent focus on dovetail construction techniques for mass timber elements, with numerous studies examining structural performance, fire properties, and air permeance. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in the construction industry, particularly in Finland where wooden multi-story construction has seen significant growth. Karjalainen's research often involves international collaboration, with studies comparing practices across different countries and examining global perspectives on timber construction. His scholarly output demonstrates a methodical progression from basic statistical analysis of building practices to increasingly sophisticated investigations of specific construction techniques and their performance characteristics. This evolution reflects both his growing expertise and the maturation of timber construction as a field of academic inquiry.

• Timber construction
• Multi-story wooden buildings
• Sustainable construction
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Professor Mikko Malaska is a faculty member at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tampere University of Technology, leading the Structural Fire Research Group. He holds a D.Sc. (Tech.) and has held professorial roles at both the University of Oulu (2009–2015) and Tampere University of Technology since 2015. His research focuses on structural engineering, fire safety of composite materials, and steel-concrete systems. Malaska has extensive industry experience as a Chartered Engineer in the UK and has contributed to reviving structural engineering education at the University of Oulu. Educations: Graduated from Helsinki University of Technology (1996), earned a PhD in Civil Engineering (2001), and conducted postdoctoral research at TNO Building and Construction Research Centre (Netherlands). Research interests include fire performance of structural components, composite materials, and fire engineering standards. His work emphasizes experimental and computational analysis of materials under fire conditions, such as steel-timber hybrids and cross-laminated timber. Recent studies explore sprinkler system integration and charring rates in timber panels. Advising and grants: Supervised 58 theses at the University of Oulu and remains active in academic leadership, including serving as Dean of Education at the Faculty of Technology (2014). His research group actively collaborates on international projects, addressing fire safety in construction materials. Labs/Teams: Head of the Structural Fire Research Group, focusing on experimental and computational studies of fire-resistant materials and structural systems.

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Engineering
• Steel-Concrete Composite Systems
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Emmanuelle Castagnoli is a Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering and affiliated with the Performance in Building Design and Construction group. She holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology (Aalto University, 2020) and a Master's degree in Natural Sciences (Université d'Artois, 2012). Her research focuses on indoor air quality, environmental chemistry, and building material interactions. Key themes include chemical emissions from cleaning products, ventilation system impacts, and occupant exposure risks in public spaces like classrooms and sports halls. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and sustainable cities. Recent publications analyze cleaning methods' chemical effects, classroom microbial exposure dynamics, and sports facility pollutant management. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting at venues like the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (2024). Her expertise combines advanced analytical techniques like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to evaluate indoor environmental risks. Ongoing projects address fire safety in building materials and sustainable cleaning practices.

• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Chemistry
• Air Pollution
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Ahmad BahooToroody is an Academy Research Fellow at Aalto University’s Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Bayesian statistics, reliability engineering, and risk analysis for autonomous maritime systems. He is actively involved with the Marine and Arctic Technology research group and leads projects that integrate machine learning with safety-critical applications in the maritime and offshore sectors. Research Interests Bayesian statistical methods for reliability and risk modeling Machine learning and deep learning for anomaly detection in autonomous systems Safety assessment of offshore installations and maritime operations Prognostic health management of marine renewable energy systems Human factors and expert judgment in sociotechnical maritime systems His work often incorporates advanced techniques such as Gaussian processes, LSTM-based neural networks, and dynamic Bayesian networks to address uncertainties in complex engineering systems operating in harsh marine environments. Publication Trends Across 2022–2025, BahooToroody’s publications reveal a strong trajectory toward integrating data-driven models with physics-based simulations. Dominant themes include real-time risk monitoring of autonomous ships, failure prognosis for unattended machinery, and safety assessment frameworks for offshore structures. His collaborative outputs span high-impact journals such as Reliability Engineering & System Safety and Safety Science , underscoring his leadership in maritime safety analytics. Research Groups & Labs Marine and Arctic Technology Research Group, Aalto University Academy Research Fellow network within the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Supervision & Grants While specific grant details are not listed, his role as Doctoral Candidate Supervisor since 2020 indicates active mentorship of PhD researchers. He is also the Principal Investigator on projects funded under the Academy of Finland Fellowship scheme, supporting next-generation maritime risk analytics.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Reliability Engineering
• Risk Analysis
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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.

• Structural Engineering
• Timber and Steel Structures
• Fire Safety Engineering
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Juha Lipponen is a Professor at Aalto University's Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. His work focuses on developing sustainable materials using bio-based components and circular economy principles. Affiliation: Aalto University Department: Bioproducts and Biosystems Research Interests His research spans Materials Science , Biotechnology , and Sustainable Engineering , emphasizing: Composite materials from renewable resources Waste valorization for high-performance applications Green polymer synthesis techniques Thermal energy storage systems Circular economy in forest industry Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in lignin-based composites, cellulose nanomaterials, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Collaborative work includes biomedical hydrogels and carbon fiber recycling.

• Materials Science
• Biotechnology
• Sustainable Engineering
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Soroush Rashidzadeh is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering. His research focuses on computational models for thermal radiation in gas mixtures and fire dynamics. Key areas include optimizing non-gray global radiation models to balance accuracy and computational cost, and developing subgrid flame models for fire emission prediction. He collaborates on projects involving line spectra analysis and thermal gradient modeling. His work addresses challenges in radiative heat transfer for engineering applications, with applications in fire safety and energy systems. He has published in journals like Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer , and conferences such as the International Symposium on Radiative Transfer and Thermal and Fluids Engineering Summer Conferences. Rashidzadeh’s research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and industry innovation. His studies on gas mixtures and computational efficiency aim to improve predictive accuracy in thermal simulations while reducing computational demands.

• Thermal Engineering
• Radiation Heat Transfer
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Heidi Salonen is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University. She holds a Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Kuopio (now part of University of Eastern Finland). Her research focuses on indoor air quality, building material emissions, and their health impacts, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and sustainable cities. She leads projects such as SustainSchool (2024–2026) and TSR/LAIVA (2023–2025), addressing school air quality and ship cabin environments respectively. Her expertise spans microbiology measurement methods, material emissions analysis, and multi-professional collaboration in indoor environment assessments. Notable achievements include three major awards for research excellence and supervision. She actively participates in international conferences and collaborates across Europe on environmental health issues. Salonen's work integrates building physics, chemistry, and public health, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable indoor environments. Recent studies explore cleaning product impacts, real-time aerosol monitoring, and fungal contamination risks in buildings. Education: Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences (University of Kuopio, 2009) Key Projects: SustainSchool: Sustainable school air quality frameworks TSR/LAIVA: Ship interior environmental design Awards: Best paper award at ICCBE 2017 Supervision award for DI Tuomas Alapietin thesis

• Indoor Air Quality
• Building Materials Science
• Environmental Microbiology
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Raimo Mikkola is a Senior Scientist at Aalto University's Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, specializing in indoor air quality and building microbiology since 1997. His work focuses on mycotoxin toxicity , microbial emissions , and ventilation systems in educational and public buildings. Key affiliations: Aalto University (current), IDAEA-CSIC (visiting researcher 2018) Education: Doctoral degree in Agriculture and Forestry from University of Helsinki Research Themes : Identification of Stachybotrys-like fungal growth in buildings through case studies Assessment of cleaning protocols and their microbiological/chemical impacts Development of real-time aerosol monitoring techniques Analysis of toxic emissions from cooktop fires Investigation of wooden building materials in low-energy structures Creation of indoor air quality assessment frameworks Scientific Contributions : 133+ publications across 28 years 14 active and completed projects (e.g., INCHILDHEALTH Horizon, SustainSchool) Key collaborations with European institutions Focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education and Sustainable Cities

• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Engineering
• Building Microbiology
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Antti Hilmola is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Helsinki, focusing on craft education, design learning, and technology integration in STEAM. He supervises doctoral students in the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture and has participated in projects like INNOPLAY, which explores STEAM in early childhood education. Education: Master of Educational Sciences (1998), Doctor of Educational Sciences (2011) Research Interests: His work bridges maker culture, practical pedagogy, and safety education. Recent studies address curriculum development, student attitudes in craft education, and fire safety training for organizational actors. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned. Projects & Collaborations: Involved in INNOPLAY (2018–2021) and collaborates with researchers across Finland and internationally. Focuses on interdisciplinary STEAM approaches and outdoor education frameworks.

• Craft Education
• Technology Education
• STEAM Education
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Yury Brusentsev is a Researcher at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering within Åbo Akademi University , focusing on technologies for a sustainable future. His work bridges materials science and chemical engineering. Research Interests : Hydrogel and biomaterial development Nanocellulose-based networks Flame retardant polymer systems Shape-memory materials Green chemistry transformations Scientific Trends : His recent publications highlight advancements in covalently crosslinked nanocellulose structures, single-network hydrogels, and multifunctional flame retardants for polypropylene. Collaborative work spans biomaterials, polymer stability, and sustainable manufacturing. Collaborations : Active in international networks with external collaborations in materials science and chemical engineering domains.

• Hydrogel
• Biomaterials
• Nanocellulose
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Roozbeh Abidnejad is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems , focusing on advanced biocomposites and sustainable material solutions. His work bridges materials engineering with renewable resources. Expertise: Materials Engineering Email: roozbeh.abidnejad@aalto.fi His research spans 3D printing , cellulose chemistry , and biochar integration , with applications in food packaging , thermal energy storage , and biomedical scaffolding . Notable projects include: Development of self-extinguishing cellulose foams 3D-printed biocomposites using nanocellulose Sustainable packaging films infused with natural extracts His publications highlight advancements in green manufacturing and renewable material design , emphasizing environmental impact assessments and functional performance metrics. Scientific Awards: Best Poster Award at TAPPI Nano 2022 Encouragement Grant (2025) Encouragement Grant (2023) Research Grant (2025)

• Materials Engineering
• Biocomposites
• Cellulose Chemistry
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Carl-Eric Wilen is a Professor at the Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering , part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University. His research focuses on sustainable materials, flame retardant polymers, nanomedicine, and biomedical engineering. He leads and contributes to several high-impact projects, including the MADNESS Centre of Excellence for combating antimicrobial resistance and the Printed Intelligence Infrastructure initiative. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable materials and environmental engineering. Wilen’s research spans flame retardant materials , drug delivery systems , and biomedical applications . Notable projects include developing nanoemulsion-based therapies for fungal infections and optimizing wastewater treatment systems using polymer science. He has collaborated internationally and holds editorial roles in fire retardancy and materials science domains. He has authored over 77 publications, including studies on polymer chemistry, fire safety, and biomedical materials. His recent work emphasizes sustainable solutions, such as eco-friendly flame retardants and biodegradable drug carriers. Wilen actively engages in interdisciplinary research, bridging materials science with healthcare and environmental challenges.

• Flame Retardant Materials
• Polymer Chemistry
• Nanomedicine
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