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Iida Pankka is a Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering within the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University, affiliated with the Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Modelling research group.
Her research spans key areas in sustainable metallurgy:
- Thermodynamics modeling of metallurgical processes
- Hydrogen reduction for metal extraction
- Characterization of refractory materials using X-ray computed tomography
- Thermal properties of industrial slags
Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in thermal conductivity of ladle slag linings, recycling of end-of-life refractories, and thermodynamic behavior of trace elements during hydrogen reduction, collectively advancing energy efficiency and circular economy in metallurgy.
No scientific awards were mentioned in source materials.
Pankka participates in major funded projects:
- TOCANEM 2: Towards Carbon Neutral Metals (2024-2026)
- PhosPath: High temperature chemistry of phosphorus (2021-2025)
- TOCANEM: Initial carbon neutrality phase (2020-2023)
These Business Finland and Academy of Finland-funded initiatives focus on decarbonizing metal production through innovative recycling and hydrogen-based processes.
She collaborates extensively with researchers including David Lindberg, Pekka Taskinen, and Juha Tammela within Aalto University's metallurgical research ecosystem.
