Juha-Pekka Pokki

Juha-Pekka Pokki is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Aalto University. His research focuses on chemical thermodynamics, separation processes, and biorefinery technologies, contributing to sustainable chemical engineering solutions.

• Doctoral Degree (2015), Helsinki University of Technology
• Licentiate Degree (2004), Helsinki University of Technology
• Master's Degree (1995), Helsinki University of Technology

His work spans phase equilibria (liquid-liquid, vapor-liquid), solvent extraction, and polymer processing, with recent studies on biorefinery applications and distillation process optimization. Publications highlight experimental data and modeling for chemical systems, supporting industrial sustainability.

Key contributions include thermodynamic modeling for ternary and binary mixtures (e.g., ethanol + sulfur dioxide, styrene + toluene). Datasets on vapor pressure, density, and refractive index for bio-compounds are publicly available (2019), enhancing open science in chemical engineering.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Kemian tekniikan palkinto (2006) for doctoral thesis excellence

He actively collaborates on projects related to plastic recycling and bio-based chemical production, with supervised theses spanning phase equilibrium studies and process design. His research aligns with UN SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).