Kristjan Siilak

Kristjan Siilak is a Junior Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology within Tallinn University of Technology's School of Science. Currently holding a 0.50 FTE appointment (since September 2024), he has maintained continuous research engagement since 2020 through fractional positions (0.10-0.60 FTE), demonstrating sustained institutional affiliation in supramolecular and analytical chemistry research.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (2013-2016, Tallinn University of Technology)
• Master's Degree in Science (2016-2018, Tallinn University of Technology), supervised by Heidi Lees on perfluorinated acid analysis via nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis

He is currently pursuing doctoral studies under Riina Aav and Lukáš Ustrnul on supramolecular sensing systems development.

Siilak's research centers on supramolecular analytical methodology, with dual emphases on environmental analysis of perfluorinated compounds and chiral separation systems. His work bridges fundamental host-guest chemistry with practical applications in environmental monitoring, leveraging nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis techniques. Current investigations focus on cyclohexanohemicucurbituril-based platforms for molecular recognition and separation, contributing to Estonia's strategic research in chemical technology and structure chemistry.

Publication trends (2018-2021) reveal a cohesive trajectory advancing analytical methodologies for challenging compound classes. His work consistently integrates supramolecular design with separation science, evolving from environmental contaminant analysis toward sophisticated chiral sensing systems. These publications demonstrate methodological innovation in conductivity detection and non-aqueous media applications within separation science.

No scientific awards or honors are documented in available records.

As a Junior Research Fellow and doctoral candidate, Siilak contributes to institutional research capacity through project participation while developing independent expertise. His current role supports departmental research infrastructure without indication of formal student supervision. Ongoing involvement in Tallinn University of Technology's research ecosystem includes contributions to projects like the Centre of Excellence in Circular Economy for Strategic Mineral Resources.