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Leevi Viitanen is a Visiting Faculty member at the Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, affiliated with the Complex Systems and Materials research group. He holds a Doctor of Science (Tech.) in Technical Physics, awarded in 2022, and multiple Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Technology from Aalto University.
- Doctor of Science (Tech.), Technical Physics – Aalto University (2022)
- Master’s Degree, Engineering and Technology – Aalto University (2017)
- Master’s Degree, Engineering and Technology – Aalto University (2017)
- Bachelor of Science (Tech.), Technical Physics – Aalto University (2016)
His research focuses on sustainable material systems, particularly bio-based foams derived from cellulose and lignin. He investigates rheological behavior, yield stress, hydrophobicity, and microstructure dynamics in soft materials. His work integrates experimental physics with machine learning to predict foam yielding and optimize material performance. He is deeply involved in developing eco-friendly alternatives to plastics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in utilizing lignin and cellulose for creating functional, scalable, and sustainable materials, with applications in energy storage, packaging, and green composites. His research bridges fundamental soft matter physics with industrial innovation.
Leevi Viitanen has actively contributed to scientific discourse through conference presentations, including topics such as controlling foam yielding with vibrations and predicting local yielding using machine learning. He is also associated with Woamy, an award-winning Finnish startup commercializing bio foam technology, indicating impactful knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial engagement. His collaborative network includes prominent researchers like J. Koivisto and M. J. Alava.
He has participated in media engagements discussing dynamics of low-density gels and advancements in cellulose foams for energy storage, reflecting public and industrial interest in his work. His research has been referenced in patents, underscoring its technological relevance.
Leevi Viitanen is a key contributor to the advancement of sustainable materials through interdisciplinary research, combining physics, engineering, and environmental innovation.
