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Marko Kekkonen serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering within Aalto University's School of Chemical Engineering. Holding a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology, he maintains active research contributions to industrial metallurgy and sustainable materials processing.
Education
- Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (2000)
- Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (1997)
- Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (1993)
His research centers on metallurgical recycling processes with particular expertise in steelmaking slag valorization, high-temperature material interactions, and corrosion mechanisms. Current investigations focus on circular economy applications for industrial by-products including stainless steel dust recycling and titanium slag thermal properties. The fingerprint analysis of his work reveals strong concentrations in stainless steel processing (100%), surface science phenomena (100%), thermal conductivity measurements (80%), and titanium-based materials (80%).
Recent publication trends indicate growing emphasis on sustainable metallurgy, with 40% of his 2021-2025 output addressing circular economy solutions for industrial waste streams. His collaborative projects frequently integrate materials characterization with process engineering to solve industrial-scale recycling challenges.
Project Leadership
- OXCOR: Investigating oxide layer effects on copper corrosion in radioactive waste repositories (2019-2023)
- MC-CEMP: Developing master's curriculum for circular economy in materials processing (2019)
- Finnish Centre of Excellence in Quantum Technology (2018-2020)
- USeFNB: Ultrasound-enhanced biopsy technology development (2017-2023)
Dr. Kekkonen maintains international research connections through multiple visiting positions at foreign academic institutions during 1998-2005. His laboratory work primarily focuses on high-temperature material testing and industrial process simulation within Aalto University's metallurgical research infrastructure.
