Matti Vilkko

Matti Vilkko is a Professor in Control Engineering at Tampere University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, specifically within the Automation Technology department. He serves as Head of the Automation and Mechanical Engineering Unit.

• Research Focus: Industrial process control, mathematical modeling, state estimation, and optimization of metallurgical and energy systems
• Key Projects: Future Electrified Mobile Machines (FEMMa), Circular Economy of Water (CEIWA), Social Energy Ecosystems (ProCem), Green Electrification (HYGCEL)

His work combines control theory with industrial applications, particularly in copper smelting optimization, green hydrogen systems, and smart energy networks. Recent publications show expertise in:

• Machine learning for wind turbine cybersecurity
• ASM1 calibration for wastewater treatment
• EU regulatory impacts on hydrogen infrastructure
• Finite element analysis of paperboard mechanics
• Price-based coordination in metallurgical processes

He leads interdisciplinary collaborations across Finland, integrating automation technology with energy systems, materials science, and industrial ecology.