معرفی
Minna Siekkinen is a Researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering Technologies for a Sustainable Future. Her research focuses on bioactive materials, dissolution processes, and their biomedical applications. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2024, titled The impact of dissolution products and solution pH on in vitro behaviour of the bioactive glasses 45S5 and S53P4.
Research Interests
Her work emphasizes the study of bioactive glasses (e.g., 45S5 and S53P4) in contexts such as continuous flow systems, scaffold design, and their degradation behavior under varying pH conditions. She investigates applications in restorative materials, dental materials, and regenerative biomedical implants. Key methodologies include in vitro testing, scanning electron microscopy, and reactor cascade systems.
Collaborations
Siekkinen collaborates internationally, as evidenced by her research network spanning multiple countries/territories. Her studies often involve interdisciplinary approaches, blending materials science with biomedical and chemical engineering principles.
Labs & Teams
She contributes to the Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering Technologies for a Sustainable Future, where her team explores sustainable material solutions for biomedical and environmental challenges.
