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Mitra Ila is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Aalto University, specializing in Chemical Engineering in Aqueous Systems. Her research focuses on crystallization-based purification techniques for biorefinery products and chemical compounds, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in sustainable industry and responsible consumption.
Her core research interests include crystallization thermodynamics, separation processes for biorefinery streams, and sustainable purification methods. She specializes in melt crystallization and cooling crystallization for high-value compounds like glycerol, monoethylene glycol, mannitol, and polyols, with emphasis on product purity optimization and circular economy applications.
Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent expertise in solid-liquid equilibrium modeling and industrial crystallization. Her work bridges fundamental thermodynamics with practical biorefinery applications, particularly in purifying fermentation byproducts and chemical intermediates through innovative crystallization techniques.
Mitra Ila actively contributes to major research initiatives including:
- BIO4P: Bioproducts from Nature (2023-2026) focusing on high-value forest/agricultural side streams
- Aufero projects (2022-2024) addressing fluid phase modeling and parameter estimation
- IMPRESS EU H2020 project (2019-2025) on xylose valorization and nanoparticle production
She operates within Aalto University's Chemical Engineering in Aqueous Systems research group, collaborating internationally on biorefinery optimization and sustainable chemical processes through projects like BIWIC 2022 and industry partnerships.
