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Monika Österberg is a Professor in Bioproduct Chemistry at the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University. She has an extensive research portfolio with 308 publications and involvement in 28 projects, demonstrating significant contributions to bio-based material science.
- Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences from Royal Institute of Technology (awarded November 16, 2000)
- Master's degree in Natural Sciences from University of Helsinki (awarded October 28, 1994)
Professor Österberg's research focuses on bio-based material science and surface chemistry of lignocellulosics, with efforts laid on finding novel application possibilities for the main plant polymers: cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose. Her approach emphasizes fundamental insight into surface chemistry of biomaterials at the nanoscale, with special focus on interaction forces. Her research strongly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable materials and environmental protection.
Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise across multiple domains including lignin nanoparticles, sustainable textile colorants, 3D bioprinting, hydrogel development, and film formation mechanisms. These works span applications in textiles, biomedical engineering, packaging, and optical technologies, showing the interdisciplinary nature of her research in sustainable materials.
- Suomen väriyhdistyksen Iiris-palkinto BioColour-hankkeelle (2025)
- The Finnish Centre for Nanocellulosic Technologies, Award for 'Networking' (Vuoden verkottuja) (2008)
Professor Österberg has supervised 19 theses and is actively involved in 10 current projects including FinnCERES CATTAIL, TexirC, and BioColour. Her research activities demonstrate strong collaboration networks across multiple countries and institutions. She leads significant research initiatives focused on textile circularity, bio-based dyes, and sustainable materials development, positioning her at the forefront of bioeconomy research.
