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Reetta Karinen is a Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University's Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, specializing in catalytic processes for sustainable energy and biofuels. With over 67 research outputs and 3 major projects, her work bridges industrial applications (e.g., Neste collaboration) and fundamental catalyst science, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through renewable fuel research.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Doctoral Degree (Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, June 6, 2002)
- Licentiate Degree (Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, March 28, 2000)
- Master's Degree (Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, September 4, 1997)
Research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for biomass conversion, particularly hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) and hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) of oxygen/nitrogen compounds like furfural, amides, and fatty acids. She pioneers atomic layer deposition for catalyst modification and zeolite characterization techniques, targeting efficient CO2-to-methanol conversion and bio-oil upgrading to hydrocarbons. Her fingerprint highlights zirconia-based catalysts (100% focus), Pt systems (39%), and ceria-zirconia composites (38%).
Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize support material engineering and promoter effects in HDN/HDO reactions. Key trends include zinc-modified copper catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation, Pt catalyst selectivity in amide conversion, and zirconia support optimization for amine hydrotreatment. All recent works address renewable fuel synthesis challenges, with 100% focus on catalyst design for sustainable chemistry.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Young Scientists' Prize, International Association of Catalysis Societies (2000)
She has supervised 7 theses and secured significant grants as Principal Investigator, including two Academy of Finland projects (2014-2017 microreactors; 2015-2018 biorefinery water reforming) and the industry-funded Neste-Aalto HDN Catalyst Development (2019-2023). Her grants target hydrogen production from biorefinery fractions and precious metal catalyst durability.
Karinen operates within Aalto's catalysis research group, collaborating internationally on projects involving Pt, Cu, and NiMo catalysts. Her team leverages atomic layer deposition for precise catalyst engineering and conducts extensive reaction studies in microstructured reactors for oxidation and hydrotreatment applications.
