Sami Paavilainen

Sami Paavilainen is a University Lecturer in Physics at the Department of Physics, specializing in computational physics and material science. His research focuses on atomistic simulations of nanomaterials, electronic states in nanostructures, and bio-inspired material systems. He holds a Doctor of Science (Technology) from Science and Engineering (2002) and a Master of Science in Engineering Physics (1998).

Research interests include molecular dynamics simulations of cellulose nanomaterials, electronic band structures in graphene-like systems, and electron-phonon interactions in nanostructures. His work bridges computational methods with experimental techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy.

Recent publications explore molecular graphene properties, cellulose nanofibril behavior, and electronic state formation in atomic vacancies. He actively reviews for journals like Applied Sciences, Carbohydrate Polymers, and Computational Materials Science.