Satu Häkkinen

Satu Häkkinen is an Assistant Professor of Polymer Chemistry at Tampere University’s Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, within the Chemistry and Advanced Materials (CAM) department. Her research focuses on sustainable polymers, polymer synthesis, and advanced materials characterization. She leads the Polymer Chemistry and Materials Research Group.

• Education: M.Sc. Chemistry (University of Helsinki, 2017), Ph.D. Chemistry (University of Warwick, 2022)
• Postdoctoral Research: NSF Center of Sustainable Polymers, University of Minnesota

Her expertise spans polymer synthesis techniques (e.g., CRP, ROP, photopolymerization), homogenous/heterogeneous polymerization processes, and characterization methods such as NMR, SEC, and X-ray/neutron scattering. Her work emphasizes sustainable polymers and chemical recycling. Current projects include Valopolymerointimenetelmiä polymeerien edistyneeseen tuotantoon (PHOTOPOLY), focusing on advanced polymer manufacturing methods.

Her recent articles highlight innovations in RAFT polymerization, graft copolymer design, and self-assembly. Research trends emphasize sustainable materials and functional polymer architectures.

No scientific awards listed, but her work is supported by grants from NSF and other institutions. She currently has no documented advisees or postdoctoral trainees.

Lab/Team: Polymer Chemistry and Materials Research Group at Tampere University, focusing on sustainable and advanced polymeric materials.