Tero Kumpulainen

Tero Kumpulainen is a Doctoral Researcher in Materials Science and Environmental Engineering, associated with a doctoral programme in Engineering Sciences (2008). He holds a Master of Science (Technology) in Mechanical Engineering awarded in 2008.

His research focuses on advanced materials processing, including laser interference patterning, surface engineering, and applications in biomedical and optical devices. Key interests include high-pressure laser processing, hermetic packaging for space applications, and material characterization of composites like zirconia and aluminum oxide.

Recent work explores topics such as reactive laser patterning on titanium/zinc in CO₂ environments, interference systems under high pressure, and biocompatibility of laser-patterned nanocomposites. His contributions bridge materials science with practical applications in aerospace, medical devices, and optical technologies.

Collaboration activities include presentations at conferences (e.g., pulsed laser sintering and thermally sprayed coatings) and peer review for Optics and Laser Technology.