Timo Laukkanen

Timo Laukkanen is a Staff Scientist at Aalto University's Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology (2012) from Aalto University, a Licentiate (2003), and a Master's (1999) from Helsinki University of Technology. His work focuses on industrial energy systems, process optimization, and sustainable energy solutions, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and industry innovation.

Key research areas include thermal energy storage, biomass utilization, hydrogen production, and carbon capture. He leads projects like OptStorage (2023-2025), exploring renewable energy storage, and has contributed to forest industry energy efficiency studies. His work integrates advanced modeling techniques (e.g., machine learning, AspenPlus) for process optimization.

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight innovations in energy hubs, solar-assisted gasification, and oxy-fuel combustion systems. He has engaged in doctoral thesis assessments and serves on editorial boards. His research bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications in sustainable energy systems.