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In the research group, research is carried out especially with composite manufacturing methods for sustainable development product areas. In addition to virgin fibers, polymers, carbon-based materials and ceramics, recycled raw materials from various industrial side streams are used as raw materials for the processes and products.
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Research areas
Our research is focused on
- various composite materials
- manufacturing and modeling of material-efficient products
- energy-efficient manufacturing technologies
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Infrastructure
The research group has a wide range of laboratory facilities for materials processing and composite manufacturing. The equipment is modern and provides a unique research environment for materials and composites research.
Staff
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Marko Hyvärinen
Laboratory Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
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Ville Lahtela
Post-doctoral researcher
Mechanical Engineering
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Qaisar Munir
Post-doctoral researcher
Mechanical Engineering
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Sanaz Afshariantorghabeh
Junior Researcher
Mechanical Engineering
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Rauli Kinnunen
Junior Research Assistant
Mechanical Engineering