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Renewable Energy

About the research group

The Renewable Energy research group is part of School of Technology and Innovations and mainly under the subject of energy technology, but collaboration is undertaken also with the computer science, electrical engineering, industrial management and the mathematical sciences. In addition, the group collaborates closely with the University's VEBIC and Digital Economy research platforms.

The research group operates extensively throughout the energy chain. Research is carried out in particular in the areas of renewable fuels, flexible hybrid power generation, internal combustion engines, cutting emissions, energy IoT, wind energy and geoenergy.

The main laboratories are the fuel and internal combustion engine laboratories of the VEBIC research platform, as well as several geoenergy research facilities.

The main focus of the research group is naturally on technical research, but many of the research projects are multidisciplinary. Through on-going research projects with partners from different universities, universities of applied sciences and companies, the group also examines aspects of social sustainability, business economics and energy law

There are several ongoing projects funded by the EU, Business Finland, regional associations, foundations and companies. Many projects involve a large number of domestic and foreign companies and academic actors. New projects are being built. Project funding is almost exclusively outside funding.

The teaching provided by the research group is based on its own wide-ranging research. Master students writing their theses and doctoral students are involved in the projects. Courses are also organised within the framework of the FITech partner university and directly for companies. More information on doctoral education can be found here: Doctoral studies in technical sciences

Research projects almost always involve several companies, municipalities, communities or other parties in the business community. The research results thus become widely available to society; research has an impact on the development and vitality of our society. Education produces new skills and a workforce for the needs of the businesses.

The research group consists of three research teams: 

  • Efficient Powertrain Solutions led by Professor Maciej Mikulski
  • Renewable Energy and Built Environment led by Professor Xiaoshu Lü, and 
  • Energy Harvesting led by Research Manager Pekka Ruuskanen.
Saana Hautala ja Maciej Mikulski
Uusiutuvat energiat -tutkimusryhmän väkeä

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Seppo Niemi

Seppo Niemi

Professor
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Maciej Mikulski

Maciej Mikulski

Professor
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Xiaoshu Lu

Xiaoshu Lu

Professor
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Alireza Kakoee

Alireza Kakoee

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Teemu Ovaska

Teemu Ovaska

University Teacher
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Tao Lu

Tao Lu

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Teuvo Maunula

Teuvo Maunula

Professor of Practise
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Jari Mäki

Jari Mäki

Laboratory Engineer
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VEBIC V319
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Lauri Nyystilä

Lauri Nyystilä

Laboratory Engineer
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VEBIC V319
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Josefin Stolpe

Josefin Stolpe

Specialist, Science Education
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Xiaoguo Storm

Xiaoguo Storm

Researcher
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Carolin Nuortila

Carolin Nuortila

Senior Researcher
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Cataldo De Blasio

Cataldo De Blasio

Docent
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Pekka Ruuskanen

Pekka Ruuskanen

Research Director
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Sara Javadi

Sara Javadi

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Danish Idrees

Danish Idrees

Project Researcher
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Pauli Valkjärvi

Pauli Valkjärvi

Laboratory Engineer
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Anne Mäkiranta

Anne Mäkiranta

University Lecturer
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Outi Kurri

Outi Kurri

Specialist, Science Education
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Christopher Otoo

Christopher Otoo

Doctoral Researcher
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Michaela Hissa

Michaela Hissa

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Kian Golbaghi

Kian Golbaghi

Project Researcher
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Outi Kaarela

Outi Kaarela

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Jaber McBreen

Jaber McBreen

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Jeyoung Kim

Jeyoung Kim

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Aneesh Vasudev

Aneesh Vasudev

Doctoral Student
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Amir Nasajian Moghaddam

Amir Nasajian Moghaddam

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Antti Kiikeri

Antti Kiikeri

Mechanic
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Nebiyu Girgibo

Nebiyu Girgibo

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Abolfazl Fattahi

Abolfazl Fattahi

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Amir Talebi Sheikhsarmast

Amir Talebi Sheikhsarmast

Project Researcher
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Ksenia Siadkowska

Ksenia Siadkowska

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Shadab Heidarabadi

Shadab Heidarabadi

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Aleksi Träskbäck

Aleksi Träskbäck

Laboratory Engineer
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Noushin Jafarzi

Noushin Jafarzi

Trainee
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Fatimoh Balogun

Fatimoh Balogun

Doctoral Researcher
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Jari Hyvönen

Jari Hyvönen

Docent
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Saara Lehto

Saara Lehto

Specialist, Science Education
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Anne Hänninen

Anne Hänninen

School of Technology and Innovations, Energy Technology
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Seyedehsan Mousavizadeh

Seyedehsan Mousavizadeh

Doctoral Researcher
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Amin Mahmoudzadeh Andwari

Amin Mahmoudzadeh Andwari

Docent
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Jonna Kaivosoja

Jonna Kaivosoja

Laboratory Engineer
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Ali Shokri Kalan

Ali Shokri Kalan

Doctoral Researcher
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Kari Alanne

Kari Alanne

Docent
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Naghmeh Mohammadpourlima

Naghmeh Mohammadpourlima

Guest
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Xiaolei Wang

Xiaolei Wang

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Kimmo Höglund

Kimmo Höglund

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Zengquan Zheng

Zengquan Zheng

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Touraj Hashempour

Touraj Hashempour

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Birgitta Martinkauppi

Birgitta Martinkauppi

University Lecturer
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Amir-Mohammad Shamekhi

Amir-Mohammad Shamekhi

Postdoctoral Researcher
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Kati Lehtoranta

Kati Lehtoranta

Docent
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Olav Nilsson

Olav Nilsson

Laboratory Engineer
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Katriina Sirviö

Katriina Sirviö

Senior Researcher
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Maarit Mäkelä

Maarit Mäkelä

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Amir Soleimani

Amir Soleimani

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Saana Söderlund

Saana Söderlund

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Qudrat Ullah

Qudrat Ullah

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Seyfi Polat

Seyfi Polat

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Huaying Wang-Alho

Huaying Wang-Alho

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