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Faculty of Technology

The Faculty of Technology seeks solutions to global challenges. Our key research themes include

• Responsible use of natural resources
• Sustainable production processes and materials
• Environmental impact management
• Sustainable change in the built environment
• Extensive utilisation of digitalisation in industry and society

We educate future change-makers in engineering, natural sciences, and architecture – experts who drive society forward.

Welcome to have a discussion with us!

• Prof. Jukka Majava, Dean of Education, Faculty of Technology
• Anu Sirviö, Account manager
• Reijo Saarela, Director of Mechanical Engineering Degree program
• Saara Luhtaanmäki, Education designer

Read more about our research and education here

The research units of the Faculty of Technology present their work and projects:  

Civil Engineering research unit, link
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Research Unit (CIV) aims to advance toward an intelligent, sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient built environment.

• Prof. Ulla Haverinen-Shaughnessy, Director of the research unit
• Anne Tuomela, Director of Civil Engineering Degree program
• Aino-Maija Vuori, Project researcher, presenting LOGIDI – Improving employment of young people in rural areas project

Environmental and Chemical Engineering research unit, link 
The Environmental and Chemical Engineering Research Unit develops solutions for a sustainable future by combining chemistry and materials research with practical process technology. Its research covers areas such as environmental engineering, catalysis, separation processes, inorganic chemistry, and control engineering. The focus is on the green transition: reducing emissions, utilizing carbon dioxide, hydrogen technologies, e-fuels, and energy-efficient processes. The work supports climate change mitigation, sustainable use of resources, and industrial competitiveness.

• Prof. Mika Ruusunen, Director of the research unit
• Ari Vuokila, PostDoctoral Researcher
• Auli Turkki, Planning designer

Fibre and Particle Engineering research unit, link
The Fiber and Particle Engineering Research Unit focuses on developing new materials that promote sustainability within the circular economy and bioeconomy.

• Associate Prof. Tero Luukkonen

Industrial Engineering and Management research unit, link
Industrial Engineering combines technical expertise, mastery of economic methods, and an understanding of human behavior. In Industrial Engineering, phenomena are studied and problems are solved from these three perspectives.

• Jyrki Hietaniemi Doctoral researcher and Jouko Nuottila PostDoc presenting AKILIT – Circular economy of batteries – future value chains, business models, technology, and legislation project

Intelligent Machines and Systems research unit, link
Mechatronics research focuses on the comprehensive control of the hardware and methods required for machine operation. Machine diagnostics is a field of engineering that studies methods used to determine the condition and load state of machines. The systems engineering research group is oriented toward the theory, methods, and applications of control and systems engineering in process automation, particularly in energy engineering.

• Yrjö Louhisalmi, University Lecturer, presenting EXCEED – Excellence in Green and Digital Manufacturing project

Measurement technology research unit, link
The Measurement Technology Unit (MITY) develops research and technology in measurement science. The unit operates in two application areas: cleantech, and health and wellbeing.

• Mika Mahosenaho, Project researcher and Niko Pellonpää Project researcher presenting KAIVESI-project

Oulu Mining School research unit, link
The research unit significantly strengthens the University of Oulu’s role as an expert in northern natural resources and sustainable development. Oulu Mining School covers the entire mining value chain across the fields of geosciences, geophysics, mining engineering, and mineral processing

• Prof. Saija Luukkanen, Director of the research unit
• Antti Tanhua, Project researcher, presenting KAIVESI- project
• Samuel Hartikainen, Doctoral researcher, presenting REMHub-project
• Niina Paasovaara, Doctoral researcher, presenting new Continuously Compressing Crushing (CCC) method 
• Tapio Soukka, Doctoral researcher, presenting new Virtual Mineral and Geology Museum

Sustainable Chemistry research unit, link
The unit aims to address challenges in chemistry in a sustainable way and to respond to societal challenges by providing sustainable solutions. The unit works in the field of sustainable materials chemistry, and its main research areas include catalytic materials, the sustainable bioeconomy, energy storage materials, water purification, and trace element analysis.

• Anne Heponiemi, University Lecturer
• Janne Pesonen, Postdoctoral researcher
• Sari Tuomikoski, University Lecturer
• Teija Kangas, University Lecturer
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Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering 

We pioneer ICT technologies that shape the sustainable and secure digital future.

Our world-class research and education target core ICT areas of measuring, electronics and materials, 5G and 6G wireless communications, artificial intelligence, systems, software and experiences.

We provide intellectually stimulating education in our high-quality degree and study programmes. We draw our students from all over the world, and our graduates make globally significant discoveries and develop new businesses. We build a sustainable, intelligent, and humane world through ICT.

• Jari Hannu, Dean of Education, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
• Aimo Vainio, Account Manager
• Tellervo Kivistö, Project Manager
• Christian Schuss, University Lecturer
• Kiyoko Ueamatsu-Ervasti, Project researcher, presenting
  IKAPO-project