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Organisation profile
The Center of Excellence in Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials (LIBER) was launched via the Academy of Finland's Center of Excellence Programme (2022-2029). LIBER aims to create dynamic and soft hybrid materials with capability to learn, adapt or response to the environment.
LIBER consortium includes eight multidisciplinary research groups from Aalto University, VTT and Tampere University. LIBER combines expertise on molecular self-assembly, soft robotics, surfaces and interfaces, genetic engineering of proteins, biotechnological production of engineered biomolecules, and computational modelling.
Director: Prof. Markus Linder, Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering
Vice-director: Prof. Jaakko Timonen, Aalto University, School of Science
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- synthetic biology
- systems chemistry
- active matter
- bioinspired materials
- emergent properties
- out of equilibrium
- biomolecular materials
- programmable materials
- soft matter
- biointelligent manufacturing
- self-assembly
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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-: LIBER jatko/Ikkala
Ikkala, O. (Principal investigator)
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: RCF Academy Project
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-: LIBER Linder II
Linder, M. (Principal investigator)
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: RCF Academy Project
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A coarse-grained model for aqueous two-phase systems : Application to ferrofluids
Scacchi, A., Rigoni, C., Haataja, M., Timonen, J. V. I. & Sammalkorpi, M., 15 May 2025, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 686, p. 1135-1146 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Effects of Sup35 overexpression on the formation, morphology, and physiological functions of intracellular Sup35 assemblies
Feng, J., Osmekhina, E., Timonen, J. V. I. & Linder, M. B., Mar 2025, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 91, 3, 23 p., e01703-24.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Electrostatic Flocking : Reborn to Embrace Multifunctional Applications
Shen, M., Deng, S., Pi, H., Ren, Z., Zhu, Y., Ikkala, O., Zhang, H., Qin, C. & Cheng, S., 3 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Small Structures.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Dual-action host-guest chemistry suppresses virulence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Leskinen, K. (Creator), Saavalainen, P. (Creator), Jonkergouw, C. (Creator) & Linder, M. (Creator), National Center for Biotechnology Information, 27 Feb 2023
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE182853
Dataset
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2023_Harmat_APSUSC
Sammalkorpi, M. (Creator) & Harmat, A. (Creator), Fairdata , 11 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.23729/86b3e079-25b4-450f-84a9-3260f26cb18c, https://etsin.fairdata.fi/dataset/b46c4a58-1b7f-4bf7-9d42-bb97bdf7a136
Dataset
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2024_Harmat_CRPS
Sammalkorpi, M. (Creator) & Harmat, A. (Creator), Fairdata , 5 Jun 2024
DOI: 10.23729/8c19e0fc-98cc-4f68-96c3-57bf0fabe3ed, https://etsin.fairdata.fi/dataset/d84cbda7-15e2-4fff-908a-0442dd0a1dd3
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Prizes
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CHEM School Research Action of the Year 2022
Anaya Plaza, E. (Recipient) & Kaabel, S. (Recipient), 15 Dec 2022
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Encouragement Award for Young Scientists
Beppu, K. (Recipient), 3 Feb 2023
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Activities
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Life inspired materials – explore the future of materials science
Malkamäki, M. (Contributor), Sammalisto, F.-E. (Contributor), Aspelin, H. (Contributor), Debais, G. (Contributor), Harmat, A. (Contributor), Mantzari, E. (Contributor), Saarinen, S. (Contributor), Seitz, I. (Contributor), Sanz-Velasco, A. (Contributor), Anaya-Plaza, E. (Contributor), Niemiec, E. (Contributor), Haataja, J. (Contributor), Lepikko, S. (Contributor) & Tersteegen, J. (Contributor)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public talk to non-academic audience (public outreach)
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Doctoral thesis examination committee
Sammalkorpi, M. (Examiner)
Jun 2024Activity: Academic assessments › Pre-examination of doctoral thesis or acting as opponent to doctoral students or membership of doctoral thesis committee or board
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ALD Grown Self-Assembled Monolayers: Using Area-Selective Deposition to Characterize Molecular Scale Pinholes
Lepikko, S. (Speaker), Morais Jaques, Y. (Contributor), Junaid, M. (Contributor), Backholm, M. (Contributor), Lahtinen, J. (Contributor), Julin, J. (Contributor), Jokinen, V. (Contributor), Sajavaara, T. (Contributor), Sammalkorpi, M. (Contributor), Foster, A. (Contributor) & Ras, R. (Contributor)
5 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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Proteins from spider silk could help to phase out toxic chemicals
24/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media appearance
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DNA origami boosts electrochemical biosensor performance
Linko, V. & Piskunen, P.
14/03/2023 → 14/07/2023
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Emil Stråka: It’s interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each other’s expertise
Sammalkorpi, M. & Stråka, E.
06/07/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance