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Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 11 Jun 2007
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 30 May 1989
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bulk properties of a porous media comprising randomly packed spherical particles without wall effects
Rehman, M. M. U. & Seppälä, A., May 2026, In: Powder Technology. 474, 13 p., 122193.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Crystal growth velocity and polymorphism of erythritol
Turunen, K., Rehman, M. M. U. & Seppälä, A., 1 Jul 2026, In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 301, 10 p., 114312.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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From structure to multifunctional performance: Fibrous cellulose for advancing phase change materials
Yazdani McCord, M. R., Abidnejad, R., Baniasadi, H., Fathi, Z., Fazeli, M., Lipponen, J., Koivisto, J., Zimmerman, J. B., Kontturi, E., Seppälä, A. & Alava, M., Apr 2026, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 229, 30 p., 116612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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High energy density long-term thermochemical energy storage composite based on salt and wood-derived activated biochar
Kasebi Vayghan, A., Yazdani McCord, M. R., Santasalo-Aarnio, A. & Seppälä, A., 1 Jan 2026, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 347, 14 p., 120532.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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3D-printed shapeable hybrid Nanocellulose/aramid nanofiber aerogels for thermal insulation of portable electronics
Liu, C., Laitinen, O., Karzarjeddi, M., Lauri, J., Fabritius, T., Myllymäki, S., Seppälä, A., Hong, S., Ding, Y., Yu, S. & Liimatainen, H., 15 Sept 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 520, 11 p., 165887.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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TESSALT/Seppälä: Development of energy efficient long-term thermal energy storage with new sorption materials
Seppälä, A. (Principal investigator), Ala-Nissilä, T. (Co-PI), Kasebi, A. (Project Member) & Rehman, M. (Project Member)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029
Project: RCF Academy Project targeted call
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OptStorage/Seppälä: Experimental and Artificial-Intelligence-Based Modeling of Optimal Efficiency for Renewable Long-Term Heat Storages
Seppälä, A. (Principal investigator), Mousivand, N. (Project Member), Kasebi, A. (Project Member), Rehman, M. (Project Member), Bijarniya, J. (Project Member), Barsk, A. (Project Member), Ala-Nissilä, T. (Co-PI), Laukkanen, T. (Co-PI) & Seppälä, A. (Co-PI)
EU The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), Suomen Akatemia
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: RCF Academy Project targeted call
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PCMI: PCM Insulation
Yazdani, R. (Principal investigator), Hu, H. (Project Member), Masood, A. (Project Member), Paganelli, Z. (Project Member), Aravamoudane, L. P. (Project Member), Mohanraj, D. (Project Member), Portin, R. (Project Member), Seppälä, A. (Project Member), Paavolainen, P. (Project Member), Kankkunen, A. (Project Member) & Anwaar, A. (Project Member)
01/01/2023 → 30/06/2024
Project: BF R2B
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ECOSOL/Santasalo-Aarnio: Ecodesign of solar technologies for urban environment
Santasalo-Aarnio, A. (Principal investigator), Rautakorpi, A. (Project Member), Winiarski, P. (Project Member), Seppälä, A. (Project Member), Lassila, L. (Project Member), Garg, N. (Project Member), Jech, Š. (Project Member), Rehman, S. (Project Member), Rouhi, H. (Project Member), Savusalo, A. (Project Member), Narayana Prasad, P. (Project Member), Pallonen, L. (Project Member), Dixit, P. (Project Member) & Heikkinen, P. (Co-PI)
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2025
Project: RCF Academy Project targeted call
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HYPER-SPHERE/Santasalo-Aarnio: Multidimensional engineering for the circular economy of energy storage devices
Santasalo-Aarnio, A. (Principal investigator), Rehman, S. (Project Member), Pekkinen, S. (Project Member), Garg, N. (Project Member), Pallonen, L. (Project Member), Narayana Prasad, P. (Project Member), Toldy, A. (Project Member), Savusalo, A. (Project Member), Rouhi, H. (Project Member), Dixit, P. (Project Member), Sayed Ahmed, H. (Project Member), Seppälä, A. (Project Member) & Nisula, S. (Project Member)
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: RCF Academy Project
Prizes
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Helsinki Challenge prize 187 500 €
Seppälä, A. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Comparison of thermal conductivity measurement techniques with silver nanofluids
Puupponen, S. (Speaker), Feja, S. (Contributor) & Seppälä, A. (Contributor)
26 Jul 2017 → 28 Jul 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Foreign Organisation
Seppälä, A. (Visiting researcher)
2002Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Press/Media
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Reports from Aalto University Highlight Recent Findings in Energy Storage (Water-resistant Gum-based Phase Change Composite for Thermo-regulating Insulation Packaging)
Seppälä, A., Kankkunen, A., Yazdani McCord, R. & Baniasadi, H.
02/05/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Findings in Energy Reported from Aalto University (Long-term Thermal Energy Storage Prototype of Cold-crystallizing Erythritol-polyelectrolyte)
Laukkanen, T., Seppälä, A. & Mikkola, V.
17/02/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Research projects promoting green and digital transition receive funding from Academy of Finland
13/12/2022 → 14/12/2022
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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US Patent Issued to Aalto University Foundation sr on Dec. 21 for "Cold-crystallizing material and method for utilizing cold-crystallization in heat storing" (Finnish Inventors)
22/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Kesähelle varastoon talveksi – Aalto-yliopiston tutkijat kehittivät sokerialkoholin, joka voisi pidätellä läm
Puupponen, S. & Seppälä, A.
08/08/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance