Research output per year
Research output per year
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Artistic and research interests
Key interest: research and innovation in medical physics and biomedical engineering.
Research interests: biomedical high-intensity ultrasound applications, e.g. ultrasonic drug delivery & therapy, acoustic trapping, cancer diagnostics.
Innovation interests: new diagnostic and interventional platforms, translation of research findings into clinic via commercialization, Biodesign innovation process
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio
Award Date: 19 Dec 2007
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An ultrasonically actuated fine-needle creates cavitation in bovine liver
Perra, E., Hayward, N., Pritzker, K. P. H. & Nieminen, H. J., 1 Jun 2022, In: Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 151, 6, p. 3690-3702 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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An ultrasonically actuated needle promotes the transport of nanoparticles and fluids
Perra, E., Hayward, N., Pritzker, K. P. H. & Nieminen, H. J., 1 Jul 2022, In: Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 152, 1, p. 251-265 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Needle bevel geometry influences the flexural deflection magnitude in ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle biopsy
Bunni, S. & Nieminen, H. J., 12 Oct 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 1, 17096.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Two-stage ultrasonic atomization using a gravity-fed pre-stage
Nallannan, B., Nissilä, I., Seppänen, M., Siljanen, H. & Nieminen, H. J., 2021, 2021 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS). IEEE, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Ultrasonic actuation of a fine-needle improves biopsy yield
Perra, E., Lampsijärvi, E., Barreto, G., Arif, M., Puranen, T., Hæggström, E., Pritzker, K. P. H. & Nieminen, H. J., Dec 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 15 p., 8234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)85 Downloads (Pure)
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An ultrasonic method to overcome shortcomings of ex vivo gene therapies
Nieminen, H., Correia Pinto de Almeida Barreto, G., Ranjan, S., Westerlund, O. & Andreae, T.
01/08/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: Domestic funds and foundations
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hentoTouch: hentoTouch
Nieminen, H., Harkki, J. & Tuovinen, P.
01/01/2022 → 30/06/2023
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
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TUTL hentoTouch commerzial.
Nieminen, H., Harkki, J., Planman, J. & Tuovinen, P.
01/01/2022 → 30/06/2023
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
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PULSUR: Pulsating Surfaces: Ultrasonic Dynamics of Submerged Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Nieminen, H., Drago Gonzalez, A., Perra, E., Fauconnier, M. & Nurminen, N.
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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USeFNB: Ultrasound-enhanced fine-needle biopsy: sound-tissue -interactions
Nieminen, H., Le Bourlout, Y., Bunni, S., Nallannan, B., Rantanen, J., Hayward, N. & Perra, E.
01/09/2020 → 03/03/2023
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
Prizes
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Winner of pitching competition at Y Science at Slush 2021 side event
Nieminen, Heikki (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
Activities
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Frontiers in Physics (Journal)
Heikki Nieminen (Editorial board member)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
Heikki Nieminen (Visitor (research and teaching))
18 Oct 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Julius Tallberg Foundation
Heikki Nieminen (Examiner)
2017 → …Activity: Academic assessments › Evaluation of funding applications
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Aalto University (Organisational unit)
Heikki Nieminen (Member)
2017Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in an academic community
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Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (Organisational unit)
Heikki Nieminen (Member)
2017 → …Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in an academic community
Press / Media
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Aalto University: A Skin-Stroking Device Could Help Curb Alcohol Cravings
05/11/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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A skin-stroking device could help curb alcohol cravings
Ilkka Nissilä, Heikki Nieminen & Mikko Sams
04/11/2022 → 05/11/2022
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Alkoholin himoon voi auttaa laite, joka silittelee hellästi – Aalto-yliopiston tutkijat kehittävät ainutlaatuista ratkaisua riippuvuuteen
Juliana Harkki, Heikki Nieminen, Jukka Planman & Pauli Tuovinen
04/11/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Nonlinear Ultrasound Could Give Medical Needles New Enhanced Functions in Minimally Invasive Surgeries
07/10/2022
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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How nonlinear ultrasound can be used to create vibrations in an ordinary medical needle
06/10/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance