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Research output per year
Personal profile
Artistic and research interests
I work as an Associate Professor of Design and Materialities at The School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS). I joined the University in 2008, and since 2011 I have been facilitating interdisciplinary CHEMARTS collaboration between ARTS and the School of Chemical Engineering (CHEM), together with a cross'disciplinary team. CHEMARTS is aiming to inspire students and researchers to explore biomaterials together, and to create new concepts for the sustainable use of plant-based materials. Before my career in academia, I worked eighteen years for Scandinavian textile industry, and gained experience also as an entrepreneur and consultant for creative industries.
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
Master's degree, Arts and Design, Helsinki University of Arts and Design
Award Date: 15 Aug 1992
Keywords
- Chemarts
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Bio-based materials
- Textile design
- Design for sustainability
- Biomaterials
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Designers – the agents of change
Kääriäinen, P. & Niinimäki, K., 2022, Designing Change : New Opportunities for Organisations. Valtonen, A. & Nikkinen, P. (eds.). Espoo: Aalto ARTS Books, p. 58-63 6 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE; vol. 2022, no. 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Datemats: Barcelona Design Week 2021
Kääriäinen, P., 1 Nov 2021Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Exhibition › Art in coproduction › peer-review
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Materialising the Future – CHEMARTS 10 years: Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition
Kääriäinen, P., Kantele, S., Purasachit, I., Tervinen, L., Jakovlev, T., Riutta, N., Tujula, A. & Vuorinen, T., Sep 2021Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Exhibition › Art in coproduction › peer-review
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Muotoilu ja tiede kohtaavat materiaalikehityksessä
Kääriäinen, P., 26 Mar 2021, Muotoilun avaimet älykkääseen teollisuuteen ja liiketoiminnan ketterään kehittämiseen. Miettinen, S. (ed.). Helsinki: TEKNOLOGIAINFO TEKNOVA OY, p. 133-143 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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What Biodesign Means to Me
Kääriäinen, P., 11 Nov 2021, In: Biodesigned. 9Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Open Access
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CERES BIOPTICS/Kääriäinen
Kääriäinen, P. & Guridi Sotomayor, S.
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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Profi6 Kääriäinen A80300
Naukkarinen, O. & Kääriäinen, P.
01/01/2021 → 31/12/2026
Project: Academy of Finland: Competitive funding to strengthen university research profiles
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NONTOX: Removing hazardous substances to increase recycling rates of WEEE, ELV and CDW plastics
Kääriäinen, P., Vienamo, T., Marttila, T. & Scoones, H.
01/06/2019 → 31/05/2022
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
Prizes
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Art Goes Metsä competition
Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Advisor), Jeskanen, T. (Recipient), Suominen, A. (Recipient), Heikkinen, K. (Recipient), Weintraub, D. (Recipient) & Vuorinen, Tapani (Advisor), 2 Mar 2018
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
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Award of Excellence in ICMA competition for 'Lost in the Wood(s)' publication
Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Recipient), Tyyri-Pohjonen, S. (Recipient), Suorlahti, E. (Recipient) & Tervinen, L. (Recipient), 12 Nov 2017
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Dean's Award (Aalto ARTS)
Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Recipient), 15 Dec 2017
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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DIA Design Intelligence Award, China
Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Recipient), Sixta, H. (Supervising professor) & Hellsten, Sanna (Recipient), 8 May 2018
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
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DipWrap team awarded for outstanding science @Biodesign Challenge
Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Supervising professor), Vuorinen, Tapani (Supervising professor) & Lehtonen, Janika (Supervisor), 2021
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
Activities
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Tiedekeskussäätiö Heureka (External organisation)
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Member)
2022 → 2025Activity: Membership types › Position of trust in the public sector
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Aalto University (Organisational unit)
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Member)
2021 → 2023Activity: Membership types › Position of trust in the public sector
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Uusia kuituja ja kasvatettuja kankaita – katsaus tekstiilialan kehitykseen
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Invited speaker)
22 Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Milan Design Week
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Member)
9 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Tieteidenvälisyys käsityössä – inspiraatiosta ilmiöiksi
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Invited speaker)
12 Feb 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press / Media
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VitroLabs scores US$46 million to build “world’s first” cell cultivated leather pilot
06/05/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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9th International Alvar Aalto Design Seminar – BIOSYMBIOSIS focuses on global bio-based design
09/02/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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COP26: Bio-based materials can bolster climate fight with carbon sinks, says Aalto Uni professor
03/11/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Innovative biomaterials to help the world replace plastic
02/11/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Bio-based materials could move us beyond plastic — Experts on COP26’s adaptation theme available from Aalto University
28/10/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance