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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, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 23 Nov 1993
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 26 Jan 1988
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Marine Thruster Lip Seals : A Comparative Study of Frictional Behavior and a Condition-Based Monitoring Approach
Morad, O., Viitala, R. & Saikko, V., 1 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Tribology. 148, 2, 13 p., 024402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Behavior of marine thruster lip seals under typical operating conditions
Morad, O., Viitala, R. & Saikko, V., Jan 2025, In: Tribology International. 201, 110195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Wear of Femoral Head Taper Connections of Contemporary Total Hip Prostheses : An Experimental Study
Ribeiro de Sousa, M., Neuvonen, P. S. & Saikko, V., 2025, In: Medical Devices. 18, p. 595-613 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Statistical analysis of VEXLPE wear against alumina produced by a new 200-station, multidirectional pin-on-disk device
Saikko, V., Apr 2024, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 238, 4, p. 438-443 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Effect of Component Position and Inward–Outward Rotation on the Wear of Different Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylenes in an Orbital Bearing Type Hip Joint Simulator
Saikko, V., 2023, In: Tribology Transactions. 66, 3, p. 543-550 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)55 Downloads (Pure)
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DURAHIP/Saikko: More Durable Total Hip Replacements by Critical Wear Research
Saikko, V. (Principal investigator) & Ribeiro de Sousa, M. (Project Member)
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2027
Project: RCF Academy Project
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POWER Beyond: Kumppanuusmalli - POWER Beyond - Process optimization with friction- and vibrationless technologies for energy efficiency and circularity t
Viitala, R. (Principal investigator), Sirviö, O.-E. (Project Member), Majuri, J. (Project Member), Närvänen, V. (Project Member), Rytömaa, S. (Project Member), van der Weij, O. (Project Member), White, T. (Project Member), Harding, L. (Project Member), Majander, M. (Project Member), Nieminen, E. (Project Member), Haverinen, P. (Project Member), Kajaste, J. (Project Member), Saikko, V. (Project Member), Leutonen, O. (Project Member), Morad, O. (Project Member), Sinkkonen, A. (Project Member), Miettinen, M. (Project Member), Widmaier, T. (Project Member), Vainio, V. (Project Member), Lamsal, L. (Project Member) & Kuosmanen, P. (Project Member)
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: BF Other
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Reboot IoT Factory Phase II
Juhanko, J. (Principal investigator), Tiainen, T. (Project Member), Miettinen, J. (Project Member), Morad, O. (Project Member) & Saikko, V. (Project Member)
01/11/2019 → 31/08/2021
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
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Wear of femoral head taper connections of contemporary total hip prostheses—An experimental study
Ribeiro de Sousa, M. (Creator) & Saikko, V. (Creator), Zenodo, 6 Mar 2025
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14981123, https://zenodo.org/records/14981124
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Activities
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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine (Journal)
Saikko, V. (Editorial board member)
2007Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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Press/Media
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Researchers at Aalto University Release New Data on Tribology (Effect of Sliding Velocity On Uhmwpe and Vexlpe Friction Against Cocr In Multidirectional, Serum Lubricated Conditions)
Saikko, V., Viitala, R. & Morad, O.
13/03/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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New Findings in Tribology Described from Aalto University (Analysis of Wear Produced By a 100-station Wear Test Device for Uhmwpe With Different Contact Pressures)
07/02/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Näin keinonivel kestää – Ämpärimuovi yllätti kestollaan harvinaisessa ja kovassa kokeessa Espoossa
12/09/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance