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Education/Academic qualification
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Aalto University
Award Date: 21 Oct 2014
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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Applying LCA in early stages of timber construction projects — Potential and challenges to support decision-making
Niu, Y. & Fink, G., Oct 2025, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 23, 10 p., 100731.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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DESIGN FOR LOW MATERIAL PROCESSING: SHOWCASES USING SALVAGED TIMBER
Ruan, G., Jaaranen, J. & Niu, Y., 2025, Proceedings from the 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment, WCTE 2025. Rischmiller, K., Saleem, M. A., Downey, C., Gattas, J., Hossy, D., Ottenhaus, L., Wu, W., Zhang, Y. & Yan, Z. (eds.). Curran Associates Inc., p. 585-593 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Life-cycle analysis in timber construction - environmental impact
Niu, Y., 2025, Aalto University. 124 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles
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Design concept for the sustainable use of timber in structures
Niu, Y., Hingorani, R., Fink, G. & Köhler, J., 2022, Safety, Reliability, Risk and Resilience of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2021-2022). Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Prolonging life cycles of construction materials and combating climate change by cascading : The case of reusing timber in Finland
Niu, Y., Rasi, K., Hughes, M., Halme, M. & Fink, G., Jul 2021, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 170, 10 p., 105555.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Durable Timber Bridges (DuraTB)
Salokangas, L. (Principal investigator), Niu, Y. (Project Member) & Jaaranen, J. (Project Member)
01/02/2014 → 30/06/2017
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding