This project is focusing on coatings and surface chemistry. During the project, research is done on functional materials which have e.g antimicrobial, self-cleaning or reflecting properties. Moreover, new methods are developed to study metallic, ceramic and bio based coatings and surfaces. The project is funded by the provincial federation of Pohjois-Savo (European regional development fund)
Functional surfaces
Functional surfaces research group focuses on fabrication and characterization of functional micro- and nanostructured surfaces.
The main research topics focus on photocatalysis, metal injection molding (MIM), and friction management of sliding surfaces.
Mika Suvanto (mika.suvanto@uef.fi)
PhD 1999, University of Joensuu
Professor in Materials Chemistry 2013, Univerity of Eastern Finland
Head of Chemistry Department (UEF), 2016 –
Research topics: Functional material surfaces and Environmental catalysis
Mikko Räsänen (mikko.rasanen@uef.fi)
My PhD work focuses on monitoring the health of concrete structures by using electrical impedance tomography (EIT). The aim is to develop qualitative and quantitative methods for detection of strain on surfaces of structures by utilizing an electrically conductive sensing skin and EIT. In addition, I’ve worked on compensation of modelling errors in EIT, and on a hybrid optical tomography / EIT system for tissue engineering applications.