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20182024

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I am a Senior Scientist in the Energy Transition team at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, with over a decade of experience in energy industry, energy markets, urban energy systems, and carbon neutral technologies from renewables to nuclear. In my work I combine both technical insight and strong business and market understanding, including experience in venture development and evaluating start-ups for growth and upscaling potential. I am passionate about developing, creating, and collaborating with people to help lead the way to achieve a sustainable energy future. I am currently connecting research, innovation and business in several ongoing projects and pursuing a PhD in Aalto University in the Department of Energy Technology in the topic of decarbonization pathways of district heating. My research focuses on energy transition strategies with an economic perspective and enabling companies, cities and public actors to succeed in energy transition.

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):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Engineering, Master, Master of Science (Tech.), Aalto University, School of Engineering

Award Date: 24 Nov 2015

Skills and expertise

  • Energy transition
  • District Heating
  • Carbon Neutral
  • SMR
  • Heat Pumps
  • Heat Storage
  • Energy System Modelling
  • Negative Emissions Technologies
  • District Cooling
  • Techno-economics

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