Personal profile
Short bio
My research focuses on the rheological characterization of all types of complex fluids and soft solids. I have particular interest in the viscoelastic analysis of cellulosic fiber suspensions and foams, and the application of this knowledge in the processing and manufacturing of novel fiber-based materials and products. Besides my research work, I serve as the President of the Nordic Rheology Society and as a Board Member of the Society for Wood and Polymer Chemistry in Finland.
Email: Olli-Ville.Laukkanen(at)vtt.fi
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Rheology of complex glass-forming liquids, Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering
Award Date: 27 Nov 2018
Master, Transportation and Highway Engineering, Aalto University, School of Engineering
Award Date: 19 May 2015
Bachelor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Aalto University, School of Engineering
Award Date: 27 Aug 2013
External positions
External Nordic Representative for Finland, RheoMAXESS theme, Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science (LINXS)
Dec 2024 → …
President, Nordic Rheology Society (NRS)
May 2024 → …
Chair, Young Academy Finland
Sept 2022 → Sept 2023
Board Member, Suomen Puu- ja Polymeerikemian yhdistys (SPPY)
Aug 2022 → …
Board Member for International Affairs, Young Academy Finland
Sept 2021 → Sept 2023
Member (by invitation), Young Academy Finland
Sept 2019 → Sept 2023
Secretary, Nordic Rheology Society (NRS)
May 2016 → May 2024
Finnish Representative / Board Member, Nordic Rheology Society (NRS)
Aug 2015 → May 2016
Skills and expertise
- Rheology
- Viscoelasticity
- Tensiometry
- Cellulose
- Foams
- Material testing and characterization
- Materials Processing
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 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RheoMaTe: Rheology for Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Manager), Kouko, J. (Owner), Koponen, A. (Participant), Jäsberg, A. (Participant), Turpeinen, T. (Participant), Prakash, B. (Participant), Järvinen, M. (Participant), Viitala, J. (Participant), Kiiskinen, T. (Participant), Kade, J. (Participant), Agustin, M. (Participant), Seppi, M. (Participant), Kallio, S. (Participant), Gorshkova, E. (Participant), Korhonen, M. (Participant), Ojaniemi, U. (Participant), Syrjänen, J. (Participant), Reiman, T. (Participant), Lappalainen, T. (Participant) & Virkajärvi, J. (Participant)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Business Finland project
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RheoMaTe: Rheology for Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies
Koponen, A. (Manager), Laukkanen, O.-V. (Participant), Kouko, J. (Owner), Barth, D. (Participant), Salminen, K. (Participant) & Reitzer, R. (Participant)
1/04/24 → 31/10/24
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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Analyzing the sol-gel transition of colloidal silica suspensions using time-resolved rheometry
Noppari, P., Laukkanen, O. V. & Seppälä, J., 5 Apr 2025, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 710, 136290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Rheological Behavior of Aqueous Suspensions of Highly-Refined Fibers
Koponen, A. I., Cecchini, J., Järvinen, M. & Laukkanen, O.-V., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
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Rheological behavior of aqueous suspensions of highly-refined pulp fibres
Koponen, A. I., Cecchini, J., Järvinen, M. & Laukkanen, O.-V., 2025, In: Annual transactions of the Nordic Rheology Society. 33, p. 65-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review
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Soft and Deformable Thermoresponsive Hollow Rod-Shaped Microgels
Hagemans, F., Hazra, N., Lovasz, V. D., Awad, A. J., Frenken, M., Babenyshev, A., Laukkanen, O. V., Braunmiller, D., Richtering, W. & Crassous, J. J., Jan 2025, In: Small. 21, 1, 2401376.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Alternative methods to evaluate flocculation of particles in papermaking suspensions
Cecchini, J., Koponen, A. I., Laukkanen, O.-V. & Jäsberg, A., 2024, Proceedings of TappiCon 2024. TAPPI Press, 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Datasets
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Pipe rheology of wet aqueous application foams
Koponen, A. (Creator), Viitala, J. (Creator), Tanaka, A. (Creator), Prakash, B. (Creator), Laukkanen, O.-V. (Creator) & Jäsberg, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 2 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8334762, https://zenodo.org/record/8334762
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Activities
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Rheology research at VTT: a case study on foam rheology
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Speaker)
16 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Rheology seminar
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Participant)
16 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Organiser of workshop, panel, session
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European National Young Academies Meeting 2023
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Participant)
3 May 2023 → 4 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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32nd Nordic Rheology Conference
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Participant)
12 Apr 2023 → 14 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Chair of event or part of the event
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Tutkija tavattavissa -verkkovierailu
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Speaker)
19 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press/Media
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Uusi puheenjohtajamme Olli-Ville Laukkanen haluaa vahvistaa Nuorten Tiedeakatemian roolia nuorten tutkijoiden äänitorvena
21/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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