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Research interests
I possess high-level knowledge on the state-of-the-art of mechatronic assemblies and energy systems in mobile applications gained from education and work experience. My current research interests include the development of on- and off-road vehicles with the goal to reduce the global emissions.
My objective in my career is to bring my high-level international research and engineering know-how and experience into use of development of low-carbon transport and mobility systems.
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
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Doctorate, D.Sc. (Tech.), Mechanical Engineering, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
1 Jan 2008 → 30 Jun 2011
Award Date: 30 Jun 2011
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Master, M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
1 Sept 2004 → 19 Dec 2007
Award Date: 19 Dec 2007
Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Bachelor, B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia
7 Jan 1999 → 19 Dec 2002
Award Date: 19 Dec 2002
External positions
Technical Specialist, R&AE, Valtra Oy Ab
29 Aug 2016 → 31 Mar 2021
Researcher, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
10 Aug 2006 → 28 Aug 2016
Skills and expertise
- mechatronics
- system simulation
- vehicle technology
- mobile machinery
- powertrains
- electric drives
- alternative fuels
- intelligent machines
- project management
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H2Accelerate TRUCKS: Large scale deployment project to accelerate the uptake of Hydrogen Trucks in Europe
Åman, R., Pihlatie, M., Rantala, S. & Ihonen, J.
1/02/23 → 31/01/29
Project: EU project
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ESCALATE: Powering EU Net Zero Future by Escalating Zero Emission HDVs and Logistic Intelligence
Pihlatie, M., Antila, M., Ihonen, J., Åman, R., Vänttinen, L., Arora, S., Huang, X., Hajduk, P. & Ranta, M.
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: EU project
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FEMMa: Future Electrified Mobile Machines
Hentunen, A., Jenu, S., Pihlatie, M., Haavisto, J., Anttila, J., Paakkinen, M., Hyrynen, J., Ranta, M., Åman, R., Kortelainen, H., Antila, M., Peussa, P., Malm, T., Tiusanen, R., Heikkilä, E., Sarsama, J., Tervo, J., Gotcheva, N., Jokela, M., Lehtikuusi, T. & Nieminen, H.
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Business Finland project
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TYKO2: Työkoneiden kustannustehokkaat päästövähennyskeinot (TYKO2)
Pihlatie, M., Söderena, P., Pettinen, R., Naumanen, M., Rahkola, P., Baranauskas, M., Shah, S., Åman, R. & Muona, T.
1/09/21 → 1/10/22
Project: Finnish government project
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Biometaanimoottori-, puhdistus- ja säilöntätutkimus BioMet2020
Söderena, P., Pettinen, R., Åman, R. & Melin, K.
1/04/18 → 30/06/20
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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Testing Method for Electric Bus Auxiliary Heater Emissions
Pettinen, R., Anttila, J., Muona, T., Pihlatie, M. & Åman, R., Apr 2023, In: Energies. 16, 8, 24 p., 3578.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Parametrization, Simulation and Energy Management Evaluation of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Bus
Olmos, J., Hajduk, P., Anttila, J., Pulkkinen, V., Åman, R. & Saez-de-Ibarra, A., Nov 2022, 19th IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, IEEE VPPC 2022. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Työkoneiden kustannustehokkaat päästövähennyskeinot
Translated title of the contribution :Cost-effective means to reduce emissions from non-road mobile machinery Research output: Book/Report › Book (author) › Scientific
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Real-time Multibody Model Based Heads-Up Display Unit of a Tractor
Jaiswal, S., Aman, R., Sopanen, J. & Mikkola, A., 12 Apr 2021, In: IEEE Access. 9, p. 57645 - 57657 13 p., 9400353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Deformable Terrain Model for the Real-Time Multibody Simulation of a Tractor with a Hydraulically Driven Front-Loader
Jaiswal, S., Korkealaakso, P., Aman, R., Sopanen, J. & Mikkola, A., 2019, In: IEEE Access. 7, p. 172694-172708 15 p., 8915777.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access20 Citations (Scopus)