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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, Lappeenranta University of Technology
1 Jan 2008 → 30 Jun 2011
Award Date: 30 Jun 2011
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION, Master, Lappeenranta University of Technology
1 Sep 2004 → 19 Dec 2007
Award Date: 19 Dec 2007
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION, Bachelor, 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 University of Technology
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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Projects
- 1 Finished
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S-STEP: Smart technologies for lifecycle performance
Kaasinen, E., Aromaa, S. & Åman, R.
1/06/14 → 31/12/16
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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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
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Experimentation on Wind Powered Hydraulic Heating System
Roozbahani, H., Chima, I. K., Åman, R. & Handroos, H., 25 Sep 2018, 2018 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, GFPS 2018. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 8472396Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Simulation of Wind Powered Hydraulic Heating System
Roozbahani, H., Herpio, J. M., Åman, R. & Handroos, H., 25 Sep 2018, 2018 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, GFPS 2018. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 8472387Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Biomethane as tractor fuel: Opportunities for customer, manufacturer or climate
Hannukainen, P. & Åman, R., 2017, Land.Technik AgEng 2017: Agricultural Engineering Conference. Düsseldorf: VDI Verlag GmbH, p. 355-365 (VDI-Berichte, Vol. 2300).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)