Tiina Nakari-Setälä

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1992 …2022

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Short bio

I have worked 20+ years at VTT, which is in one of the leading comprehensive research and technology organizations in Europe. Through leadership positions in research, business development, sales and strategy, I have acquired a broad knowledge on research and innovation cycles, innovation management, speeding up commercialization and technology transfer as well as strategic frameworks to facilitate company’s impact delivery.

I hold a PhD in biochemistry, and have carried out and led research in the field of industrial biotechnology developing technologies for bio-refineries. My long-standing areas of interest focus broadly on sustainable and smart solutions within bio and circular economy. Recently, my emphasis has focused on long-term success and transformation of VTT.

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 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biochemistry, University of Helsinki

Award Date: 19 Jan 1996

Master, Master of Science - MS, Biochemistry, University of Helsinki

Award Date: 6 Apr 1989

External positions

Delegation member, Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion (TES)

Feb 2020 → …

Research Committee chairman, Tutkimuslaitosten yhteenliittymä Tulanet

2020 → …

Advisory Board member, Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)

2019 → …

Research Committee member, Tutkimuslaitosten yhteenliittymä Tulanet

20182019

Research Committee member, Finnish Partnership for Research on Natural Resources and the Environment (LYNET)

Aug 2016Dec 2017

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