Tomi Kankkunen

Tomi Kankkunen

MSc (Tech), Doctoral candidate

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20222025

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Short bio

With a background in mechanical engineering, I am currently completing my doctoral degree at Aalto University, focusing on the structural analysis of novel bio-based lattice structures.

I am passionate about how physics, mathematics, digital tools, and prototypes can together explain real-world problems. I also enjoy tackling challenges beyond my core expertise, thoughtfully considering visual, practical, commercial, and financial dimensions of the issue.

Outside of work, I spend my free time enjoying nature and being with family—activities that help me recharge and maintain balance. This is often complemented by sports in “all its forms”.  

Expertise area

  • Fully nonlinear finite element structural analysis
  • Automated workflows combining efficiently various commercial software and custom scripting
  • Advanced material model calibration with experiments
  • Developing expertise in heat and mass transfer physics
  • ANSYS, Comsol, Abaqus, Python

Research interests

  • Anisotropic materials: paper, composites and fiber network structures
  • Lightweight packaging and material efficiency
  • Novel bio-based applications (e.g. FOLD-project and origami fabrication technology)
  • Moisture and heat transfer in cellulose-based materials (e.g. drying, insulation)

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 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

Engineering, Master, MSc (Tech), Aalto University, School of Engineering

Award Date: 24 Oct 2019

Engineering, Doctorate, Doctoral candidate (Tech), Aalto University, School of Engineering

Apr 2021 → …

External positions

research, teaching, Aalto University, School of Engineering

1 Sept 2019 → …

Skills and expertise

  • Finite element method
  • Structural analysis
  • Anisotropy
  • Nonlinear analysis
  • Parametric analysis
  • Solid mechanics

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