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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):
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Fold2: Novel folding technology for light-weight design structures and protective packaging
Kouko, J. (Manager), Ketoja, J. (Owner), Siilasto, R. (Participant), Oksanen, A. (Participant), Seisto, A. (Participant), Kraft, M. (Participant), Palmu, M. (Participant), Kankkunen, T. (Participant) & Reiman, T. (Participant)
1/03/24 → 28/02/26
Project: Business Finland project
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Fold: Novel folding technology for light-weight design structures and protective packaging
Kouko, J. (Manager), Ketoja, J. (Owner), Salminen, K. (Participant), Siilasto, R. (Participant), Seisto, A. (Participant), Palmu, M. (Participant), Kankkunen, T. (Participant), Oksanen, A. (Participant), Järvenpää, A. (Participant), Hyry, N. (Participant) & Kraft, M. (Participant)
1/01/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
- 3 Article
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Folding pristine paper to an origami structure – materially and geometrically nonlinear finite element analysis
Kankkunen, T. & Niiranen, J., 1 Jul 2025, In: European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids. 112, 105674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)76 Downloads (Pure) -
Practical folding meets measurable paper properties
Kouko, J., Kankkunen, T., Palmu, M., Niiranen, J. & Peltonen, K., 9 Sept 2023, In: Materialia. 31, 101871.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Parametric linear finite element stress and stability analysis of isotropic and orthotropic self-supporting Miura-ori structures
Kankkunen, T., Niiranen, J., Kouko, J., Palmu, M. & Peltonen, K., 2022, In: Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. 29, p. 5808-5822 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus)