Department of Chemistry - News

Forest fires are part of nature's cycle. Due to global warming, however, they may become increasingly frequent. Emissions from forest fires have a significant impact on the climate, air quality and human health.

The Research Council’s funding to Academy Projects in natural sciences and engineering at UEF amounts to 2.68 million euros.

MSc Christopher Kuugna Dawari's study allows for the creation of functional structures on cemented tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-Co) hard metal surfaces by combining a micro-robot technique with metal injection molding (MIM).

The composition of wood chemicals is very complex, which complicates their extraction and further application.

Starting from 2023, UEF will be offering two degree programmes in the field of technology: one in technical physics and the other in sustainable materials and products.

New technological solutions for sustainable development, climate change and materials sufficiency can be found in natural sciences, Professor Jarkko J. Saarinen says.

“Photonics is about light: we create, modify, observe and move light from one place to another,” Head of the Institute of Photonics, Professor Jyrki Saarinen says.

Visiting researcher Filipp Temerov from the Department of Chemistry has received a grant of 45,000 euros in the Säätiöiden post doc -pooli’s spring application round.

“By studying chemistry, and especially by acquiring a dual qualification, one can ensure one’s employment opportunities in the midst of global challenges. I myself am a good example of this,” says Johanna Puukilainen, who is both a qualified chemist and a teacher.

A new project launched at the faculty aims to enhance the supervision and well-being of postgraduate students, and to clarify the process experienced by postgraduate students.