The goal of the research group is to achieve an established position in the development of sustainable value chains, smart biorefinery and food system solutions, and inthe development of bio-based CO2 capture and utilization methods, as well as in national and international networks
Members of the research group
Annakaisa Elo
Chief Specialist, PhD, Adjunct Professor. Environmental biotechnology and in circular economy. Resource-efficient material use and recycling, specializing in carbon and nutrient-saving processes. Expertise in biogas, biochar, microalgae technologies, and recycled fertilizers. CO2 capture, storage, and utilization, forestry and food industry side streams.
» Linkedin
Svetlana Butylina
Chief Specialist PhD. Extraction and separation of biobased compounds from biomass, conversion of these compounds into multifunctional materials for various industrial applications, e.g., food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, pulp-and-paper, textile, etc. New technological pathways to enable the transition to low CO2 technology and valorization of underutilized biomasses.
» ORCID
Malahat Ghoreishi
D.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration. Research focuses on digitalization and circular economy, data-driven value chain in circular economy, data-driven and digitally enabled business models in circular economy. Expertise also includes sustainability reporting based on GRI standards and ESG reporting regulations.
» ORCID
Saara Sammalisto
Researcher (Doctor of Food Sciences) specialized in grain technology. In her doctoral thesis, she investigated gluten-free oat baking (such as oat cultivar differences, hydrocolloids) and optimizing the milling process of oats. She aims to understand which raw material properties and processing conditions of oats are beneficial in various oat products.
» ORCID
Mari Eronen
Researcher (M.Sc. in Circular Economy). Her areas of expertise include nutrient recycling and related legislation, renewable energy solutions especially in rural environments, and agroforestry. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainability Science at LUT University.
» Linkedin
Kati Mustonen
Lecturer in Environmental Technology (MSc) and PhD student focusing on utilizing side streams from the forest industry in composites. Extensive expertise in the utilization of forest industry side streams in various applications. Over 20 years of experience in the forest industry, both in factory settings and as a consultant.
Siarhei Balshakou
Researcher (M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering). His expertise spans P2X processes, renewable fuel production, process design and simulation, as well as TEA and LCA. He has experience in both computational modeling and laboratory research. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Green Chemical Technology at LUT University.
Projects
Waste4Soil
Improving food systems sustainability and soil health with food processing residues.
Hiiliketju project
HIILIKETJU-project aims to create new economic ecosystems based on BioCO2, and eventually create new, profitable business models on capturing and utilizing CO2.
CircSyst
Circular Systemic Solutions for Plastic, Packaging, Bio-Waste, and Water.
Pulina project
The high-value components of sewage sludge – this project aims to improve the cost-efficiency of recovering nutrients, organic matter, and minerals from sludge by simultaneously producing high-value end-products, such as bioplastics.
Contact info
lab [dot] fi