Meet the Professor Tiina Nypelö - Resource-efficient materials biorefinery

Welcome to meet Tiina Nypelö, an Associate Professor of Lignocellulose Chemistry at Aalto University’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. 

She leads the Lignocellulose Chemistry research group, which focuses on the efficient processing and utilisation of wood fibres, hemicelluloses, and other lignocellulosic components for sustainable materials and biorefinery applications. 

Her research combines lignocellulose chemistry with surface and colloid science, with particular interest in developing new approaches for biomass processing and creating high-value materials from renewable resources. 

Nypelö received her D.Sc. (Tech.) from Aalto University in 2012 and has held research positions in Austria, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.
 

Please prepare to meet professor Tiina Nypelö and to ask about her research on the sustainable use of biomass and the development of new materials by watching a 10-minute video:

Resource-efficient materials biorefinery - Tiina Nypelö

How can wood fibres and other plant-based raw materials be turned into new materials more resource-efficiently? 

Online in Zoom on Thursday 17 September, 2026

Registration and questions in advance from the link below the photo. The webinar link will be sent to the registered participants.

The webinar will be held in English.

Meet the professor webinar series

Meet the professor webinar introduces research topics and allows participants to discuss the themes with Aalto University professors. These webinars are a great way to learn more about the topics, and stay up to date with the latest research.

The online webinar is easy to join from wherever you are, and the duration of one hour makes it convenient for anyone with a busy schedule. The next webinar will be in late autumn 2026.

For more information, please contact:

Susanna Ritala, Alumni Engagement, alumni@aalto.fi